The Modern Sage Podcast

We're talking a lot about change at this turn of the season and in this massive shift that is happening in our world. We know change is the only constant, so why is it so hard and how to make it easier?  Hear from author and leader, Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino of The Change Guidebook and The Best Ever You Network and Leah Guy author of Overcoming Toxic Emotions on how to apply steps in our app...

Ever wonder what is the difference between the brain, the mind and consciousness? Are you interested in brain health and rejuvenating the functioning of your brain and mental health long-term? What is mindfulness? How do neuroscientist explain deja vu? Or if mind-reading is possible? And where does intuition play a part in the brain or consciousness? These topics and much more (The brain creates t...

"Behind all addiction is some kind of trauma. We have to get to what that is to heal the addiction." Dana Golden and her ex-husband, David Marion, are the creators of The Life Recovery Coach, and have helped thousands of individuals suffering from addiction and substance abuse, through interventions , recovery coaching , family recovery coaching , public advocacy and more, we are dedicat...

This episode is meant to inspire and illicit personal reflection of how we can allow discomfort in our lives for the purpose of emotional healing growth and mindset expansion to reach our higher selves. When thinking about discomfort we might think of taking risks, making change, fear of the unknown, not trusting our intuition, or an intentional and spiritual practice of choosing a bit of discomfo...

What is medical intuition (and what it is not), how to find a qualified intuitive and answers about how to access this powerful and useful tool with Wendie Colter, author, medical intuitive and owner of The Practical Path, an accredited program for medical intuition. This powerful skillset is used to assess what is happening in the body and the biofield (or auric field). Medical Intuitive assessme...

If you have experienced domestic violence, rape, disease diagnosis or other kinds of trauma or abuse, we hope you find connection, validation and inspiration in this podcast on recovery. Ellie Shefi is an attorney, entrepreneur, #1 International Best-Selling and Award-Winning author, speaker, strategist, mentor, media host, coach, consultant, philanthropist, and publisher. (And a Type-A personalit...

Is it possible for people to change? Intuitive healer, spiritual teacher and author Leah Guy shares a perspective on healing that includes the understanding that change is possible and steps to actually make change work positively in your life. However, we must come to the place to release the blame of others, and take the responsibility for how we actually feel. Healing takes effort, and it is a...

Have you ever asked God to send you a sign? Do you have concern if you are living in the will of Spirit? Does is sometimes seem that God isn't hearing your prayers, or you don't know what to pray? Is your intuition just your own desire or actually a nudge from Spirit? Today's podcast is a conversation with Rev. Dr. David Chotka, interfaith minister, international speaker and founder...

Today's episode is a conversation with Rachel Tenenbaum, owner of I AM Living and how shifting her style of leadership from fear-based into positive and grounded work, plus addressing personal insecurities, traumas and inner child wounds that has helped her create her own place in the healing world and what she's doing to stay on her own healing path while offering her services to others...

Welcome to Season 2 of The Modern Sage Podcast! We are so eager to share more insights, inspiration and healing with you in vulnerable and real conversation.  Episode 1 of Season 2: Leah presents Inner Child work that is part of the foundation in our healing. But what is it, and does everyone have an inner child?  This podcast explores not only what the inner child is and how it affects our lives...

This podcast marks the 1 Year Anniversary of our launch! I'm so grateful for you, the listeners, and for the fabulous line-up of guests I've been able to speak with and share their wisdom.  As I gear up for Season 2, beginning in April 2022, take some time to play-back any episodes you have missed, and please let me know which have been your favorites! This episode is about learning to m...

An important conversation with one of today's prominent thought leaders, authors and teachers on the Jungian theory of the shadow self work that has penetrated the work of most psychologists and self-healers - Dr. Connie Zweig. Here we discuss what the shadow is, how it presents itself, and how to work with the shadow (and name it) so we can choose more consciously.  We also discuss Dr. Conni...

Homeless teen to achieving the entrepreneur's dream. If you feel stuck in survival mode, often due to trauma, this episode is for you. It is possible to move from survival to thriving in life and our guest is a true example of this. This is the inspirational story and insight from Natasha Miller who went from living in a homeless youth shelter to building a multi-million dollar business and e...

Tandy Gutierrez is one of the nation's top Pilates and wellness leaders and is the owner of Unicorn Wellness online platform. She's also a mom, step-mom, tarot reader, and a woman who's come from trauma and is committed to the path of healing. We talk about Tandy's personal story, as well as The Wounded Healer, addiction, injustice, adoption and much more. Importantly, we talk...

What does it mean to be spiritually aligned? Can you grow into being "more" spiritual?  What are those who seem spiritually superior doing and is it authentic?  What challenges are there for the human mind and consciousness to expand our perception of who we are and what we are doing here? Join this conversation between Charley Castex, an internationally acclaimed psychic, spiritual guid...

The stigma of aging as being a negative thing in our society still has a grip on our consciousness. There's powerful media messaging to "fight" against the clock. There's negative comments from most people displeased with their appearance or lack of ability or health as we grow older. And there's a multi-billion dollar industry that feeds off of those that are faced with t...

My special guest today is a trauma survivor and the author of Sex Cult Nun. Sex Cult Nun is Faith's memoir about growing up in a religious and sexual cult and has been rated the #1 book of 2021 by Newsweek and USA Today. Her story is gripping, and her survival and healing from trauma is even more powerful. "The no-holds-barred story of growing up in an extremist religious cult preparing...

Did you know there are 7 types of rest, and sleep is just one of those types! Many people struggle to get the types of rest they need, even though we know that rest is one of the greatest healers - not just physically, but also mentally, and emotionally.  Here you'll learn: *How sleep is different than rest and why you need both. *The 7 types of rest including sensory, creative and mental *Wh...

There's one thing that Covid and Cancer have in common. When someone gets the diagnosis there is often a great deal of fear, and/or panic. While this podcast is not designed to prescribe or treat either condition, it is meant to give insight and inspiration on what to do should you or someone you love be diagnosed with either of these potentially life threatening or altering conditions, or ot...

Trigger Warning: Explicit content about rape and sexual assault included in this podcast. Heidi Thomas was one of the 60+ women who accused Bill Cosby of rape and sexual assault. She was also the 1st woman to stand on trial and tell her story against Cosby. Leah has also experienced a rape and sexual assault and we share incidents as well as inspiration and hope for the many others who have experi...

You've heard of affirmations, and you've probably tried a few. So why aren't they helping us feel happier, more empowered or enough? Noah St. John , a motivational speaker, business coach and "Mental Health Expert to the Stars" helps us understand the functioning of the brain and how we can make minor changes that create a big impact. Noah is the author of Afformations, Po...

Depression is one of the leading causes of disability world-wide, ahead of diabetes, arthritis and other ailments. Our medications are limited and outcomes are not great for the masses. Looking at the gut and the way it communicates with the brain is one of the missing pieces to restore mental health, says Dr. Greenblatt, MD.  Greenblatt offers us 3-4 suggestions for all of us to help restore and...

This special episode comes out just in time for the holiday season, although giving doesn't have to be focused on the holidays! We're talking about the power of giving, and receiving, and the many benefits it has for our spiritual practice. From connection to our community, experiencing oneness, opening our hearts, paying it forward and experiencing a deeper sense of meaning in our every...

Are you ok to feel the way that you feel? Or do you suffer from toxic positivity? Toxic positivity can look like: Saying yes when you mean no, or vice versa. Telling others you are fine when you aren't. Lying to yourself with words that are untrue. Forcing yourself to feel a certain way (better) when you feel bad. Telling others to avoid certain feelings, or other quippy responses like "...

We're talking all things sex. Self-pleasure. Health benefits. Sacred sex. Full-body orgasms. And more. Sex isn't just friction, or getting off to reach orgasm and beyond. The beyond is looking at vulnerability, overcoming shame, and becoming present to create a safe space to have expanded orgasm and conscious connection in our love-making. And, why women have so many less orgasms than me...