Donna McDine's Energy of Serenity Podcast

What happens when a chronic illness leads someone to rediscover intuitive gifts they'd hidden for most of their life? In this episode of the Energy of Serenity Podcast, host Donna McDine welcomes author and Certified Medical Reiki Master Kerstin Schnock for a conversation full of remarkable stories, from healing horses across continents to a spirit visit in a misty forest, woven around one ce...

What does it take to walk out of an abusive marriage, rebuild an entire life, and then spend decades helping others find their own way out? In this episode of the Energy of Serenity Podcast, host Donna McDine sits down with professor, advocate, and Reiki Master Donnalynn Scillieri for a conversation spanning deep personal history and hard-won professional wisdom. It's a story about survival,...

What if the thing standing between you and the life you want isn't a lack of a plan but a decision you haven't fully made yet?  In this episode of the Energy of Serenity Podcast, host Donna McDine sits down with spiritual business and life coach Dr. Michelle Barr for a conversation about what actually moves people forward: not more information, but decision, alignment, and the willingnes...

What happens when we finally put our story to paper, the one we've carried quietly for years, sometimes decades?  In this episode of the Energy of Serenity Podcast, host Donna McDine sits down with author, editor, and memoir coach Lorraine Ash for a conversation about the healing power of storytelling. It's a moving, honest discussion about grief, resilience, and the courage it takes to...

What if the most powerful thing we could offer the world wasn't success or achievement, but simple kindness? In this deeply moving and heartfelt conversation, we explore how the words we choose, the way we treat others, and the openness with which we move through life can create a lasting ripple effect. From raising children with compassion to navigating careers in acting, writing, and storyt...

What if becoming stronger had less to do with your muscles and more to do with the story you tell yourself every day? In this uplifting and empowering conversation, we explore how the words we speak, both to ourselves and to others, have the power to shape confidence, resilience, and personal growth. From inspiring young students in the classroom to stepping into a gym for the very first time, thi...

What if one of the greatest gifts we could give new parents was the reassurance that they were never meant to do it alone? In this heartfelt and deeply informative conversation, we explore the transformative power of support, education, and compassionate care during one of life's most profound journeys: welcoming a new child into the world. From newborn wellness and breastfeeding guidance to...

What if the life you've been trying so hard to live was never truly yours to begin with? In this deeply empowering and thought-provoking conversation, we explore what it means to step off autopilot, reconnect with your intuition, and give yourself permission to create a life that feels genuinely aligned. From releasing societal expectations to honoring the wisdom of the body, this episode inv...

What if the answers you've been searching for have been quietly waiting inside you all along? In this heartfelt and empowering conversation, we explore the transformative power of intuition, spiritual connection, and personal responsibility in shaping the life we truly desire. From trusting the subtle messages of spirit to embracing free will and self-care, this episode reminds us that we are...

What if the words you speak and the intentions you set could completely transform the way you experience life? In this powerful and expansive conversation, we explore how intention, conscious language, and spiritual connection shape our reality and elevate the way we live, lead, and connect with others. From the power of “I AM” statements to trusting intuitive guidance, this episode reframes spiri...

What if writing wasn’t about being a “good writer,” but about reconnecting with your truest self? In this soulful and inspiring conversation, we explore how writing, intuition, and self-expression become powerful tools for healing, clarity, and transformation. From journaling as a reflective practice to accessing deeper inner wisdom, this episode reframes writing as an intuitive, heart-led experie...

What if losing your job wasn’t the end of your story, but the beginning of reclaiming your voice and identity? In this deeply human and eye-opening conversation, we explore how workplace trauma, identity loss, and unexpected transitions shape the way we see ourselves and our place in the world. Through powerful storytelling and lived experiences, this episode reframes job loss not as failure, but...

What if empowerment wasn’t about pushing harder, but about cutting through the noise to hear your own inner truth? In this powerful and deeply grounding conversation, we explore how tarot, psychic insight, and grounded intuition shape the way we empower ourselves and others. From the clarity of a direct reading to the long-term journey of spiritual transformation, this episode reframes empowerment...

What if transforming your health wasn’t about a radical, overnight overhaul, but about the quiet power of "piecemeal" changes and deep listening? In this grounding and practical conversation, we explore how holistic health is built from the inside out, starting with the labels we read and the words we use to guide ourselves. From the kitchen to our daily movement, this episode reframes w...

What if empowerment wasn’t about pushing harder, but about finding peace through presence and self-awareness? In this powerful and deeply grounding conversation, we explore how energy healing, honest dialogue, and inner alignment shape the way we empower ourselves and others. From the foundation of a heart-centered practice to the clarity found in unfiltered conversations, this episode reframes em...

What if empowerment wasn’t about pushing harder, but about changing the very words you speak to yourself? In this powerful and deeply grounding conversation, we explore how the power of the word, intention, and emotional responsibility shape the way we empower ourselves and others. From the clinical setting to daily life, this episode reframes empowerment as an inside-out practice rooted in how we...

What if empowerment wasn’t about pushing harder, but about awakening the "active ingredient" already within you? In this powerful and deeply grounding conversation, we explore how energy, intention, and emotional clarity shape the way we empower ourselves and others. From infusing custom-made jewelry with high-vibration intentions to the healing power of a sanctuary-like facial, this epi...

What if empowerment wasn’t about pushing harder, but about awakening the "active ingredient" already within you? In this powerful and deeply grounding conversation, we explore how energy, intention, and emotional clarity shape the way we empower ourselves and others. From infusing daily products with high-vibration mantras to reclaiming personal space, this episode reframes empowerment a...

What if empowerment wasn’t about pushing harder, but about clearing what no longer serves you? In this powerful and deeply grounding conversation, we explore how energy, self-care, and emotional clarity shape the way we empower ourselves and others. From releasing old emotional weight to protecting personal energy, this episode reframes empowerment as an inside-out practice . My guest, Rita Gigant...