Wisdom Without The Guru

Ever wondered why certain people, patterns, or challenges keep recurring in your life? In this episode, I speak with Tracy Fance, a professional psychic, medium, and spiritual teacher who didn’t always realise she possessed these gifts.  Tracy shares how she transitioned from being a curious child fascinated by the unseen, to a seemingly "normal" life in real estate, to teaching herself...

In this episode, I speak with writer Tia Lashay about the intersections of creativity, identity, and personal belief. Tia shares how a quiet childhood shaped her love of writing, the decade-long process of crafting her debut novel A Question of Affection , and the complexities of portraying queer relationships as a non-queer author. The conversation moves beyond the page, touching on Tia’s experie...

Rosa Casquino shares her journey from growing up an undocumented immigrant and surviving childhood trauma to becoming a licensed clinical social worker, mother, and advocate. She opens up about resilience, healing, and the spiritual and therapeutic tools that helped her and that she uses to help others, including EMDR, internal family systems, and psychedelic-assisted therapy.  Rosa’s story is a p...

Nic Collins grew up a middle child with undiagnosed ADHD, chronic asthma, and the quiet belief that he wasn’t enough. By the time he hit adulthood, alcohol had become a daily habit and emotional suppression a lifestyle. But everything changed after a DUI arrest, an unlikely friend's support, and the subsequent therapy sessions that changed his perception of himself. Now, six years sober and n...

In this very candid episode, I sit down with Janine Mitchell, the founder of Change for Success , whose life journey is a remarkable story of transformation. From working as a flight attendant to managing high-risk offenders as a UK probation officer, Janine battled burnout, abuse, and emotional trauma. She opens up about surviving an abusive marriage, the wake-up call that changed everything, and...

In this episode, I speak with Trista Guertin, a former humanitarian aid worker turned life coach. With assignments in crisis zones like Angola, Iraq, Yemen, and Lebanon, Trista shares her remarkable journey from global relief work and traveller to some 78 countries, to empowering midlife women through coaching. Her story is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and redefining what “normal” truly...

In today’s episode, I speak with massage therapist, coach, and survivor Cari Rickabaugh . Cari's story begins in a home filled with fear, emotional manipulation, and a secret she wouldn’t uncover for over three decades. We explore how trauma can shape our inner voice, the limits of traditional therapy, and how one intuitive call from a friend led her to a life-changing coach. Cari speaks cand...

In this episode, we are joined by Kyra Howearth—yoga teacher, herbalist, and creator of a moon-themed tarot deck—to discuss intuitive living and spiritual growth. Kyra shares her journey from discovering yoga and meditation as a child, influenced by figures like Roald Dahl and Lisa Simpson, to becoming a certified yoga instructor during the COVID lockdown. She talks about the challenges of being v...

Karli Grove, a small-town Canadian, shares her bold journey of personal growth — from the quiet prairies of Alberta to the coastlines of New Zealand and the vibrant cultures of Southeast Asia. In this conversation, Karli reflects on how a failed chemistry quiz, a leap into the unknown, and a drive to experience life beyond the familiar reshaped her future. Through travel, independence, and self-di...

In this episode, we meet Eva Freund—former corporate project manager turned global traveller and spiritual explorer. After a life that looked perfect on paper, Eva experienced a profound emotional breakdown that cracked open the door to healing, transformation, and deep inner exploration. From Germany to New Zealand, to Costa Rica, and Ecuador, Eva’s story is a powerful reminder that healing isn’t...

This episode is an insightful yet lighthearted conversation with Joke Bekaert, a Belgian spiritual practitioner whose journey into tarot, shamanism, and energy work is as inspiring as it is authentic. From a childhood influenced by her grandmother to her own emergence from the "spiritual closet," Joke shares how her passion for tarot, her shamanic training, and her diagnosis with ankylos...

Joanna Hennon, an intuitive channel and mentor, shares her remarkable journey through childhood displacement, a lack of self-esteem, burnout, a spiritual awakening, and late-diagnosed autism. Joanna’s story spans countries, identities, and breakthroughs. Her move to Ireland became a homecoming—not just to a place, but to herself. This conversation is marked by vulnerability, insight, and hope for...

Flautist Yvonne McIlwaine, shares her journey from growing up in a vibrant musical household to navigating life through intuition, energy healing, and spiritual exploration. She faced challenges of motherhood, depression, living in a foreign country, losing her father and hiding her interest in spirituality for many years. She shares how music, motherhood, spirituality, and self-discovery have sha...

In this compelling conversation, Deanna Brown shares her remarkable transformation from a shy child with low self-esteem to a gifted clairvoyant and medium . She recounts her early encounters with spirits, the absence of support from her family, and her struggles with mental health while working in nursing, and how she learned to navigate and embrace her gifts.  She reflects on the emotional toll...

Dawn Tan shares her healing experiences transitioning from intense physical sports like weightlifting and dragon boat racing to more soothing practices like yoga, sound healing, and even animal communication. She opens up about various spiritual practices and her struggles with meditation and highlights the importance of intention and the fascinating science behind sound healing. We also discuss t...

Omsira Barry grew up in Singapore surrounded by Thai Buddhism & Methodism traditions. He tells us about his incredible journey to becoming the shamanic practitioner he is today, sharing insights on the transformative power of travel, the importance of understanding the mind, & his deep, personal experiences with ayahuasca & shamanic practices.  Drawing from his many experiences, Omsira...

Rachel Park-Delaney — a psychic and healer living in the Isle of Man — shares about growing up with psychic abilities unsupported in a non-spiritual household of psychics, her journey toward spiritual integration, and how she now subtly weaves healing energy into everyday life… even through burgers. Rachel shares vivid stories of childhood astral travel, spirit encounters, emotional isolation, and...

Nutritional therapist Josephine Ng shares her story of self-discovery as she navigates career transitions and seeks to weave spirituality into her personal and professional life. Reflecting on her shift from journalism to nutritional therapy, Josephine openly discusses the challenges she has faced along the way and the spiritual signposts that illuminate her path. She emphasises the power of journ...

Elies Hadi shares her incredible journey from a stable banking career to fully embracing spirituality and personal growth in this delightful and informative conversation. She reflects on the profound impact of losing her father, the courageous decision to step away from a secure job, and her experiences overcoming her fear of drowning while in Bali during the COVID pandemic.  Elies emphasises the...