Dichotomy with Shannon

I    let my buddy Brian Moote interview me. I  spent almost two decades on mainstream radio. Then my sister Mandy died out of the blue, and the fear of reaching the end of my life without going after everything I wanted became bigger than the fear of failing. In this episode, Brian and I get into all of it. The church that shunned me. The pastor who molested me at 15 and told me the devil made him...

need to explain myself. Why do I say the things I say about the church? Why do I sit at the intersection of Jesus and abundance? Why do I believe you can love God AND build real wealth? Because I lived the other version. The one where Christians used scripture as a weapon. Where I was told verbal abuse was not grounds for divorce. Where I was told the devil made him do it — him, a pastor. This epi...

If this episode called you out, don’t ignore it. Book a Power Hour, https://www.shannonrosemcvey.com/power-hour. If you’ve done the affirmations, read the books, prayed the prayers… and you’re still stuck, ENTER LIMITING BELIEFS and blocks you dont even know that youre carrying. In this episode of Dichotomy with Shannon, I sit down with my mentor in Theta Healing and tell the truth about why so ma...

What if intuition, manifestation, prayer, and the quantum field are all speaking the same language? In this episode of Dichotomy with Shannon , Shannon sits down with Kathleen  Pitt , a retired nurse practitioner turned Quantum Psychic, to explore spiritual awakening, light language, shadow work, ancestral healing, and why so many women feel called to more—but are afraid to claim it. This is a raw...

Let’s pull back the curtain on theology, spirituality, and what’s REALLY going on in the modern church. I sat down with Pastor Tim Droegmueller from Living Faith Lutheran Church in Cumming, Georgia , for one of the most honest conversations I’ve ever had about faith, doctrine, and the danger of emotional manipulation in church culture . We talk about: Why so many churches in America have become mo...

Are we really healing… or just hiding behind it? In this episode of Dichotomy with Shannon , host Shannon McVey sits down with mental health expert Adam Thorne to expose the uncomfortable truth about the modern self-help and therapy industry. Have we turned trauma into an identity? Are we addicted to our own pain? And has therapy quietly become a new form of emotional dependency? Shannon and Adam...

The Mars Hill Church saga still echoes through American Christianity. In this episode of Dichotomy with Shannon , I sit down with my friend Marsh Schamburger —once inside Mars Hill, now a Lutheran pastor—to unpack: ✨ The hidden theology that fueled Mars Hill’s rise and fall ✨ Why spiritual abuse and church trauma are so common in megachurch culture ✨ How toxic leadership warps the gospel into c...

What was it really like inside Mark Driscoll’s infamous Mars Hill Church? In this raw and unfiltered conversation, two former members — including myself — open up about the highs, the manipulation, the demon trials, the redemption groups, and the church abuse that left lasting scars. Mars Hill promised community, purpose, and faith. Instead, many of us experienced control, shame, and spiritual abu...

They told me I’m just the “helper.” They told me I’m the “weaker vessel.” But the Bible tells a different story — one that reveals women as God’s crown of creation, His grand finale, and co-heirs of the Kingdom. 🔥 In this episode of Dichotomy with Shannon , we break down the lies, mistranslations, and weaponized verses that have been used to silence women for centuries. From Deborah to Esther, Ma...

What’s the BEST that can happen? 🌟 In this powerful episode of Dichotomy with Shannon , I sit down with Paige Busby —a yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, and two-time breast cancer survivor who turned her healing journey into a life of service and support for others. We dive deep into: 💫 What Reiki really is (ancient energy healing explained in simple terms) 💫 How stress, trauma & relationsh...

What if everything you’ve been told about the afterlife, “going into the light,” and even spiritual awakening… was a trap? In this episode of Dichotomy with Shannon , I sit down with Rebecca Keating —author, healer, and creator of Soul Frequency Freedom Training—to uncover the hidden side of shamanism, plant medicine, quantum healing, and the rise of false spirituality . We go there: 🌍 Are aliens...

Exploring Recall Healing with Dr. Dawson: Uncovering the Mind-Body Connection In this episode of 'Dichotomy with Shannon,' host Shannon McVey sits down with Dr. Lamas Dawson, co-director of Recall Healing, to dive deep into the world of recall healing and recall therapy. They discuss the scientific basis of how the body keeps the score of our traumas and stress, examining timelines, family history...

Some of the worst people I’ve ever known claimed to be Christians. In this episode of Dichotomy with Shannon , we’re diving headfirst into the reality of spiritual abuse — and what happens when people use Christianity as a cover for control. I’m sharing real stories and hard truths about: The difference between following Jesus and weaponizing His name What legalistic, fear-based religion does to c...

You tried to obey. To submit harder. To kill your flesh, your dreams, your voice— Because somewhere along the way, they told you that’s what holiness looked like. But all it did was bury you. Now you’re left wondering why your breakthrough hasn’t come, Why you feel stuck, silenced, small.  This is your moment. You don’t need another sermon. You need a spiritual intervention.  Sip & Sanctify is...

What happens when a woman publicly calls herself “slutty”… and means it with love, power, and pride? You get today’s viral-worthy episode of Dichotomy with Shannon, where I sit down with the audacious and electric Marta Kagan—aka @bemarvelus —a sensuality coach on a mission to reclaim erotic aliveness as sacred, powerful, and shame-free. We get real about: Why women are still slut-shamed in 2025 (...

Ever accidentally sext your cousin? Yeah… that happened. 😳 Welcome to the most unfiltered , wine-fueled, laugh-till-you-snort episode of Dichotomy with Shannon yet. This time, the mic flips. My cousin and future COO of True Self Revolution—Katie Beth McVey Georgie—put me in the hot seat with 73 questions, Vogue-style (but with more wine and fewer NDAs). From favorite curse words to dark funeral h...

Ever feel like you're stuck in a loop of overgiving, hiding, or playing small—without knowing why? In this episode of Dichotomy with Shannon, we dive into the shadow side—the parts of you you've exiled, ignored, or shamed... and why doing shadow work and reclaiming them is the secret to true embodiment, unshakable self-worth, and even divine purpose. ✨ The truth? Your shadow isn’t the enemy. It's...

Some people were only comfortable when you were struggling. The second you got boundaries, confidence, or clarity—they got quiet, critical, or fake supportive. In this episode of Dichotomy with Shannon , I’m breaking down the 4 types of people who liked you better broken —and why you need to stop explaining yourself to them immediately. 👀 We’re talking about: The Unwilling Witness 👎 The Conditio...

I Got Called High Maintenance—and I Took It As a Compliment For years, I tried to be the “cool girl”—easygoing, chill, low maintenance. I thought that would make me more lovable. But what it actually did was make me invisible. In this episode of Dichotomy with Shannon , I’m breaking down the lie that women should be easy to please, quiet, and low maintenance in order to be chosen—and the truth tha...

If you've ever felt like too much in a relationship—clingy, constantly needing reassurance, overanalyzing every text, or terrified they’ll leave at any second—you’re not crazy. You might just have anxious attachment. In this episode, I break down what anxious attachment really is, how it shows up even when you’re pretending to be “chill,” and how I personally healed the patterns that left me jealo...

Everyone talks about healing like it’s some glamorous glow-up — but let’s be real: breaking generational patterns can feel like it’s breaking you . In this raw, powerful episode, Shannon gets honest about what it really looks like to be the first in your family to do the work. You’ll learn the science of healing , the spiritual meaning of your wilderness , and why your grief is actually evidence o...

Work with me 1:1 & be part of my academy for women – trueselfrevolution.com   I built a supplement line, a book, a journal, and now an academy—without money, support, or a cheering section. In fact? The closest people in my life tried to break me every step of the way. This episode is for the woman who feels like she’s too broke, too alone, or too late. I’m here to remind you: You don’t need a...

Work with me 1:1 & be part of my academy for women – trueselfrevolution.com   I was showing up. Doing the work. People-pleasing like a pro. Performing like my life depended on it. But behind all of that? I was unraveling. And no one knew—not even me. Why Healing Isn’t Working for You (And What Actually Will) ✨ Stop self-betrayal. Start becoming who you really are. You’ve done all the things—t...

Work with me 1:1 & be part of my academy for women – trueselfrevolution.com   Let’s talk about money—but not the way the world or religion taught you. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason you're stuck in lack (and it’s not because you don’t work hard enough). We’re going deep into the psychology, spirituality, and energetics of wealth—plus the biblical truth that most people skip...

Work with me 1:1 & be part of my academy for women – trueselfrevolution.com   What if your orgasm wasn’t just about pleasure… but about power, purpose, and coming home to your truest self? In this raw and radically real episode of Dichotomy with Shannon , we unpack the science, soul, and shame surrounding female pleasure — and why it’s literally a life force. You’ll learn: What actually happen...