The Shaman Stories Podcast

Can we still feel connected to loved ones after they've passed? Can grief become a doorway to a deeper spiritual connection? And what does it really mean to live a shamanic life?In this episode of The Shaman Stories Podcast, Jeremy sits down with Tracy Savko, shamanic teacher, healer, and founder of Mystic Spirit Wisdom. Raised in a Catholic household, Tracy always felt there was something more to spirituality than the teachings she grew up with. As a child, she experienced vivid dreams, strong intuition, and a sensitivity to the emotions of others. But it wasn't until adulthood, while navigating an abusive relationship, chronic health challenges, and unresolved grief, that she began exploring a different spiritual path. Her journey eventually led her into shamanism, where she found a deeper relationship with nature, her ancestors, and what she understands as the spirit world.In this episode, we explore:Tracy's journey from Catholicism into shamanic spiritualityHow difficult life experiences can lead us toward spiritual explorationNorse, Celtic, Mongolian, and Siberian shamanic traditionsBuilding relationships with spirit guides and ancestorsThe divine feminine, divine masculine, and finding balanceSimilarities between religious rituals and shamanic ceremoniesWhy nature can become a place of spiritual connectionTracy's handmade spirit dolls and their ceremonial usesHer experience connecting with an aunt she never metChildren's intuition, vivid dreams, and spiritual experiencesPast-life beliefs, soul retrieval, and recurring dreamsGrief, stillbirth, and maintaining a spiritual connection with loved onesWhy emotional healing often unfolds in layersBoundaries, compassion, and navigating difficult family relationshipsWhy working with family can be challenging for healing practitionersBringing shamanic practices into ordinary daily activities Finding Connection Through Grief One of the most meaningful parts of our conversation is Tracy's experience of losing her son, Joshua, who was stillborn. For years, she carried grief that she hadn't fully allowed herself to process. Through her spiritual journey, she began to experience that relationship differently. We also discuss my own experiences with loss, soul retrieval, and the spiritual beliefs that have influenced how I understand death and the continuation of relationships.Living Shamanically Every DayTracy also introduces her upcoming Shamanic Rewilding course, designed to help people integrate shamanic practices into everyday life. Whether you're exploring shamanism for the first time, working through grief, reconnecting with nature, or looking for a more personal relationship with spirituality, this conversation offers a thoughtful perspective on finding connection and meaning.Connect With Tracy SavkoMystic Spirit Wisdom: https://mysticspiritwisdom.comExplore Tracy's shamanic healing sessions, mentorship, power animal teachings, and Shamanic Rewilding program through her website.Work With Jeremy — Aldren SanctuaryInterested in exploring shamanic healing, spiritual experiences, or your own personal healing journey? Learn more about my work, available offerings, and ways to connect through Aldren Sanctuary.Website: https://www.aldrensanctuary.comSkool Community: https://www.skool.com/pnw-shamanic-healing-circle-8874/aboutAldren Sanctuary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAldrenSanctuaryPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shamanstoriespodcastEmail: [email protected] in Being a Podcast Guest?Email: [email protected]🎙️ The Shaman Stories PodcastPresented by Aldren Sanctuary Wisdom Returned.If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who might appreciate a different perspective on grief, spiritual connection, and living a more intentional life.

What if cancer care meant treating more than just the disease?In this episode of The Shaman Stories Podcast, Jeremy sits down with Dr. Francisco Contreras, internationally recognized physician, author, and president and medical director of Oasis of Hope Hospital in Mexico.For more than 40 years, Dr. Contreras has worked in integrative oncology, exploring how conventional cancer treatments can be combined with nutrition, emotional support, and spiritual care.His philosophy was shaped by his father, who believed that medicine needed to address the whole person rather than focusing only on the physical body.Together, we explore the connection between mind, body, and spirit, the importance of hope during a cancer diagnosis, and the evolving world of cancer treatment.In this episode, we discuss:Why Dr. Contreras believes cancer care should address mind, body, and spiritThe history and philosophy behind Oasis of Hope HospitalHow hope, faith, and emotional support influence the patient experienceThe relationship between stress, emotional well-being, and physical healthWhy forgiveness and unresolved trauma are important parts of his approachNutrition, vegetables, exercise, and healthy lifestyle habitsThe challenges of helping patients facing advanced cancerWhy quality of life matters alongside tumor response and survivalThe role of Christianity at Oasis of Hope and how the hospital approaches patients with different beliefsImmunotherapy, targeted cancer treatments, and emerging oncology researchDr. Contreras's perspectives on peptides and repurposed medicationsWhy some alternative therapies may be inappropriate or harmful for certain patients Genetics, cancer risk, and the complexity of the immune systemOne of the most meaningful parts of our conversation is Dr. Contreras's belief that patients need more than a treatment plan. They also need compassion, dignity, emotional support, and reasons to maintain hope.We discuss how different spiritual traditions can approach healing from different perspectives while sharing an interest in supporting the whole person. Dr. Contreras also explains why success in cancer care isn't always measured by whether a tumor disappears. For some patients, maintaining quality of life and managing their disease can be important treatment goals. Later in the conversation, we explore emerging cancer treatments, including immunotherapy, peptides, and medications being investigated for potential new uses. We also discuss the importance of understanding the risks and benefits of treatments rather than assuming that something is safe simply because it's described as natural. Whether you're interested in integrative oncology, holistic wellness, spirituality, or the relationship between emotional health and physical well-being, this conversation offers a perspective on caring for people facing serious illness.Connect With Dr. Francisco ContrerasOasis of Hope Hospital: https://www.oasisofhope.comPhone: 619-690-8450Book: The Art and Science of Undermining CancerDr. Contreras explains that patients can request a free consultation through the hospital's website and access a free digital copy of his book.Work With JeremyWebsite: https://www.aldrensanctuary.comSkool Community: https://www.skool.com/pnw-shamanic-healing-circle-8874/aboutAldren Sanctuary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAldrenSanctuaryPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shamanstoriespodcastEmail: [email protected] Interested in Being a Podcast Guest?Email: [email protected]🎙️ The Shaman Stories Podcast Presented byAldren SanctuaryWisdom Returned.

Aldren Sanctuary Winter Giving Month Reiki Level I Course ($88): https://www.aldrensanctuary.com/reiki1Donate Directly Through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=REMHAZM2W6S52Explore Other Services: https://www.aldrensanctuary.comWhat happens to our souls after death? Do we choose our life experiences before we're born? And are ghosts, demons, and other spiritual entities really what we think they are? In this episode of The Shaman Stories Podcast, Jeremy sits down with Dr. Mona Lisa Coburn, spiritual teacher, consciousness author, and founder of Soul Navigators Academy. Mona Lisa shares how a near-death experience at just 13 years old shaped her understanding of life, death, and consciousness.Years later, following the passing of her sister, she experienced what she describes as a spiritual encounter that changed the direction of her life. That experience led her on a decades-long journey into mediumship, channeling, reincarnation, soul contracts, and what she calls One Consciousness. But this conversation goes beyond her personal story.In this episode, we explore:  Her near-death experience at age 13The spiritual encounter with her sister after her passingHow she began developing her channeling abilitiesThe idea that we are souls having human experiencesWhy souls might choose difficult lessons and challenging lifetimesSoul contracts, free will, and reincarnationWhat she calls the "Golden Ticket" for spiritual evolutionThe difference between spiritual dimensions and densitiesThe Great Awakening and humanity's changing consciousnessHow self-love, limiting beliefs, and emotional patterns influence our livesGhosts, earthbound spirits, and helping souls cross over Her spiritual interpretation of demons and negative entitiesThe connection between fear, energy, and personal sovereigntyHer new book, *The Joy of One Consciousness* A Live Channeling ExperienceOne of the most fascinating moments happens when Mona Lisa offers to channel a consciousness she calls Xand. During this live exchange, I ask questions about the Great Awakening, negative spiritual influences, ghosts that appear to remain earthbound, and the darker entities that sometimes arise in shamanic healing work. The responses offer a perspective that may challenge what you've heard about the spirit world, particularly the idea that fear itself can influence how we experience spiritual phenomena.We also compare these ideas with my own experiences doing shamanic extraction work, where addressing the underlying emotional wound is just as important as the clearing itself. Whether you believe in channeling, are curious about near-death experiences, or simply enjoy exploring the mysteries of consciousness, this conversation offers plenty to reflect on.Connect With Dr. Mona Lisa CoburnSoul Navigators Academy: https://soulnavigators.comBooks: Downloads From One Consciousness* and The Joy of One Consciousness (available on Amazon)Work With JeremyWebsite: https://www.aldrensanctuary.comSkool Community: https://www.skool.com/pnw-shamanic-healing-circle-8874/about Aldren SanctuaryFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAldrenSanctuaryPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shamanstoriespodcastEmail: [email protected] in Being a Podcast Guest?Email: [email protected] 🎙️ The Shaman Stories PodcastPresented by Aldren SanctuaryWisdom Returned.If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone interested in spirituality, consciousness, and the mysteries of life after death.

Aldren Sanctuary Winter Giving MonthReiki Level I Course ($88):https://www.aldrensanctuary.com/reiki1Donate Directly Through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=REMHAZM2W6S52Explore Other Services:https://www.aldrensanctuary.comThis Episode:What if one of the biggest obstacles to healing is constantly trying to fix yourself?In this episode of The Shaman Stories Podcast, Jeremy sits down with Zach Rehder, spiritual teacher, speaker, and breathwork facilitator with more than 20 years of experience helping people explore unconscious patterns, emotional resistance, and personal transformation. Zach shares a perspective that challenges much of what we hear in the spiritual and personal development communities: What if there's nothing fundamentally wrong with you? What if the constant effort to improve, understand, and heal yourself is actually keeping you trapped in the same patterns? We explore why understanding your trauma intellectually doesn't always change how you feel, why resisting uncomfortable emotions can intensify suffering, and how breathwork and presence can help us develop a different relationship with our experiences.In this episode, we discuss:-Why trying too hard to heal can become another form of resistanceThe difference between understanding emotions and actually feeling themHow overthinking can keep us trapped in repetitive patterns What it means to stop trying to fix yourselfBreathwork, emotional awareness, and being present in the bodyWhy Zach believes discomfort can become an opportunity for growthShadow work and reconnecting with parts of ourselves we've rejectedAncestral patterns and spiritual perspectives on inherited burdensSetting healthy boundaries and actually enforcing themHow fear of judgment can influence our relationships and decisionsZach's personal practice for releasing the grip of his inner criticThe importance of community and holding space for othersBreathwork retreats and allowing the group's experience to unfoldSimple ways to bring conscious breathing into everyday lifeJeremy's experiences with military PTSD and exploring breathwork as another part of his personal healing journeyOne of the most interesting moments comes when Zach shares how he spent months practicing a simple mantra: "I give you permission to judge me." Rather than fighting his fear of judgment, he began allowing himself to experience the emotions underneath it. He describes how this eventually changed his relationship with his inner critic. We also discuss the importance of boundaries, including the difference between telling someone what you will accept and actually following through when those boundaries are crossed. Toward the end of the conversation, Zach shares a simple breath-awareness practice he calls "Lower, Slower, Deeper, Softer." It's an invitation to notice how you're breathing when life becomes uncomfortable, whether you're dealing with finances, difficult relationships, or reminders of past experiences. Jeremy also shares how certain driving environments can trigger memories from his military service in Iraq and why he is exploring breathwork alongside the shamanic practices that have helped him work through PTSD.This conversation isn't about finding another technique to fix everything. It's about exploring what happens when we stop fighting ourselves, become curious about our experiences, and learn to be more present with whatever life brings.Connect With Zach RehderWebsite: https://www.zachrehder.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/zachrehderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/zrehderWork With JeremyWebsite: https://www.aldrensanctuary.comSkool Community: https://www.skool.com/pnw-shamanic-healing-circle-8874/about Aldren SanctuaryFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAldrenSanctuaryPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shamanstoriespodcastEmail: [email protected] in Being a Podcast Guest?Email: [email protected]🎙️ The Shaman Stories PodcastPresented by Aldren Sanctuary*Wisdom Returned.* if you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may be putting too much pressure on themselves to heal or become a better version of who they already are.

Can unresolved trauma influence the physical body? What happens when we stop trying to think our way through healing and begin paying attention to what our bodies are telling us?In this episode of The Shaman Stories Podcast, Jeremy sits down with Andrew Scheim, an advanced bodywork practitioner, holistic health consultant, trauma resolution practitioner, and integrative wellness educator.With decades of experience working with the human body, Andrew has developed an approach that brings together bodywork, somatic practices, subconscious exploration, and wellness technologies.His journey began with music, where he discovered the importance of listening deeply, recognizing subtle patterns, and allowing something to unfold naturally. That same philosophy eventually became central to his work with the body.Throughout our conversation, Andrew shares his belief that physical tension, emotional experiences, and subconscious memories can be interconnected. We explore how his approach compares with shamanic healing, soul retrieval, ancestral work, and other methods of personal transformation.n this episode, we discuss:The relationship between trauma, the subconscious mind, and the physical bodyWhy Andrew approaches bodywork like playing a musical instrumentHow emotional experiences may influence physical tension and movementSomatic practices, vibration plates, and rocking movementsThe importance of feeling safe while exploring difficult experiencesHo'oponopono and its spiritual approach to subconscious memoriesAncestral burdens, inherited patterns, and past-life beliefsThe Emotion Code, meridians, and energetic healing traditionsHow Andrew uses movement and vibration in his personal wellness practicePEMF technology and molecular hydrogen therapyGut health, nutrition, and the gut-brain connectionThe importance of looking beyond a single healing modalityWhy learning to understand your own body mattersOne of the most interesting parts of our conversation is Andrew's philosophy of following the body's lead.Rather than forcing an experience or trying to identify every emotional wound intellectually, he describes creating space for sensations, memories, and emotions to emerge naturally.We also discuss the similarities between his work and shamanic approaches to healing, including the exploration of ancestral patterns, soul retrieval, and unresolved emotional experiences.Andrew shares practical ideas for becoming more aware of your body, along with his perspectives on movement, self-care, and building a personalized wellness routine.We also explore the importance of integrating different approaches to health rather than believing that conventional medicine, holistic wellness, or spiritual healing must exist separately.Whether you're interested in trauma healing, somatic practices, energy work, subconscious patterns, or holistic wellness, this conversation offers an unconventional perspective on the relationship between mind, body, and spirit.Connect With Andrew Scheimlue Z Water: https://bluezwater.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bluezwaterAndrew Scheim: https://andrewscheim.com/Work With JeremyWebsite: https://www.aldrensanctuary.comSkool Community: https://www.skool.com/pnw-shamanic-healing-circle-8874/aboutAldren Sanctuary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAldrenSanctuaryPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shamanstoriespodcastEmail: [email protected] in Being a Podcast Guest?Email: [email protected]🎙️ The Shaman Stories PodcastPresented by Aldren SanctuaryWisdom Returned.If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone interested in exploring the connections between the mind, body, and personal healing.

What would you change about your life if you were suddenly forced to confront your own mortality?In this episode of The Shaman Stories Podcast, Jeremy sits down with Dennis Henson, author, researcher, entrepreneur, and creator of the Body of Health Protocol.After experiencing seven strokes, Dennis found himself facing serious physical challenges, including difficulty walking, vision problems, and memory loss. His experience changed how he thought about health, longevity, and the choices we make every day.Rather than allowing those experiences to define the rest of his life, Dennis began researching lifestyle practices, nutrition, movement, and other approaches to wellness. Over time, he developed a collection of 39 habits that became the foundation of his Body of Health Protocol.Today, Dennis shares his personal recovery story and the lessons he believes can help others take a more active role in their well-being.In this episode, we discuss:Dennis's experience surviving seven strokesThe warning signs he initially overlookedHow his health challenges changed his prioritiesThe creation of his 39-point Body of Health ProtocolNutrition, hydration, and the importance of daily movementThe role of sleep, sunlight, and spending time in natureBuilding healthier habits one step at a timeGratitude, faith, and the power of a positive mindsetWhy he believes longevity is about quality of life, not just living longerThe relationship between conventional medicine and holistic wellnessHow personal challenges can become opportunities for transformationOne of the most interesting parts of our conversation is Dennis's approach to overcoming challenges.Instead of viewing his health struggles as problems, he began treating them as projects, something he could research, understand, and work on one step at a time.We also explore the spiritual side of recovery, including gratitude, faith, connection with nature, and how confronting mortality can change the way we experience life.Whether you're interested in healthy aging, longevity, holistic wellness, or simply making better choices for your future,Dennis's story offers a powerful reminder that meaningful change often begins with small, consistent actions.Connect With Dennis HensonBody of Health Protocol: https://bodyofhealth.lifePersonal Website: https://dennisjhenson.comBook — Real Impact: Daily Inspiration: https://realimpactbook.comWork With JeremyWebsite: https://www.aldrensanctuary.comSkool Community: https://www.skool.com/pnw-shamanic-healing-circle-8874/aboutAldren Sanctuary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAldrenSanctuaryPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shamanstoriespodcastEmail: [email protected] in Being a Podcast Guest?Email: [email protected]🎙️ The Shaman Stories PodcastPresented by Aldren SanctuaryWisdom Returned.If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who might benefit from hearing Dennis's story..#StrokeRecovery #HealthyAging #Longevity #DennisHenson #HolisticHealth #ShamanStoriesPodcast #AldrenSanctuary

Entities, Spirit Attachments & Spiritual Protection | Shamanic Clearing ExplainedAre spiritual entities real? What are entity attachments, and how do shamans approach spiritual protection and entity removal? In this solo episode of The Shaman Stories Podcast, Jeremy from Aldren Sanctuary explores the world of spiritual entities, energetic attachments, and shamanic clearing through his personal experiences as a shamanic practitioner. Drawing from years of training and working with clients around the world, Jeremy discusses different types of entities described in shamanic traditions, including earthbound spirits, shadow beings, energetic parasites, and other forms of spiritual attachments. He shares an intense experience from his very first client session and explains why, in his practice, entity extraction involves more than simply removing unwanted energy.In this episode, we explore:What are spiritual entities and entity attachments?Different types of entities in shamanic traditionsHow energetic attachments are believed to developEntity extraction and shamanic clearing practicesSpiritual protection and energetic boundariesThe relationship between trauma, emotional wounds, and spiritual beliefsWhy raising your vibration isn't always the complete answerClearing homes and personal energy fieldsShadow work, ancestral healing, and soul retrievalWhy personal healing and self-awareness matterJeremy also challenges the idea that spiritual protection is simply about surrounding yourself with love and light. Instead, he emphasizes personal responsibility, emotional healing, discernment, and addressing the deeper wounds that may be influencing your life. True spiritual protection begins with doing your own inner work. Whether you're curious about entity attachments, shamanic healing, energy clearing, or spiritual protection, this episode offers a firsthand perspective on these practices.🎙️ The Shaman Stories Podcast Presented byAldren Sanctuary Wisdom Returned. Explore Aldren Sanctuary:Website: https://www.aldrensanctuary.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAldrenSanctuarySkool: https://www.skool.com/pnw-shamanic-healing-circle-8874/aboutPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shamanstoriespodcastEmail: [email protected]

What happens when the life you've worked so hard to build suddenly falls apart?In this episode of The Shaman Stories Podcast, Jeremy sits down with Rebecca Lazzelle, author, retreat host, and founder of Infinite Ember, to explore trauma recovery, corporate burnout, energy healing, and the journey of rebuilding yourself after life takes an unexpected turn.Rebecca spent years in the corporate world working in Lean Six Sigma process improvement. She was highly analytical, career-driven, and accustomed to approaching problems through logic. But her spiritual journey, personal experiences, and eventual departure from corporate life changed how she understood healing. After surviving domestic violence, Rebecca began rebuilding her life and exploring how practices such as The Emotion Code, The Body Code, mindfulness, and energy work could complement traditional therapy.In this episode, we explore:Moving from a logical mindset into a more intuitive way of living- Corporate burnout and the pressure to have everything together- Surviving domestic violence and rebuilding self-trust- The Emotion Code and the idea of trapped emotions- The Body Code and how Rebecca approaches energetic imbalances- Muscle testing and the sway test- Exploring inherited emotions and ancestral patterns- Why healing often involves subtle changes rather than instant breakthroughs- Combining energy healing practices with therapy- Learning to trust your intuition- Working with animals through energy healing- Mindfulness, meditation, and simple breathing practices- Rebecca's memoir, "What the Fuck Was That? A Memoir of Betrayal and Reclaiming Myself"- Her year-long mindfulness journal- Creating retreats that introduce participants to different healing modalities- The importance of community and finding practitioners who resonate with youOne of the most important themes in our conversation is that healing doesn't always look the way we expect. Sometimes there isn't one miraculous session that changes everything. Sometimes it's the small shifts that accumulate over time. Rebecca also shares how writing her memoir became part of reclaiming her story, and how discovering her creativity challenged the identity she had built around being a purely logical person. We discuss how different healing approaches can work alongside each other, why personal experience can shape the work practitioners offer, and why finding what resonates with you matters more than following one prescribed path. Whether you're navigating burnout, recovering from a difficult relationship, exploring energy healing, or simply trying to reconnect with yourself, this conversation offers a personal perspective on rebuilding a life.The Shaman Stories PodcastPresented by Aldren SanctuaryWisdom Returned.Connect with Rebecca Lazzellehttps://www.rebeccalazzelle.com/Explore Aldren Sanctuary https://www.aldrensanctuary.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TheAldrenSanctuaryhttps://www.facebook.com/shamanstoriespodcast [email protected] in being a [email protected]

Could parasites be affecting your health without you realizing it?In this episode of The Shaman Stories Podcast, Jeremy sits down with Kim Rogers, better known online as The Worm Queen, founder and CEO of Rogers Hood Apothecary. Kim's story is unusual because she didn't come into the wellness world without a medical background. She says she spent more than 20 years working in Western medicine, earned two healthcare degrees, ran 25 healthcare colleges across the United States, developed medical curriculum and worked extensively in neurology and endocrinology.At the same time, her own health was deteriorating. After years of surgeries, medications and unanswered questions, Kim began looking outside the conventional medical system for answers. She eventually explored herbal medicine, mushrooms, environmental exposures and parasite cleansing. Kim says her first parasite cleanse became a turning point in her life. She documented the experience online, posted a 60-second TikTok about what happened, and the video exploded. Kim says it reached one million views within two hours and eventually more than 10 million views. The response from people sharing their own experiences ultimately earned her the nickname The Worm Queen.In this conversation, we explore:• Kim's 20+ years working in Western medicine• Her struggle with chronic health problems and endometriosis• Why she began questioning conventional approaches to her health• Her experience with parasite cleansing• How she became known as The Worm Queen• Parasites, mold and Lyme disease• Mushrooms and Kim's personal healing journey• Amanita muscaria, lion's mane, turkey tail and psilocybin• Why Kim believes parasite exposure deserves more attention• Water quality and environmental exposures• Pets and potential parasite exposure • Food, produce and water safety• Herbal approaches to cleansing• Biofilms and binders• What Kim says she learned from doing her first cleanse incorrectly• Her Parify system• Taking greater ownership of your health• How one viral video became Rogers Hood Apothecary🎙️ The Shaman Stories PodcastPresented by Aldren SanctuaryWisdom Returned.Connect with Kim RogersKim's website:https://rogershood.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/mrsrogers.hoodFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/kim.rogers.549424/Buy her parasite cleanse here:https://rogershood.com/ref/3748/Kim also hosts the podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@whatseatingupodcastExplore Aldren Sanctuaryhttps://www.aldrensanctuary.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TheAldrenSanctuaryhttps://www.facebook.com/[email protected] in being a [email protected]

What if you grew up seeing ghosts and simply assumed everyone else could see them too?That's essentially what happened to sisters Natalie and Stephanie. In this episode of The Shaman Stories Podcast, we explore their unusual journey from childhood paranormal experiences to becoming intuitive mediums, spiritual coaches, energy workers, astrologers and haunting investigators. Stephanie recalls seeing a ghost at around five years old while staying at a babysitter's house. As the sisters grew older, they eventually realized something surprising: not everyone was experiencing the things they considered normal. Rather than shutting those experiences down completely, they eventually began exploring Wicca, spirituality, energy work, astrology, mediumship and other traditions. Today, their work includes intuitive development, spiritual coaching, Reiki, astrology, paranormal investigation, helping spirits cross over and past-life regression.In this conversation, we explore:• Growing up seeing ghosts and experiencing psychic phenomena• Why children may be more receptive to spiritual experiences• Whether intuition is a gift or an ability everyone possesses• Wicca and their early spiritual exploration• Becoming spiritual eclectics rather than following one system• Mediumship and communicating with spirits• What actually happens during a haunting investigation• Why they don't consider themselves traditional ghost hunters• The Estes Method and paranormal communication• Spiritual protection and energetic boundaries• Why energy workers need to understand protection• Shadow work and unresolved wounds• Helping spirits cross over • Working with more difficult energies• Clearing homes, businesses and real estate• The energetic relationship between people, homes and land• Astrology as a blueprint rather than fate• Mercury retrograde and common astrology misconceptions  Past-life regression and Life Between Lives work• Soul fragments and healing experiences connected to past lives• Developing your intuition rather than blindly following someone else's methodOne of the ideas we keep returning to is that intuitive abilities may not belong to a special group of people. Natalie and Stephanie describe intuition, mediumship and the different “clairs” as abilities that can potentially be developed rather than gifts reserved for a chosen few. We also go deep into paranormal investigation. Unlike investigators whose primary goal is capturing evidence, Natalie and Stephanie say their purpose is usually helping people who are frightened or confused by what's happening in their homes. When appropriate, that can include communicating with spirits, clearing the space and helping spirits move on. We also discuss something I believe is incredibly important for anyone doing spiritual or energetic work: Boundaries. Whether you're practicing Reiki, mediumship, paranormal investigation or another form of energy work, opening yourself energetically without understanding boundaries can create problems. This conversation gets into those subjects and much more.The Shaman Stories Podcast Presented by Aldren Sanctuary Wisdom Returned.Connect with Natalie & StephanieTheir primary website:https://immersivespirit.comIntuitive Operating Systemhttps://intuitiveoperatingsystem.comPodcastshttps://feeds.transistor.fm/high-heels-to-happy-feelsExplore Aldren Sanctuaryttps://www.aldrensanctuary.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TheAldrenSanctuaryhttps://www.facebook.com/[email protected] in being a guest on The Shaman Stories [email protected]