EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 44 MIN
Volcanoes, 107° Fevers & Cosmic Oneness with Mary Mackey
from The Healing Artist · host Freda Maletsky
In this unforgettable conversation, I sit down with Mary Mackey, New York Times bestselling author, poet, and lifelong explorer of the mystical dimensions of life.But this episode isn’t just about books—it’s about living on the edge of the extraordinary and touching the oneness through repeatedly running high fevers. Mary shares incredible true stories from her travels, including the time she had to run for her life from an erupting volcano and the profound spiritual experiences she had while repeatedly running extreme fevers. In those altered states, she experienced a powerful sense of oneness with the universe, a mystical awareness that transformed the way she understood life, creativity, and consciousness.We explore what happens when the ordinary boundaries of reality dissolve and the moments that push us beyond the limits of the rational mind. Mary describes how these experiences opened the door to a deep realization of unity with all existence, insights that later shaped her writing, poetry, and creative work.In this episode we explore:Running from a volcanic eruption and surviving the unexpectedWhat mystical states can emerge during extreme physical experiences.Fever visions and encounters with cosmic consciousness.The feeling of dissolving into universal oneness.How extraordinary life events transform creativity and storytelling.This conversation is a reminder that sometimes the most powerful spiritual awakenings don’t happen in meditation halls—they happen in the wild, in danger, and in the moments when life cracks reality wide open.You can get the latest news about Mary’s books, public appearances, newsletter, and writing advice at marymackey.com You can buy most of her books (including some rare first editions) by ordering them through your local independent bookstore or going to Mary Mackey books on amazon.comInterested in working with Freda? Find her and her services at fredahealing.com#MysticalExperience#SpiritualAwakening#CosmicOneness#NearDeathExperience#SpiritualPodcast
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In this unforgettable conversation, I sit down with Mary Mackey, New York Times bestselling author, poet, and lifelong explorer of the mystical dimensions of life.But this episode isn’t just about books—it’s about living on the edge of the extraordinary and touching the oneness through repeatedly running high fevers. Mary shares incredible true stories from her travels, including the time she had to run for her life from an erupting volcano and the profound spiritual experiences she had while repeatedly running extreme fevers. In those altered states, she experienced a powerful sense of oneness with the universe, a mystical awareness that transformed the way she understood life, creativity, and consciousness.We explore what happens when the ordinary boundaries of reality dissolve and the moments that push us beyond the limits of the rational mind. Mary describes how these experiences opened the door to a deep realization of unity with all existence, insights that later shaped her writing, poetry, and creative work.In this episode we explore:Running from a volcanic eruption and surviving the unexpectedWhat mystical states can emerge during extreme physical experiences.Fever visions and encounters with cosmic consciousness.The feeling of dissolving into universal oneness.How extraordinary life events transform creativity and storytelling.This conversation is a reminder that sometimes the most powerful spiritual awakenings don’t happen in meditation halls—they happen in the wild, in danger, and in the moments when life cracks reality wide open.You can get the latest news about Mary’s books, public appearances, newsletter, and writing advice at marymackey.com You can buy most of her books (including some rare first editions) by ordering them through your local independent bookstore or going to Mary Mackey books on amazon.comInterested in working with Freda? Find her and her services at fredahealing.com#MysticalExperience#SpiritualAwakening#CosmicOneness#NearDeathExperience#SpiritualPodcast
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