How Drum Journey Saved Our Sanity and Opened the Door to Spirit -- with Alora Cheek

What happens when two high-powered professionals suddenly awaken to their intuitive gifts? In this episode, Mellissa Seaman is joined by her longtime friend, shamanic partner, and fellow teacher, Alora Cheek, for a powerful conversation on spontaneous spiritual awakening, the science and soul of drum journey, and how this ancient tool can help you stabilize your gifts, access inner guidance, and even transform how you work with clients. From their shared awakening in the early 2000s to co-founding the San Diego Circle Shamanic Healing Arts Center, these two spiritual powerhouses reflect on their journeys, the role of drum as an energetic regulator, and why it's not just a "woo" tool - it's a transformational practice that grounds your intuition and amplifies your purpose. Whether you're newly awakened or looking to deepen your intuitive practice, this episode is packed with insights, humor, and heart.   Talked about in today's episode: How Mellissa and Alora's unexpected spiritual awakenings launched their shamanic paths Why drum journey is more than a spiritual practice—it's a brain-balancing, energy-organizing tool The science behind drum rhythms and how they activate intuitive states How to use drum journey to receive clear guidance for yourself—and your clients   Guest Bio: Alora Cheek is a trusted leader in self-development for spiritual individuals. With 25 years as a shamanic practitioner and 20 years studying personal growth, mindset, and the law of attraction, she offers profound expertise to her clients. As a professional intuitive and energy healer, she's helped clients worldwide with clarity and accuracy, building a loyal following. She also empowers visionary business leaders, coaching them to overcome limiting patterns and achieve remarkable success. Having managed multi-million-dollar software projects for global companies and harmonized start-up teams remotely, Alora blends practical leadership with spiritual insight. A trained educator, she guides people to integrate spiritual know-how into theirs lives for healing, growth, and fulfillment.   Join the Drum Journey Training https://channelyourgenius.com/retreat-sales-page-2025    Unlock Your Genius with Mellissa Seaman: Discover Your Soul Gift: Take Mellissa's free Soul Gift Quiz to uncover which of the five soul gifts is driving your life's purpose. Dive Deeper into Growth: Explore the Channel Your Genius Academy at channelyourgenius.com for personal and professional development resources. Check Out The Wisdom Mastermind: Want to add on private sessions for clearing and clarity each month with master healers for less than $500/month? https://channelyourgenius.com/wisdom-mastermind   More Resources: 🌟 Website: www.channelyourgenius.com  🌟 Follow on Instagram: @MellissaSea 🌟 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@channelyourgenius   🌟 Join the Explore Your Gifts group on Circle https://academy.channelyourgenius.com/explore    Keywords: Spiritual Awakening, Psychic, Business Strategy, Divine Feminine, Healing, Menopause,  Energy Healer, Soul Gift, Midlife, Transformation, Feminine Leaders, Intuitive Guidance, Bridge the Worlds, Awakened, Spiritual Leadership, drum journey, shamanic journey, spiritual awakening, psychic development, intuitive tools, energy healing