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Is Your Subconscious Mind Holding You Back? Understand the Theory of Mind
Are you struggling to understand why you feel stuck, despite your best efforts to heal? In this video, we'll uncover the Theory of Mind by Dr. John Kappas, a powerful framework that explains how your subconscious mind controls your reality....
Ground Your Energy: 4 Grounding Exercises That Can Elevate Your Life
(Watch the video for graphics and illustration of this blog post) Ever heard the phrase 'go touch some grass' and wondered what does that even mean? It's actually not just a random suggestion; it's a powerful technique (backed by science)...
6 Must-Try Practices to Cultivate Self-Love
YouTube Video: 6 Must-Try Practices to Cultivate Self-Love In this video, we're diving into the journey of self-love – defining it, how it's different from selfishness & narcissism, why it's important, and the devastating impact of not loving yourself or...
How to Sense Energy: Guided Meditation and Hand Sensing Technique
Happy New Year! I hope you had an amazing holiday season and 2024 is off to a great start for you. The world of energy and the spirit world changed my life in profound ways. It gave me a sense...
Finding Balance: Your Light vs. Shadow Attributes
Navigating the Complexities of Human Relationships and Embracing the Power of Shadow Work The Pendulum Swing Between Light and Shadow Many people engage with the world around them through their dominant light or shadow attributes, but rarely both. You may find...
Embracing the Non-linear Healing Process
Think healing is a one-way street? Think again! Explore the winding road of personal growth and the power of holistic approaches like shamanic healing and hypnosis in our latest blog post. 
About Strong People…
Just because no one witnessed the suffering doesn’t mean it didn’t happen.Vulnerability takes enormous amount of strength. And I have so much respect for those that share it. It’s something I continue to work on each day, reflecting on all...
6 Stages of Spiritual Awakening
  Happy Friday! Are you on your spiritual awakening journey? In this video, I wanted to walk you through the 6 Stages of Spiritual Awakening as I’ve experienced them thus far. As many of you are aware, my Shamanic Awakening...
It's Our 3-Year Anniversary! Giveaways Coming Soon
Happy New Year!!! You know what else I’m excited about? Illuminating Stories®️, LLC is 3 years old today!!  I can honestly say these past three years have been the most challenging yet rewarding years of my life. Up until 4...
Plot Twists
It’s a vibe 😎.Some days I wanna laugh and cry at the same time as I reflect on how drastically different my life story has become at this stage in my life.I’ve learned to embrace the unknown as so many...
The Truth About Self-Love...
When we learn to love ourselves, everything outside of us becomes extra, not a prerequisite. Let me explain. Six months ago I told the spirit world that even if I die today and accomplish nothing else, I’m not afraid bc...
Shadow Work Part II: Full Overview
Shadow work is probably the most challenging yet empowering stages of your spiritual journey.It's also the trickiest and scariest parts of the journey and many people struggle to get out this phase, or permanently adopt their darker selves without illuminating...
Shadow Work: Part 1
  Shadow work is often triggered after the “love & light” phase of your spiritual awakening journey. Your shadow qualities are aspects of you that are there to protect you, truly loves you. But without being illuminated by your light,...
Who Are You Without Labels, Titles, and Material Possessions?
HOW IT STARTED Three months after being called on this path, I woke up with what felt like amnesia and this intense sadness. I cried for hours repeating “I don’t know who I am!” I had just woken up from...
Success vs. Impact - How Healing Shifts the Paradigm
  For a truly healed person, life is no longer about being successful.  It's about being impactful.  Let me explain. I've learned on my path as a Shaman that healed people, HEAL people.  Once the weight of your own suffering is lifted, you become...
Now Offering: Healing Session Packages!
I'm so excited to finally offer healing packages for clients that are looking for a roadmap for their healing journey. I've been reflecting a lot about my journey and the amazing partnership I've had with my amazing clients since launching...
9 Ways to Level Up Your Physical Health
It's been a year since I took a hiatus from most social media and uploading content on my website.  And it's been an intense time all around- both in our external realities as well as our personal lives.  With so...
Observe, Adjust, and Prepare
Big things are coming guys, energies are palpable. I rarely talk about these things because I’m naturally cautious and don’t want to make anyone nervous or fearful.   But the messages and dreams the past few weeks have really intensified...
That Awkward Space between No Longer and Not Yet...
  Anyone else feeling like we're in this weird purgatory-like space these days? In addition to the wild energies going on, all of the non-stop disturbing external events has been difficult to process. The sense of helplessness so taxing emotionally,...
Mother Earth’s Message for 2021
This year's message from Mother Earth 🌎: “The need for dominance and superiority on any level causes harm onto others, and in return, to you. Live in harmony in support of one another across all of my creations and see...
Part 4: Guided Healing Series: RENEW
As a follow-up to my Intro for the 4-Part Guided Healing Series video, this is Part 4 of the series focusing on renewing and reclaiming your power by tapping into divine wisdom from the high frequency spiritual realms. Go on...