S1:E53 - Spiritual Awakening and Leadership with Maria Shiyko

Join Eileen for Samhain Book a Soul Council Session and take advantage of this liminal time of year Welcome back to the Woo Curious Podcast! In this episode, Eileen speaks with Maria Shiyko, a spiritual business and life mentor who narrates her transformative journey from atheism in Communist Russia to a spiritual practice enriched by meditation and yoga in the United States. In their conversation they explore spirituality's impact on mental health, overcoming societal taboos, and fostering emotional intelligence. The discussion also highlights the relevance of inner work for leaders, the balance of feminine and masculine energies, the essence of community among women, and the integration of science and spirituality in personal and professional growth. Throughout the episode, Maria shares insights on behavior change through spiritual practices, building trust in intuition, and the need for prolonged commitment to achieve lasting transformation. This is a conversation not to be missed! Connect with Mariya on her website mariyashiyko.love OR on Instagram @mariyashiyko BIO: Mariya is a spiritual business & life mentor for entrepreneurs & leaders. She is a former tenured university professor who studied behavior change. Mariya is a bestselling author, an award-winning educator, and an author of 50+ publications. She appeared in Women Inspired TV, NBC, ABC, and other media outlets. Her mission to bring out the highest potential in her clients