Magic in the Muck

In this intimate conversation, Jennifer sits down with body-mind practitioner  Anastacia Lundholm  to explore what it really means to  come home to yourself  through your body. Anastacia shares how subtle sensations become “flags” and then megaphones when we don’t listen, how generational patterns are carried in our nervous system, and why connecting with the body is essential...

In this gentle solo reflection, host  Jennifer Nagel  weaves insights from recent conversations with  Feldenkrais practitioner Wally Walsh  and  Argentine tango dancer Diana Devi  into a soulful exploration of how the body communicates wisdom long before the mind catches up. Through the lenses of the  Satir Model of Change , the subtle art of  awareness thro...

In this captivating conversation, host Jennifer Nagel sits down with Diana Devi , a clinical pharmacist and Argentine tango dancer, to explore how movement becomes a pathway for emotional healing and connection. Together, they uncover how tango — with its rhythm, attunement, and deep presence — serves as a language of experience , helping us listen more closely to what our bodies already know. Whe...

In this deeply grounding and heart-opening conversation, Feldenkrais practitioner  Wally Walsh  joins Jennifer to explore how  gentle curiosity  and  awareness through movement  can reconnect us with the body’s innate intelligence. From Wally’s powerful story of healing after paralysis to his insights on nervous system reorganization and somatic learning, this episode...

In this Season 2 prelude of  Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass for Change , Jennifer invites you to come home to the wisdom of your body — the original compass that always knows what’s true. Together, we look back at the spiral path of Season 1 and begin turning toward embodiment, exploring how our bodies whisper (and sometimes shout) the truths our minds aren’t ready to see. This episode s...

After journeying through the four directions of the Soul Compass — East, South, West, and North — we arrive at the centre: the still point. In this episode, Jennifer invites you to come home to the heart of your own compass — the place where all the wisdom, growth, and transformation you’ve gathered begins to integrate. Through gentle reflection, soulful insight, and a guided embodiment practice,...

In this episode of  Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass for Change , Jennifer Nagel explores the North—the direction of stillness, rest, and hidden wisdom. Through the story of a tropical storm that canceled her Mexico retreat, she reveals how life’s disruptions can become invitations to pause, surrender, and receive the quiet truths waiting beneath the surface. What You’ll Hear: The Nor...

In this episode of  Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass for Change,  Jennifer sits down with brand strategist and web designer Lori Osborne,  The Authority Amplifier.  Lori shares her powerful journey of navigating life with a brain tumour and ADHD, and how these challenges became teachers guiding her toward alignment, acceptance, and authentic growth. This soulful conversation...

In this episode, Jennifer explores the South on the Soul Compass—a place of growth, action, and sustainable self-care. She shares her personal journey of learning to maintain energy and vitality through balanced habits, even after her MS diagnosis. Listeners are invited to notice where their energy is thriving and where it needs nourishment, and to take small, consistent steps toward lasting well-...

Conflict is part of being human — but when we meet it with curiosity and compassion, it can transform into a pathway toward trust and growth. In this conversation with international speaker and coach  Robyn McTague , we explore how tension holds the seeds of deeper truth and connection, and how releasing old patterns can open space for more authentic relationships. What You’ll Hear: Why confl...

In this episode of  Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass for Change , we journey West — the direction of release, reflection, and gentle letting go. Jennifer Nagel shares stories and practical guidance for noticing old patterns, softening rigid beliefs, and creating space for what wants to emerge. Discover why letting go isn’t about rejecting yourself, but about cultivating awareness, self-com...

How do persistence, passion, and purpose help us create positive change—even in the midst of uncertainty? In this episode of  Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass for Change , Jennifer sits down with artist, poet, and entrepreneur  Janna Willoughby-Lohr  to explore how creativity becomes a catalyst for transformation. Together, they reflect on the courage it takes to follow a vision,...

In times of transition, it’s easy to cling to certainty — but true beginnings come when we soften our focus and stay open to the infinite possibilities stirring within us. The East, in the Soul Compass, reminds us that every dawn is an invitation to begin again. In this solo episode of  Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass for Change , Jennifer explores the East — the place of vision, fresh st...

In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, Jennifer sits down with her dear friend and co-creator, Julie Ann, to explore what it really means to find  magic in the muck . Together, they share deeply personal stories of physical challenges, soul awakenings, and the profound wisdom that comes when we pause, go inward, and listen. From the beaches of Sayulita to the inner landscapes of the so...

In this inspiring episode, Grammy-nominated opera singer turned transformational coach Monique McDonald shares how your voice is more than sound — it’s the energetic expression of your soul. Discover how to reclaim your vocal power through her ABCs of Magnetism and become magnetic to truth, joy, and abundance.   What You’ll Hear: Your voice is your soul signature  — it carries energy, emoti...

Transformation isn’t a straight path — it’s a spiral that deepens over time. In this episode, Jennifer reveals how to sustain meaningful change by embracing the chaos, revisiting old patterns with new wisdom, and aligning with the soulful rhythm of your inner compass. What You’ll Hear: 🌿 Transformation is a spiral, not a straight line — we revisit old layers with new wisdom. 🔥 Chaos is a catalys...

What if insight isn’t the end goal of healing… but the beginning of becoming? In this heartfelt episode, we move beyond aha moments and into the terrain of integration — the daily, lived practice of becoming who we truly are. Jennifer shares a powerful personal story and a simple, soulful mantra that helped her stay present during some of the darkest seasons of her life. If you've ever wondered wh...

We often label resistance as self-sabotage — but what if it’s actually a wise inner signal, rooted in fear that’s trying to protect us? In this episode of Magic in the Muck , we explore resistance not as the enemy, but as a sacred messenger. You'll learn how to listen beneath the surface of your stuckness, discover what your fear is really asking for, and begin to shift from judgment into compassi...

In this episode, we explore four transformative principles that offer a soul-centered approach to healing and growth—guiding you to listen more deeply, embrace the chaos, and trust your inner compass, even in life’s messiest moments. 🎧 What You'll Hear: The real starting point of healing (hint: it’s not about fixing anything). Why embracing chaos is essential to lasting transformation. How to act...

What if your greatest breakdown was actually your soul’s wake-up call? In this deeply personal episode, Jennifer shares how her MS diagnosis became a powerful invitation to stop pushing through life and start truly listening. Through grief, clarity, and courage, she discovered that healing isn’t about fixing — it’s about facing. Tune in to hear how alignment begins not with doing more, but with ho...

Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass for Change is a transformational podcast that guides listeners through life’s messiest moments — grief, upheaval, uncertainty, and awakening — with grounded wisdom and soulful insight. Hosted by international facilitator, therapist, and best-selling author Jennifer Nagel, this show offers a compass for navigating personal and collective transformation with stren...