The Little Scraps of Magic Podcast

In this episode of the Little Scraps of Magic podcast, Steph invites integrative coach and herbalist Audrey Gerber to share her journey and insights into holistic women's health. Audrey specializes in menstrual health and uses natural methods to help women restore their cycles and unlock their full radiance. The conversation explores themes introduced in season three, such as understanding God and...

Have you ever felt tied to a set of beliefs because it feels engrained in your psyche even if you're not sure it's aligned for you in the present? Have you ever continued to stay in a relationship, work environment, or social group because it's become a part of your identity that feels hard to pull away from even when it's no longer authentic to who you are or no longer in service of your highest...

In the opening episode of season three of the 'Little Scraps of Magic' podcast, I introduce a new theme focused on conversations about God. I share a bit about my personal journey from feeling alienated by organized religion to embracing the divine in my daily life. I talk about how I ultimately found a personal connection with God, one that I equate with love, peace, light, and possibility. This...

One moment can change everything. Conner Speigner shares her story of how at age 14, a vulnerable moment on the streets of Beijing showed her her path forward in this life. She tells us about how a kind man with a food cart full of warm buns showed her firsthand, the healing power of food and how it can transform your mood and energy in an instant. Only a few years alter, she was in culinary schoo...

Have you ever found yourself going through the motions in your life, doing what's expected, getting the things you're "supposed" to get, checking off those boxes for markers of success only to feel a sense that something is missing? In this episode of The Little Scraps of Magic Podcast, Kristin VanGundy tells the story of her journey from people pleaser to a confident bright light unafraid of shin...

An impromptu message of love, light, hope, and faith amidst a gutting loss. It's the day after the election. Kamala Harris lost and Trump will step into the Presidency again in 2025. This is not what I voted for. This is not what I wanted AND I have sense of trust on our collective light that is so strong and unwavering right now that it's almost eery to me. Permission to grieve. Permission to fee...

Have you ever felt the whisper, I'm meant for something more ? Maybe you've felt oppressed, frustrated, or stuck in a current role or job... dissatisfaction and restlessness brewing inside of you until it bubbles over. But then, in the moment you decide to step outside of your comfort zone and break free from old habits, patterns, or identities, this nagging voice of warning stops you in your trac...

Usually when we're being called to something greater... an aspect of our work or personal lives that is ready to expand in deep, transformative ways, we experience some resistance or fear. Did you ever wonder where that feeling comes from and how to navigate it on your journey to your fullest expression? In this episode of The Little Scraps of Magic Podcast, Monica Virga Alborno, Founder of Wander...

Have you ever felt like the Universe is trying to tell you something? You receive signs or symbols from animals, in songs, through numbers, or "coincidental" occurrences? These aren't just feelings... this really is Spirit & your Guides working with you and through you. Anna Cantwell and I talk about this and so much more on this episode of The Little Scraps of Magic Podcast. We touch on the d...

Have you ever found yourself waiting on someone else's permission or readiness in order to follow your dreams or go after the thing that you desire? In this episode with my friend, Morgan Northway, we discuss defining your relationship with God or/and spirituality, how we can shift the impulse to make other people our higher power, surrendering to a greater plan, honoring differences in our partne...

Do you ever feel like you can't access your full potential, your full truth, or your full expression? The desire is there... your inner knowing is there, but for some reason you can't actualize the vision you have for your future or your highest self? Julia Mason, Founder of Enthusiasm Lab and I talk about the power of community and sacred containers in supporting us on our journeys to embodiment,...

June 20, 2024 marks Litha, more commonly known as Summer Solstice. In this episode of The Little Scraps of Magic Podcast, I give a little background on the origins of Litha & The Wheel of the Year as well as sharing supportive tips for celebration, reflection & intention setting with the supportive energy of this sabbat and the full moon. I offer little scraps of magic from my own life &am...

Do you ever get the sense that you're being led to something? You find breadcrumb after breadcrumb, beckoning you to a concept, experience, or person that ends up being a pivotal turning point in your life? Tune into this episode of The Little Scraps of Magic Podcast, featuring Monica Virga Alborno, Founder of Wanderwild Family Retreats, as she shares profound awakenings & magical synchronicit...

This one is full of so many amazing reframes & reflective questions for you. If you've ever found yourself in a place in your life where things have stopped making sense... where the joy in your heart has diminished or dimmed.... where you feel like a stuck or tired version of yourself caught in the same habits for too long, meet Michelle Hagen. In this episode she shares the wisdom she's gain...

Have you ever found yourself raging "for no reason?" How about exhausted & fatigued "for no reason?" In this episode of The Little Scraps of Magic Podcast, I talk with Tamara Green and Sarah Grossman, both certified nutritionists and the founders of the Living Kitchen. They recently launched their latest book Good Food Good Mood: 100 Nourishing Recipes to Support Mind and Body Wellne...

March 19, 2024 marks Ostara, more commonly known as Spring Equinox. In this episode of The Little Scraps of Magic Podcast, I give a little background on the origins of Ostara & The Wheel of the Year, and spend time inviting you to reflect on what medicine the season of winter offered you, as well as sharing supportive tips for intention setting and planting new seeds with the supportive energy...

This episode is a little unlike any other that I've shared so far. My guest, Megan Moran, co-owner & co-founder of Mompreneur Co. happens to be one of my best friends who lives locally & owns the podcasting studio that helped me launch my podcast! Rather than your typical interview, we hunkerd down in her studio space in Chagrin Falls, pulled up some cozy chairs & blankets & record...

Have you ever wondered if there’s someone looking out for you on “the other side”? Have you felt signs or messages come through that felt otherworldly? My soul sister & former spiritual mentor Dr. Nicole Ponda & I discuss this & more on this episode of The Little Scraps of Magic Podcast. Nicole spent many years as a physical therapist, but after the death of her father, she began to fe...

Do you ever feel like you can't appreciate great moments in your life until they're already behind you? Are you seeking more meaning and connection to yourself, your experiences, and your loved ones in the now? One of my best friend's and fellow Clevelander, Bianca Morra and I explore these questions and share what we've learned about finding the magic in the moments you're living now... even the...

Have you ever wondered about your purpose here on Earth? Have you ever questioned if you really belong? I explore these questions and more with my soul sister and friend Jisunny Fisher. Dr. J is a Licensed Psychologist, Award Winning Author, & Happiness Coach. She has her PhD, MA, CHt, & her CAPP and is on a mission to help awakened individuals break free from the status quo, remember thei...

Imbolc is the special day in the Celtic (& Pagan) Wheel of the Year that celebrates the return of the light after the darkness of winter. It's the midway point between Winter Solstice & Spring Equinox... a time representing new life, new beginnings and the birth of new ideas. In this solo episode, you'll learn a little bit about this earth-based spiritual celebration, the Goddess Brigid, a...

How can we create a life a magic? It truly exists all around us in so many forms. We often think we have to work really hard to call it in or we have the misconception that magic all has to look like fireworks. The truth is, it's closer and more accessible than you think. Thanks to my friend Kelly McGintee for generously sharing this recording from her own podcast, in which I was the featured gues...

Do you know what changed everything for me? Sisterhood. Sacred bonds of friendship. Letting my soul be seen, held, and then come alive alongside other women. In this Bonus Episode, which was recorded in the summer of 2022, my friend Megan Moran, founder of Mompreneur Co. and I talk about why sisterhood is the secret to lifechagning growth and how it impacts our businesses, our famlies, our inner l...

Ever try planning something out perfectly only to have it seem to blow up in your face? I have, and while there were dark times in there, it was truly the best thing for me. The catalyst for a new way of living that has given me a richer, truer, more magical experience than I'd previously known. This is a BONUS epsiode-- my friend Kylie Kelly, the host of "This Mama Means Business Podcast" shared...

Have you ever felt like your life is suddenly slipping away from you? Like the things you worked so hard to build… the relationships you poured your heart into… the creative project or career that you spent so much energy cultivating and fostering… it all just begins to fade away, becoming harder to reach? While it can feel daunting, this is healthy and normal. This is the cyclicality of life… the...