Have you ever wondered what it’s like to spend ten days in complete silence, meditating for hours on end? In this episode, I take you inside my journey at a Vipassana meditation retreat—an experience I was intuitively guided to embark on.

From the challenge of sitting with deep emotional discomfort to profound realizations about my relationships, wounds, and shadow work, this retreat brought up everything I needed to see. I faced moments of deep grounding and presence, but also moments where I felt like I might explode from the intensity of it all. Through it, I learned how to be with myself in a way I never had before—sitting with anger, surrendering to stillness, and discovering what lies beyond resistance.

Join me as I share my personal experiences, reflections, and the biggest takeaways from this journey. Whether you’re curious about Vipassana, struggling with sitting in discomfort, or exploring your own healing path, this episode offers raw insights into what happens when we remove all distractions and meet ourselves fully.

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Email me at: creatinginneralchemy@gmail.com

In this episode, I sit down with Shannon to explore the transformative power of somatic healing, energy work, and intuitive modalities. We dive into her personal journey—how she discovered somatic practices and how she now helps others reconnect with their bodies and heal from within. We also discuss our connection with embodiment practices and spiritual healing.

Shannon’s Bio: Shannon is a Somatic Energetic Coach with a unique set of skills. Blending both the science path she has once walked, with the spiritual path she currently walks; Shannon weaves the essence of masculine and feminine within all of her offerings. She currently offers 1:1 Energetic Consultations, a coaching program for Feminine Embodiment called “Feminine Harmony” (6-9 months, self-paced), as well as free resources and webinars on her website and socials. Shannon’s main pursuit is to help burnt-out female leaders learn how they can optimise and sustain their health and wellness through the ebs and flows of life.

Shannon is a 5/2 Projector with an emotional solar plexus authority. She's a Taurus sun, Aries moon, and Cancer rising.

Where to find her:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somatic.body/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somaticbody.com.au
• Email: shannon@somaticbody.com.au

In this inspiring podcast episode, Jeanine shares her transformative journey of transitioning from a corporate career to embracing her spiritual path. She opens up about her profound spiritual awakening and the powerful lessons she's learned along the way. Together, we explore the importance of personal and spiritual discernment in navigating life’s deeper purpose. We also discusses our interest with Mary Magdalene, her teachings, and how working from the heart space enhances spiritual growth. Tune in for a soulful conversation on spiritual awakening, heart-centered living, and personal growth.

Jeanine's Bio: Jeanine is an intuitive guide, energy healer, and storyteller who empowers others to connect with their inner wisdom and live authentically. Certified as a PranaShakti Crystal Energy Healer and Usui Reiki Master Teacher, Jeanine specializes in helping people energetically and spiritually align by rewriting old stories—especially those carried within the Akashic Records—and replacing them with empowering, healing narratives that reflect their desired realities. She is a 6/2 Sacral Generator, Scorpio sun, Pisces moon, and a Gemini rising.

I would like to add that her readings are absolutely out of this world. If you're looking for an intuitive reading, she's your girl!

Links:

How to find Jeanine https://www.instagram.com/alignedwithjeanine/

https://www.threads.net/@alignedwithjeanine?xmt=AQGzuNTjddbYQG_dKp0jjRJ0CfOYFa3b3wAg5QAuOqSuG-4

The sound healing video she talks about:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DFW3DKLRQnC/

Mary Magdalene Revealed:

https://amzn.to/4jKkcTw