Creative Healing Podcast

In this episode Darcy sits down with Michelle to welcome her back after a 7-day journey on the Camino de Santiago. We explore how to access magic in unexpected places, the challenge and power of saying yes to yourself, the depth of intentional connection in new places, and the role of reflection in creating meaningful change whether in the midst of a busy life or on retreat. Michelle shares what the experience revealed, the gratitude she's carrying forward, and how she's allowing its ripple effect to shape her daily life. This is an intimate look into creative healing and an invitation to connect & reflect with yourself.   Does something inside you know you need a sacred place to realign? Is the noise of daily life guiding you to pause & reflect? There is an opportunity for you to answer this call with Michelle and Walking Mentorship in April 2027.  Information here: https://hirschmanclinicalservices.com/nurturing-retreat-2027/ HCS is designing new programs & circles to cultivate nurturing community for you! Stay connected with us through our weekly newsletter:  https://hirschmanclinicalservices.com/contact/  

In this episode, we explore a creative and compassionate expansion of mental health care through the lens of death doula work with Darcy Meehan—Coach and Director of Outreach for Hirschman Clinical Services. Darcy shares how integrating end-of-life support into therapeutic spaces offers a powerful opportunity for clinicians to meet clients at some of life's most tender and transformative thresholds. Darcy offers a unique blend of traditional approached with modern strategies to meet people where they are. With a customized blend of practical planning with emotional and spiritual care, she helps individuals and families navigate not only the realities of death, but the quiet anxieties that often surround it. This conversation invites mental health professionals to consider how gently introducing structure, language, and presence around the unknown can shift clients from avoidance into empowerment. We dive into the value in holding space for conversations about mortality in a way that feels grounding rather than overwhelming. These discussions don't just prepare people for the end of life, but profoundly impact how they live right now—enhancing clarity, connection, and intention. Whether working with aging parents, supporting families with complex dependencies, or guiding clients through existential anxiety, this episode offers a refreshing and deeply human approach to care. We also share about expanded services within HCS and our vision for supporting clients and their families now and long term.  In This Episode, We Explore: Why conversations about death belong in mental health spaces The value of intentional planning now for what comes later How death doula work complements and expands traditional clinical care The role of structure and guidance in reducing anxiety around the unknown and the future  Moving clients from avoidance or overwhelm to empowered and organized Supporting families navigating aging, caregiving and legacy How engaging with mortality can deepen presence and purpose in everyday life Connect with us here: www.hirschmanclinicalservices.com 

In this deeply human and expansive conversation, Wendy invites us into the transformative power of writing as a pathway to healing. Together, we explore how meeting ourselves honestly on the page can uncover buried truths, soften the grip of grief, and create space for deeper self-understanding and growth. Wendy Adamson is a mental health advocate, author, and woman in long-term recovery. She brings lived experience and grounded insight to her work, supporting individuals navigating addiction, grief, growth, and healing. She is also the author of multiple books, including her most recent, Mother Load, which is available on her website and on Amazon. In this episode, we explore: Why healing begins with an honest relationship with ourselves Writing as a tool to process grief, addiction, and identity The difference between writing to perform and writing to heal How storytelling can help shift generational patterns The role of vulnerability in true personal transformation Creating a safe inner space to tell the truth without judgment How creative expression supports both growth and integration Wendy shares how writing became a lifeline in her own recovery journey—helping her process addiction, reclaim her voice, and reconnect with parts of herself that had long been silenced. Through life's many stages and significant losses, writing has remained a steady companion, offering a way to find meaning and stay present. This conversation reframes writing not as performance, but as presence. Not as perfection, but as permission. Whether you're navigating grief, moving through a transition, or simply craving a deeper connection with yourself, this episode offers a grounded and creative approach to healing from the inside  

Listen in to this Creative Healing Podcast episode for a conversation on the evolution of a family owned company, built on dreams and sustainability. Jodi Scott, founder of Green Goo, is an entrepreneur, herbalist, and longtime student of the mind–body–skin connection. Her work was born not from a business plan, but from a personal journey of healing, listening, and learning to trust the body's innate wisdom. Through years of navigating her own wellness path, motherhood, and leadership, Jodi came to understand skin not as something to "fix," but as a living expression of what's happening within. Her path has been shaped by nature, movement, presence, and the belief that healing happens when we slow down enough to pay attention. Whether through walking, ritual, or daily self-care, Jodi sees wellness as a relationship, one that integrates mind, body, and the stories we carry. Today, her work centers on helping people reconnect with their bodies, cultivate resilience, and approach skin care as an act of awareness rather than correction. We touch on these topics and more. Be ready to walk away with something meaningful to bring into your life today. Connect with Jodi here: https://www.greengoo.com

In this episode, we're diving into integrative wellness and a model of care that is changing the way people approach healing. You've probably heard the term, but what does it actually mean, and how can it transform your healing journey? I'm joined by Kristina Scaglione — Co-Founder and Clinical Director, Trauma-Informed Therapist, Holistic Innovator, and LGBTQIA+ Advocate — and we talk about how healing really happens and some innovative modalities you may not know about yet, but will definitely want to explore. Kristina is deeply passionate about sharing what truly works for people who are invested in their personal growth and transformation, and her perspective is both grounded and inspiring. We also talk about The Wellness Collective, a Limitless Mind Spa Model™, a curated network of wellness professionals offering thoughtful, integrative care grounded in expertise and collaboration. Their providers work both virtually and in person, bringing a range of perspectives and specialties together to support growth, healing, and overall well-being. It's a model that recognizes that healing isn't one-size-fits-all — it's layered, personal, and often requires a team  Connect with Kristina here: https://www.limitlessintegrativewellness.com/ https://www.rootandrisecs.com/

In this episode, I sit down with a travel and adventure photographer whose life has been guided by curiosity, courage, and a deep trust in following her heart. From growing up on a farm near the Arctic Circle in Sweden to traveling through more than sixty countries across six continents, photography became more than a career for her — it became a way of seeing the world, and herself, differently. What started as wanderlust and a love for adventure slowly became something more meaningful. Through heartbreak, uncertainty, and major life decisions, the camera became a tool not just for capturing beauty, but for healing, perspective, and transformation. In our conversation, we talk about how photography can help us slow down, notice the world again, reconnect with ourselves, and sometimes even find our way when we feel lost. She now lives in Arctic Sweden, where she leads photography workshops, retreats, and guided adventures, helping others gain confidence behind their cameras while also reconnecting with nature, creativity, and their own inner compass. This episode is about more than photography. It's about listening to the pull inside of you, trusting the path that doesn't always make sense, and allowing creativity to become a doorway back to yourself. Connect with Sara here: https://www.saralindstromphotography.com/

1What if travel wasn't just about seeing new places—but about becoming a new version of yourself? In this episode, I sit down with transformational travel pioneer Jake Haupert, Founder of the Transformational Travel Council, to explore how intentional journeys—especially long-distance walking pilgrimages like the Camino de Santiago—can create profound personal growth. Jake defines transformational travel and talks about his personal story of how he moved from traditional tourism into creating experiences designed to help people reconnect with themselves, their purpose, and each other. We talk about the power of slowing down, walking in community, and why stepping away from everyday life can unlock clarity, healing, and inspiration. Jake Haupert is a pioneer in transformational travel and the co-founder of the Transformational Travel Council. He works at the intersection of travel, personal growth, and regenerative tourism, helping destinations, hospitality brands, and experience designers create journeys that inspire healing, reflection, and meaningful change. Through retreats, immersive experiences, and guided programs, Jake explores how travel can become a catalyst for deeper self-awareness, connection, and purpose. A speaker, strategist, and advisor to global travel leaders, he blends living systems thinking with practical experience design to help people and organizations move beyond transactions and into transformation. He is a member of the Explorers Club and the International Society of Hospitality Consultants. Connect with Jake here: https://www.transformational.travel/ Buy the journal here: https://www.transformational.travel/journal 

This week on the podcast, we talk with João Perre Viana, founder of the Walking Mentorship. Come walk with us as we talk with João about what inspired him to create the Walking Mentorship retreats and the powerful experiences that unfold when people slow down and walk together. He shares transformational stories from individuals who have joined him on these journeys and speaks about the healing and connection that can emerge through walking in community. Michelle first connected with João in Portugal and later again in Sardinia when she joined the Walking Mentorship retreats in 2025. As mentioned in previous podcast episodes, the experience was life-changing for her. In this conversation, we explore what makes these retreats so impactful and why they resonate so deeply with the people who attend. Fair warning—after listening, you might find yourself wanting to join a future Walking Mentorship retreat. To learn more about João and the Walking Mentorship, check out his website below 👇 And if this conversation sparks something in you, it's not too late to join João and Michelle this spring. There are still a few spots left to walk the Camino de Santiago trail in Spain with us April 17–25, 2026. If you've been feeling the pull to step away, slow down, and experience the magic of walking in community, we'd love to have you with us. Learn more at the link below.

In this week's episode, part of our ongoing Power of Pause conversation series, Darcy and Michelle get real about what it actually looks like to create pause in the middle of full, complicated lives. Instead of pretending it's easy, they share the honest challenges of slowing down, making space, and resisting the pressure to constantly push forward. Together, they explore simple, meaningful rituals that help create small moments of pause throughout the day—moments that reconnect us with ourselves, our breath, and what matters most. These practices aren't about perfection; they're about practical ways to bring more presence and intention into everyday life. This conversation is part of a continuing series focused on the power of pause and how we can integrate it into our lives in real, sustainable 

Kasim Hardaway is a filmmaker and experiential storyteller whose work explores identity, mental health, and personal transformation. After nearly a decade as a food influencer and brand strategist, a breaking point led him to create his debut micro-film series, The UNBecoming — a vulnerable look at healing and reinvention. Kasim's creative approach is shaped by therapy, personal growth, and a commitment to turning pain into something purposeful. His work is not just about storytelling — it's about creating containers for people to feel seen, held, and understood. Whether on screen, in a physical installation, or in conversation, he brings a rare blend of vulnerability, introspection, and imaginative vision. Splitting his time between Kansas City and Los Angeles, Kasim is focused on building a creative life rooted in curiosity, emotional transparency, and meaningful human connection. His mission is simple: to make work that moves people toward themselves.

Listen in on this conversation about the transformation in travel and friendship started on retreat that has spanned 24 years! Adventure comes in so many forms… "Travel brings power and love back into your life… your heart knows the way. Run in that direction." {Rumi} Jodi Morris believes that it's never too late to rewrite our story, redefine success, and invest our talent, time and money towards our version of impact. Following a 22+ year career in the investment management industry, Jodi ventured to build her own portfolio career. She sought a Success Coach, curates immersive small group Venture Travel, and invests in impactful companies and girls' education non-profits. A writer, speaker, investor, and traveler, her passion is connecting people and ideas globally. Jodi graduated with honors from Northwestern University. Raised in the Midwest, she spent three decades living in New York City and San Francisco before settling in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Connect with Jodi here: https://jodimorris.co/  

Kelly Sledd is a BioEnergetics Practitioner who helps clients understand the language of their own bodies and reconnect to the wisdom of their God-given design. She facilitates a healing process that supports the nervous system and restores energetic flow—while honoring that true transformation comes through the client's own intention, surrender, and alignment with truth. With intuition and subtle energy awareness, Kelly creates a space where clients can attune to the signals of their body and move toward greater clarity and freedom. Connect with Kelly here: Instagram: @embodywellnesskc Facebook: facebook.com/embodywellnesskc  

Krista Day-Gloe, LCSW, is a licensed clinician, author, and founder of Healing Roots Wellness Center. She bridges the body and mind as one integrated system, helping individuals and clinicians understand how physiology and psychology work together to shape mood, behavior, and healing. Krista speaks on hormones, eating disorders, and nervous system regulation, offering body-led strategies that empower both clinicians and clients. She is the author of Mood & Moon: A Body-Led Guide for Cycling Bodies and Body-Led Mental Health. Known for her relatable analogies, Krista makes science accessible, practical, and deeply human. Connect with Krista here: Website:  www.healingrootswellnesscenter.com  

Linda Landon, PCC, is an ICF-certified life coach, Human Design expert, NARM Trauma-Informed Practitioner, author, and speaker. Her Ignite Method, a three-pillar process that integrates Human Design, Sensing Sexuality, and Tools for Liberation, helps individuals and couples rekindle joy, pleasure, and passion. She is a certified Orgasmic Meditation (OM) trainer, sexual wellness practitioner, and entrepreneur with more than thirty years of experience.  Her recent publication, Pleasure Past Fifty: Rekindle Your Sexual Intimacy with the Ignite Method and Human Design, is written for couples who long to reignite their relationships, enjoy a depth of sexuality intimacy with their partners that they didn't know was possible – and reclaim their turn-on!  Linda lives in a home overlooking the mountains in Asheville, North Carolina, with her two cats, Lucie and Bodhi. Connect with Linda here: Website: https://igniteyourjoy.us/ Sample the book, Pleasure Past Fifty: https://igniteyourjoy.us/pleasure-past-fifty-free-sample/ Get your free Human Design chart: https://lindalandon.wufoo.com/forms/z1xr9dui1fnkpw4/ Find Linda on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linda.landon.353/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-landon-pcc-95b9011/  

Nessi Gomes is a British-Portuguese songwriter born on the island of Guernsey. Her music doesn't try to lift you above life. It walks you straight into it. She writes with a quiet intensity, where beauty sits beside fear, where longing doesn't ask to be solved, and where the darker corners are given air, not shame. There are flecks of her Portuguese roots in the way she moves through feeling, the ache, the longing, the stubborn hope, but nothing about her is performance. She writes to know herself. She sings to stay honest. Music became the space where she could exist on her own terms, after years of feeling caught between cultures and never quite 'fitting' anywhere else. Her debut album Diamonds & Demons opened a door. Since then, she has shared her work internationally, in rooms big and small, always choosing presence over polish, truth over pretence. Nessi is currently writing her second album, leaning deeper into shadow, tenderness, and the quiet courage it takes to stay open in a hardening world. Connect with Nessi here:  Website: http://www.nessigomesmusic.com/  

Michelle shares why she's deeply hooked on committing to yearly retreats—and how intentional pauses have become a non-negotiable part of her life and work. Through retreat experiences, she's discovered that stepping away isn't about escape; it's about clarity, alignment, creativity, and coming home to herself. Each retreat has reshaped how she leads, heals, and builds her business—proving that slowing down can actually move everything forward. In this conversation, Michelle explores the magic that unfolds when we give ourselves space: renewed inspiration, deeper intuition, meaningful connection, and the courage to listen to what's truly calling. Retreats have taught her how to access wisdom beyond the noise, making them a powerful tool for business owners, caregivers, creatives, and busy humans who are holding a lot. ✨ Listen in as Darcy interviews Michelle to discover how pausing changed everything, why retreat experiences are so transformative, and how you can access inspiration—even in the midst of a full, demanding life. And don't miss details on Michelle's Walking Mentorship Retreat happening April 2026, a soulful, movement-based experience designed to support reflection, intention, and embodied leadership. Mentioned in this episode: Camino de Santiago retreat this April for a pilgrimage for the soul.  Join the free info session on January 19th or contact Michelle to get on a call. Don't let "I'll take real time for myself later" quietly turn into never. This will be an experience to remember! Details for the retreat and info session are here👇 https://hirschmanclinicalservices.com/nurturing-retreat-2026/  

Maureen Spielman is the Founder of the Mystical Sisterhood podcast and a Soul Psychology & Conscious Parenting Coach devoted to guiding women back to the truth of who they are. With roots as a Speech-Language Pathologist, Maureen brings a deep understanding of the power of the voice, language, and communication into her transformational work—helping women find their voice, speak from the heart, and express themselves with clarity and confidence. Blending practical tools with intuitive insight, Maureen encourages her clients to live in alignment with their soul's wisdom. Her work is infused with Universal truths and anchored in love, whether she's holding space in a private session, guiding a group, or interviewing visionary guests on her podcast. Through every offering, Maureen fosters connection, embodiment, and the awakening of each woman's unique path. Connect with Maureen here: https://www.maureenspielman.com/   

Listen in to this Creative Healing conversation on Integrating Sound Energy Healing into Trauma Work. Learn how to incorporate moments of rest and digest for nervous system regulation into daily life. Meg Reinis, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the founder of The Hive Therapy & Wellness Boutique, a community-centered space for integrative healing. She is licensed in California, Colorado, and Florida, and specializes in treating trauma through somatic modalities such as TRM and Brainspotting. Meg has also studied psychedelic-assisted therapy and is passionate about the power of expanded states of consciousness for deep healing. In her own life, Meg found that therapy alone wasn't enough—and through her personal healing journey, she discovered the profound support of spiritual practices, movement, and meditation. This led her to become certified in sound healing, a practice she now shares with others as a gentle, yet powerful tool for nervous system regulation, deep relaxation, and inner harmony. She believes in creating healing spaces where people can simply receive—where the body, mind, and spirit are invited into balance without the need to do more. Meg's work is rooted in love, presence, and the belief that wellness practices are essential for a life of healing, connection, and wholeness. She lives in Marina del Rey with her partner, son, and two pups. Connect with Meg here: https://hivewellnessboutique.com   

Hi, I'm Indra — energy healer, intuitive guide and coach, and the heart behind Anlah Wellness.  Energy healing has helped my clients (and my own family, daughter, and pets!) release pain, reconnect to their intuition, dissolve creative blocks, sleep deeply, and feel like themselves again. It's not about fixing what's broken — it's about remembering what's already whole. My purpose is simple: to support you in living your most aligned path — by guiding you back to your own energy. When you begin to work with energy intentionally, it activates something deep within you — a soul remembrance. Your intuition awakens. It strengthens. And the more you trust it, the more confident you become — not just in your decisions, but in who you are. Connect with Indra here:  https://www.instagram.com/indrakelly/?hl=en  Discount Code: CHP20  

Ektha Aggarwal is a licensed psychotherapist, keynote speaker, and founder of Shakti Therapy & Healing Services and non-profit JiVA Mental Health. She leads with a vision that blends modern psychology, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and Vedic healing principles to offer deep, integrative care for the mind, body, and spirit. Ektha specializes in trauma, somatic therapy, and nervous system repair—and is trained in psychedelic modalities that support long-term, soul-rooted transformation. As the practice name suggests, Shakti—from Sanskrit—represents the divine feminine life force within each of us. Ektha's mission is to help clients awaken this inner healer, break generational cycles, and reclaim their personal power from this force. Beyond therapy, she's fiercely committed to building the next wave of clinicians—ones who break from clinical detachment and instead lead with heart, cultural humility, and consciousness. Her leadership challenges outdated norms, and reimagines therapy as a sacred, liberating, and culturally inclusive space.  She has led several large-scale wellness events, speaks regularly on mental health and identity, and is known for creating spaces where people feel seen, energized, and empowered. Outside the therapy room, Ektha is either dancing to Bollywood, punching it out in Muay Thai, practicing light magic—because healing deserves play, strength, and a little sparkle. Connect with Ektha here: https://shaktitherapyhealing.com/ 

Tammy Barton, a Licensed Massage Therapist and Inspirational Artist, believes in approaching bodywork from a holistic viewpoint. She is well versed in many bodywork modalities including Swedish massage, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Somato Emotional Release, Medical Intuition, Intuitive Bodywork, Aura and Chakra Balancing, Myofascial Release Technique, and Shamanic Journeying, Healing Work and Soul Retrieval. She believes in working with the body, mind and spirit as a collective whole through various bodywork and intuitive modalities. When appropriate Tammy uses crystals, sound healing and essential oils in her practice to enhance the healing process. Connect with Tammy here: https://www.illuminatingthesoul.com/meet-tammy  

Lisa Lola is a Spiritual Teacher, Mentor, Intuitive Healer, and Consciousness Guide whose main emphasis is opening people's hearts and bringing Spirit online. Through one-on-one spiritual counseling sessions, transformational healing work, and heart-centered courses and trainings, Lisa supports clients in awakening to their true nature, reconnecting with Spirit, and expanding their capacity to love. She uses Shamanic Healing, channeling, energy healing, and spiritual counseling to help people break through conditioned patterns of thinking and behavior that aren't serving them. Create meaning where there is confusion or loss. Assistance in processing painful emotions to heal, and support through life's most difficult transitions and upsets —divorce, breakups, trauma, job changes, childhood wounds, how to manage fears, anxiety, grief, and sadness; along with the challenge of living in a 3D world while staying connected to higher consciousness. Lisa teaches clients how to connect with their own intuition and activate their psychic channels so they can be their own source of guidance. Her sessions are transformational, activating personal growth and spiritual development. For a special discount, mention HCS and 55 when you book any service at this link:  https://www.lisalola.net/services Connect with Lisa Here: Website: https://www.lisalola.net/events Facebook: lisalolahealingarts Instagram: @lisalolaliving  Find out about The Conscious Communications Course + early bird pricing here: https://www.lisalola.net/events

Marlize Joubert has been studying the healing arts most of her life. Her roots are in yoga; meditation; breathwork; energy healing; astrology, and the juicy mystery of life itself. Marlize is a one-of-a-kind teacher. She owns a unique set of gifts that elevates body, mind and spirit to new levels of awareness and states of bliss. She has trained with some of the most notable names in various fields she now shares her gifts with. She currently leads her own Transformative Breathwork Trainings Modules 1 - 4, workshops, and retreats globally. When she doesn't do that she works one-on-one with clients facilitating healing in session virtually and in person. Marlize has studied Asterian Astrology under Jade Luna since 2023. She is a certified Asterian Astrologer, the most accurate and oldest school of astrology, that is based on a 27 star system. She met Jade in 2008, and have had yearly readings with him ever since and beliefs in the accuracy of this science so much so she is now guiding others by looking at the stars for them. Curiosity and honest self-exploration has always been a source of tremendous healing for Marlize and her calling to be of service to the world at large. Marlize continues her journey as a student of the healing arts and considers herself a lifelong student due to her life outlook that there is no limit to knowledge and understanding. She is deeply grateful for all the wisdom of all the teachers and lineages before her.   Upcoming Trainings: Breathwork  Dec 5-7th  https://www.marlizejoubert.com/sodermalm-house   Asterian astrology  https://www.marlizejoubert.com/asterian-astrology   Mudwtr gather events / special evening classes  https://www.marlizejoubert.com/retreats  

Stacee Graves is an Akashic Record/Soul Re-Alignment Practitioner and Reiki Master. Her passion lies in combining Energy Healing with Soul Guidance to help individuals achieve soul clarity. A few words from Stacee: Thank you for listening to this Podcast episode!  I hope you have learned more about Akashic Record/Soul Realignment Readings and the power this modality holds to change the trajectory of your human experience.  I would be honored to gather your Soul's information so that you can align to your true nature by discovering and clearing the blocks and negative energies that are keeping you from living your Soul's' Blueprint.   You will find me at serenityonthesquare.com to book an appointment – virtual sessions are also available!  Mention that you listened to this podcast episode when you book for a 15 minute Chakra cleansing session added as my gift to you! Much love and blessings, Stacee  Connect with Stacee here: https://www.serenityonthesquareliberty.com/copy-of-massage  

Listen in to this episode and find out about the miraculous power of Rapid Eye Therapy!   In this rich conversation, Paula Bronte [MRET] from In the Blink of an Eye, shares her experience and wisdom with us, both practical and energetic. Be ready to learn more about this technique, invisible support systems, intuition and healing available to you now.   Paula has served in the healing arts for over 20 years and believes the love affair with her Spirit has taught her to see beyond the appearance of things.    In 1997, she discovered Rapid Eye Technology (RET); through her first experiences being guided through this, she clearly understood that Rapid Eye was one of the things she came here to do in this life. Within six months, she left a six-figure job at Franklin Covey and began a private practice as a Master Rapid Eye Technician. It has been her path of joy and expansion ever since.   Connect with Paula here: https://www.intheblink-ofaneye.com  

Learn about why and how this podcast on healing, wellness, wholeness, recovery + thriving got started in this episode "Why the Heck am I doing this podcast?" Join Michelle Hirschman in this caring and candid conversation with her close friend and HCS coach to get real and connect more deeply.   HCS has 20+ years of experience serving folks affected by mental health, eating disorders, addiction and navigating big life transitions. Utilizing traditional therapy, life coaching + case management, we also offer referrals for holistic healing with experienced clinicians we love - which this podcast explores in more detail!   This weekly podcast is designed for curious, growth oriented people that want to learn about alternative ways to support themselves beyond traditional modalities, seeking to stay grounded and feel inspired, get to know themselves more deeply, feel more connected to what matters most + build community around topics that inspire.    Be introduced to holistic modalities, incredible healers and resources to access virtually + locally in Los Angeles, Kansas, Missouri among other states.   Learn more about HCS, access services or join the community here:  https://hirschmanclinicalservices.com   Half Hour Haven Weekly Meditation – every Wednesday: https://hirschmanclinicalservices.com/half-hour-haven/   Nurturing Networking in St. Louis – December 6, 2025: https://hirschmanclinicalservices.com/nurturing-network-copy/   Nurturing Retreat in Spain – Spring 2026: https://hirschmanclinicalservices.com/nurturing-retreat-2026/

According to recent scientific research, experiencing more moments of wonder and awe can produce a variety of benefits including: reducing stress, boosting happiness,  expanding creativity and cultivating a sense of connection to the world around us.  Learning how to access this during times of heightened stress or limited time is something we wanted to know about and know you do, too! Listen in for priceless wisdom and approachable tools that can shift your energy (for the better) today. Barbara Noble and Mary Madill are creators of the AWE Deck, personally devoted to living with wonder everyday and teach others how to do the same passionately.  A few words from Barbara and Mary: "Each day offers a chance to nurture your soul and cultivate the life you deserve.  Our intention is to curate a collection of  ideas, tools and insights that enhance our lives.  Through this process we have designed The AWE Deck, to support building a mindfulness practice to bring more wonder and awe into our lives.  (While the interview will focus on The AWE Deck and the science of awe, our work has also included the following:  We also delve into the art of energy management, uncovering powerful tools like mindfulness, positive thinking, and visualization to enhance your overall wellbeing.)" Connect with Barbara and Mary here:   Website: wonderlandpossibility.com  Email:  [email protected]  

If you've ever wondered what breathwork is, how to do it and why it might matter, this episode is for you. Learn about how to breathe so your whole life benefits and debunk some common myths that could be standing in your way of feeling more centered and confident now.    Brian's life combines traditional psychology with his passion, pranayama breathwork. His work is geared towards assisting people to experience the interwoven connection that exists in, body, mind and spirit. Brian facilitates breathwork groups with a special focus in the field of alcohol and drug recovery. He also leads adolescent and young adult groups in mental health facilities and meditation centers in addition to his private practice. Connecting with our breath and maximizing the power within us is what Brian is inspired to teach, guide, support and is committed to leading by example. One breath at a time.   Connect with Brian here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-jacobs-708a1019/  

Martina Pezzino is a Certified Nutrition Consultant, Holistic Health Coach and Ritual Facilitator dedicated to empowering busy moms to nourish themselves and flourish in motherhood. By integrating holistic nutrition, guided rituals, and nervous system healing, Martina helps women unlock their life-force energy, enabling them to embrace their beautiful lives with vitality and balance.   Connect with Martina here: www.luiawellness.com | @luiawellness  

Vanessa Holliman, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, founder of BEing Wholistic and practices Integrative Mind-Body-Spirit Social Work. My work is rooted in the belief that healing trauma requires addressing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. With training in therapy, nutrition, functional movement, astrology, and energy modalities like sound healing and Reiki, I've developed an integrated approach to help you reconnect with your true self. Words from Vanessa: I blend clinical trauma treatments with spiritual practices, using tools like Trauma-Informed Astrology-Assisted Therapy, crystals, Reiki and symbolic rituals to create a personalized healing journey. My passion lies in guiding survivors of trauma toward wholeness by merging evidence-based practices with the profound wisdom of astrology, somatics, and resilience training. Whether through individual support or in group settings, my mission is to help you navigate life's transitions, break free from limiting beliefs, and align with the life you're meant to live. Mission Statement: At BEing Wholistic, we empower trauma navigators with resilience skills and spiritual practices to reclaim their voice, power, and sense of Self. Rooted in the wisdom of AstroPsychology, somatic healing, and integrative mind-body-spirit care, our mission is to guide individuals toward intentional, authentic living.  We bridge the mystical and the clinical, illuminating the interconnectedness of ancient spiritual traditions and modern neuroscience. Through astrology, cognitive reframing, Reiki, embodiment, and ritual, we provide a pathway to nervous system regulation, meaning-making, and profound self-connection. Our work is not about reliving the past—it is about rewriting the present. We equip individuals with the tools to detach from trauma narratives, cultivate self-awareness, and embody resilience. Through education, consulting, and ethical integration of spiritual practices into psychotherapy, we envision a world where serenity, laughter, and deep connection replace survival mode. At BEing Wholistic, healing is not just about processing pain—it's about rediscovering who you are beyond it.  

Kristin Summers is a feminine energy guide, professional storyteller and creative alchemist who helps women embody their wholeness — in life, love, and leadership. Through her signature Divine Duality approach, she teaches women how to integrate  and embody the duality of their feminine energy, embrace their full selves, and create lives of deep alignment and joy. Kristin is also an award-winning former journalist, published poet, speaker, app creator —  she offers workshops, courses, and community experiences that help women come home to themselves. Connect with Kristin here: https://divineduality.square.site/  

Leslie Tenjack is a Depth Hypnosis practitioner, Applied Shamanic Counselor, Coming to Peace facilitator, meditation facilitator, ordained minister, and parent. She works with clients both in Kansas City and virtually. Through a combination of hypnosis, Applied Shamanism, Buddhist Psychology, Transpersonal Psychology, dream work, energy medicine, and plant medicine integration, Leslie helps clients get to the root of issues, release things that no longer serve them, and reconnect with their full, empowered, beautiful selves. Leslie moves through life with a daily practice infused with deep reverence and connection to nature, community, mindfulness, ritual, impermanence, loving-kindness, gratitude, and compassion.  Connect with Leslie here:  Website: www.lightshiftcounseling.com  Instagran: lightshift_leslie  

Subconscious programming and hypnosis is the topic of today's amazing interview.  What is it?  How can you use it?  Are you already hypnotizing yourself without knowing it?  Listen in on this conversation with Michelle Hirschman and Wendy Isley, certified hypnotherapist, for all the details. You will end this video with tips to maximize your conscious and subconscious mind and new inspiration.  Connect with Wendy here: https://libertyhypnosis.com/about-wendy-isley/   

Jessica Rachel is a psychic medium and intuitive coach. She channels divine guidance from your spirit guides to help you become the truest and most aligned version of yourself in this life. Jessica truly believes that her intuitive gifts are not unique and that everyone can access their spirit guides. She has made it her mission to help everyone discover their own intuitive power and trust that the answers they seek are always within.  Connect with Jessica here: www.jessicarachel.co https://www.instagram.com/iamjessicarachel/ Mentioned in the episode Discount code for 30% off: CHP  

Katherine has shared a deep connection and intuitive understanding with animals since she was a small child. As a young adult her health challenges with cancer led her on a path of deep healing and spiritual practitionership. Her ability to communicate with animals was uplifted in a powerful way through her own healing experiences with practitioners in the Tao tradition and Eastern medicine philosophies. She has worked as a professional Animal Communicator, Healing Practitioner & Spiritual Guide for over 10 years, facilitating positive shifts and healing for hundreds of animals and people all over the world. Through private sessions, workshops & training programs, Katherine  facilitates transformation with humans and the animals they love. You and your animal family share a deep and meaningful connection; through receiving messages, blessings and guided techniques to communicate, this connection can be more deeply explored, harmonized and healed beyond what our minds may think is possible. Connect With Katherine here: https://www.soullightpetservices.org

Emily Beliveau is a certified Medical Qigong practitioner, intuitive healer, and life coach with a bachelor's in biology and a master's in Daoist philosophy and arts. She draws from nearly a decade in the corporate world and seven years of direct apprenticeship under her Qigong Grandmaster to offer a unique, whole-istic approach to healing and personal growth. Specializing in men's emotional and energetic well-being, Emily helps high-performing individuals reconnect to themselves by transforming energy in the body. Her work focuses on the energetics of the organs—supporting emotional regulation, vitality, and inner alignment through the ancient principles of Medical Qigong. Connect with Emily here: https://linktr.ee/energeticswithemily?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeS4g0irDr2bmqIQENozaF1-ixI0jvViH_n3E1IPh8j86CMN_CZL3AxbURmHA_aem_wE5o4EXjEdu4FP7Gh2y8cA  

Dr. Michelle Robin is a leading expert in whole-person wellness, a chiropractor, author, and speaker dedicated to helping people make small changes that lead to big shifts in their health and well-being. She is the founder of Small Changes Big Shifts and an advocate for creating vibrant lives through the Quadrants of Well-Being framework. A few words from Dr. Robin: "By addressing the interconnected aspects of well-being, my work helps people uncover root causes of discomfort and offers practical steps to restore balance. This holistic approach promotes self-awareness, reduces stress, and empowers individuals to create lasting changes." Connect with Dr. Robin here: www.smallchangesbigshifts.com   

Codie Lea is a human design guide, masseuse, intuitive, business owner, artist and BodyMind & Soul Coach and a huge tea lover. She has a passion for learning new things (Self-Help junkie over here!), teaching and guiding, exploring the world, creativity in all its forms, and huge belly laughs. Aiding others toward wholeness drives her professionally and personally with passion.  Her experience with human design is shared with clients of all backgrounds as a way to enhance other healing modalities and all lifestyles.  You can find Codie in Liberty, Missouri as well as a bunch of places online, including youtube, podcast and Instagram.   Connect with Codie here:  [email protected] https://codielea.com

 This healing and innovative conversation features Michelle Retz, Naturopathic Doctor. Find out about when working with a naturopathic doctor could be useful and how it can support your health journey in ways that standard western medicine doctors miss. Concerned about the present state of our healthcare system, Dr. Michelle Retz dedicates herself to patient-centered care using holistic medicine that treats the cause of illness, restores vitality, and preserves health.   ANaturopathic Physician at Ethos Integrative Medicine, specializing in comprehensive health solutions through naturopathic and functional medicine, their approach emphasizes patient-centered care, utilizing holistic medicine to address the root causes of illness and restore vitality. They apply botanical medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, IV therapy, detoxification, nutritional counseling, perineural therapy, and bioidentical hormones to treat chronic illnesses, including digestive disturbances, anxiety, depression, autoimmune disease, thyroid and adrenal disorders, women's concerns, and chronic pain syndromes. Connect with Dr. Retz here: https://anuaesthetics.com/about/dr-michelle-retz-n-m-d/   

What could become possible if your traditional therapy also included working with enneagram, akashic records, numerology + more?  Listen in with Katie Fields for a conversation that is sure to transform your thoughts on what therapy can be - the modern way! Katie Fields is the creator of CounSouling, a psycho-spiritual model of human development that focuses on the dynamic between ego and soul. Inspired by Internal Family Systems therapy and infused with psycho-spiritual assessments, including Numerology, Human Design and the Enneagram, CounSouling helps clients understand and reclaim their authentic selves. Connect with Katie here: www.CounSouling.com   

Kristy Estelle is an Astrologer, Certified Meditation Instructor, Pharmacist and Spiritual Life Coach who has been studying Sun Sign Astrology for over 30 years. With a focus on the Divine feminine and intuitive Astrology, Kristy brings clarity and validity to your Soul's Blueprint using Astrology to focus on your life's purpose and Soul's intentions. She offers free daily Astrominutes via Facebook (@Kristy Estelle )& Instagram (@Kristy.estelleastrologer). Stop by to get a taste of the daily energies or to check out a personal reading. Kristy has written five books under the pen name Estelle Kristy and Kristy Estelle including Uplifting Astrology, Ditch Anxiety and Find Peace and a series on face-planting spirituality using A Course in Miracles Workbook lessons entitled The Course Volumes I-III, all available through Amazon Books. Kristy's intention is to connect people with the gifts they innately possess in an uplifting and inspiring way.  Connect with Kristy here:  www.kristyestelle.com  Facebook (@Kristy Estelle) & Instagram (@Kristy.estelleastrologer) Email [email protected]   

Gina Klein is a Spiritual Medium, Reiki Practitioner, Grief Coach + Author.  Listen in to this heartfelt conversation to learn more about what mediumship really is and why it's not what you've been told by pop culture.  A few words from Gina: "I have been close with the spirit realm since childhood. I often saw spirits around my home and in my bedroom. Though they startled me, I soon learned that they weren't going to harm me. They just wanted to be seen and to say, "Hello!" So, I began talking to them  little by little. And it's this that brought me to the work I do today. I love connecting others with their loved ones who've crossed over to the other side. It's such a powerful way to bring that love back, if even for a few minutes. Love truly lives on!"  

Hirschman Clinical Services is excited to learn more and share about Soul Inspired Art and the holistic healing it activates in this Creative Healing conversation. Soul Inspired Art focuses on reflecting the internal gifts, hidden truths of our soul consciousness and the most authentic aspects of ourselves through art. Listen to this episode and discover how art can inspire your soul to come alive. It's time to explore your soul, experience inspiration & be empowered to live creatively in new ways.   A few words from Alex:   "For many years, I longed to be seen for the person I was unknowingly denying myself to be. As I honed my psychic and channeling abilities, I began to perceive energies beyond what was once invisible, allowing me to see more deeply the gifts I was suppressing & infuse those gifts into works of art.   Creating art helps bring many hidden aspects of myself—and others—to the surface, unlocking new awareness that otherwise would have remained inaccessible. If something as simple as art can spark such enlightenment, healing and empowerment, I want it to be accessible to and help as many as possible."   Connect with Alex here: Website: https://www.soulinspiredart.com/ Instagram: @soulinspiredartist  

Akane is a multi-faceted artist, teacher, and space holder dedicated to cultivating peace, harmony, and personal growth.   Originally from Japan and now based in Los Angeles, she weaves her love for sound healing, yoga, and music to create transformative experiences that touch the heart and bring people back to their essence.   Through her work, Akane's mission is to guide people toward self-awareness, compassion, and alignment with their inner truth. By creating intentional spaces for reflection and healing, her goal is to help others remember their inherent wholeness and embrace the power of living authentically.   Connect with Akane here: https://www.akaneflows.com  

Chanel Brenner is a poet and essayist offering one-on-one grief support through writing. She began writing poetry when her older son, Riley, died of a brain AVM hemorrhage at age six. Writing quickly became her lifeline. She believes everyone can benefit from writing to help process their grief and navigate life after loss. Listen in and learn more about how you can access healing, strength and hope through your own writing practice no matter where you are in the journey of grief or growth. Connect with Chanel here: https://chanelbrenner.com  

Episode details: If you're wondering how to reset your energy and release what you've been holding onto or picked up from the world, you'll benefit from listening to this! It's your time to start allowing the magic of energy work to help you heal, release and reset. Angie is here to show us how. Be ready to learn how Reiki can help you heal and thrive in ways you've been seeking now.  

 Intro with Michelle Hirschman