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

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  S2 E29 - Unconditional Love: A Shamanic Path Beyond Judgment 16.07.2026 45min

  LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine Talking Stick Podcast Unconditional Love: A Shamanic Path Beyond Judgment What does unconditional love really mean? Is it something humans can truly experience, or is it an ideal we continually grow toward? In this thoughtful episode of the Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore unconditional love through the lens of shamanism, spirituality, and everyday life. Together they examine why the human mind naturally creates judgments and conditions, while the spirit world embodies an entirely different state of awareness—one of acceptance, allowing, and profound connection. Their conversation moves beyond philosophy into practical ways of cultivating greater peace and presence. They discuss the healing power of nature, journeying, meditation, breathwork, and reconnecting with the rhythms of the Earth. Jan shares the remarkable story of spending more than a year sleeping outdoors after receiving guidance from Spirit, and how that experience transformed her relationship with nature, rhythm, and consciousness. Micah reflects on the lessons of his own vision quest, discovering how asking for grace brought life's greatest challenges—and deepest transformation. Together they explore: What unconditional love really means in shamanic practice Why the ego struggles with acceptance and comparison How nature offers one of our clearest experiences of unconditional presence The spiritual practice of journeying beyond judgment Why intention matters—and why we should be careful what we ask for The difference between love, kindness, acceptance, and allowing Simple practices that help us reconnect with ourselves, Spirit, and the natural world Whether you're new to shamanism or simply seeking greater peace in a complex world, this conversation offers a compassionate invitation to move from judgment toward presence, from separation toward connection, and from striving toward simply being. About Jan Engels-Smith Jan Engels-Smith is an internationally respected shamanic teacher, author, and healer with more than four decades of experience helping people reconnect with Spirit, nature, and their inner wisdom. She is the founder of Lightsong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine, where she taught Core Shamanism, spiritual healing, and personal transformation. Jan is the author of Through the Rabbit Hole: Explore and Experience the Shamanic Journey and Energy Medicine and Becoming Yourself: The Journey from Head to Heart. Learn more about Jan, her books, classes, and events: https://www.lightsong.net About Micah Schwader Micah Schwader is a transformational writing coach, developmental editor, publisher, life guide, and shamanic practitioner with more than 30 years of experience helping authors, thought leaders, and changemakers discover and express their authentic voice. Drawing on his experience as a writing coach, he now helps people looking to make changes in their lives reconnect with their inner guidance system through the practice and power of writing. Micah is the author of Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, a memoir chronicling his journey through identity, spirituality, and profound personal transformation. Through his coaching, writing, and The Art of Discernment Method™, he helps people use writing as a path to clarity, self-trust, and meaningful change. Learn more about Micah's writing, coaching, retreats, and resources: https://www.shamansezz.com
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  S2 E28 - Raise Your Vibration: How Your Thoughts, Words, and Beliefs Shape Your Health and Life 09.07.2026 47min

  LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine Talking Stick Podcast Raise Your Vibration: How Your Thoughts, Words, and Beliefs Shape Your Health and Life Can your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs influence your physical health? In this thought-provoking episode, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the relationship between consciousness, energy, and well-being through the lens of shamanism, personal experience, and everyday life. They examine how the frequencies we embody—through our thoughts, emotions, words, and beliefs—may affect not only our emotional state but also our physical health, relationships, and the experiences we attract. The conversation begins with a simple story: a friend experiencing high blood pressure after suppressing difficult conversations at work. What initially appeared to be stress caused by someone else revealed a deeper truth—the body's response wasn't to the external situation, but to the internal resistance of avoiding it. From there, Jan and Micah discuss the shamanic perspective that illness often begins as an energetic imbalance long before it manifests physically. Rather than viewing symptoms as isolated problems, they invite listeners to see the body as a messenger, constantly communicating where healing, honesty, or change may be needed. In this episode, you'll discover: How your body reflects emotional and energetic patterns The difference between repression and genuine acceptance Why words carry energetic power that shapes how we feel How childhood labels and beliefs continue influencing adult life The connection between vibration, manifestation, and daily experiences Practical ways to raise your personal frequency through gratitude, awareness, and intentional thinking Why your response to life's challenges matters more than the challenges themselves How changing your beliefs can begin changing your reality Stories of healing, resilience, and unexpected transformation through mindset shifts Simple daily practices that can help cultivate greater joy, peace, and well-being Micah shares personal stories about recognizing when his own body signaled misalignment, including becoming physically ill before attending a class that conflicted with his deeper values. He also reflects on remarkable experiences of "parking karma," effortless travel, and unexpected synchronicities that emerged when approaching life with optimism and positive expectation. Jan introduces practical exercises for maintaining a higher vibration, including creating a daily list of high-frequency words, keeping a gratitude journal, and paying close attention to the beliefs that quietly govern our lives. Together they emphasize a recurring theme throughout the podcast: beliefs are choices, and changing those choices begins by becoming aware of them. The episode also explores inspiring stories of people who faced serious illness by changing their outlook on life—including an author who lived nine years with Stage 4 lung cancer after transforming her relationships, priorities, environment, and inner world, as well as discussions of the work of physicians who integrate mindset and healing into their approach to medicine. Whether you view these ideas through a spiritual, psychological, or personal growth lens, this conversation offers practical insights into becoming more conscious of the energy you bring into every interaction—and how small shifts in awareness may create profound changes over time. Ultimately, Jan and Micah leave listeners with a simple but powerful reminder: If you want your life to change, begin by changing your vibration. About Jan Engels-Smith Jan Engels-Smith is a shamanic practitioner, teacher, and founder of the LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine. For more than three decades, she has trained practitioners around the world in shamanic healing, energy medicine, and spiritual development. Her teachings emphasize personal empowerment, direct spiritual experience, and practical tools for living with greater awareness and vitality. About Micah Schwader Micah Schwader is a transformational writing coach, editor, publisher, shamanic life coach, and author of Stumbling Into Grace. Through storytelling, coaching, and spiritual practice, he helps people reconnect with their authentic voice, navigate life's transitions, and transform personal experiences into wisdom. He is the founder of Inspired Life Publications and lives in the cloud forests of Costa Rica, where nature continually informs his work. Visit ShamanSezz.com for Micah's shamanic work.
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  S2 E27 -Inner Authority: Learning to Trust Yourself in an Uncertain World 01.07.2026 53min

  LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine Talking Stick Podcast Inner Authority: Learning to Trust Yourself in an Uncertain World Who—or what—is guiding your life? In a world filled with competing opinions, social pressure, uncertainty, misinformation, and constant demands for your attention, it has never been more important to reconnect with your inner authority. In this deeply personal episode, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the profound difference between living from external authority—allowing others, institutions, fear, or culture to dictate your choices—and living from the quiet confidence of your inner knowing. Micah shares intimate stories from his own life, including how losing trust in his intuition as a child eventually led to decades of searching for truth, identity, and belonging. He reflects on how his transgender journey became one of reclaiming his inner authority after years of listening to everyone else's expectations instead of his own soul. Jan expands the conversation by examining how many cultures teach us to seek validation and permission from outside ourselves—whether through religion, institutions, experts, or societal expectations. She offers a different perspective: true inner authority doesn't need to be loud, defensive, or prove itself. It is calm, grounded, and quietly certain. Together they explore: The difference between inner authority and outer authority Why many people lose trust in themselves early in life How fear, conditioning, and past experiences disconnect us from intuition The relationship between trust, courage, and personal transformation Why trusting yourself is a choice that grows through practice Learning to recognize physical and emotional signs of alignment The role of discernment when receiving advice from teachers, experts, or spiritual practitioners Powerful stories of healing through Lakota ceremonies and direct spiritual experience Why life's greatest setbacks often become unexpected turning points How uncertainty, artificial intelligence, political division, and social change are increasing the need for inner guidance Practical ways to strengthen self-awareness and rebuild trust in your own decisions Throughout the conversation, Jan and Micah return to a simple but transformative idea: trust is not something we wait to feel—it is something we choose to cultivate. As that trust grows, fear begins to lose its grip, decisions become clearer, and life becomes less about reacting to circumstances and more about responding from a place of grounded wisdom. Whether you're navigating a major life transition, questioning long-held beliefs, or simply trying to find clarity in an increasingly noisy world, this episode offers a compassionate invitation to reconnect with the one voice that has always been with you—your own. About Jan Engels-Smith Jan Engels-Smith is a shamanic practitioner, teacher, and founder of the LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine. For more than three decades, she has trained practitioners around the world in shamanic healing, energy medicine, and spiritual development. Jan's teachings emphasize personal empowerment, direct spiritual experience, and helping people rediscover the wisdom that already lives within them. About Micah Schwader Micah Schwader is a transformational writing coach, editor, publisher, shamanic life coach, and author of Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman. Through storytelling, coaching, and spiritual practice, he helps people reconnect with their inner guidance system, navigate life's major transitions, and transform personal experiences into sources of wisdom and healing. Micah is the founder of Inspired Life Publications and lives in the cloud forests of Costa Rica, where nature and spirituality continually shape his work. For more information, visit ShamanSezz.com.
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  S2 E26 - Discernment in a Noisy World: Wisdom, AI, Empathy, and Inner Knowing 23.06.2026 41min

  LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine Talking Stick Podcast Discernment in a Noisy World: Wisdom, AI, Empathy, and Inner Knowing How do we know what's true in a world overflowing with information, opinions, technology, and constant noise? In this timely and thought-provoking episode, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the art of discernment—the ability to recognize what aligns with your deepest truth, what serves your growth, and what deserves your attention. The conversation begins with Micah's experience teaching Storytelling in the Age of AI and his growing realization that while technology can provide information and intelligence, it cannot replace human wisdom, intuition, lived experience, or heart-centered knowing. As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into daily life, the need for discernment becomes increasingly important. Jan brings the discussion into the world of shamanism, where discernment is essential for interpreting spiritual experiences, receiving guidance, and sharing healing stories. She explains how practitioners learn to set aside personal bias, avoid projection, and communicate spiritual messages in ways that empower rather than frighten. Together, Jan and Micah explore: What discernment really means beyond dictionary definitions The difference between knowledge, intelligence, wisdom, and inner knowing Why feelings and intuition are essential forms of guidance How discernment plays a role in shamanic healing and spiritual practice The importance of telling healing stories rather than fear-based stories Lessons from dismemberment journeys and spiritual transformation The relationship between discernment, empathy, compassion, and boundaries How empaths can avoid taking on other people's emotions The role of AI as a tool—and why human wisdom remains irreplaceable Learning to trust your own inner authority in a rapidly changing world Through personal stories, spiritual teachings, and practical examples, this episode offers listeners a powerful reminder that while information is abundant, wisdom still requires presence, experience, reflection, and heart. Whether you're navigating spiritual growth, developing your intuition, exploring new technologies, or simply trying to make sense of a complex world, this conversation will help you strengthen one of the most important skills of our time: discernment. About Jan Engels-Smith Jan Engels-Smith is a shamanic practitioner, teacher, and founder of the LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine. For decades, Jan has trained practitioners around the world in shamanic healing, spiritual development, and energy medicine. Her work helps people cultivate direct relationships with spirit, strengthen intuition, and access their own inner wisdom for healing and transformation. About Micah Schwader Micah Schwader is a transformational writing coach, editor, publisher, shamanic life coach, and author of Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman. Through his work with writers, seekers, and changemakers, Micah helps people uncover their authentic stories, navigate life's transitions, and connect with deeper sources of wisdom and meaning. He is the founder of Inspired Life Publications and ShamanSezz.com and lives in the cloud forests of Costa Rica, where nature, spirituality, and storytelling continually intersect.
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  S2 E25 Spiritual but Not Religious: Reclaiming Your Direct Connection to Spirit 17.06.2026 46min

  What does it really mean to be spiritual but not religious? In this thought-provoking episode, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the growing movement of people who identify as spiritual while stepping away from organized religion. Together, they examine the difference between religion, spirituality, and direct communication with the spirit world, sharing personal stories, shamanic perspectives, and powerful experiences that challenge conventional beliefs. Jan discusses the shamanic understanding that everything in existence—from rocks and rivers to animals and trees—carries intelligence and spirit. She shares stories of communicating with the unseen world, working with spiritual allies, and the profound lessons that emerge when we open ourselves to guidance beyond the physical senses. Micah reflects on his lifelong questioning of religious dogma and his search for a more direct relationship with the divine. He shares moving stories about spirit animals, ancient stones, childhood experiences with organized religion, and the journey that led him toward a spirituality rooted in personal experience rather than prescribed belief. Together, they explore: The rise of people identifying as "spiritual but not religious" Why direct spiritual experience matters The shamanic belief that all things possess intelligence and spirit Power animals, spirit allies, and sacred relationships with the unseen world Personal stories of elephants, snakes, rocks, and synchronicity The difference between dogma and direct connection Why respect, compassion, and interconnectedness are central spiritual values The Lakota concept of Mitákuye Oyás'iŋ ("All My Relations") How spirituality can deepen our relationship with nature, ourselves, and each other This conversation invites listeners to reconsider where spiritual wisdom comes from and to explore the possibility that guidance, connection, and meaning may be far more accessible than we've been taught. About Jan Engels-Smith Jan Engels-Smith is a shamanic practitioner, teacher, and founder of the LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine. With decades of experience training practitioners around the world, Jan is the author of numerous books on shamanism, spiritual healing, and personal transformation. Her work focuses on helping people develop direct relationships with spirit, access their innate intuitive abilities, and live with greater purpose, balance, and connection. About Micah Schwader Micah Schwader is a transformational writing coach, editor, publisher, shamanic life coach, and author of Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman. Through his work with writers, seekers, and changemakers, Micah helps people uncover their authentic stories, navigate life's transitions, and connect with deeper sources of wisdom and meaning. He is the founder of Inspired Life Publications and ShamanSezz.com and lives in the cloud forests of Costa Rica, where nature, spirituality, and storytelling continually intersect.
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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?
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  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
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  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.        
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  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.
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  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
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  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
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  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.
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  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  
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  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.  
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  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.
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  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.    
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  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/    
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  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.        
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  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/            
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  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.