A Free Spirit Life

Hello, friend. This morning I wandered through my garden with my phone in one hand and absolutely no plan for what I was going to say. The birds were singing. The cicadas were buzzing. A warm Kansas breeze moved through the flowers, and I simply started talking. I’ve noticed something changing in me lately. (Do you feel yourself changing, too?) For much of my life, I wanted certainty. I wanted the...

In this episode, I share what I’ve been moving through lately - a season of pruning . A quiet inner shedding of what no longer feels aligned so that something more true can emerge. We explore what it means to return to your authentic self beneath conditioning, perfectionism, and busyness - and how creating space, slowing down, and allowing ourselves to feel is what reconnects us to our creativity...

A new friend came to my home this week. As we walked around the yard, she kept pointing out things she loved. The trees. The charm. The little details I hardly notice anymore. The funny thing about living somewhere for a long time is that you stop seeing it. What once felt special becomes familiar. What once felt magical becomes ordinary. And as she spoke, something shifted in me. I began seeing m...

After a long pause, I’m returning to the microphone in a completely different way. Not with a polished show. Not with a long list of interviews. Not with a strategy. But with a simple question: What happens when we step away from the noise long enough to hear ourselves again? In this new episode of A Life That Lets Me Breathe , I share why I’ve retired my former podcast, A Free Spirit Life , and w...

Hi friend! This summer changed me. Not through striving— but by pausing . By letting go of urgency, scarcity, and the push to prove. I rooted deeply into the truth: I am abundance. And from that place, everything shifted. In this new podcast episode, I share: * My personal turning point with money and enoughness * The lessons from a sacred summer of slowing down * The power of simple pleasures, na...

Something is shifting. Quietly, deeply, and with a rhythm I can finally hear. In this new episode of A Free Spirit Life, I’m opening up about the evolution I’ve been moving through — a tender but powerful journey from over-efforting to trust, from hustle to harmony. For years, I’ve taught, coached, healed, created. But something recently cracked open. In the stillness of a Colorado summer reset —...

Hello, friend! I’m thrilled to be sharing this new podcast episode with you. If you’ve been following my journey, you know I’ve been exploring different ways to connect—through YouTube, podcasting, and writing—but there’s something about the intimacy of audio that always calls me back home. So here I am, back on the audio version of my podcast, diving deep into inspiration, authenticity, and the m...

Dear friends, I’ve been feeling deeply called to dive into the question: What does awakening really mean? What does it mean to truly wake up in our lives? It’s a journey that calls to us in unique ways—through the challenges we face, the quiet moments of self-reflection, and the times we question our own path. So, what does awakening look like? For some, it’s a shift from the familiar routine to s...

Hello beautiful YOU. In today’s podcast episode we’re exploring ENERGY. What drains us, what fills us up, what’s keeping us from living in alignment with it, and how we can remove resistance, recharge and live in union with who we truly energetically are. Do you know what prevents you from living in alignment with your authenticity? When we discover the energy drains, we learn how to live more in...

Hello friends! In today’s podcast episode, we’re exploring what it means to heal your inner child and why now is the time to feed your creative soul. Are you feeling it? The change and big transformations going on in your life? When we go through this amount of change, it can make life feel pretty serious. Heavy even. In the midst of great change, it’s good to laugh more, breath deeply and connect...

Wow, friends. These are interesting, challenging AND exciting times. Are you feeling it? Are you going through a lot of change or are you noticing others in your life going through it? One of the most common questions I have received lately is this: “How can I calm my nerves and cope with the anxiety or grief I’m feeling right now?” Even if you aren’t personally experiencing anxiety or grief, if y...

Change is in the air. I’ve talked to so many people recently who are experiencing this: life as they know it is changing. It feels messy, chaotic and a bit unnerving. Although a lot of the transition people are going through wouldn’t necessarily have been something they would have chosen on their own, there is also a bit of intrigue and even inspiration happening. When going through change, we don...

In today's podcast episode 80, let's dive into the truth of who you are - it's pure magic! Let me start by saying, “I love you.” I remember a time several years ago when I was writing content for my website. I wanted to use the word "love," but one of my editors advised against it. I listened, but it didn't sit right with me at the time. As agents of change in the world, love forms a significant p...

Hello there! Let’s go on a nature walk talk together and use the power of our imagination. In your mind, take yourself to your favorite place in nature and let’s explore what it feels like to BE connected to your true nature. Where’s your favorite place in nature that wakes up your senses? That makes you feel alive? Where do you feel in tune with your heart-space? At the ocean with your feet in th...

Hello there! In this new podcast episode 77: Focusing on Your Healing Journey , I’m sharing another vulnerable story about applying for a job and not getting hired. Every twist and turn in life offers a chance for awakening, inviting us to embrace new beginnings, while remembering our true essence. We certainly are being faced with so many opportunities to grow right now - but it certainly doesn’t...

Hi there! I’m sharing a personal story today on the podcast about how following my heart hasn’t always been easy, and how even just yesterday I was triggered by something a loved one said to me. It brought up anger. And I realized I had to make space to honor that anger. In making space to honor our feelings, we make space for healing. Also, when we are on the verge of a shift, something big and g...

Hello, beautiful you. I’m excited to be back on the podcast! I like to go into my creative cave in the winter and am now feeling the nudge from the upcoming Spring energy that it’s time to emerge. :) As we are hitting March 2024, there is a new energy shift happening. Can you feel it? Maybe you feel it as people and things in your life don’t “fit” anymore. Maybe you feel it as you can’t put up wit...

Happy 2024! I’m feeling hopeful about the New Year. How about you? We are going through a collective upheaval, and whether you feel the changes happening more in your personal life, in your community or globally, you may find yourself in the “space between.” We see the transformation happening. We see what we no longer want in our lives, yet we aren’t quite living in the newness. There is somethin...

Hi friends, I’m writing today to share that my newest podcast episode 74 is now available: Taking a New Breath; Awakening Your Dreams . In this episode, I share how patience is a spiritual practice, and it’s my least favorite one! :) Sometimes life feels like a gentle ride and other times it’s a little too wild for my taste. Regardless, we have opportunities to heal, grow and practice patience alo...

Welcome to Episode 73 of the A Free Spirit Life Podcast! Thank you so much for being here. I'm Shannon Kinney-Duh, your host, holistic life coach, intuitive, spiritual mentor, writer, artist, and teacher. In this episode, I want to give a special shoutout to my brother, Jeff Kinney. Many years ago, back when my now 15-year-old son was just a baby, my brother and I collaborated to create the theme...

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Welcome to Episode 71 of the Free Spirit Life Podcast! I'm your host, Shannon Kinney-Düh, and I'm thrilled to have you here with me today. Whether you're a long-time listener or you're just joining us for the first time, I want to express my deep gratitude for your presence. Thank you for sharing this journey with me. As many of you know, this podcast is a space where I follow my intuition and sha...

Welcome to another episode of the A Free Spirit Life Podcast, where we dive deep into topics that resonate with your heart and soul. In this episode #70, we explore the powerful theme of awakening to a new level of consciousness, grieving and shedding the layers of the old and embracing the 5D way of being. Embracing the Shift: From 3D to 5D Consciousness As we navigate the profound changes in our...

Hello, beautiful you. I'm writing to share a new episode of the A Free Spirit Life podcast. In this episode 69, I'm sharing some of the practices that might be helpful on your self-discovery, healing and transformational journey in this moment. If these words resonate with you, trust that what you need to hear most will find you today. There's a lot of changing energy happening right now, so notic...

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