The Spiritual Boss Podcast

✨ In this final episode under the Mystics & Broomsticks name, we’re reflecting on our favorite moments, the surprising lessons, and the growth we’ve experienced through this season. Melanie shares what it’s been like learning to trust her inner guidance (especially when outside feedback doesn’t resonate), while Tanya opens up about navigating patience—and the discomfort of letting people be m...

If you're local to the foothills, chances are you've heard the name Tom Barker. No? How about Birthday Girl?  Tom is a local performer, drag queen, former radio personality and generally just a killer vibe that makes impressions and friends where ever he goes.  We had the chance to talk about what 30 is feeling like for him, how we are growing and changing, and the ups and downs that come with bei...

Life is rarely black and white—and sometimes, two seemingly opposite things can be true at the same time. In this episode, Tanya and I explore the concept of duality: how it shows up in our inner worlds, how it often clashes with societal expectations, and why learning to live in the “both/and” is one of the most powerful things we can do. This conversation is an invitation to honor the complexity...

In this episode, I open up about my early days as a Reiki practitioner and the lessons that helped me create a sustainable, heart-centered business. Tanya and I dive into the importance of finding real support, learning how to balance your schedule with your financial needs and desires, and navigating the growing pains of building something that truly feels aligned. Whether you’re just starting ou...

In this episode, I get real about something I think a lot of us are dealing with—what I call Monster Brain. You know, that foggy, frazzled, scattered energy that creeps in when you reach for your phone before you've even had a glass of water. I talk about how tech—especially social media—can hijack our mornings, mess with our mood, and steal our time before we even know what hit us. I share some p...

Owning a yoga studio sounds like a dream—but is it really? In this episode, I sit down with Jerusha, my first mentor and a former yoga studio owner, to talk about the highs, lows, and unexpected lessons of running a studio. From awkward student encounters to the surprising challenges no one warns you about, Jerusha shares the raw reality of turning a passion into a business—and how that dream can...

Healing isn’t a straight path—it’s messy, raw, and deeply personal. In this episode, I sit down with Roxane from Heart of Healing, a wellness center offering LSV beds, cold and hot therapy, and a space for transformation. Roxane shares her courageous journey through sobriety, how she built a business rooted in healing, and what it means to hold space for others while still navigating her own growt...

Have you ever noticed there’s a particular kind of person who always seems to be stuck in some downward spiral of problems?  And then we roll in with our rescuer hat and saviour complex to finally be that person that proves to them the world is a lovely and wonderful place… Only to have it play out but somehow we wind up accused of being the bad guy despite all efforts to the contrary. Mel and Tan...

Most of us will go through periods or 'eras' of ourselves (anyone else got some sweet pics from that emo era??)  As we expand and shift and grow - sometimes it's a matter of walking away from the past self... but oftentimes, I think we're meant to find a way to integrate the aspects of that version of ourselves - and fold it into the new era.

Content warning: pregnancy loss. Early and late term. Slowly, there is more dialogue being shared around pregnancy loss and the grief that follows. It's important to me to be a part of that movement, and normalize not only that loss occurs, but that there is a whole grief process to unwind around it. 

Ever met someone who makes everything their whole personality? Maybe, you are that person. Inside we dive into the world of the personalities that go ALL the way in - whether it's a new hobby they turn into a career or book series they're consumed by, they're fully in it.  We talk about the ups and downs of being the intense friend and how to get over a book hangover. If you wonder what makes you...

We've all received advice that made us stop and think - sometimes for the wrong reasons. In this episode, Tanya shares the worst advice she's ever received, and we unpack what makes certain words stick, even when they shouldn't. We close with some of the best advice we've learned along the way and explore how impact and intention shape conversations. Ever walked away from a talk feeling completely...

2024 was a ride, but 2025? The stars have some big plans. In this episode, we sit down with the Wildsky Sisters to break down what astrology is predicting for the year ahead. Expect cosmic shake-ups, powerful shifts, and maybe even a little planetary drama. Whether you’re deep into astrology or just astrology-curious, we’re diving into what this year could mean for all of us. Buckle up—it’s going...

Ah yes, once again, we touch on the endless journey of shadow work. Being that it is an endless space of exploration, it makes sense that we have dedicated many podcasts to it. This episode is full of personal successes and failures of journeying into the self in a wildly unpleasant way. Please join in, misery loves company as it were. 

Mel unpacks the worst advice she’s ever received—and it came from a paid professional. In this honest episode, she shares how a well-meaning counselor’s guidance led her down a harder path, why she didn’t question it at the time, and what it taught her about discernment, power, and self-trust. If you’ve ever followed advice that didn’t sit right (especially when you were vulnerable), this one’s fo...

Tanya and Mel discuss their thoughts on menopause. Not just menopause, but all the highs and lows of being a woman on a 28 day rollercoaster ride of hormones. We talk about frustration with medical care, the k*ll phase of your cycle and how chatgtp helped to clear up some stagnant patterns that Melanie had going on in her life that were affecting her hormones. 

Developing your imagination is the easiest and best hack for getting a better hold on your intuition. It allows you to expand your mind into great concepts and explore outside the box you default to. Listen in to get some tips on how to flex and channel your imagination - so you can turn it into intuition. 

One of the most challenging people you will ever intuit for is YOU. We'll get into some ways you can help iron out the blocks and biases in order to get a better and more accurate reading for yourself.      

A year of books in review! Featuring special guest: Kaicee Redpath, Tanya's ultimate book-buddy. If nothing else, get yourself a book buddy for this year. Someone with the same or similar taste in books is not only helpful if you want to get some motivation to read - but also so joyous. You can chat all about your opinions, thoughts, and just enjoy the ride.  If you're a book reader, or you want t...

Sh*t happens.  Two guarantees in life: you will die - and you will go through some sh*t. Transmutation is a tool that can help the sh*tty times feel like they're doing something for you - as opposed TO you. It can help us feel more empowered and autonomous. 

At the beginning of this episode Tammy reviews 2024, what she saw and what she got right. Her accuracy is impeccable and delivery captivating. In this episode she talks about what 2025 will be bringing for us as we hold tight for a brighter future. What she missed telling us during the episode that was very important to share was that a big theme for 2025 will be bringing telepathy and remote view...

From us to you this holiday season, please accept this gift of meditation as inspiration to take a moment for yourself during a hectic time of year.    Love and blessings,    Mel & Tanya 

This episode comes from a place of finally accepting that other peoples opinions of me don't have to matter. I used to be pushed and pulled by the opinions of others, wanting to protect myself from negative things being said or thought about me. From over a decade of real life experience with negative perceptions and opinions, in 2024 I think I've really let it go. You don't have to see me the way...

This time of year it's common for the winter blues to creep up. Usually we're pretty good at fending it off until after the Christmas magic has died down - but it can sort of loom over our heads a little. I am sharing the concept of "Hygge" in this episode - and some ways (outside of physical and mental care) that we can insulate ourselves from the weight of winter. We deserve to find the magic an...

Jen Anderson is back! Well, at least for one episode she is. Tanya and Jen get into a chat about what the role of the mother entails. There's still a noticeable inequity between the role of dad, and the role of mom. There seems to be a lot of assumption about what jobs fall onto mother - whether or not she works outside of the home.