LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine Talking Stick Podcast

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• S2 E24: Death, the Great Mystery: A Shamanic Perspective on What Happens After We Die 01.06.2026 55min

  LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine Talking Stick Podcast Death, the Great Mystery: A Shamanic Perspective on What Happens After We Die Death is one of life's greatest mysteries—and one of its most universal experiences. In this profound and deeply personal conversation, Micah Schwader and Jan Engels-Smith explore death through the lens of shamanism, spirituality, personal experience, and the wisdom gained from working with those who have crossed over. Together, they discuss the shamanic view that death is not an ending but a transformation—a process of shapeshifting from one form of existence into another. Jan shares teachings about the soul's journey after death, the role of belief systems in shaping our transition, and why many indigenous traditions placed such importance on preparing for a "good death." Micah reflects on near-death experiences, encounters with discarnate spirits through compassionate spirit release work, and the profound lessons learned from the deaths of both parents. The conversation explores life reviews, soul journeys, the concept of the Inner Akasha, unexpected deaths, spirit communication, and the healing that can occur when we release our fear of the unknown. Along the way, Jan recounts remarkable stories of assisting souls during their transition, witnessing life reviews, and discovering that the spirit world appears far more compassionate and accepting than many religious traditions suggest. The discussion challenges conventional ideas of heaven, hell, judgment, and reincarnation, inviting listeners into a broader exploration of consciousness, purpose, and the soul's eternal nature. Both hosts share deeply personal stories — including Jan's experience guiding her own father's soul through a life review, and Micah's encounter with past-life memories on the sacred Scottish island of Iona — that point to the same truth: death is far more expansive, compassionate, and mysterious than most of us are taught to believe. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, curious about what lies beyond this life, or seeking a more expansive understanding of death itself, this episode offers comfort, insight, and a reminder that mystery need not be feared. Sometimes it can be embraced with wonder. The conversation covers: ·      The shamanic understanding of death as transformation rather than ending ·      How belief systems may influence the death experience ·      Unexpected deaths versus conscious transitions ·      Why souls sometimes get "stuck" after death — especially in sudden or unexpected deaths — and the compassionate shamanic practice of psychopomp work (spirit release) that helps them move on ·      The role of discarnate spirits and how they can affect the living ·      Personal near-death experiences and what they revealed about fear, the unknown, and the nature of consciousness ·      The concept of the inner Akasha — your soul's internal record of all lifetimes and existences ·      The ancient, instinctive wisdom that can arise in the moment of death ·      Finding peace with life's greatest mystery Memorable Quote "I don't think death is what we're making it out to be. It's not this horrible thing. The fear comes from not knowing—the mystery is the most fearful part of death." — Micah Schwader Audience Takeaway What if death is not an ending, but a transition? This episode invites listeners to examine their beliefs, release fear-based narratives, and consider the possibility that consciousness continues beyond the physical body. Through stories, teachings, and personal experiences, Micah and Jan offer a compassionate exploration of one of humanity's oldest questions: What happens when we die?
• S2 E23 AI, Imagination, and the Quantum Field: Creating with Clarity in a Changing World 22.05.2026 46min

  LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Healing Talking Stick Podcast AI, Imagination, and the Quantum Field: Creating with Clarity in a Changing World In this thought-provoking episode of the LightSong Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the surprising relationship between artificial intelligence, manifestation, imagination, fear, and the quantum field. What begins as a conversation about AI quickly becomes a deeper reflection on what it means to be human. Micah shares how AI, when used consciously, can support creativity by handling linear, left-brain tasks while freeing more space for imagination, intuition, and authentic expression. Jan expands the conversation into the quantum realm, exploring how intention, focus, belief, and vibration shape the realities we experience. Together, Jan and Micah discuss the parallels between prompting AI and working with the universe: clarity matters, intention matters, and what we put into the field influences what comes back. They also explore fear, resistance, root chakra survival patterns, worry as negative imagination, and the power of bringing hidden beliefs into awareness. This episode invites listeners to become more conscious creators—whether engaging with technology, spiritual practice, creativity, relationships, or personal transformation. Rather than resisting what is emerging, Jan and Micah encourage curiosity, discernment, and alignment with higher-frequency possibilities. Websites: LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine: https://www.lightsong.net Micah Schwader / Shaman Sezz: https://shamansezz.com
• S2E22 Rewriting Reality Through Belief, Love & Self-Discovery 14.05.2026 59min

  Rewriting Reality Through Belief, Love & Self-Discovery In this deeply insightful and heart-centered episode of Manifesting Miracles, Jan explores the profound relationship between belief systems, manifestation, emotional healing, and spiritual transformation. Through personal stories, community questions, and powerful teachings, this gathering dives into how our thoughts, perceptions, and inner narratives shape the realities we experience. The conversation opens with a beautiful guided invocation focused on breath, alignment, intuition, and connecting with benevolent spiritual allies. From there, the discussion unfolds into powerful teachings on self-worth, manifestation, healing relationships, and transforming old patterns into opportunities for growth. Topics Explored in This Episode The power of breathwork to move from stress into coherence and intuition Aligning with the "divine mind" and right-brain awareness Calling in spiritual allies, guides, healers, and protectors Reiki, healing journeys, and miraculous transformation stories How difficult experiences can propel us toward greater healing Healthy ways to release anger, frustration, and emotional buildup The energetic impact of labeling others and holding fixed opinions How perception influences behavior and relationship dynamics "All behavior is a call to love" Transforming conflict through compassion and shifted perception Manifestation through thought, intention, and energetic awareness Releasing victim consciousness and reclaiming personal responsibility How belief systems shape physical and emotional realities Journaling, self-inquiry, and uncovering hidden subconscious beliefs Reprogramming negative self-talk through "I Am" statements Turning "work" into opportunity and joyful spiritual practice Learning to consciously pre-create positive outcomes Support, listening, validation, and the healing power of presence Spiritual immersion, journey work, and connecting with spirit realms Angelic Shamanism, journeying, and evolving spiritual teachings Claiming yourself daily in a world filled with negativity Moving from self-criticism into self-love and empowerment Memorable Themes & Teachings "If you want things different in your life, then you've got to change." "Our opinion holds people captive to behavior." "The spirits say that all behavior is a call to love." "Daily, you should be claiming yourself. This is who I am." "We are bombarded with negativity — you must answer your own call to love." "Spirits want you to be successful." This episode is filled with practical spiritual insight, compassionate guidance, and empowering reminders that transformation begins within. Through awareness, intention, and conscious self-examination, we can shift our inner world — and in doing so, transform the reality we experience around us.        
• S2 E21: Working with the Fairies: The Hidden Folk, Earth Stewardship, and the Power of Imagination 02.05.2026 48min

  In this magical episode of the LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Medicine Energy Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the fairy realm, the "hidden folk," and what it means to live in respectful relationship with unseen dimensions of the Earth. Jan shares teachings from Celtic shamanism, stories from LightSong's Vision Quest Practicum, and powerful experiences of working with fairies as stewards and healers of the natural world. Micah adds his own extraordinary encounters, including fairy sightings, vision quest dreams, and the deeper lesson that the more we learn, the more we realize how much remains unknown. Together, they discuss offerings, permission, imagination, owl eyes, nature spirits, dimensional awareness, and the importance of approaching the unseen world with humility rather than entitlement. This conversation invites listeners to soften their focus, expand their perception, and remember that imagination is not fantasy—it is a superpower. To view the photos of the fairies by Micah, click here. Learn more about Jan Engels-Smith and LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine at LightSong.net. Learn more about Micah Schwader and read about his memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman at ShamanSezz.com.
• S2 E20 - Listening to Nature: Messages from Ants, Animals, and the Living World 14.04.2026 1h 2min

  LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine Talking Stick Podcast Listening to Nature: Messages from Ants, Animals, and the Living World In this deeply engaging episode of the Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the profound wisdom available to us when we slow down and truly listen to nature. The conversation begins with a grounding invocation that invites listeners into a sacred space of presence, awareness, and connection. From there, Jan and Micah share powerful personal stories of encounters with ants, horses, birds, plants, and other elements of the natural world—each carrying messages of guidance, transformation, and insight. Through these stories, a central theme emerges: nature is always communicating. Whether through the disciplined community of ants, the playful reflection of a horse, or the unexpected appearance of a wild animal, these interactions become invitations to reflect, grow, and align more deeply with life. Jan shares a pivotal story about how ants guided her in building community and ultimately in creating her school, emphasizing collaboration, respect, and shared purpose. Micah reflects on lessons of surrender, presence, and joy—reminded that sometimes the message is simply to let go and "just have fun." This episode also explores: How to recognize signs and messages from nature The importance of asking, not just observing The energetic impact of intention, fear, and presence What animals, plants, and even insects can teach us about community and balance How shifting your awareness changes your relationship with the world around you At its heart, this conversation is a reminder that we are not separate from nature—we are part of it. And when we begin to listen, life responds in ways that are both magical and deeply meaningful. Connect with Jan & Micah: LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism: https://lightsong.net ShamanSezz / Micah Schwader: https://shamansezz.com
• S2 E19 - Listening Beyond Words: Intuition, the Clairs, and Telepathic Connection 07.04.2026 54min

  LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Healing Talking Stick Podcast Listening Beyond Words: Intuition, the Clairs, and Telepathic Connection In this episode of the Talking Stick Podcast, Micah Schwader and Jan Engels-Smith open with a powerful guided invocation designed to awaken the intuitive mind and activate the "Clairs"—our natural psychic and perceptual abilities. Through breath, imagery, and focused intention, listeners are gently guided out of analytical thinking and into a deeper state of awareness—where intuition, inner knowing, and energetic perception begin to emerge. This opening experience sets the stage for a rich and grounded conversation about telepathy. Rather than treating telepathy as something mystical or rare, Micah and Jan explore it as a natural extension of human awareness—one that becomes accessible as we develop trust in our intuitive senses. They discuss how the clairs function as pathways for perception, how subtle communication occurs beyond words, and how cultivating presence allows us to receive information from the unseen realms. This episode is both experiential and educational—offering listeners a direct entry point into expanded awareness while also deepening their understanding of intuitive development and energetic communication. If you've ever felt something before it was spoken… sensed what someone else was thinking… or wondered how to strengthen your intuition—this conversation is an invitation to listen more deeply. Explore more: 🌿 LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism & Energy Medicine https://www.lightsong.net 🌿 ShamanSezz – Micah Schwader https://www.shamansezz.com
• S2E18 Listening, Awareness, and Reclaiming Your Power 29.03.2026 1h 4min

  In this deeply reflective and interactive LightSong gathering, Jan Engels-Smith guides participants through a rich exploration of listening, awareness, healing, and personal empowerment. Through real-time sharing, questions, and teaching, this session reveals how we navigate our inner and outer worlds—through dreams, energetic boundaries, belief systems, and the power of the mind. Jan offers grounded insight into how healing truly works, how to work with the ego, and how to reclaim personal power by shifting awareness. Participants contribute meaningful experiences that bring depth and validation to the teachings, creating a powerful collective learning space. This episode highlights the importance of listening—not only to others, but to self, spirit, and the subtle realms that guide growth and transformation. Key Topics Covered: Personal experiences with healing, awakening, and self-responsibility Navigating grief, family boundaries, and emotional healing Understanding astral experiences, dream states, and energetic boundaries Working with intrusive energies and setting energetic boundaries Using imagination and intention to shift dream experiences Dreams as a tool for empowerment rather than fear The concept that all realities exist simultaneously Healing as instantaneous in the spiritual realm The role of memory and ego in revisiting old wounds Techniques to interrupt negative mental patterns ("cancel, cancel, cancel") The relationship between belief systems and healing outcomes The four systems of being: spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical Using physical tools and visualization for energetic protection The power of intention and attention in shaping reality Understanding manifestation vs. premonition The concept of probability and interrupting future outcomes Empowerment through choice and conscious awareness Supporting others while allowing them to maintain their autonomy The role of community, prayer circles, and collective support Listening as a refined skill that quiets the mind and invites higher awareness Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options Jan@lightsong.net     Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.     For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net.
• S2 E17 The Art of Listening: Hearing Beyond the Noise 22.03.2026 1h 5min

  In this episode, we explore the profound and often overlooked "art of listening". Not just listening with your ears… but listening with your awareness, your body, your intuition, and your energetic field. Listening is more than receiving sound—it is a gateway into deeper understanding, connection, and presence. It shapes how we relate to ourselves, to others, and to the world around us. As you move through this conversation, you may begin to notice where you truly listen… and where you filter, anticipate, or interpret before fully receiving. This episode is an invitation to slow down… to become present… and to rediscover what it means to genuinely hear. In This Episode We Explore: What it truly means to listen beyond words The difference between hearing and deep, conscious listening How internal dialogue can interfere with presence Listening as a pathway to awareness and clarity The role of the body and intuition in receiving information Recognizing where we interrupt, assume, or filter communication How deeper listening transforms connection and understanding When you begin to listen in this way, something shifts. Communication softens. Understanding deepens. And a new level of awareness becomes available to you. Take a breath… and allow yourself to listen—not just to this episode, but to your life. With love, Jan, Colleen, Micah and Robyn  
• S2 E16 Becoming Conscious Creators of Our Lives 14.03.2026 55min

  In this gathering of the Manifesting Miracles community, Jan opens the circle with a sacred invocation inviting participants to move from the mind into the heart. The discussion centers on how belief systems influence what we create in our lives, and how awareness, intention, and energetic alignment can transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Through group dialogue and shared experiences, participants explore health, resilience, personal transformation, and the power of conscious manifestation. Jan emphasizes that humans are constantly manifesting their reality and that examining and shifting belief systems is a powerful tool for creating change. Key Themes Discussed ·       Creating a sacred container through intention and heart-centered awareness ·       The role of belief systems in shaping personal reality ·       Manifestation as a continuous process occurring in everyday life ·       Viewing challenges and illness as opportunities for growth and understanding ·       The energetic and spiritual components of healing ·       Listening to the body as a source of intuitive guidance ·       The influence of attitude and perception on life experiences ·       Transforming fear and negative patterns through conscious belief changes ·       The importance of writing, reflection, and self-inquiry to uncover limiting beliefs ·       Using intention and action together to manifest desired outcomes ·       The power of resilience, gratitude, and community support ·       Navigating major life decisions by combining intuition with practical tools Core Ideas from the Discussion Beliefs Shape Reality Participants explore how deeply held beliefs influence health, circumstances, and opportunities. By examining and rewriting these beliefs, individuals can begin to change the experiences they attract into their lives. Challenges as Opportunities Rather than viewing difficult experiences as failures, the conversation reframes them as opportunities for growth, learning, and transformation. Energy and Manifestation Energy is constantly moving and changing form. Through awareness and intention, individuals can redirect energy toward more positive outcomes. Human Beings as Creators Jan reminds the group that humans are constantly manifesting their reality through attention, thoughts, emotions, and actions. Community and Shared Growth Participants share personal stories of healing, sobriety, resilience, and life transitions, highlighting the strength that comes from learning within a supportive spiritual community. Closing Message The gathering concludes with gratitude and encouragement for participants to continue exploring their belief systems, setting intentions, and recognizing the many ways they are already creating their lives through conscious awareness and energetic align Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options Jan@lightsong.net     Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.     For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net.  
• S2 E15: Stopping the Frustration Cycle - LightSong Talking Stick Podcast 06.03.2026 40min

  S2 E15: Stopping the Frustration Cycle - LightSong Talking Stick Podcast In this LightSong Talking Stick Podcast conversation, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore frustration—how to recognize it quickly, what it's really doing to your energy field, and how to interrupt the "snowball effect" before it multiplies into more conflict, mistakes, and overwhelm. The episode begins with a grounding invocation and a simple breath practice (inhale, hold, exhale) to shift out of the busy mind and into the heart. From there, Micah shares how studying Human Design helped him identify frustration as a key internal signal—an indicator to pause, change direction, or step away. Jan expands the conversation into a shamanic and energetic framework: our emotions broadcast through our chakras like a "signal," shaping what we attract and amplify. You'll hear practical tools you can use in real time—even at work—like physically changing location, using breath to break the loop, and a shamanic practice Jan calls "scattering the energy," transforming frustration into motivation, creative momentum, and better outcomes. The underlying message is empowering: you're not stuck—you can change your state, your frequency, and your next choice. In this episode: Why frustration multiplies when you keep feeding it Human Design as a self-awareness tool (without needing to go deep) The "broadcast tower" idea: chakras, auric field, and attraction How to break the cycle fast: walk away, breathe, sleep on it Shamanic "scatter the energy" technique to change the form of emotion Turning frustration into creativity, clarity, and forward motion Jan Engels-Smith LightSong.net  Micah Schwader - ShamanSezz.com Manifesting Miracles : https://lightsong.wufoo.com/forms/manifesting-miracles I will be teaching the Level 1 Basic Shamanic Journey Class in the late spring of 2026.  In the meantime, I do have that class in a prerecorded ON DEMAND form that a lot of people do and enjoy.  https://www.lightsong.net/level-1-on-demand-course/    You also have access to me for questions or further explanation.  I can't speak highly enough about the advantages of learning to journey and develop a profound relationship with the spirit world.  Its benefits are endless and fun!  Let me know what you decide to do.   If you buy the On Demand you are automatically invited to the live on zoom when I teach it with no extra cost, a win win for you!   Hugs   Jan Get the newest Podcast:https://www.lightsong.net/lightsong-podcast/ Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options Jan@lightsong.net   For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net.
• S2 E14 Reiki, Shamanism, and Manifestation with Jan Engels-Smith 21.02.2026 1h 42min

  S2 E14 Reiki, Shamanism, and Manifestation with Jan Engels-Smith In this collaborative episode of the Reiki Lifestyle Podcast, Colleen and Robyn Benelli welcome Jan Engels-Smith, founder of LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism, and Colleens shamanic teacher, for a grounded and expansive conversation on Reiki, shamanic practice, and conscious manifestation. Jan brings decades of experience as a teacher, author, and ceremonial leader, sharing how spiritual practice becomes meaningful when it is lived, embodied, and applied with integrity. Together, the conversation explores how Reiki and shamanism support clarity, alignment, and discernment, especially when working with intention, healing, and creation in everyday life. This episode speaks to the relationship between spiritual awareness and practical action. Jan offers insight into how manifestation develops through presence, responsibility, and relationship with the natural and spiritual worlds. The discussion weaves together Reiki energy, shamanic worldview, and lived wisdom, offering listeners a deeper understanding of how these paths complement one another. This is a collaborative episode focused on shared values, spiritual maturity, and honoring diverse traditions while staying rooted in personal experience. In this episode, you will hear about: How Reiki and shamanism intersect as conscious spiritual practices Manifestation through awareness, responsibility, and relationship Spiritual discernment in daily life and decision making Teaching from experience rather than theory Creating a grounded spiritual path that supports clarity and purpose Jans bi-monthly Manifest Miracles community  Colleen and Robyn Benelli at Reikilifestyle.com. Follow Reiki Lifestyle on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and your favorite podcast  Jan Engels-Smith LightSong.net  Manifesting Miracles : https://lightsong.wufoo.com/forms/manifesting-miracles I will be teaching the Level 1 Basic Shamanic Journey Class in the late spring of 2026.  In the meantime, I do have that class in a prerecorded ON DEMAND form that a lot of people do and enjoy.  https://www.lightsong.net/level-1-on-demand-course/    You also have access to me for questions or further explanation.  I can't speak highly enough about the advantages of learning to journey and develop a profound relationship with the spirit world.  Its benefits are endless and fun!  Let me know what you decide to do.   If you buy the On Demand you are automatically invited to the live on zoom when I teach it with no extra cost, a win win for you!   Hugs   Jan Get the newest Podcast:https://www.lightsong.net/lightsong-podcast/ Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options Jan@lightsong.net    Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.   For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net.    
• S2 E13. Spiritual Allies, Source Energy, and the Power of Discernment 21.02.2026 41min

  S2 E13.  Spiritual Allies, Source Energy, and the Power of Discernment In this expansive and story-filled episode of the LightSong 21st-Century Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore a question that arises often in spiritual practice: What is the difference between Source energy and spiritual allies—and how do we work with each? The conversation begins, as always, with a grounding invocation—breathing into the right brain, the divine mind, and welcoming known and unknown allies into a sacred container of connection. From there, Jan offers a clear energetic framework: whatever we give energy to multiplies. Manifestation is not moral—it is mathematical. Whatever receives the most energy becomes form. But here's where discernment enters. While Source (or universal energy) is unconditional and non-discerning, spiritual allies—power animals, guides, elemental forces, ascension energies—offer perspective. They help us see the bigger picture. They assist us in asking not just, "Can I manifest this?" but "Is this in my highest good?" Throughout the episode, Jan and Micah explore: The energetic laws behind manifestation Why allies provide discernment that Source alone does not The role of ego in limiting perspective How to ask better questions during shamanic journeying Why allies never abandon us—even when we feel disconnected Micah shares powerful personal stories of Bear and Elephant emerging as allies—appearing first in healing work and vision journeys, then unmistakably in the physical world. From a cabin filled with bear imagery to a spontaneous embrace from an elephant in South Africa, the message becomes clear: once awareness opens, allies reveal they have always been present. Jan reflects on how her understanding of spiritual helpers has evolved over time, leading to the shift to 21st-Century Shamanism—moving beyond older paradigms that framed allies as conditional or capable of abandonment. Instead, she describes them as expressions of unconditional love, always available, never sleeping, never leaving. The episode also moves into extraordinary stories of weather work—calling in rain during drought conditions in South Africa and the American plains—illustrating the deep relational intelligence between humans and the natural world. Allies, Jan explains, are not limited to spirit figures; they can be wind, rain, trees, animals, or ascension energies such as LightSong itself. Ultimately, this conversation invites listeners to expand their understanding of what help is. To move beyond left-brain logic and into right-brain receptivity. To ask for guidance. To recognize that we are part of a much larger energetic ecosystem. And perhaps most importantly, to experience the peace that comes from knowing we are never walking alone. Be a good human. I will be teaching the Level 1 Basic Shamanic Journey Class in the late spring of 2026.  In the meantime, I do have that class in a prerecorded ON DEMAND form that a lot of people do and enjoy.  https://www.lightsong.net/level-1-on-demand-course/    You also have access to me for questions or further explanation.  I can't speak highly enough about the advantages of learning to journey and develop a profound relationship with the spirit world.  Its benefits are endless and fun!  Let me know what you decide to do.   If you buy the On Demand you are automatically invited to the live on zoom when I teach it with no extra cost, a win win for you!   Hugs   Jan   Get the newest Podcast:https://www.lightsong.net/lightsong-podcast/ Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options Jan@lightsong.net    Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.   For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net. For more information about Micah and his work, visit ShamanSezz.com. For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book/    
• S2 E12 Merging with Spirit, and Recognizing the Magic Already Present 12.02.2026 1h 7min

  Merging with Spirit, and Recognizing the Magic Already Present In this Manifesting Miracles gathering, Jan guides listeners into the sacred heart space, opening a powerful container for spiritual connection, energetic awareness, and conscious creation. Through teaching, storytelling, and shared experiences, this episode explores how manifestation unfolds through alignment, surrender, and raising vibration. Jan explains that spirit is always present and responsive, working in partnership with us as co-creators. She emphasizes that challenges, emotional triggers, and life disruptions are not setbacks, but invitations to uncover deeper belief systems and evolve into greater awareness. Listeners will discover how daily spiritual practices, merging with spiritual allies, and shifting beyond ego strengthen their connection to higher frequencies and support manifestation. This episode offers both practical guidance and profound insight for anyone seeking to consciously participate in their own evolution. Raising Your Vibration and Moving Beyond Ego ·       The difference between ego-based thinking and spirit-based awareness ·       How ego creates suffering through fear, interpretation, and mind chatter ·       The importance of moving into right-brain spiritual awareness ·       Why emotional triggers are opportunities for growth and transformation Spiritual Allies and Merging with Higher Frequencies ·       How spiritual allies assist in personal evolution ·       The practice of merging with spiritual helpers ·       Learning to hold higher energetic frequencies through practice ·       The importance of daily connection with spiritual support systems Recognizing Signs, Synchronicity, and Everyday Miracles ·       How spirit communicates through subtle and unexpected experiences ·       The importance of awareness in recognizing manifestation already occurring ·       How gratitude and openness amplify manifestation ·       Why miracles often appear in simple, everyday moments Healing, Release, and Transformation ·       Releasing vows, emotional entanglements, and energetic attachments ·       Understanding emotional triggers as opportunities for healing ·       The role of surrender in dissolving limiting beliefs ·       How healing shifts internal reality regardless of external circumstances Living in Alignment with Spirit ·       The power of focusing attention to shape reality ·       Daily spiritual practice as the foundation of manifestation ·       Strengthening awareness of spiritual support and guidance ·       Becoming conscious participants in personal and collective evolution   Recreate Yourself: Brain Dynamics signup https://www.lightsong.net/recreate-yourself-2/     Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options Jan@lightsong.net     Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.     For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net.        
• S2 E11 Grief: Letting the Energy Move 09.02.2026 37min

  S2 E11  Grief: Letting the Energy Move In this intimate and deeply human episode of the LightSong Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore grief as a natural, necessary, and sacred process—one that must be felt, expressed, and allowed to move rather than managed, solved, or suppressed. The conversation opens with a heart-centered invocation, inviting listeners to slow down, soften, and enter the space of the right brain and the heart—where grief is understood not as weakness, but as a form of deep intelligence. From there, Jan and Micah speak candidly about grief in all its forms: the loss of loved ones, animals, identities, relationships, belief systems, and entire ways of life. Jan shares powerful reflections from her own life, including the death of her husband and close friends, and the realization that no amount of spiritual practice can—or should—remove someone from grief before the cycle is complete. Grief, she explains, carries its own energy and timing. When honored, it becomes a teacher. When resisted or "stuffed," it can lodge in the body and eventually manifest as illness or soul loss. Throughout the episode, they explore: Why grief is not something to "get over," but something to move through How the medicine wheel—especially the North—frames grief as part of natural life cycles The difference between healthy grieving and unresolved soul loss Why Western culture struggles to honor mourning and introspection How physical expression—wailing, movement, exertion, drumming, writing, or building fire—helps grief move out of the body Micah shares personal stories of loss, including the death of his mother, parents, and beloved dog, reflecting on how grief opened unexpected doorways to connection with spirit, nature, and meaning. Rather than closing him down, grief became a bridge—deepening relationship, awareness, and spiritual insight. Together, Jan and Micah emphasize that grief is not only about death. Transitions, identity shifts, and life changes all carry grief because something meaningful is being released. These moments of "dying to the old" are not failures—they are prerequisites for growth and ascension. The episode closes with a gentle but honest invitation: to reflect on where grief may still be held in the body, whether it has been expressed or suppressed, and what small, safe ways it might be allowed to move—through breath, sound, motion, or quiet presence. This conversation offers compassion, permission, and grounding for anyone navigating loss, transition, or the lingering weight of unprocessed grief—and for those learning how to walk beside others in their mourning with wisdom rather than urgency. Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options Jan@lightsong.net    Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.   For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net. For more information about Micah and his work, visit ShamanSezz.com. For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book/            
• S2 E10 Oneness, Reincarnation, and Trust in the Human Journey 31.01.2026 1h 9min

  S2 E10 Oneness, Reincarnation, and Trust in the Human Journey Podcast Description This episode explores deep spiritual themes through shared experiences and reflections on reincarnation, oneness, right- and left-brain consciousness, ancestral patterns, and the mystery of the human soul's journey. Participants share personal stories of synchronicity, intuitive music, childhood knowing, and navigating grief. Jan guides the conversation toward trust, surrender, and becoming—a process of internal transformation and openness to divine timing and higher consciousness. Key Topics ·       Invocation to raise vibration and create a sacred space ·       Personal story of childhood trauma and suppressed memory tied to reincarnation ·       Reflections on the soul as a single expression in different lives ·       A theory of reincarnating when planetary alignments repeat ·       Right-brain vs. left-brain understanding of time and the soul ·       The role of belief systems in shaping perception and reality ·       Personal and intuitive experiences of oneness and soul resonance ·       Trust, acceptance, and non-resistance as pathways to alignment ·       Shamanic stories about putting out fires through inner alignment ·       Discussion on ancestral curses, fear-based belief systems, and spiritual sovereignty ·       Closing thoughts on the soul as a shapeshifter, unity with all existence, and usable insights for personal transformation   Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options Jan@lightsong.net     Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.     For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net.  
• S2 E9 The Medicine Wheel, Life Cycles, and the Hero's Journey 25.01.2026 36min

  S2 E9 The Medicine Wheel, Life Cycles, and the Hero's Journey Talking Stick Podcast – Medicine Wheel – 12-30-25 In this episode of the LightSong Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the medicine wheel as a living map for understanding life cycles, creative processes, grief, healing, and purpose. Through a grounding invocation and an expansive conversation, they contrast Western linear thinking with Indigenous cyclical wisdom, revealing how life unfolds through seasons of beginning, growth, reflection, and letting go. They discuss why modern culture resists rest and reflection, how burnout and depression can signal an incomplete cycle, and how honoring the full wheel creates ascension rather than stagnation. Micah connects the medicine wheel to the Hero's Journey, showing how this ancient pattern shapes storytelling, writing, business, and personal transformation. Jan shares personal reflections on long seasons spent in the North—where loss, wisdom, and deep healing emerge—and explains how multiple areas of life can occupy different directions at the same time. The episode also touches on vision quests, daily reflective practices, nature as a living mirror, and the necessity of completing the circle— there is no single "correct" medicine wheel. A rich conversation for anyone navigating transition, creativity, grief, identity, or the question of legacy and meaning. Podcast Tags (Hashtags) #MedicineWheel #ShamanicWisdom #LifeCycles #Hero'sJourney #VisionQuest #SpiritualGrowth #IndigenousWisdom #PersonalTransformation #GriefAndHealing #LettingGo #SacredCycles #StorytellingAsMedicine #Shamanism #InnerWork #CreativeSpirituality #LifeTransitions #WisdomOfTheNorth #NatureAsTeacher #SoulJourney #LegacyAndPurpose #TalkingStickPodcast #LightSongSchool #MicahSchwader #JanEngelsSmith Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options Jan@lightsong.net    Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.   For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net. For more information about Micah and his work, visit ShamanSezz.com. For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book/      
• S2 E8 "Embodiment: Living What You Think, Feel, and Manifest" 10.01.2026 46min

    S2 E8 Talking Stick Podcast with Jan Engels-Smith & Micah Schwader Episode Title: "Embodiment: Living What You Think, Feel, and Manifest" In this expansive and deeply practical episode of the Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the true meaning of embodiment—not as a concept, but as a lived, moment-to-moment experience that shapes our health, emotions, relationships, and the reality we create. The episode opens with a grounding invocation, inviting benevolent allies to hold a sacred container of safety, integrity, and heart-centered awareness. From there, Jan reframes embodiment as the integration of our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual systems—a rare and powerful configuration unique to human beings. Together, Jan and Micah examine how unconscious thought patterns—especially repetitive negativity and unresolved emotional reactions—become physically embodied in the body, often manifesting as pain, illness, exhaustion, or emotional reactivity. Jan explains how the body cannot distinguish between a remembered experience and a current one, meaning that replaying old wounds can cause repeated energetic and physiological harm. This conversation moves beyond theory into practice. Jan shares simple yet profound techniques for interrupting destructive mental loops, including her powerful "cancel" practice, which stops unconscious mind chatter and returns the nervous system to the present moment. She illustrates how choosing and embodying higher-frequency emotions—such as gratitude, appreciation, joy, and peace—can recalibrate the entire system and shift what we attract into our lives. Micah adds personal stories that ground these teachings in real life, from noticing how chronic negativity shows up as physical pain in others, to recognizing his own patterns of victimhood through writing—and ultimately rewriting both his manuscript and his life. Together, they explore how awareness, accountability, and conscious interruption allow us to move from being participants in old stories to directors of new ones. The episode closes with a powerful experiential moment, inviting listeners to feel the immediate bodily shift created by high-frequency words—demonstrating, in real time, how embodiment works. In this episode, you'll explore: What embodiment really means in shamanic practice How thoughts and beliefs become physically embodied in the body Why repetitive negativity causes energetic and physical harm How to interrupt unconscious mind chatter and emotional looping The role of gratitude, appreciation, and joy in manifestation Why embodiment—not intention alone—is what shapes reality How awareness transforms suffering into choice This episode is both a teaching and an invitation—one that asks a simple but powerful question: What are you embodying right now? Listen in, feel into your body, and begin practicing embodiment as a way of living—not just thinking—your truth. Learn more about Jan's teachings and programs at LightSong.net Learn more about Micah at ShamanSezz.com    
• S2 E7 Emotional Regulation and Divinity 10.01.2026 36min

  S2 E7 Talking Stick Podcast – 12-20-25 – Emotional Regulation and Divinity In this reflective episode of the LightSong Talking Stick Podcast, Micah Schwader and Jan Engels-Smith begin with a beautiful invocation, calling in benevolent allies, opening the blessing fields, and inviting listeners into a global circle—heart to heart—so the conversation can unfold from the wisdom of the heart. From there, Micah shares a breakthrough sparked by a leadership program: the idea that we often "have what we want" because we've been unconsciously creating it, driven by hidden attachments and "mind-chatter story." A deep values exercise reveals something surprising—Micah's top values include financial freedom and creative expression—and that insight exposes an internal mismatch: pushing away clients wasn't failure… it was an unconscious attempt to make space for his next chapter. Jan expands the teaching through a spirit-led story about manifestation, reminding us that we live in an attraction-based universe—what we focus on (even what we don't want) grows. Together they explore attachment, "unraveling" old dreams, and reclaiming energy from outdated identities so it can fuel the new. The episode then turns toward emotional regulation as the practical companion to spiritual growth: the "swirl" of daily chaos, the snowball effect of frustration, and the importance of pausing—breathing, sweeping energy off, shifting from sympathetic fight-or-flight into parasympathetic flow. They discuss how quickly we can change our broadcast, how stories harden into identity, and why true transformation begins with self-awareness. The conversation closes with encouragement to know thyself, honor the medicine wheel's full cycle (including the West and North—introspection and letting go), and create space for solitude, journaling, and inner listening. Jan offers a blessing for the new year—"Miracles come quick in 2026"—inviting listeners to choose differently, step into alignment, and welcome the next evolution. 25 hashtags (no numbers): #LightSong #TalkingStickPodcast #JanEngelsSmith #Shamanism #EnergyMedicine #Invocation #BlessingFields #SpiritualAllies #Manifestation#MicahSchwader  #AttractionBasedUniverse #MindChatter #SneakyBeliefs #SubconsciousBeliefs #Attachment #ValuesExercise #FinancialFreedom #CreativeExpression #Alignment #MedicineWheel #KnowThyself #EmotionalRegulation #NervousSystem #Breathwork #SpontaneousEvolution For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book/ Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options Jan@lightsong.net     Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.   For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net. For more information about Micah and his work, visit ShamanSezz.com.  
• S2 E6 Title: Rising Beyond Density: Entering Sacred Space 23.12.2025 1h 3min

  This episode of the LightSong podcast offers a deep and immersive spiritual experience guided by Jan Engels-Smith and the LightSong team. The session begins with an invocation to lift participants out of "densities"—energetic states like fear, doubt, and worry—into realms of purity filled with divine qualities such as love, truth, harmony, and healing. The intention is to raise the frequency of the group and create a sacred and protected space where transformation can occur. Jan calls a "safe container." This space allows each person to release distractions and engage with spiritual presence, anchoring into their divine nature. Throughout the session, participants are encouraged to: - Reclaim their spiritual authority and clarity - Engage in collective healing and frequency elevation - Trust their inner knowing and direct connection to spirit Themes of sacred unity, divine presence, spiritual protection, and community collaboration are interwoven through guided meditation, spiritual teachings, and group intention. The podcast delivers both a teaching and an energetic transmission, making it a valuable episode for anyone committed to deep spiritual work and conscious evolution. Ideal for listeners seeking: - Energy clearing and protection practices - Spiritual empowerment - A sense of community in sacred space - Guidance on aligning with higher frequencies   Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options Jan@lightsong.net     Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.   For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net.  
• S2 E5 ReCreate: The 21-Day Super Self Transformation — Markers, Miracles & Whole-Brain Living 13.12.2025 1h 17min

  S2 E5 ReCreate: The 21-Day Super Self Transformation — Markers, Miracles & Whole-Brain Living This episode is offered as an extra feature for our ReCreate Manifesting Miracles community. The group practiced the Super Self Meditation for 21 days, giving their right brain consistent "airtime" to experience true vibrational shifts. What emerged were profound transformations, energetic markers, emotional breakthroughs, and deep personal insights. In this heartfelt, expansive follow-up gathering, participants share their real-life experiences of shifting realities, dissolving fear, healing relationships, increasing joy, and learning how whole-brain living can elevate every aspect of their lives. Jan offers teachings on markers, vibrational alignment, memory and ego, the power of love over tools, ancestral fear patterns, past-life imprints, and the lifelong lifestyle of right-brain engagement. It is a rich, intimate conversation about becoming the new human — whole-brained, heart-centered, and vibrationally aware. Lifestyle vs. Practice Jan emphasizes: This is not a 21-day practice. This is a lifestyle of vibrational awareness, choice, intention, and right-brain airtime. Every challenge is an opportunity to evolve and rise.   Link to the SuperSelf Meditation https://www.lightsong.net/product/superself-meditation/  Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options Jan@lightsong.net     Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.   For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net. #EgoAwareness #Consciousness #Shamanism #EnergyHealing #SpiritualAwakening #HeartIntelligence #Intuition #Creativity #Mindfulness #Meditation