The Inspired Being Podcast

This is the 100th (!!!) episode of the Inspired Being Podcast. It is also... our last. To honor the full project that this was, and tying in the themes of autumn, we discuss endings and beginnings in this episode. We discuss the origin of the podcast, what it's meant for each of us, and where we see things going from here. This is not just a self-indulgent talk - as we do, we tie these themes...

In our 99th episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with John Griffith, an executive coach and men's work facilitator. We speak about the deeper, often hidden struggles than men in our culture face. As men, we are conditioned to go it alone and see other men as competition (“It's a dog-eat-dog world”), which leads to massive issues - internally, with other men, and with women. We speak n...

The dynamic duo is back in action! In this episode we explore emotional health. Our discussion pulls in generational trauma and gender conditioning, and Liz provides some questions to help ground you in determining if you are emotionally healthy. Our different backgrounds offer quite a contrast in how we've come to our shared definition. Welcome to the full emotional experience of being alive...

Blessed solstice and welcome to summer everyone! Today is a magical day in our yearly cycle, as we hit the apex of our journey towards the light (in the northern hemisphere). In this mini episode, I share what shamanism and Chinese Medicine have to say about this shift into the new season, and provide some prompts for you to consider and honor yourself at this point in your journey. Liz and I will...

Caring is sharing, right? We care because we love. We extend our energy to others so they can feel better and have the best life. But there's a toll that caring for others can take on us. It can be a real drain to be constantly giving and caring and supporting. In this episode, we discuss Compassion Fatigue. We cover the dynamics between individuals where this arises, how we can exit ourselve...

We're back this week with Dawn Aurora Hunt, owner and CEO of Cucina Aurora Kitchen Witchery, and we get into all the yummy magic of food. We discuss the energy of the food that we eat, how that influences us in our lives, and what we can do to influence that energy. In this grounded and inspired conversation, Dawn and I discuss this power that is accessible to us all, and something that is ea...

This week I spoke with Charlotte Malin Collins, professional musician and sound healer. Our discussion on sound healing covered the wide range of mind, body, spirit... and beyond! From the basics of physics to what makes a self a self, the power of vibrational medicine is pretty incredible. For more information on Charlotte: www.charlottemalincollins.com https://www.instagram.com/althaea_music/ Fo...

Liz Varney rejoins the Inspired Being Podcast this week for a discussion inspired by a meme. We explore what it means to live a peaceful life - are you making the choices you're making because you're healed, or are you simply avoiding what causes you trouble? Liz describes how she advises her clients very differently than she once did, and how choosing comfort can be quite uncomfortable....

This week I spoke with Onatah Stoll, a shiatsu practitioner, yoga instructor, and musician. After grounding what shiatsu is, we discuss healing the earth, and healing our relationship with the earth. If we are able to broaden our perspective to truly see and know that we ARE the earth, that automatically shifts how we relate to her. The Eastern Medicines that we both practice offer a really wonder...

This week I spoke with Levitie, an incredibly lighthearted being who works as a transformational coach and shamanic breathworker, and we talked about the importance and gifts of being in your body. We are human, after all, and although we have spent much of this podcast talking about topics of mind and spirit, we would be remiss not to dive into all the signals that your body has to share. Levitie...

With ample grounded reason, there is much talk about "toxic masculinity" these days. While it is super important to highlight the ways this unhealthy energy has invaded our collective, the question remains - what is the alternative? What is Divine Masculinity, and how do we get there? This week I spoke to Coach and Mentor Brian Jaudon about this very topic. While Brian and I have differe...

This week I had the sincere pleasure of speaking with Kelly Keyser. While Kelly is a Master Herbalist and Master Aromatherapist, Tarot Reader, Reiki Master, and general Witch at the Edge of Town, her true work lives beyond those modalities, as she calls all her clients to get really deep with themselves. We discuss what that means, why we're conditioned to look outside of ourselves for answer...

Hello everyone! As we move from winter to spring, a lot happens energetically. Shamanism and Chinese Medicine offer great perspectives on what is happening in the world during this transition, and understanding their perspectives can be great help to moving gracefully through these next few weeks. Here is an outline of the Wood Element of Chinese Medicine, and how to work with it, supported by sha...

Liz Varney is back on the Inspired Being Podcast this week! She shares with us where she's been in her journey as a writer, and how what she has learned in that process dovetails so lovely with all the magic she's offered as a therapist and intuitive. We talk about the power of word, and return to some familiar spiritual themes of presence, knowing yourself, and the soul's journey....

This week I had the sincere pleasure of speaking with Patyon Heogh, who is the program director for The Center for Spirituality in Nature. Though our stories are quite different, we speak the same language of honoring the spiritual dimension of the natural world. We talk about how this exactly the medicine that is needed in the world these days, what it means for two white men to promote this ener...

I was thrilled to have internationally known medium Reverend Kathleen Farris join me this week. We discussed what mediumship is and how it works through her, and the challenges of being aware of and sensitive to both the incarnated human wants and needs and the discarnate spirit wants and needs, and how she manages them. What we discuss follows so naturally what Seana and I spoke about last episod...

How do we hold ourselves in Love during these intense times that are screaming non-love? In this conversation, psychotherapist and spiritual coach Seana Zelazo offers beautiful heart-felt wisdom for how connection with the Goddess can guide us back to ourselves, to deep connection, and through the toughest of times. More information Seana: www.seanazelazo.com Instagram : @seanazelazoauthor For mor...

The dream team is back! Liz rejoins The Inspired Being Podcast this week as we reflect on, well, reflecting. We look back at the past four episodes with our lovely guests, and talk about how giving your life a hindsight review aids in your learning, growth, and expansion of confidence. For more information, visit https://www. InspiredBeingLLC.com and https://www. LionHeartMedicineLLC.com Follow Li...

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Cara Bradley, who is a Reiki Master, crystal energy practitioner, and co-owner of the mineral shop Two Owls Limited. We cover a lot of ground, and our inspired conversation took us to many dimensions of who crystals are and what they do, from geologic forces, ancient civilizations, and modern-day metaphysical shops. Cara Bradley with Two Owls Limited:...

This week on the Inspired Being Podcast I had a lovely conversation with Dr. Steven Farmer. Steven is a psychotherapist, shamanic practitioner, author, and oracle card creator. He is well known in the shamanic community with his focus on communicating with animal spirits, which is what we spoke about today. Enjoy our conversation, which was aided by messages from Blue Jay, Kangaroo, and local firs...

"I don't think astrology really is something that one believes in. It's something you know or you don't know like French or German." -Alec Sense This week I had the pleasure of speaking with professional astrologer Alec Senese. I have known Alec for a few years, and I have always liked how well he grounds spiritual information into the day-to-day. I was inspired to have hi...

Happy 2025! As we kick off a new year, we kick off a new chapter of the Inspired Being Podcast! While Liz is focusing her energy on her writing projects, Dave will be bringing on other Inspired practitioners to continue the conversations on all things mind, body, and spirit... and beyond! This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Emily Schneider, LMFT. Emily and I discuss the important dynamic...

Being our 50th (!) and final episode of the year, we step back and reflect on the year that was... 2024. We outline where we have been, not just this year, but the past 5 (and 13) years and announce some exciting changes as we aim to streamline what we offer and how we offer it going forward. There are some exciting announcements within... Liz's initial article on New England Psychologist: ht...

We continue our conversation about clearing in this week's episode as we talk about clearing your self! We bring our different backgrounds and perspectives to the topic and explore whether things are actually "cleared" or simply readjusted, and some very simple (and free!) things you can do on your own to clear / adjust your own energy if you're feeling off. For more informatio...

As we enter the holiday season, it is common to have many people in and out of your space, and for you to travel to places which are not your home. In this week's conversation, we discuss what it means to "clear" a space - both to get it ready for you when you visit and for to reset it to you after others leave. Though Dave comes from a stronger background with energy work and Liz f...