When Nothing Goes as Planned: What Keeps You Standing When Life Gets Heavy? | #85

Sometimes the biggest wisdom comes from the most unexpected places - like a little opossum who followed me through the entire year.Hey my loves, and a warm Grüezi from Switzerland 🩷✨In today’s episode - the second-to-last one of this year - I’m sharing something special and a little unpredictable: the lessons the Opossum taught me in 2025.Yes… an Opossum.My card of the year.My silent companion.My reminder to breathe, to pause, to trust, and to move with softness instead of pressure.I’ll share how this unexpected spirit animal guided me through business decisions, everyday moments, and the messy in-betweens - with humour, with gentleness and with a lot more strategy than I expected.In this episode, you’ll discover:✨ why the Opossum stands for strategic softness✨ how “playing dead” can be a sacred pause, not a weakness✨ why you have more resources and creativity than you realise✨ the power of being underestimated - and why subtlety is a superpower✨ how unpredictability can protect your energy and expand your magicI’ll share personal stories from my business, my home, and the quiet moments where this little creature whispered: “You don’t always have to push. Sometimes pausing is the strategy.”This episode is for you if you feel tired of forcing, tired of being loud, or tired of running.If you’re craving another way - a softer way - this Opossum will speak to you too.🩷 Let’s stay connected: Dive deeper into my world: www.manuelaportmann.comAuthentic Flow Membership: Join our sacred circle here.The 3-Minute Heart Moment: Download your free audio & join the Spirit & Brain Spark community for monthly impulses here.Personal Note: Reach out via [email protected] you for being here - for this year, for every download, for every moment of connection. Your presence means more than you know. 💫Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2026 filled with joy, love, and amazing health!With love,Manuela 🩷Soultalk... Everday Magic is a bilingual podcast for heart-led women, soulful leaders, and conscious creators who want to grow personally and spiritually while building an aligned life and business. Topics include subconscious reprogramming, mindset shifts, emotional well-being, self-talk, manifestation, intuition, creativity, abundance, and daily rituals for heart-centered living. With episodes in English & German, hosted by Manuela Portmann – hypnotist, spiritual mentor, and creative soul – this podcast invites you to align your energy, expand your impact, and live with more ease, joy, and authenticity.