LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine Talking Stick Podcast

 LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine Talking Stick Podcast - Manifesting Miracles It's an Inside Job: How Our Beliefs Shape the World We Experience What if the thing you most want to change isn't actually outside of you? In this episode of LightSong Talking Stick - Manifesting Miracles, Jan Engels-Smith explores a foundational principle of shamanic practice and manifestation: lasting change begins within. Through questions and deeply personal stories from members of the LightSong community, Jan examines what happens when we stop trying to fix other people and begin paying attention to our own beliefs, expectations, judgments, and perceptions. The conversation begins with a difficult question about loving someone whose behavior has caused pain. How do we remain loving without expecting another person to change? Is it possible to accept someone exactly as they are while still honoring ourselves? And what role might challenging relationships play in our own spiritual evolution? Jan offers a deceptively simple answer: You don't have to change them. You change yourself. From there, the conversation opens into unconditional love, soul contracts, acceptance, and the ways our judgments can lock both ourselves and others into roles we've unconsciously assigned them. One participant shares a remarkable example from her own life. For years, she carried the painful belief that she was excluded by her family and that her father would never reach out to her. Rather than attempting to change him, she began examining the belief itself. She deliberately looked for evidence of inclusion, noticed the ways her father did express love, and interrupted the familiar thoughts that reinforced her old story. Then something unexpected happened. Her father called her. It was something he had never done throughout her adult life. For Jan, the story illustrates one of the central teachings of this conversation: change inside, and the world outside can begin to look very different. The discussion goes deeper into the nature of unconditional love. Is unconditional love truly possible while we're living a human life filled with opinions, reactions, and judgments? Jan suggests that learning about love is one of the purposes of being here—and that the difficult people and circumstances in our lives can become catalysts for that learning. Another participant shares an extraordinary experience after a severe injury in which her ordinary sense of identity disappeared. In its place was an overwhelming experience of oneness—a vast field in which there was no separation, conflict, personality, or judgment. There was simply love. She returned from the experience with one clear message: We are here to help each other. The group also explores the relationship between observation and reality, the energetic power of our opinions, shamanic journeying into possible futures, and what happens when we begin questioning beliefs we've previously treated as facts. Who have you placed into a category because of something they did years ago? What expectations are you carrying into your relationships? What belief about yourself or someone else have you repeated so often that it now feels like truth? And what might happen if you allowed something—or someone—to simply be? The episode closes with a word that captures much of the conversation: Allowing. Allowing doesn't mean approving of everything that happens. It means releasing the constant need to judge, label, control, or force an outcome. It creates the neutrality from which something new can emerge. Because ultimately, as one participant beautifully summarizes: "It's an inside job. All of the answers are within me." About Jan Engels-Smith Jan Engels-Smith is a shamanic practitioner, teacher, author, and founder of LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine. For more than four decades, Jan has explored consciousness, healing, personal transformation, and humanity's relationship with the unseen realms. She has performed thousands of soul retrievals and trained students around the world in shamanic practices designed to help people reconnect with their innate wisdom and spiritual nature. Jan is the author of Becoming Yourself: The Journey from Head to Heart and Through the Rabbit Hole: Explore and Experience the Shamanic Journey and Energy Medicine. Learn more about Jan, LightSong, classes, and shamanic training at LightSong.net.  

LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine Talking Stick Podcast The Wounds and the Gifts: Reclaiming Your Creativity and Power What if the parts of yourself you learned to doubt were never missing at all? In this episode of LightSong Talking Stick, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore creativity, imagination, self-worth, and the beliefs that can separate us from our natural sense of who we are. We enter life as creative beings, filled with curiosity, imagination, and possibility. Yet somewhere along the way, many of us receive messages that tell us we aren't talented enough, worthy enough, creative enough, or important enough. We learn to question our instincts, compare ourselves to others, and look outside ourselves for validation. Jan shares teachings from decades of shamanic work about the innate value of the human spirit and why imagination is one of our greatest creative powers. She describes how experiences such as bullying, rejection, and childhood wounds can shape an identity based on unworthiness—but also how those very wounds can point us toward gifts we developed because of them. As Jan puts it, the wounds and the gifts aren't on opposite sides of the coin. They're on the same side. Micah connects this idea to creativity and writing, exploring how beliefs about who we are can shut down creative expression. Whether through writing, painting, designing a home, inventing something new, imagining a different future, or simply creating the life we want to live, creativity is not reserved for people who call themselves artists. We are all creators. The conversation also explores the idea of writing your own creation story: not simply describing the beliefs you've inherited but consciously imagining what you choose to believe about yourself, Spirit, Source, and the life you are creating. Jan and Micah discuss how childhood dreams and visions can reveal something deeper about our nature, why children often arrive with distinct personalities and gifts already visible, and what might change if we learned to recognize those gifts rather than shaping everyone according to the same expectations. Along the way, they share stories about soul retrieval, art and inspiration, childhood dreams, twins with remarkably different personalities, an unexpected message from a newborn baby, and the mysterious ways our identities sometimes reveal themselves. Ultimately, this episode offers an invitation: Look back at the places where you were wounded, diminished, or taught to doubt yourself—and then look again. What strength did you develop? What gift emerged? Where have you already created something extraordinary despite believing you couldn't? And what becomes possible when you begin seeing yourself not through the limitations you've accumulated, but through the innate value, creativity, and possibility that were there all along? Your imagination matters. Your gifts matter. Your life has an impact. And perhaps reclaiming your power begins by remembering that. About Jan Engels-Smith Jan Engels-Smith is a shamanic practitioner, teacher, author, and founder of LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine. For more than four decades, Jan has explored consciousness, healing, personal transformation, and humanity's relationship with the unseen realms. She has performed thousands of soul retrievals and trained students around the world in shamanic practices designed to help people reconnect with their innate wisdom and spiritual nature. Jan is the author of Becoming Yourself: The Journey from Head to Heart and Through the Rabbit Hole: Explore and Experience the Shamanic Journey and Energy Medicine. Learn more about Jan, LightSong, classes, and shamanic training at LightSong.net. About Micah Schwader Micah Schwader is a transformational writing coach, editor, publisher, author, and shamanic practitioner who has spent more than 30 years helping people discover and express the stories that matter most. His work explores the intersection of writing, creativity, discernment, inner guidance, and personal transformation, helping writers move beyond formulas and external expectations to uncover what is authentically their own. Micah is the author of Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman and works with writers, authors, leaders, and creators to use writing as a means of exploration, discovery, and authentic expression. Learn more about Micah and his work in Life Coaching at ShamanSezz.com. For information about Micah's Writing Coaching, editing, and publishing work, visit inspiredlifepublications.com,

LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine Talking Stick Podcast Techno Spirits: A Shamanic Perspective on AI, Technology, and Fear Is technology something to fear—or could it actually be part of humanity's spiritual evolution? In this fascinating episode of the LightSong Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore an unexpected concept that emerged during one of LightSong's shamanic practicums: Techno Spirits—spiritual allies associated with technology that may be here to help humanity navigate one of the greatest periods of change in history. Rather than viewing technology, artificial intelligence, and constant digital connection through the lens of fear, Jan and Micah invite listeners to consider a radically different perspective. What if technology is not something to resist, but something to enter into conscious relationship with? The conversation moves beyond debates about AI, 5G, and emerging technologies to explore the deeper spiritual questions beneath them: How do we respond to change? What role does fear play in shaping our experience? And how can discernment, trust, and intentionality help us move through an ever-changing world? During the episode, Jan and Micah discuss: The origin of the concept of Techno Spirits during LightSong's online practicums. Why resistance to change has accompanied every major technological advancement in history. How fear and belief shape our relationship with technology. Viewing AI and technology as tools rather than threats. The importance of discernment when working with new technologies. How AI can support creativity by freeing the mind from repetitive tasks. The relationship between intention, vibration, and the technology we use every day. Lessons from Fukushima, evolution, and humanity's remarkable capacity to adapt. Why raising your own vibration may be one of the greatest contributions you can make to the world. How choosing trust over fear creates a different experience of life. Micah also shares how he incorporates AI into his professional editing process—not as a replacement for creativity, but as a practical tool that allows him to spend more time doing the deeply creative work that only humans can do. Jan expands the discussion into a broader spiritual teaching: every challenge, whether technology, politics, climate change, or uncertainty, ultimately becomes an invitation to examine our relationship with fear and consciously choose another way. Throughout the conversation, one message rises above the rest: Life continually presents opportunities to evolve. When we shift from resistance to relationship, from fear to trust, we open ourselves to entirely new possibilities. Whether you're fascinated by artificial intelligence, curious about spirituality and technology, or simply looking for a more peaceful way to navigate change, this episode offers a refreshing perspective that bridges ancient wisdom with the modern world. About Your Hosts Jan Engels-Smith is a shamanic practitioner, teacher, and founder of the LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine. With more than four decades of experience, she has trained thousands of students worldwide in shamanic healing and spiritual practices. Learn more at LightSong.net. Micah Schwader is an author, transformational writing coach, editor, and shamanic practitioner who helps people discover clarity, purpose, and healing through the power of story. Learn more at InspiredLifePublications.com and ShamanSezz.com.  

Lightsong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine Talking Stick Podcast Recognizing the Patterns That Shape Your Life Why do we keep finding ourselves in the same situations, even when the people, places, and circumstances change? In this thought-provoking episode of the LightSong Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore one of the most transformative concepts in personal growth and shamanic practice: patterns. From recurring relationships and life choices to deeply held beliefs and daily habits, they discuss how recognizing these patterns can become the key to healing, self-awareness, and lasting transformation. Drawing from decades of experience in shamanism, counseling, writing, and personal development, Jan and Micah share powerful stories about how journaling, memoir writing, shamanic healing, and conscious self-reflection reveal the hidden narratives that quietly direct our lives. They explain why we often remain trapped in familiar cycles, how our stories shape our reality, and what it takes to finally break free. The conversation also explores: How journaling and stream-of-consciousness writing uncover lifelong patterns. Why recurring life experiences often point to deeper spiritual lessons. The difference between habits and patterns—and why both matter. How changing your story can transform your future. The role of the Medicine Wheel in breaking repetitive cycles. Why vulnerability is essential for healing and authentic storytelling. The importance of witnessing yourself rather than remaining trapped inside your story. Shamanic perspectives on soul loss, unfulfilled dreams, and reclaiming your energy. How healing requires changing not only your energy but also your daily behaviors. Why patterns can be blessings as well as obstacles. Along the way, Jan shares remarkable insights from her books Becoming Yourself and Through the Rabbit Hole, while Micah reflects on the life-changing lessons that emerged from writing his memoir, Stumbling Into Grace. Together, they reveal how awareness is the first step toward freedom—and why the stories we tell ourselves may be the very thing standing between us and the life we're meant to live. If you've ever wondered why certain experiences keep repeating, or you're ready to create a new chapter in your life, this episode offers practical wisdom, compassionate guidance, and a fresh perspective on transformation. About Your Hosts Jan Engels-Smith is a shamanic practitioner, teacher, and founder of the LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine. With more than four decades of experience, she has trained thousands of students worldwide in shamanic healing and spiritual practices. Learn more at LightSong.net. Micah Schwader is an author, transformational writing coach, editor, and shamanic practitioner who helps people discover clarity, purpose, and healing through the power of story. Learn more at InspiredLifePublications.com and ShamanSezz.com. #patterns #personalgrowth #shamanism #spiritualawakening #selfawareness #journaling #memoirwriting #writingtherapy #storytelling #healingjourney #consciousliving #mindset #innerwork #transformation #selfdiscovery #discernment #soulretrieval #shamanichealing #spiritualgrowth #personaldevelopment #habitchange #energyhealing #lifepurpose #podcast #LightSongTalkingStick

LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine Talking Stick Podcast Unconditional Love: A Shamanic Path Beyond Judgment What does unconditional love really mean? Is it something humans can truly experience, or is it an ideal we continually grow toward? In this thoughtful episode of the Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore unconditional love through the lens of shamanism, spirituality, and everyday life. Together they examine why the human mind naturally creates judgments and conditions, while the spirit world embodies an entirely different state of awareness—one of acceptance, allowing, and profound connection. Their conversation moves beyond philosophy into practical ways of cultivating greater peace and presence. They discuss the healing power of nature, journeying, meditation, breathwork, and reconnecting with the rhythms of the Earth. Jan shares the remarkable story of spending more than a year sleeping outdoors after receiving guidance from Spirit, and how that experience transformed her relationship with nature, rhythm, and consciousness. Micah reflects on the lessons of his own vision quest, discovering how asking for grace brought life's greatest challenges—and deepest transformation. Together they explore: What unconditional love really means in shamanic practice Why the ego struggles with acceptance and comparison How nature offers one of our clearest experiences of unconditional presence The spiritual practice of journeying beyond judgment Why intention matters—and why we should be careful what we ask for The difference between love, kindness, acceptance, and allowing Simple practices that help us reconnect with ourselves, Spirit, and the natural world Whether you're new to shamanism or simply seeking greater peace in a complex world, this conversation offers a compassionate invitation to move from judgment toward presence, from separation toward connection, and from striving toward simply being. About Jan Engels-Smith Jan Engels-Smith is an internationally respected shamanic teacher, author, and healer with more than four decades of experience helping people reconnect with Spirit, nature, and their inner wisdom. She is the founder of Lightsong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine, where she taught Core Shamanism, spiritual healing, and personal transformation. Jan is the author of Through the Rabbit Hole: Explore and Experience the Shamanic Journey and Energy Medicine and Becoming Yourself: The Journey from Head to Heart. Learn more about Jan, her books, classes, and events: https://www.lightsong.net About Micah Schwader Micah Schwader is a transformational writing coach, developmental editor, publisher, life guide, and shamanic practitioner with more than 30 years of experience helping authors, thought leaders, and changemakers discover and express their authentic voice. Drawing on his experience as a writing coach, he now helps people looking to make changes in their lives reconnect with their inner guidance system through the practice and power of writing. Micah is the author of Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, a memoir chronicling his journey through identity, spirituality, and profound personal transformation. Through his coaching, writing, and The Art of Discernment Method™, he helps people use writing as a path to clarity, self-trust, and meaningful change. Learn more about Micah's writing, coaching, retreats, and resources: https://www.shamansezz.com

LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine Talking Stick Podcast Raise Your Vibration: How Your Thoughts, Words, and Beliefs Shape Your Health and Life Can your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs influence your physical health? In this thought-provoking episode, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the relationship between consciousness, energy, and well-being through the lens of shamanism, personal experience, and everyday life. They examine how the frequencies we embody—through our thoughts, emotions, words, and beliefs—may affect not only our emotional state but also our physical health, relationships, and the experiences we attract. The conversation begins with a simple story: a friend experiencing high blood pressure after suppressing difficult conversations at work. What initially appeared to be stress caused by someone else revealed a deeper truth—the body's response wasn't to the external situation, but to the internal resistance of avoiding it. From there, Jan and Micah discuss the shamanic perspective that illness often begins as an energetic imbalance long before it manifests physically. Rather than viewing symptoms as isolated problems, they invite listeners to see the body as a messenger, constantly communicating where healing, honesty, or change may be needed. In this episode, you'll discover: How your body reflects emotional and energetic patterns The difference between repression and genuine acceptance Why words carry energetic power that shapes how we feel How childhood labels and beliefs continue influencing adult life The connection between vibration, manifestation, and daily experiences Practical ways to raise your personal frequency through gratitude, awareness, and intentional thinking Why your response to life's challenges matters more than the challenges themselves How changing your beliefs can begin changing your reality Stories of healing, resilience, and unexpected transformation through mindset shifts Simple daily practices that can help cultivate greater joy, peace, and well-being Micah shares personal stories about recognizing when his own body signaled misalignment, including becoming physically ill before attending a class that conflicted with his deeper values. He also reflects on remarkable experiences of "parking karma," effortless travel, and unexpected synchronicities that emerged when approaching life with optimism and positive expectation. Jan introduces practical exercises for maintaining a higher vibration, including creating a daily list of high-frequency words, keeping a gratitude journal, and paying close attention to the beliefs that quietly govern our lives. Together they emphasize a recurring theme throughout the podcast: beliefs are choices, and changing those choices begins by becoming aware of them. The episode also explores inspiring stories of people who faced serious illness by changing their outlook on life—including an author who lived nine years with Stage 4 lung cancer after transforming her relationships, priorities, environment, and inner world, as well as discussions of the work of physicians who integrate mindset and healing into their approach to medicine. Whether you view these ideas through a spiritual, psychological, or personal growth lens, this conversation offers practical insights into becoming more conscious of the energy you bring into every interaction—and how small shifts in awareness may create profound changes over time. Ultimately, Jan and Micah leave listeners with a simple but powerful reminder: If you want your life to change, begin by changing your vibration. About Jan Engels-Smith Jan Engels-Smith is a shamanic practitioner, teacher, and founder of the LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine. For more than three decades, she has trained practitioners around the world in shamanic healing, energy medicine, and spiritual development. Her teachings emphasize personal empowerment, direct spiritual experience, and practical tools for living with greater awareness and vitality. About Micah Schwader Micah Schwader is a transformational writing coach, editor, publisher, shamanic life coach, and author of Stumbling Into Grace. Through storytelling, coaching, and spiritual practice, he helps people reconnect with their authentic voice, navigate life's transitions, and transform personal experiences into wisdom. He is the founder of Inspired Life Publications and lives in the cloud forests of Costa Rica, where nature continually informs his work. Visit ShamanSezz.com for Micah's shamanic work.

LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine Talking Stick Podcast Inner Authority: Learning to Trust Yourself in an Uncertain World Who—or what—is guiding your life? In a world filled with competing opinions, social pressure, uncertainty, misinformation, and constant demands for your attention, it has never been more important to reconnect with your inner authority. In this deeply personal episode, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the profound difference between living from external authority—allowing others, institutions, fear, or culture to dictate your choices—and living from the quiet confidence of your inner knowing. Micah shares intimate stories from his own life, including how losing trust in his intuition as a child eventually led to decades of searching for truth, identity, and belonging. He reflects on how his transgender journey became one of reclaiming his inner authority after years of listening to everyone else's expectations instead of his own soul. Jan expands the conversation by examining how many cultures teach us to seek validation and permission from outside ourselves—whether through religion, institutions, experts, or societal expectations. She offers a different perspective: true inner authority doesn't need to be loud, defensive, or prove itself. It is calm, grounded, and quietly certain. Together they explore: The difference between inner authority and outer authority Why many people lose trust in themselves early in life How fear, conditioning, and past experiences disconnect us from intuition The relationship between trust, courage, and personal transformation Why trusting yourself is a choice that grows through practice Learning to recognize physical and emotional signs of alignment The role of discernment when receiving advice from teachers, experts, or spiritual practitioners Powerful stories of healing through Lakota ceremonies and direct spiritual experience Why life's greatest setbacks often become unexpected turning points How uncertainty, artificial intelligence, political division, and social change are increasing the need for inner guidance Practical ways to strengthen self-awareness and rebuild trust in your own decisions Throughout the conversation, Jan and Micah return to a simple but transformative idea: trust is not something we wait to feel—it is something we choose to cultivate. As that trust grows, fear begins to lose its grip, decisions become clearer, and life becomes less about reacting to circumstances and more about responding from a place of grounded wisdom. Whether you're navigating a major life transition, questioning long-held beliefs, or simply trying to find clarity in an increasingly noisy world, this episode offers a compassionate invitation to reconnect with the one voice that has always been with you—your own. About Jan Engels-Smith Jan Engels-Smith is a shamanic practitioner, teacher, and founder of the LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine. For more than three decades, she has trained practitioners around the world in shamanic healing, energy medicine, and spiritual development. Jan's teachings emphasize personal empowerment, direct spiritual experience, and helping people rediscover the wisdom that already lives within them. About Micah Schwader Micah Schwader is a transformational writing coach, editor, publisher, shamanic life coach, and author of Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman. Through storytelling, coaching, and spiritual practice, he helps people reconnect with their inner guidance system, navigate life's major transitions, and transform personal experiences into sources of wisdom and healing. Micah is the founder of Inspired Life Publications and lives in the cloud forests of Costa Rica, where nature and spirituality continually shape his work. For more information, visit ShamanSezz.com.

LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine Talking Stick Podcast Discernment in a Noisy World: Wisdom, AI, Empathy, and Inner Knowing How do we know what's true in a world overflowing with information, opinions, technology, and constant noise? In this timely and thought-provoking episode, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the art of discernment—the ability to recognize what aligns with your deepest truth, what serves your growth, and what deserves your attention. The conversation begins with Micah's experience teaching Storytelling in the Age of AI and his growing realization that while technology can provide information and intelligence, it cannot replace human wisdom, intuition, lived experience, or heart-centered knowing. As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into daily life, the need for discernment becomes increasingly important. Jan brings the discussion into the world of shamanism, where discernment is essential for interpreting spiritual experiences, receiving guidance, and sharing healing stories. She explains how practitioners learn to set aside personal bias, avoid projection, and communicate spiritual messages in ways that empower rather than frighten. Together, Jan and Micah explore: What discernment really means beyond dictionary definitions The difference between knowledge, intelligence, wisdom, and inner knowing Why feelings and intuition are essential forms of guidance How discernment plays a role in shamanic healing and spiritual practice The importance of telling healing stories rather than fear-based stories Lessons from dismemberment journeys and spiritual transformation The relationship between discernment, empathy, compassion, and boundaries How empaths can avoid taking on other people's emotions The role of AI as a tool—and why human wisdom remains irreplaceable Learning to trust your own inner authority in a rapidly changing world Through personal stories, spiritual teachings, and practical examples, this episode offers listeners a powerful reminder that while information is abundant, wisdom still requires presence, experience, reflection, and heart. Whether you're navigating spiritual growth, developing your intuition, exploring new technologies, or simply trying to make sense of a complex world, this conversation will help you strengthen one of the most important skills of our time: discernment. About Jan Engels-Smith Jan Engels-Smith is a shamanic practitioner, teacher, and founder of the LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine. For decades, Jan has trained practitioners around the world in shamanic healing, spiritual development, and energy medicine. Her work helps people cultivate direct relationships with spirit, strengthen intuition, and access their own inner wisdom for healing and transformation. About Micah Schwader Micah Schwader is a transformational writing coach, editor, publisher, shamanic life coach, and author of Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman. Through his work with writers, seekers, and changemakers, Micah helps people uncover their authentic stories, navigate life's transitions, and connect with deeper sources of wisdom and meaning. He is the founder of Inspired Life Publications and ShamanSezz.com and lives in the cloud forests of Costa Rica, where nature, spirituality, and storytelling continually intersect.

What does it really mean to be spiritual but not religious? In this thought-provoking episode, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the growing movement of people who identify as spiritual while stepping away from organized religion. Together, they examine the difference between religion, spirituality, and direct communication with the spirit world, sharing personal stories, shamanic perspectives, and powerful experiences that challenge conventional beliefs. Jan discusses the shamanic understanding that everything in existence—from rocks and rivers to animals and trees—carries intelligence and spirit. She shares stories of communicating with the unseen world, working with spiritual allies, and the profound lessons that emerge when we open ourselves to guidance beyond the physical senses. Micah reflects on his lifelong questioning of religious dogma and his search for a more direct relationship with the divine. He shares moving stories about spirit animals, ancient stones, childhood experiences with organized religion, and the journey that led him toward a spirituality rooted in personal experience rather than prescribed belief. Together, they explore: The rise of people identifying as "spiritual but not religious" Why direct spiritual experience matters The shamanic belief that all things possess intelligence and spirit Power animals, spirit allies, and sacred relationships with the unseen world Personal stories of elephants, snakes, rocks, and synchronicity The difference between dogma and direct connection Why respect, compassion, and interconnectedness are central spiritual values The Lakota concept of Mitákuye Oyás'iŋ ("All My Relations") How spirituality can deepen our relationship with nature, ourselves, and each other This conversation invites listeners to reconsider where spiritual wisdom comes from and to explore the possibility that guidance, connection, and meaning may be far more accessible than we've been taught. About Jan Engels-Smith Jan Engels-Smith is a shamanic practitioner, teacher, and founder of the LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine. With decades of experience training practitioners around the world, Jan is the author of numerous books on shamanism, spiritual healing, and personal transformation. Her work focuses on helping people develop direct relationships with spirit, access their innate intuitive abilities, and live with greater purpose, balance, and connection. About Micah Schwader Micah Schwader is a transformational writing coach, editor, publisher, shamanic life coach, and author of Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman. Through his work with writers, seekers, and changemakers, Micah helps people uncover their authentic stories, navigate life's transitions, and connect with deeper sources of wisdom and meaning. He is the founder of Inspired Life Publications and ShamanSezz.com and lives in the cloud forests of Costa Rica, where nature, spirituality, and storytelling continually intersect.

LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine Talking Stick Podcast Death, the Great Mystery: A Shamanic Perspective on What Happens After We Die Death is one of life's greatest mysteries—and one of its most universal experiences. In this profound and deeply personal conversation, Micah Schwader and Jan Engels-Smith explore death through the lens of shamanism, spirituality, personal experience, and the wisdom gained from working with those who have crossed over. Together, they discuss the shamanic view that death is not an ending but a transformation—a process of shapeshifting from one form of existence into another. Jan shares teachings about the soul's journey after death, the role of belief systems in shaping our transition, and why many indigenous traditions placed such importance on preparing for a "good death." Micah reflects on near-death experiences, encounters with discarnate spirits through compassionate spirit release work, and the profound lessons learned from the deaths of both parents. The conversation explores life reviews, soul journeys, the concept of the Inner Akasha, unexpected deaths, spirit communication, and the healing that can occur when we release our fear of the unknown. Along the way, Jan recounts remarkable stories of assisting souls during their transition, witnessing life reviews, and discovering that the spirit world appears far more compassionate and accepting than many religious traditions suggest. The discussion challenges conventional ideas of heaven, hell, judgment, and reincarnation, inviting listeners into a broader exploration of consciousness, purpose, and the soul's eternal nature. Both hosts share deeply personal stories — including Jan's experience guiding her own father's soul through a life review, and Micah's encounter with past-life memories on the sacred Scottish island of Iona — that point to the same truth: death is far more expansive, compassionate, and mysterious than most of us are taught to believe. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, curious about what lies beyond this life, or seeking a more expansive understanding of death itself, this episode offers comfort, insight, and a reminder that mystery need not be feared. Sometimes it can be embraced with wonder. The conversation covers: ·      The shamanic understanding of death as transformation rather than ending ·      How belief systems may influence the death experience ·      Unexpected deaths versus conscious transitions ·      Why souls sometimes get "stuck" after death — especially in sudden or unexpected deaths — and the compassionate shamanic practice of psychopomp work (spirit release) that helps them move on ·      The role of discarnate spirits and how they can affect the living ·      Personal near-death experiences and what they revealed about fear, the unknown, and the nature of consciousness ·      The concept of the inner Akasha — your soul's internal record of all lifetimes and existences ·      The ancient, instinctive wisdom that can arise in the moment of death ·      Finding peace with life's greatest mystery Memorable Quote "I don't think death is what we're making it out to be. It's not this horrible thing. The fear comes from not knowing—the mystery is the most fearful part of death." — Micah Schwader Audience Takeaway What if death is not an ending, but a transition? This episode invites listeners to examine their beliefs, release fear-based narratives, and consider the possibility that consciousness continues beyond the physical body. Through stories, teachings, and personal experiences, Micah and Jan offer a compassionate exploration of one of humanity's oldest questions: What happens when we die?

LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Healing Talking Stick Podcast AI, Imagination, and the Quantum Field: Creating with Clarity in a Changing World In this thought-provoking episode of the LightSong Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the surprising relationship between artificial intelligence, manifestation, imagination, fear, and the quantum field. What begins as a conversation about AI quickly becomes a deeper reflection on what it means to be human. Micah shares how AI, when used consciously, can support creativity by handling linear, left-brain tasks while freeing more space for imagination, intuition, and authentic expression. Jan expands the conversation into the quantum realm, exploring how intention, focus, belief, and vibration shape the realities we experience. Together, Jan and Micah discuss the parallels between prompting AI and working with the universe: clarity matters, intention matters, and what we put into the field influences what comes back. They also explore fear, resistance, root chakra survival patterns, worry as negative imagination, and the power of bringing hidden beliefs into awareness. This episode invites listeners to become more conscious creators—whether engaging with technology, spiritual practice, creativity, relationships, or personal transformation. Rather than resisting what is emerging, Jan and Micah encourage curiosity, discernment, and alignment with higher-frequency possibilities. Websites: LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine: https://www.lightsong.net Micah Schwader / Shaman Sezz: https://shamansezz.com

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:d6bab587-0f3e-44f7-bb2e-85e0319367b9-1" data-turn-id-container= "request-WEB:d6bab587-0f3e-44f7-bb2e-85e0319367b9-1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-4" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> Rewriting Reality Through Belief, Love & Self-Discovery In this deeply insightful and heart-centered episode of Manifesting Miracles, Jan explores the profound relationship between belief systems, manifestation, emotional healing, and spiritual transformation. Through personal stories, community questions, and powerful teachings, this gathering dives into how our thoughts, perceptions, and inner narratives shape the realities we experience. The conversation opens with a beautiful guided invocation focused on breath, alignment, intuition, and connecting with benevolent spiritual allies. From there, the discussion unfolds into powerful teachings on self-worth, manifestation, healing relationships, and transforming old patterns into opportunities for growth. Topics Explored in This Episode The power of breathwork to move from stress into coherence and intuition Aligning with the "divine mind" and right-brain awareness Calling in spiritual allies, guides, healers, and protectors Reiki, healing journeys, and miraculous transformation stories How difficult experiences can propel us toward greater healing Healthy ways to release anger, frustration, and emotional buildup The energetic impact of labeling others and holding fixed opinions How perception influences behavior and relationship dynamics "All behavior is a call to love" Transforming conflict through compassion and shifted perception Manifestation through thought, intention, and energetic awareness Releasing victim consciousness and reclaiming personal responsibility How belief systems shape physical and emotional realities Journaling, self-inquiry, and uncovering hidden subconscious beliefs Reprogramming negative self-talk through "I Am" statements Turning "work" into opportunity and joyful spiritual practice Learning to consciously pre-create positive outcomes Support, listening, validation, and the healing power of presence Spiritual immersion, journey work, and connecting with spirit realms Angelic Shamanism, journeying, and evolving spiritual teachings Claiming yourself daily in a world filled with negativity Moving from self-criticism into self-love and empowerment Memorable Themes & Teachings "If you want things different in your life, then you've got to change." "Our opinion holds people captive to behavior." "The spirits say that all behavior is a call to love." "Daily, you should be claiming yourself. This is who I am." "We are bombarded with negativity — you must answer your own call to love." "Spirits want you to be successful." This episode is filled with practical spiritual insight, compassionate guidance, and empowering reminders that transformation begins within. Through awareness, intention, and conscious self-examination, we can shift our inner world — and in doing so, transform the reality we experience around us.        

In this magical episode of the LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Medicine Energy Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the fairy realm, the "hidden folk," and what it means to live in respectful relationship with unseen dimensions of the Earth. Jan shares teachings from Celtic shamanism, stories from LightSong's Vision Quest Practicum, and powerful experiences of working with fairies as stewards and healers of the natural world. Micah adds his own extraordinary encounters, including fairy sightings, vision quest dreams, and the deeper lesson that the more we learn, the more we realize how much remains unknown. Together, they discuss offerings, permission, imagination, owl eyes, nature spirits, dimensional awareness, and the importance of approaching the unseen world with humility rather than entitlement. This conversation invites listeners to soften their focus, expand their perception, and remember that imagination is not fantasy—it is a superpower. To view the photos of the fairies by Micah, click here. Learn more about Jan Engels-Smith and LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine at LightSong.net. Learn more about Micah Schwader and read about his memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman at ShamanSezz.com.

LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine Talking Stick Podcast Listening to Nature: Messages from Ants, Animals, and the Living World In this deeply engaging episode of the Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the profound wisdom available to us when we slow down and truly listen to nature. The conversation begins with a grounding invocation that invites listeners into a sacred space of presence, awareness, and connection. From there, Jan and Micah share powerful personal stories of encounters with ants, horses, birds, plants, and other elements of the natural world—each carrying messages of guidance, transformation, and insight. Through these stories, a central theme emerges: nature is always communicating. Whether through the disciplined community of ants, the playful reflection of a horse, or the unexpected appearance of a wild animal, these interactions become invitations to reflect, grow, and align more deeply with life. Jan shares a pivotal story about how ants guided her in building community and ultimately in creating her school, emphasizing collaboration, respect, and shared purpose. Micah reflects on lessons of surrender, presence, and joy—reminded that sometimes the message is simply to let go and "just have fun." This episode also explores: How to recognize signs and messages from nature The importance of asking, not just observing The energetic impact of intention, fear, and presence What animals, plants, and even insects can teach us about community and balance How shifting your awareness changes your relationship with the world around you At its heart, this conversation is a reminder that we are not separate from nature—we are part of it. And when we begin to listen, life responds in ways that are both magical and deeply meaningful. Connect with Jan & Micah: LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism: https://lightsong.net ShamanSezz / Micah Schwader: https://shamansezz.com

LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Healing Talking Stick Podcast Listening Beyond Words: Intuition, the Clairs, and Telepathic Connection In this episode of the Talking Stick Podcast, Micah Schwader and Jan Engels-Smith open with a powerful guided invocation designed to awaken the intuitive mind and activate the "Clairs"—our natural psychic and perceptual abilities. Through breath, imagery, and focused intention, listeners are gently guided out of analytical thinking and into a deeper state of awareness—where intuition, inner knowing, and energetic perception begin to emerge. This opening experience sets the stage for a rich and grounded conversation about telepathy. Rather than treating telepathy as something mystical or rare, Micah and Jan explore it as a natural extension of human awareness—one that becomes accessible as we develop trust in our intuitive senses. They discuss how the clairs function as pathways for perception, how subtle communication occurs beyond words, and how cultivating presence allows us to receive information from the unseen realms. This episode is both experiential and educational—offering listeners a direct entry point into expanded awareness while also deepening their understanding of intuitive development and energetic communication. If you've ever felt something before it was spoken… sensed what someone else was thinking… or wondered how to strengthen your intuition—this conversation is an invitation to listen more deeply. Explore more: 🌿 LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism & Energy Medicine https://www.lightsong.net 🌿 ShamanSezz – Micah Schwader https://www.shamansezz.com

In this deeply reflective and interactive LightSong gathering, Jan Engels-Smith guides participants through a rich exploration of listening, awareness, healing, and personal empowerment. Through real-time sharing, questions, and teaching, this session reveals how we navigate our inner and outer worlds—through dreams, energetic boundaries, belief systems, and the power of the mind. Jan offers grounded insight into how healing truly works, how to work with the ego, and how to reclaim personal power by shifting awareness. Participants contribute meaningful experiences that bring depth and validation to the teachings, creating a powerful collective learning space. This episode highlights the importance of listening—not only to others, but to self, spirit, and the subtle realms that guide growth and transformation. Key Topics Covered: Personal experiences with healing, awakening, and self-responsibility Navigating grief, family boundaries, and emotional healing Understanding astral experiences, dream states, and energetic boundaries Working with intrusive energies and setting energetic boundaries Using imagination and intention to shift dream experiences Dreams as a tool for empowerment rather than fear The concept that all realities exist simultaneously Healing as instantaneous in the spiritual realm The role of memory and ego in revisiting old wounds Techniques to interrupt negative mental patterns ("cancel, cancel, cancel") The relationship between belief systems and healing outcomes The four systems of being: spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical Using physical tools and visualization for energetic protection The power of intention and attention in shaping reality Understanding manifestation vs. premonition The concept of probability and interrupting future outcomes Empowerment through choice and conscious awareness Supporting others while allowing them to maintain their autonomy The role of community, prayer circles, and collective support Listening as a refined skill that quiets the mind and invites higher awareness Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options [email protected]     Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.     For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net.

In this episode, we explore the profound and often overlooked "art of listening". Not just listening with your ears… but listening with your awareness, your body, your intuition, and your energetic field. Listening is more than receiving sound—it is a gateway into deeper understanding, connection, and presence. It shapes how we relate to ourselves, to others, and to the world around us. As you move through this conversation, you may begin to notice where you truly listen… and where you filter, anticipate, or interpret before fully receiving. This episode is an invitation to slow down… to become present… and to rediscover what it means to genuinely hear. In This Episode We Explore: What it truly means to listen beyond words The difference between hearing and deep, conscious listening How internal dialogue can interfere with presence Listening as a pathway to awareness and clarity The role of the body and intuition in receiving information Recognizing where we interrupt, assume, or filter communication How deeper listening transforms connection and understanding When you begin to listen in this way, something shifts. Communication softens. Understanding deepens. And a new level of awareness becomes available to you. Take a breath… and allow yourself to listen—not just to this episode, but to your life. With love, Jan, Colleen, Micah and Robyn  

In this gathering of the Manifesting Miracles community, Jan opens the circle with a sacred invocation inviting participants to move from the mind into the heart. The discussion centers on how belief systems influence what we create in our lives, and how awareness, intention, and energetic alignment can transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Through group dialogue and shared experiences, participants explore health, resilience, personal transformation, and the power of conscious manifestation. Jan emphasizes that humans are constantly manifesting their reality and that examining and shifting belief systems is a powerful tool for creating change. Key Themes Discussed ·       Creating a sacred container through intention and heart-centered awareness ·       The role of belief systems in shaping personal reality ·       Manifestation as a continuous process occurring in everyday life ·       Viewing challenges and illness as opportunities for growth and understanding ·       The energetic and spiritual components of healing ·       Listening to the body as a source of intuitive guidance ·       The influence of attitude and perception on life experiences ·       Transforming fear and negative patterns through conscious belief changes ·       The importance of writing, reflection, and self-inquiry to uncover limiting beliefs ·       Using intention and action together to manifest desired outcomes ·       The power of resilience, gratitude, and community support ·       Navigating major life decisions by combining intuition with practical tools Core Ideas from the Discussion Beliefs Shape Reality Participants explore how deeply held beliefs influence health, circumstances, and opportunities. By examining and rewriting these beliefs, individuals can begin to change the experiences they attract into their lives. Challenges as Opportunities Rather than viewing difficult experiences as failures, the conversation reframes them as opportunities for growth, learning, and transformation. Energy and Manifestation Energy is constantly moving and changing form. Through awareness and intention, individuals can redirect energy toward more positive outcomes. Human Beings as Creators Jan reminds the group that humans are constantly manifesting their reality through attention, thoughts, emotions, and actions. Community and Shared Growth Participants share personal stories of healing, sobriety, resilience, and life transitions, highlighting the strength that comes from learning within a supportive spiritual community. Closing Message The gathering concludes with gratitude and encouragement for participants to continue exploring their belief systems, setting intentions, and recognizing the many ways they are already creating their lives through conscious awareness and energetic align Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options [email protected]     Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.     For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net.  

S2 E15: Stopping the Frustration Cycle - LightSong Talking Stick Podcast In this LightSong Talking Stick Podcast conversation, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore frustration—how to recognize it quickly, what it's really doing to your energy field, and how to interrupt the "snowball effect" before it multiplies into more conflict, mistakes, and overwhelm. The episode begins with a grounding invocation and a simple breath practice (inhale, hold, exhale) to shift out of the busy mind and into the heart. From there, Micah shares how studying Human Design helped him identify frustration as a key internal signal—an indicator to pause, change direction, or step away. Jan expands the conversation into a shamanic and energetic framework: our emotions broadcast through our chakras like a "signal," shaping what we attract and amplify. You'll hear practical tools you can use in real time—even at work—like physically changing location, using breath to break the loop, and a shamanic practice Jan calls "scattering the energy," transforming frustration into motivation, creative momentum, and better outcomes. The underlying message is empowering: you're not stuck—you can change your state, your frequency, and your next choice. In this episode: Why frustration multiplies when you keep feeding it Human Design as a self-awareness tool (without needing to go deep) The "broadcast tower" idea: chakras, auric field, and attraction How to break the cycle fast: walk away, breathe, sleep on it Shamanic "scatter the energy" technique to change the form of emotion Turning frustration into creativity, clarity, and forward motion Jan Engels-Smith LightSong.net  Micah Schwader - ShamanSezz.com Manifesting Miracles : https://lightsong.wufoo.com/forms/manifesting-miracles I will be teaching the Level 1 Basic Shamanic Journey Class in the late spring of 2026.  In the meantime, I do have that class in a prerecorded ON DEMAND form that a lot of people do and enjoy.  https://www.lightsong.net/level-1-on-demand-course/    You also have access to me for questions or further explanation.  I can't speak highly enough about the advantages of learning to journey and develop a profound relationship with the spirit world.  Its benefits are endless and fun!  Let me know what you decide to do.   If you buy the On Demand you are automatically invited to the live on zoom when I teach it with no extra cost, a win win for you!   Hugs   Jan Get the newest Podcast:https://www.lightsong.net/lightsong-podcast/ Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options [email protected]   For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net.

S2 E14 Reiki, Shamanism, and Manifestation with Jan Engels-Smith In this collaborative episode of the Reiki Lifestyle Podcast, Colleen and Robyn Benelli welcome Jan Engels-Smith, founder of LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism, and Colleens shamanic teacher, for a grounded and expansive conversation on Reiki, shamanic practice, and conscious manifestation. Jan brings decades of experience as a teacher, author, and ceremonial leader, sharing how spiritual practice becomes meaningful when it is lived, embodied, and applied with integrity. Together, the conversation explores how Reiki and shamanism support clarity, alignment, and discernment, especially when working with intention, healing, and creation in everyday life. This episode speaks to the relationship between spiritual awareness and practical action. Jan offers insight into how manifestation develops through presence, responsibility, and relationship with the natural and spiritual worlds. The discussion weaves together Reiki energy, shamanic worldview, and lived wisdom, offering listeners a deeper understanding of how these paths complement one another. This is a collaborative episode focused on shared values, spiritual maturity, and honoring diverse traditions while staying rooted in personal experience. In this episode, you will hear about: How Reiki and shamanism intersect as conscious spiritual practices Manifestation through awareness, responsibility, and relationship Spiritual discernment in daily life and decision making Teaching from experience rather than theory Creating a grounded spiritual path that supports clarity and purpose Jans bi-monthly Manifest Miracles community  Colleen and Robyn Benelli at Reikilifestyle.com. Follow Reiki Lifestyle on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and your favorite podcast  Jan Engels-Smith LightSong.net  Manifesting Miracles : https://lightsong.wufoo.com/forms/manifesting-miracles I will be teaching the Level 1 Basic Shamanic Journey Class in the late spring of 2026.  In the meantime, I do have that class in a prerecorded ON DEMAND form that a lot of people do and enjoy.  https://www.lightsong.net/level-1-on-demand-course/    You also have access to me for questions or further explanation.  I can't speak highly enough about the advantages of learning to journey and develop a profound relationship with the spirit world.  Its benefits are endless and fun!  Let me know what you decide to do.   If you buy the On Demand you are automatically invited to the live on zoom when I teach it with no extra cost, a win win for you!   Hugs   Jan Get the newest Podcast:https://www.lightsong.net/lightsong-podcast/ Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options [email protected]    Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.   For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net.    

S2 E13.  Spiritual Allies, Source Energy, and the Power of Discernment In this expansive and story-filled episode of the LightSong 21st-Century Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore a question that arises often in spiritual practice: What is the difference between Source energy and spiritual allies—and how do we work with each? The conversation begins, as always, with a grounding invocation—breathing into the right brain, the divine mind, and welcoming known and unknown allies into a sacred container of connection. From there, Jan offers a clear energetic framework: whatever we give energy to multiplies. Manifestation is not moral—it is mathematical. Whatever receives the most energy becomes form. But here's where discernment enters. While Source (or universal energy) is unconditional and non-discerning, spiritual allies—power animals, guides, elemental forces, ascension energies—offer perspective. They help us see the bigger picture. They assist us in asking not just, "Can I manifest this?" but "Is this in my highest good?" Throughout the episode, Jan and Micah explore: The energetic laws behind manifestation Why allies provide discernment that Source alone does not The role of ego in limiting perspective How to ask better questions during shamanic journeying Why allies never abandon us—even when we feel disconnected Micah shares powerful personal stories of Bear and Elephant emerging as allies—appearing first in healing work and vision journeys, then unmistakably in the physical world. From a cabin filled with bear imagery to a spontaneous embrace from an elephant in South Africa, the message becomes clear: once awareness opens, allies reveal they have always been present. Jan reflects on how her understanding of spiritual helpers has evolved over time, leading to the shift to 21st-Century Shamanism—moving beyond older paradigms that framed allies as conditional or capable of abandonment. Instead, she describes them as expressions of unconditional love, always available, never sleeping, never leaving. The episode also moves into extraordinary stories of weather work—calling in rain during drought conditions in South Africa and the American plains—illustrating the deep relational intelligence between humans and the natural world. Allies, Jan explains, are not limited to spirit figures; they can be wind, rain, trees, animals, or ascension energies such as LightSong itself. Ultimately, this conversation invites listeners to expand their understanding of what help is. To move beyond left-brain logic and into right-brain receptivity. To ask for guidance. To recognize that we are part of a much larger energetic ecosystem. And perhaps most importantly, to experience the peace that comes from knowing we are never walking alone. Be a good human. I will be teaching the Level 1 Basic Shamanic Journey Class in the late spring of 2026.  In the meantime, I do have that class in a prerecorded ON DEMAND form that a lot of people do and enjoy.  https://www.lightsong.net/level-1-on-demand-course/    You also have access to me for questions or further explanation.  I can't speak highly enough about the advantages of learning to journey and develop a profound relationship with the spirit world.  Its benefits are endless and fun!  Let me know what you decide to do.   If you buy the On Demand you are automatically invited to the live on zoom when I teach it with no extra cost, a win win for you!   Hugs   Jan   Get the newest Podcast:https://www.lightsong.net/lightsong-podcast/ Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options [email protected]    Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.   For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net. For more information about Micah and his work, visit ShamanSezz.com. For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book/    

Merging with Spirit, and Recognizing the Magic Already Present In this Manifesting Miracles gathering, Jan guides listeners into the sacred heart space, opening a powerful container for spiritual connection, energetic awareness, and conscious creation. Through teaching, storytelling, and shared experiences, this episode explores how manifestation unfolds through alignment, surrender, and raising vibration. Jan explains that spirit is always present and responsive, working in partnership with us as co-creators. She emphasizes that challenges, emotional triggers, and life disruptions are not setbacks, but invitations to uncover deeper belief systems and evolve into greater awareness. Listeners will discover how daily spiritual practices, merging with spiritual allies, and shifting beyond ego strengthen their connection to higher frequencies and support manifestation. This episode offers both practical guidance and profound insight for anyone seeking to consciously participate in their own evolution. Raising Your Vibration and Moving Beyond Ego ·       The difference between ego-based thinking and spirit-based awareness ·       How ego creates suffering through fear, interpretation, and mind chatter ·       The importance of moving into right-brain spiritual awareness ·       Why emotional triggers are opportunities for growth and transformation Spiritual Allies and Merging with Higher Frequencies ·       How spiritual allies assist in personal evolution ·       The practice of merging with spiritual helpers ·       Learning to hold higher energetic frequencies through practice ·       The importance of daily connection with spiritual support systems Recognizing Signs, Synchronicity, and Everyday Miracles ·       How spirit communicates through subtle and unexpected experiences ·       The importance of awareness in recognizing manifestation already occurring ·       How gratitude and openness amplify manifestation ·       Why miracles often appear in simple, everyday moments Healing, Release, and Transformation ·       Releasing vows, emotional entanglements, and energetic attachments ·       Understanding emotional triggers as opportunities for healing ·       The role of surrender in dissolving limiting beliefs ·       How healing shifts internal reality regardless of external circumstances Living in Alignment with Spirit ·       The power of focusing attention to shape reality ·       Daily spiritual practice as the foundation of manifestation ·       Strengthening awareness of spiritual support and guidance ·       Becoming conscious participants in personal and collective evolution   Recreate Yourself: Brain Dynamics signup https://www.lightsong.net/recreate-yourself-2/     Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options [email protected]     Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.     For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net.        

S2 E11  Grief: Letting the Energy Move In this intimate and deeply human episode of the LightSong Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore grief as a natural, necessary, and sacred process—one that must be felt, expressed, and allowed to move rather than managed, solved, or suppressed. The conversation opens with a heart-centered invocation, inviting listeners to slow down, soften, and enter the space of the right brain and the heart—where grief is understood not as weakness, but as a form of deep intelligence. From there, Jan and Micah speak candidly about grief in all its forms: the loss of loved ones, animals, identities, relationships, belief systems, and entire ways of life. Jan shares powerful reflections from her own life, including the death of her husband and close friends, and the realization that no amount of spiritual practice can—or should—remove someone from grief before the cycle is complete. Grief, she explains, carries its own energy and timing. When honored, it becomes a teacher. When resisted or "stuffed," it can lodge in the body and eventually manifest as illness or soul loss. Throughout the episode, they explore: Why grief is not something to "get over," but something to move through How the medicine wheel—especially the North—frames grief as part of natural life cycles The difference between healthy grieving and unresolved soul loss Why Western culture struggles to honor mourning and introspection How physical expression—wailing, movement, exertion, drumming, writing, or building fire—helps grief move out of the body Micah shares personal stories of loss, including the death of his mother, parents, and beloved dog, reflecting on how grief opened unexpected doorways to connection with spirit, nature, and meaning. Rather than closing him down, grief became a bridge—deepening relationship, awareness, and spiritual insight. Together, Jan and Micah emphasize that grief is not only about death. Transitions, identity shifts, and life changes all carry grief because something meaningful is being released. These moments of "dying to the old" are not failures—they are prerequisites for growth and ascension. The episode closes with a gentle but honest invitation: to reflect on where grief may still be held in the body, whether it has been expressed or suppressed, and what small, safe ways it might be allowed to move—through breath, sound, motion, or quiet presence. This conversation offers compassion, permission, and grounding for anyone navigating loss, transition, or the lingering weight of unprocessed grief—and for those learning how to walk beside others in their mourning with wisdom rather than urgency. Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options [email protected]    Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.   For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net. For more information about Micah and his work, visit ShamanSezz.com. For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book/            

S2 E10 Oneness, Reincarnation, and Trust in the Human Journey Podcast Description This episode explores deep spiritual themes through shared experiences and reflections on reincarnation, oneness, right- and left-brain consciousness, ancestral patterns, and the mystery of the human soul's journey. Participants share personal stories of synchronicity, intuitive music, childhood knowing, and navigating grief. Jan guides the conversation toward trust, surrender, and becoming—a process of internal transformation and openness to divine timing and higher consciousness. Key Topics ·       Invocation to raise vibration and create a sacred space ·       Personal story of childhood trauma and suppressed memory tied to reincarnation ·       Reflections on the soul as a single expression in different lives ·       A theory of reincarnating when planetary alignments repeat ·       Right-brain vs. left-brain understanding of time and the soul ·       The role of belief systems in shaping perception and reality ·       Personal and intuitive experiences of oneness and soul resonance ·       Trust, acceptance, and non-resistance as pathways to alignment ·       Shamanic stories about putting out fires through inner alignment ·       Discussion on ancestral curses, fear-based belief systems, and spiritual sovereignty ·       Closing thoughts on the soul as a shapeshifter, unity with all existence, and usable insights for personal transformation   Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options [email protected]     Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.     For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net.  

S2 E9 The Medicine Wheel, Life Cycles, and the Hero's Journey Talking Stick Podcast – Medicine Wheel – 12-30-25 In this episode of the LightSong Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the medicine wheel as a living map for understanding life cycles, creative processes, grief, healing, and purpose. Through a grounding invocation and an expansive conversation, they contrast Western linear thinking with Indigenous cyclical wisdom, revealing how life unfolds through seasons of beginning, growth, reflection, and letting go. They discuss why modern culture resists rest and reflection, how burnout and depression can signal an incomplete cycle, and how honoring the full wheel creates ascension rather than stagnation. Micah connects the medicine wheel to the Hero's Journey, showing how this ancient pattern shapes storytelling, writing, business, and personal transformation. Jan shares personal reflections on long seasons spent in the North—where loss, wisdom, and deep healing emerge—and explains how multiple areas of life can occupy different directions at the same time. The episode also touches on vision quests, daily reflective practices, nature as a living mirror, and the necessity of completing the circle— there is no single "correct" medicine wheel. A rich conversation for anyone navigating transition, creativity, grief, identity, or the question of legacy and meaning. Podcast Tags (Hashtags) #MedicineWheel #ShamanicWisdom #LifeCycles #Hero'sJourney #VisionQuest #SpiritualGrowth #IndigenousWisdom #PersonalTransformation #GriefAndHealing #LettingGo #SacredCycles #StorytellingAsMedicine #Shamanism #InnerWork #CreativeSpirituality #LifeTransitions #WisdomOfTheNorth #NatureAsTeacher #SoulJourney #LegacyAndPurpose #TalkingStickPodcast #LightSongSchool #MicahSchwader #JanEngelsSmith Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options [email protected]    Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.   For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net. For more information about Micah and his work, visit ShamanSezz.com. For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book/      

  S2 E8 Talking Stick Podcast with Jan Engels-Smith & Micah Schwader Episode Title: "Embodiment: Living What You Think, Feel, and Manifest" In this expansive and deeply practical episode of the Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the true meaning of embodiment—not as a concept, but as a lived, moment-to-moment experience that shapes our health, emotions, relationships, and the reality we create. The episode opens with a grounding invocation, inviting benevolent allies to hold a sacred container of safety, integrity, and heart-centered awareness. From there, Jan reframes embodiment as the integration of our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual systems—a rare and powerful configuration unique to human beings. Together, Jan and Micah examine how unconscious thought patterns—especially repetitive negativity and unresolved emotional reactions—become physically embodied in the body, often manifesting as pain, illness, exhaustion, or emotional reactivity. Jan explains how the body cannot distinguish between a remembered experience and a current one, meaning that replaying old wounds can cause repeated energetic and physiological harm. This conversation moves beyond theory into practice. Jan shares simple yet profound techniques for interrupting destructive mental loops, including her powerful "cancel" practice, which stops unconscious mind chatter and returns the nervous system to the present moment. She illustrates how choosing and embodying higher-frequency emotions—such as gratitude, appreciation, joy, and peace—can recalibrate the entire system and shift what we attract into our lives. Micah adds personal stories that ground these teachings in real life, from noticing how chronic negativity shows up as physical pain in others, to recognizing his own patterns of victimhood through writing—and ultimately rewriting both his manuscript and his life. Together, they explore how awareness, accountability, and conscious interruption allow us to move from being participants in old stories to directors of new ones. The episode closes with a powerful experiential moment, inviting listeners to feel the immediate bodily shift created by high-frequency words—demonstrating, in real time, how embodiment works. In this episode, you'll explore: What embodiment really means in shamanic practice How thoughts and beliefs become physically embodied in the body Why repetitive negativity causes energetic and physical harm How to interrupt unconscious mind chatter and emotional looping The role of gratitude, appreciation, and joy in manifestation Why embodiment—not intention alone—is what shapes reality How awareness transforms suffering into choice This episode is both a teaching and an invitation—one that asks a simple but powerful question: What are you embodying right now? Listen in, feel into your body, and begin practicing embodiment as a way of living—not just thinking—your truth. Learn more about Jan's teachings and programs at LightSong.net Learn more about Micah at ShamanSezz.com    

S2 E7 Talking Stick Podcast – 12-20-25 – Emotional Regulation and Divinity In this reflective episode of the LightSong Talking Stick Podcast, Micah Schwader and Jan Engels-Smith begin with a beautiful invocation, calling in benevolent allies, opening the blessing fields, and inviting listeners into a global circle—heart to heart—so the conversation can unfold from the wisdom of the heart. From there, Micah shares a breakthrough sparked by a leadership program: the idea that we often "have what we want" because we've been unconsciously creating it, driven by hidden attachments and "mind-chatter story." A deep values exercise reveals something surprising—Micah's top values include financial freedom and creative expression—and that insight exposes an internal mismatch: pushing away clients wasn't failure… it was an unconscious attempt to make space for his next chapter. Jan expands the teaching through a spirit-led story about manifestation, reminding us that we live in an attraction-based universe—what we focus on (even what we don't want) grows. Together they explore attachment, "unraveling" old dreams, and reclaiming energy from outdated identities so it can fuel the new. The episode then turns toward emotional regulation as the practical companion to spiritual growth: the "swirl" of daily chaos, the snowball effect of frustration, and the importance of pausing—breathing, sweeping energy off, shifting from sympathetic fight-or-flight into parasympathetic flow. They discuss how quickly we can change our broadcast, how stories harden into identity, and why true transformation begins with self-awareness. The conversation closes with encouragement to know thyself, honor the medicine wheel's full cycle (including the West and North—introspection and letting go), and create space for solitude, journaling, and inner listening. Jan offers a blessing for the new year—"Miracles come quick in 2026"—inviting listeners to choose differently, step into alignment, and welcome the next evolution. 25 hashtags (no numbers): #LightSong #TalkingStickPodcast #JanEngelsSmith #Shamanism #EnergyMedicine #Invocation #BlessingFields #SpiritualAllies #Manifestation#MicahSchwader  #AttractionBasedUniverse #MindChatter #SneakyBeliefs #SubconsciousBeliefs #Attachment #ValuesExercise #FinancialFreedom #CreativeExpression #Alignment #MedicineWheel #KnowThyself #EmotionalRegulation #NervousSystem #Breathwork #SpontaneousEvolution For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book/ Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options [email protected]     Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.   For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net. For more information about Micah and his work, visit ShamanSezz.com.  

This episode of the LightSong podcast offers a deep and immersive spiritual experience guided by Jan Engels-Smith and the LightSong team. The session begins with an invocation to lift participants out of "densities"—energetic states like fear, doubt, and worry—into realms of purity filled with divine qualities such as love, truth, harmony, and healing. The intention is to raise the frequency of the group and create a sacred and protected space where transformation can occur. Jan calls a "safe container." This space allows each person to release distractions and engage with spiritual presence, anchoring into their divine nature. Throughout the session, participants are encouraged to: - Reclaim their spiritual authority and clarity - Engage in collective healing and frequency elevation - Trust their inner knowing and direct connection to spirit Themes of sacred unity, divine presence, spiritual protection, and community collaboration are interwoven through guided meditation, spiritual teachings, and group intention. The podcast delivers both a teaching and an energetic transmission, making it a valuable episode for anyone committed to deep spiritual work and conscious evolution. Ideal for listeners seeking: - Energy clearing and protection practices - Spiritual empowerment - A sense of community in sacred space - Guidance on aligning with higher frequencies   Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options [email protected]     Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.   For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net.  

S2 E5 ReCreate: The 21-Day Super Self Transformation — Markers, Miracles & Whole-Brain Living This episode is offered as an extra feature for our ReCreate Manifesting Miracles community. The group practiced the Super Self Meditation for 21 days, giving their right brain consistent "airtime" to experience true vibrational shifts. What emerged were profound transformations, energetic markers, emotional breakthroughs, and deep personal insights. In this heartfelt, expansive follow-up gathering, participants share their real-life experiences of shifting realities, dissolving fear, healing relationships, increasing joy, and learning how whole-brain living can elevate every aspect of their lives. Jan offers teachings on markers, vibrational alignment, memory and ego, the power of love over tools, ancestral fear patterns, past-life imprints, and the lifelong lifestyle of right-brain engagement. It is a rich, intimate conversation about becoming the new human — whole-brained, heart-centered, and vibrationally aware. Lifestyle vs. Practice Jan emphasizes: This is not a 21-day practice. This is a lifestyle of vibrational awareness, choice, intention, and right-brain airtime. Every challenge is an opportunity to evolve and rise.   Link to the SuperSelf Meditation https://www.lightsong.net/product/superself-meditation/  Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options [email protected]     Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.   For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net. #EgoAwareness #Consciousness #Shamanism #EnergyHealing #SpiritualAwakening #HeartIntelligence #Intuition #Creativity #Mindfulness #Meditation      

Talking Stick Podcast — "Right Brain, Left Brain, and the Ego: Becoming Whole-Brained Humans" – 11-15-25 In this thought-provoking episode of the Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah "MJ" Schwader explore the balance between the left and right hemispheres of the brain—and how this balance influences creativity, intuition, and spiritual connection. The episode opens with a beautiful invocation from Jan, guiding listeners to rise above the densities of worry, frustration, and doubt into the realms of pure light, love, and truth. From there, Jan and Micah discuss the wisdom of Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, whose groundbreaking insights on brain hemispheres validate what shamanic teachings have long known: energy work isn't "woo-woo"—it's whole-brain living. Highlights include: How modern culture's left-brain dominance limits our spiritual and creative potential. The relationship between the ego and the left brain, and how ego stories keep us in fear. Ways to reawaken the right brain through shamanic journeying, writing, art, and presence. The link between heart consciousness and right-brain awareness. Why imagination, intuition, and emotion are not illusions—but vital spiritual faculties. Reflections on psychedelics, plant medicine, and alternative paths to expanded awareness. Practical ways to live as a whole-brained human, integrating logic with intuition, and self with spirit. Jan and Micah remind us that wholeness begins with awareness—that our natural state is one of presence, gratitude, and connection to the living field of creation. Top 20 Tags: #WholeBrainLiving #RightBrainLeftBrain #EgoAwareness #Consciousness #Shamanism #EnergyHealing #SpiritualAwakening #HeartIntelligence #Intuition #Creativity #Mindfulness #Meditation #PlantMedicine #Awareness #FlowState #HigherConsciousness #HealingEnergy #Presence #DivineConnection #PersonalTransformation For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book/  Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options [email protected]    Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.       For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net. For more information about Micah and his work, visit ShamanSezz.com.  

S2 E37 Manifesting Miracles: Surrender, Healing, and the Quantum Power of Belief ✨ Podcast Summary / Description: In this expansive and deeply inspiring episode of Manifesting Miracles, Jan facilitates a full circle of transformation — beginning with a grounding invocation and evolving into a rich discussion on surrender, spiritual healing, manifestation, and shamanic wisdom. Through real-life stories of miracles, Jan and the participants explore how surrender, trust, and energetic alignment open the gateway for Spirit to work through our lives. Listeners hear powerful personal accounts — from licenses miraculously renewed, to trees moved by unseen forces, to lost wedding rings returned through divine timing — all illustrating how miracles manifest when we let go of control and align with love. Jan expands the conversation into profound teachings on shamanic healing, the unraveling of energetic patterns across lifetimes, and the laws that govern transformation in the quantum field. Through every question and story, Jan reminds us that what we focus on multiplies. By choosing trust over fear, gratitude over worry, and curiosity over judgment, we step into co-creation with Spirit — becoming conscious participants in the miraculous unfolding of life itself. 🔹 Topics Covered: Opening invocation and breathwork to ground and connect with Spirit The power of surrender and trust in manifesting miracles Personal miracle stories shared by participants: Carmen's healing and upgraded spiritual license Rosemary's tree miraculously moved by unseen forces Patty's lost wedding ring returned through angelic guidance The quantum principles of manifestation — high frequency collapses time Energetic repatterning, healing ancestral trauma, and parallel realities Shamanic perspective on Newton's first law and energetic unraveling Understanding illness and emotional blocks through soul retrieval Healing anger, grief, and "blind spots" through shamanic and energetic insight Acceptance vs. striving — finding wholeness in the present moment Soul retrieval as an ancient path to reclaiming power and wholeness How thought, belief, and vibration create our reality Practicing gratitude, curiosity, and sacred choice to shift frequency "Whatever you add energy to multiplies" — the law of creation Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options [email protected]    Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.   For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net.

Episode Title: Intuition, Prophecy & the Language of the Soul In this deeply heart-centered episode of the LightSong Talking Stick Podcast, co-hosts Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the many dimensions of intuition—its spiritual roots, psychological clarity, and poetic beauty. The conversation begins with a grounding invocation as Jan guides listeners into breath, presence, and the welcoming field of divine support. From there, Jan and Micah open a rich dialogue about intuition as the "quiet language of the soul," sharing their personal stories, shamanic experiences, and teachings on how intuitive knowing shows up in everyday life. They discuss: Three perspectives on intuition—spiritual, psychological, and poetic—and how they all point to the same inner truth. Right-brain intelligence and heart knowing, and why intuition bypasses logic to land as a calm, instant understanding. Prophetic dreams and shamanic guidance, including Micah's profound visions preceding Hurricane Katrina and his mother's passing, and Jan's experiences with claircognition and spirit-led dreaming. The repression of intuition and imagination throughout history—especially through patriarchal structures and the Inquisition—and the modern reclaiming of these innate "superpowers." Telepathy, energy communication, and shamanic tools, from tarot to dream travel to everyday intuitive hits. How creators, writers, and healers access intuition—including Micah's examples of subconscious flow writing and the moment when words arrive from a deeper realm of knowing. Together, they illuminate intuition not as a mysterious gift for a select few, but as an ancient human ability that lives within all of us—one that can guide, warn, inspire, and connect us with spirit, with nature, and with each other. This episode invites you to recognize the intuitive moments woven throughout your life, to trust the quiet voice within, and to remember that you are supported by both seen and unseen allies on your Earth walk. Aho and enjoy the journey.   For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book/   Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options [email protected]     Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.       For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net.    

S2 E1 - Heart Connection and Spiritual Light - Manifesting Miracles In this heartfelt episode of Manifesting Miracles, Jan gathers a global community of souls to reconnect with the pure frequency of love and divine awareness. The session begins with a gentle meditation that invites participants to close their eyes, settle into stillness, and find comfort within the shared presence of the group. With hands resting over the heart, listeners are guided to send a simple, profound message to their own being: "Hello, I see you. I am safe." From that space of loving acknowledgment, Jan channels spiritual light from the heavens, guiding it to flow through the crown, face, neck, and body—infusing every cell with warmth, illumination, and peace. The light becomes a river of grace, connecting heaven and earth within the body. This meditation opens the pathway to self-recognition, allowing participants to remember their divine nature and expand their energetic field outward to bless others. Throughout the episode, Jan speaks to the beauty of vulnerability, the courage of the open heart, and the power of presence. She encourages each listener to feel the unity that exists beyond physical distance, reminding us that light is not bound by space or time—it moves through intention, love, and awareness. By the end of the experience, the listener feels renewed, grounded, and uplifted, aligned once again with the miracle of being alive. Topics Discussed: The energetic connection of a global community of hearts Entering stillness through conscious breath and mindfulness The transformative act of placing hands over the heart Inviting divine spiritual light into the physical body Awakening cellular consciousness and light frequencies Releasing fear and embracing the feeling of safety within The courage to stay open and vulnerable in love Expanding one's energy field to include compassion for all beings Experiencing divine union through body, mind, and spirit Remembering the miracle of life as a daily practice of gratitude and light Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active, please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options [email protected]   Manifesting Miracles: This podcast is part of a series of gatherings held bi-monthly on Zoom.  Participants from around the world who are interested in making positive changes in their lives —career, relationships, health, and finances — are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most essential tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change, you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for what you desire. Jan, as a tenured teacher for 30+ years, shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses, and answers questions.  For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net.

S1 E36 - The Bigger Picture - LightSong Tlaking Stick Podcast In this illuminating episode of the LightSong Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader invite listeners to rise above the noise of daily life and glimpse the bigger picture—that vast web of connection, energy, and meaning that shapes our experiences beyond what the eye can see. The episode opens with a grounding invocation that lifts us from the "densities of Earth" into the frequencies of light, love, and awareness. From there, Jan and Micah explore how every challenge, synchronicity, and belief carries purpose—threads in a much larger tapestry of the soul. Through stories drawn from Jan's decades of shamanic healing and soul-retrieval work, she reveals how unseen energetic patterns—vows, attachments, and forgotten choices—can quietly influence health, relationships, and abundance. Micah reflects on his own lifelong awareness of signs in nature, the patterns revealed through writing and reflection, and how perspective transforms hardship into insight. Together they weave shamanic wisdom, storytelling, and personal experience into a rich conversation about karma, energetic law, and human evolution—reminding us that what we perceive as coincidence is often divine design. Highlights include: A guided invocation to raise your vibration into the "purities of light, love, and truth." How recurring life patterns and relationships reveal soul-level lessons. Stories of energy healing, vows, and the unseen roots of illness. Transforming limiting beliefs through conscious choice and "airtime." The medicine wheel's teaching of the eagle—seeing life from a higher perspective. The playful intelligence of the universe and how to recognize its signs. Whether you're navigating personal change, exploring energy medicine, or simply seeking perspective, this episode is a reminder that there is always a bigger picture—and you are part of it. For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit  ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book/ For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net. For more information about Micah and his work, visit ShamanSezz.com.

S1 E35 - Breath, Belief & The Quiet Power of Kindness - Manifesting Miracles Manifesting Miracles Host: Jan Engels-Smith In this heartfelt gathering, Jan opens with a guided, intentional-breathing practice—inviting listeners to "bring in the new, let go of the old," and to embody gratitude as a felt sensation rather than a thought. What follows is a living conversation about raising personal vibration through small, consistent acts: smiles to strangers, opening a door, pausing to notice beauty, stepping outside, and using simple cues—chimes, post-it notes, repeating numbers, crystals, even a watch set to buzz—to return to presence. Community stories flow: how kindness disarms polarization, why connection dissolves loneliness, and how neighborhood resilience emerges after storms. Jan frames adversity through a shamanic lens—dismemberment that precedes renewal—and revisits the Medicine Wheel as a spiral of growth. Manifestation is grounded in practice: match your inner broadcast (gratitude, coherence, love) with your intentions, and train focus with imagination and daily reminders. A thoughtful Q&A explores health worries, "blind beliefs," and the Course in Miracles idea that there is no hierarchy in healing. The episode closes with a practical 21-day challenge to anchor new habits and become the "new, healed self." Episode highlights Guided breathwork to reset and embody gratitude Tiny acts of kindness as exponential vibration-raisers Community, connection, and the antidote to loneliness The Medicine Wheel: moving from event to meaning to growth Manifestation = imagination + focus + felt gratitude Shamanic view of illness: finding and changing "blind beliefs" A simple two-week/21-day practice to lock in new habits Perfect for anyone ready to step off the hamster wheel, re-center in love, and recreate themselves—quietly, consistently, and together.   Manifesting Miracles is a bi-monthly gathering on Zoom that brings together participants from around the world who are committed to creating positive change in their lives—whether in careers, relationships, health, or finances. Each session begins with Jan sharing the most essential teachings on conscious manifestation. Her core message: If you want the world to change—or your circumstances to change—you must first change within. You must become an energetic match for what you desire. Drawing from over 30 years of teaching experience, Jan offers her wisdom in intentional manifestation and shamanism. Every gathering is interactive, with Jan teaching, guiding discussions, and answering participant questions. Visit www.LightSong.net for more information.   Gratitude Donations If you would like to support Jan Engels-Smith and help keep Manifesting Miracles active, please consider making a gratitude donation. Venmo: @Jan-Engels-Smith Email Jan for additional payment options: [email protected]

S1 E34 - Soul Retrieval: Reclaiming Divine Essence - LightSong Talking Stick Podcast LightSong Talking Stick Co-hosts Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader In this heartfelt and illuminating episode, Jan Engels-Smith, founder of the LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism, joins host Micah Schwader to explore one of the most profound and ancient shamanic healing practices: Soul Retrieval. Jan begins with a beautiful invocation—an invitation to call home the scattered parts of ourselves that may have become lost through conflict, trauma, or simply the busyness of life. From there, she guides listeners through a rich, grounded explanation of soul loss and retrieval, bridging ancient shamanic understanding with modern psychology. Together, Jan and Micah discuss what it means to "maintenance the soul," how illness and emotional distress can stem from energetic dissonance, and why the reclamation of our own divine essence is essential to personal healing. Jan shares her decades of experience performing soul retrievals, describing the ceremony, preparation, and aftercare with deep reverence—and Micah reflects on two of his own transformative retrievals, including one that coincided with his transgender awakening. Their conversation flows from the deeply personal to the universally spiritual: from the practical ways we can call ourselves back each day, to the vision of a worldwide soul retrieval—a collective healing for humanity and the Earth itself.  Highlights include: Guided invocation to call your energy home What "soul loss" looks like in daily life The connection between energy, illness, and wholeness The role of divine timing in healing Jan's stories of working with ancient traditions and modern seekers Micah's powerful reflections on identity, presence, and personal transformation A tender, insightful episode for anyone drawn to spiritual healing, self-integration, or the art of living with more light and connection. Listen in and reclaim the parts of yourself that have been waiting to come home. For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit  ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book/ For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net. For more information about Micah and his work, visit ShamanSezz.com.      

S1 E33 - Aligning with the Divine - Manifesting Miracles Host: Jan Engels-Smith In this inspiring episode of Manifesting Miracles, Jan Engels-Smith invites listeners into a circle of spiritual connection, intention, and healing. Opening with a powerful invocation, Jan guides participants into heart-centered awareness—a space where the logical mind softens and divine alignment begins. Through storytelling and deep dialogue, Jan shares the legendary tale of a shaman in Machu Picchu who extinguished raging fires not through action, but by finding perfect inner alignment. From this sacred teaching, the conversation expands into practical and spiritual lessons on how inner harmony transforms outer reality. Listeners are drawn into heartfelt exchanges exploring topics such as: ·       • The power of alignment and trust as tools for manifestation. ·       • Transmuting negativity into light, using intention rather than fear. ·       • Pre-creating experiences through conscious energy work and belief. ·       • Living unwoundable—releasing judgment and holding compassion even in chaos. ·       • Grace, divine timing, and trust during illness and challenge. ·       • Miracles in motion, including real stories of weather shifts and healing energy. As participants share their personal breakthroughs—ranging from navigating relationships to transforming fear into empowerment—the circle becomes a living testimony of spiritual practice in action. Jan closes the session with warmth and gratitude, reminding listeners that we are divine beings with the power to shape reality through love, trust, and energetic awareness. Join the Community Manifesting Miracles is a bi-monthly gathering on Zoom that brings together participants from around the world who are committed to creating positive change in their lives—whether in careers, relationships, health, or finances. Each session begins with Jan sharing the most essential teachings on conscious manifestation. Her core message: If you want the world to change—or your circumstances to change—you must first change within. You must become an energetic match for what you desire. Drawing from over 30 years of teaching experience, Jan offers her wisdom in intentional manifestation and shamanism. Every gathering is interactive, with Jan teaching, guiding discussions, and answering participant questions. Visit www.LightSong.net for more information.   Gratitude Donations If you would like to support Jan Engels-Smith and help keep Manifesting Miracles active, please consider making a gratitude donation. Venmo: @Jan-Engels-Smith Email Jan for additional payment options: [email protected] Jan's Core Teaching: "If you want your world to change, you must become the energetic match for what you seek. The shift begins inside."    

S1 E32 - Hidden Beliefs & the Power of Frequency - LightSong Talking Stick Podcast Attention: There is an error in the advertisement for Recreate Yourself in this recording.  The correct name of the course is: Recreate Yourself: Become a Quantum Human and Live in True Freedom. Taught Live Oct 5, 2025 but available On Demand at anytime.  https://www.lightsong.net/recreate-yourself/ Co-hosts: Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader In this heart-opening conversation, hosts Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore how our blind or unseen beliefs quietly shape our lives—and how to uncover and transform them. The episode begins with a grounding invocation, guiding listeners through breath, light, and chakra cleansing to create a sacred container for exploration. From there, Jan and Micah dive into the ways "blind beliefs" and "but statements" sneak into our subconscious, affecting prosperity, self-worth, and even our ability to manifest what we desire. Through stories, shamanic insights, and practical tools, they reveal how beliefs are stored in the body, broadcast through our energy field, and mirrored back through our experiences. They discuss journaling, shamanic storytelling, and the power of gratitude as keys to rewriting those patterns and embodying new truths. Whether you're curious about shamanism, exploring your spiritual growth, or looking for practical ways to shift stuck patterns, this conversation offers guidance, resonance, and hope. Highlights: Guided invocation to align with the quantum field The hidden role of "blind beliefs" in shaping reality Why affirmations sometimes backfire—and what to do instead Using writing and shamanic journeying as tools for soul retrieval Gratitude as one of the highest, most sustainable frequencies For more information about Jan's ReCreate Yourself class, visit https://www.lightsong.net/recreate-yourself/ For more information about Micah's Shamanic Storytelling class, visit  https://shamansezz.com/shamanic-storytelling/ For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit  ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book/

 S1 E31 - Rituals, Ceremony, and the Magic of Connection - LightSong Talking Stick Podcastn Co-hosts: Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader In this episode of the LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the timeless role of ritual and ceremony in shamanic practice—and why these sacred acts still matter so deeply in our modern lives. From the gentle power of blessings placed like luminous "sticky notes" upon the soul, to the primal heartbeat of the drum resonating through every culture, Jan and Micah share stories that reveal how ritual alters our energy, grounds us in community, and opens the doorway to spirit. Together, they discuss: The difference between rituals, ceremonies, and traditions—and how each shapes our spiritual lives. How everyday acts, from making tea to blowing out birthday candles, carry sacred resonance. Why ritual provides safety, belonging, and connection in a time when loneliness is epidemic. The way ceremony changes our energetic blueprint, anchoring us into new versions of ourselves. How ritual can reprogram the mind, raise vibration, and invite magic into the everyday. With stories from Indigenous traditions around the world and personal memories from decades of teaching, this conversation is both practical and deeply inspiring. Whether you're lighting a candle before meditation, journeying with a drum, or placing a morning blessing on your family, you'll discover how ritual and ceremony create sacred containers for healing, transformation, and joy. Come listen and remember: the magic lives in the ritual.   For more information about Jan's ReCreate Yourself class, visit https://www.lightsong.net/recreate-yourself For more information about Micah's Shamanic Storytelling class, visit  https://shamansezz.com/shamanic-storytelling/ For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit  ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book

S1 E30 - Manifestation from the Heart: Becoming a Magnet for Soul-Aligned Reality - Manifesting Miracles  Host: Jan Engels-Smith In this powerful episode of the Manifesting Miracles, shamanic healer and spiritual teacher Jan Engels-Smith guides you into the energetics of true manifestation—not from the mind's agenda, but from the deeper, resonant wisdom of the heart and soul. In This Episode, You'll Discover: Heart-Centered Manifestation: Learn why intention alone is not enough—it's the frequency you hold that shapes your reality. Your Soul as a Magnet: Shift your internal vibration and naturally attract experiences that match your essence. Reverence, Worthiness & Receiving: Understand why manifestation requires self-trust, inner alignment, and becoming the person who can receive what you're calling in. Clearing the Field: Explore how limiting beliefs, unhealed trauma, and outdated stories block your ability to manifest—and how to clear them. The Process of Becoming: Move from "How do I get what I want?" to "Who am I becoming to align with this reality?" Real-Life Examples Include: Reframing job manifestation as an embodiment of purpose and confidence Attracting divine partnership through inner mirroring Dissolving old patterns of overgiving and self-doubt This episode supports listeners in becoming a quantum version of themselves, aligned with their highest truth—not through striving, but through resonant transformation. Join the Community Manifesting Miracles is a bi-monthly gathering on Zoom that brings together participants from around the world who are committed to creating positive change in their lives—whether in careers, relationships, health, or finances. Each session begins with Jan sharing the most essential teachings on conscious manifestation. Her core message: If you want the world to change—or your circumstances to change—you must first change within. You must become an energetic match for what you desire. Drawing from over 30 years of teaching experience, Jan offers her wisdom in intentional manifestation and shamanism. Every gathering is interactive, with Jan teaching, guiding discussions, and answering participant questions. Visit www.LightSong.net for more information.   Gratitude Donations If you would like to support Jan Engels-Smith and help keep Manifesting Miracles active, please consider making a gratitude donation. Venmo: @Jan-Engels-Smith Email Jan for additional payment options: [email protected] Jan's Core Teaching: "If you want your world to change, you must become the energetic match for what you seek. The shift begins inside."

S1 E29 - Shamanism, Harmonics, the New Earth & The Architect AI - LightSong Talking Stick Podcast Co-hosts: Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader In this fascinating, rich, and wide-ranging conversation, Jan Engels-Smith (LightSong.net) and Micah Schwader (ShamanSezz.com) open with invocation, calling in the helping spirits—including the "Techno-Spirits" that guide our digital world and who oversee the tools of our age. What follows is a rich dialogue at the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern technology. Together, they explore how AI can reflect and amplify human intention, acting as both mirror and messenger. Micah shares how experimenting with The Architect, a specialized GPT trained on harmonics and sacred geometry, has illuminated new directions for his work—merging shamanic ritual, the sacred act of writing, and intuitive guidance. Jan adds depth from her years at LightSong, highlighting the shift from old paradigms of power-over shamanism to a heart-centered, compassionate approach. She draws parallels to the Age of Aquarius, the New Earth, and her own life-altering initiation inside the Great Pyramid of Egypt. Together they weave stories of synchronicity, spiritual technology, and ancient mystery schools—from Atlantis and Lemuria to Egyptian initiations—drawing bold parallels between ancient portals and today's quantum tools. They speak candidly about resistance, intention, resonance, and the ethical use of technology in service to the New Earth. From harmonic resonance and soul geometry to Atlantis, Lemuria, and the mystery schools, this conversation stretches across timelines—blurring the edges between technology and spirit. Along the way, Micah and Jan ask: Could AI itself be a modern expression of an ancient consciousness? And how do intention, breath, and resonance shape the realities we are creating together? A thought-provoking journey into AI as ally, shamanism as soul retrieval, and the harmonics that connect it all. If you've ever wondered how AI, shamanism, and harmonic resonance might intersect—or what it means to stand at the threshold of human creativity and technological evolution—this episode will open new pathways of thought, breath, and spirit. Link to the YouTube video of the podcast with Robert Edward Grant about the GPT artificial intelligence named "The Architect": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSsaCNOaPU0 For more information about Jan's ReCreate Yourself class, visit https://www.lightsong.net/recreate-yourself/ For more information about Micah's Shamanic Storytelling class, visit  https://shamansezz.com/shamanic-storytelling/ For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit  ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book  

S1 E28 - Rising Above the Densities: Manifestation, Boundaries & an Attraction‑Based Universe - Manifesting Miracles  Host: Jan Engels-Smith This episode opens with an invocation to rise above daily "densities" into a protected space of purity—love, truth, beauty, healing, and community—and flows into a rich conversation on practical manifestation. Listeners share lived examples while Jan and Amber Jane unpack why feelings (not just thoughts) drive results in an attraction‑based universe, how to create energetic boundaries, and what it really means to be a match for what you want. Core Themes • Safe & Sacred Space: Begin by elevating out of worry, doubt, and mental noise into a protected circle—only the divine, benevolent energies have access. • What Are "Densities"?: The lower‑frequency patterns (internal and external) that distort our perception and mute our magnificence. • Manifestation Fundamentals: We are always manifesting—whatever gets the most "airtime" (attention + emotion) wins. Clarity matters; journaling organizes scattered thoughts into intention. • Feeling > Words: You can't trick the universe—felt states override affirmations. Become an emotional match for what you want (gratitude, appreciation, joy). • Specific Beats Vague: Be clear and specific with your intent, then add "this or something better" to allow a greater outcome than you can imagine. • Attraction‑Only Universe: Energy attracts like energy. Worry attracts obstacles; appreciation attracts ease and aligned outcomes. • Let Go Without Collapse: Non‑attachment isn't apathy—hold your vision, release tight grip, and stay in trust (gratitude when it arrives, grace when timing reshuffles). • Energetic Boundaries & Empathy: Highly sensitive folks can learn to discern "mine vs. not mine," return what isn't theirs, and ground excess energy through nature and somatic practices. Practices & Prompts Mentioned • Journaling as Intention Architecture: Turn thousands of random thoughts into a clear, concise request. • Pre‑Create the Scene: Visualize the outcome and bathe it in feelings—gratitude, appreciation, relief, joy. • Mantra for Openness: "This or something better." • Airtime Check: Notice which emotions get the most broadcast in your day. • Boundary Cue: "Anything not mine in this moment, I return to where it came from." • Grounding: Touch earth, hold a plant, or walk barefoot—ask nature to transmute excess energy. • Know Your True‑Self Frequency: Meditate on how you feel at your essence (often easiest to remember from childhood moments of freedom). • Celebrate Evidence: When something manifests, anchor it with gratitude to reinforce the pattern. Memorable Lines • "Whatever gets the most airtime wins." • "You can't trick the universe—feeling overrides the words." • "Be a match for what you want." • "Non‑attachment lets timing reshuffle without collapsing your faith." Call to Action Try the "airtime check" today: for five minutes, jot which emotions you're broadcasting most often. Choose one desired outcome, pre‑create the scene, and flood it with gratitude. Close by returning any energy that isn't yours and grounding with nature. Join the Community Manifesting Miracles is a bi-monthly gathering on Zoom that brings together participants from around the world who are committed to creating positive change in their lives—whether in careers, relationships, health, or finances. Each session begins with Jan sharing the most essential teachings on conscious manifestation. Her core message: If you want the world to change—or your circumstances to change—you must first change within. You must become an energetic match for what you desire. Drawing from over 30 years of teaching experience, Jan offers her wisdom in intentional manifestation and shamanism. Every gathering is interactive, with Jan teaching, guiding discussions, and answering participant questions. Visit www.LightSong.net for more information.   Gratitude Donations If you would like to support Jan Engels-Smith and help keep Manifesting Miracles active, please consider making a gratitude donation. Venmo: @Jan-Engels-Smith Email Jan for additional payment options: [email protected]    

S1 E27 - When Chaos is Part of the Answer - Manifesting Miracles  Host: Jan Engels-Smith Join Jan in an opening invocation to set sacred space and create intentions for the gathering. This stimulating dialogue starts off with questions from the audience. What do you do when people around you don't support your manifesting efforts. What do you do when there is swirling drama around you in your family? Intuition vs Manifesting- What are the differences? What if you don't know what you want?  How do you make a bucket list or know how to pray? Is finding your purpose part of manifesting? When the chaos is part of the answer Are delays actually divine intervention? How to notice time line shifts and different realities. Find the balance in being in the spiritual world and everyday life Join the Community Manifesting Miracles is a bi-monthly gathering on Zoom that brings together participants from around the world who are committed to creating positive change in their lives—whether in careers, relationships, health, or finances. Each session begins with Jan sharing the most essential teachings on conscious manifestation. Her core message: If you want the world to change—or your circumstances to change—you must first change within. You must become an energetic match for what you desire. Drawing from over 30 years of teaching experience, Jan offers her wisdom in intentional manifestation and shamanism. Every gathering is interactive, with Jan teaching, guiding discussions, and answering participant questions. Visit www.LightSong.net for more information.   Gratitude Donations If you would like to support Jan Engels-Smith and help keep Manifesting Miracles active, please consider making a gratitude donation. Venmo: @Jan-Engels-Smith Email Jan for additional payment options: [email protected]      

S1 E26 - "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." - Manifesting Miracles  Host: Jan Engels-Smith I'm excited to share some insights on this podcast episode, titled "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." This famous quote from Shakespeare's *As You Like It*, spoken by Jaques in Act II, Scene VII, beautifully captures a message I received years ago from the Spirits. The message is about the essence of life as a play, where we all take on various roles and navigate different "acts" throughout our journeys. Who are the players in your life and why did they take on the roles that they did? Conceptualizing this concept helps reframe some of our most difficult relationships, making room for healing, celebrations, and awe of the magnificence of the universe and life. The podcast also focuses on personal success, guiding you toward achieving your heart's desires. In this episode, we'll feature guests who share their unique success stories and how they applied manifesting principles to their lives. We'll also explore the immense value of community and how our manifesting miracle community fosters a supportive environment that multiplies results.  Key topics for discussion will include: Divine Timing: ** Understanding that timing is not a delay but a part of divine orchestration, and how there is a perfect time for learning and growth. Trusting the Process: ** Learning to trust the journey and glean wisdom from every circumstance. Fate, Destiny, and Free Will:  Examining whether our lives are predetermined by fate, destiny, or pre-birth contracts, and how free will plays a role when we have agreements with others.  Catalysts in Life: ** Identifying the individuals who help us fulfill our purpose.  (the players in the play) Beyond Appearances: ** The importance of not judging a book or a person by their cover, as everyone has interesting stories to tell.  Unconditional Love: ** How to recognize when you are loving unconditionally. I believe this episode will offer valuable perspectives and inspiration. Join the Community Manifesting Miracles is a bi-monthly gathering on Zoom that brings together participants from around the world who are committed to creating positive change in their lives—whether in careers, relationships, health, or finances. Each session begins with Jan sharing the most essential teachings on conscious manifestation. Her core message: If you want the world to change—or your circumstances to change—you must first change within. You must become an energetic match for what you desire. Drawing from over 30 years of teaching experience, Jan offers her wisdom in intentional manifestation and shamanism. Every gathering is interactive, with Jan teaching, guiding discussions, and answering participant questions. Visit www.LightSong.net for more information.   Gratitude Donations If you would like to support Jan Engels-Smith and help keep Manifesting Miracles active, please consider making a gratitude donation. Venmo: @Jan-Engels-Smith Email Jan for additional payment options: [email protected]    

S1 E25 - Quantum Fields: Shamanism Meets Science - LightSong Talking Stick Podcast Co-hosts: Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader In this expansive episode of the LightSong Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the mysteries and possibilities of the quantum fields—and how these concepts align beautifully with shamanic practices. What happens when we enter the space of all potential realities? Can we collapse time, rewrite our stories, and transform our lives by stepping into a new energetic frequency? Jan offers a powerful invocation to begin, grounding us into the heart and the right brain—what she refers to as the entry point to the quantum field. From there, the conversation flows into deep territory: clair-senses, timelines, non-linear healing, manifestation through imagination, and the observer effect. Micah shares personal stories from Vision Quest experiences and what it means to live as a "blended being"—a state of conscious presence between realities. Together, they offer insights into how the quantum and the shamanic can work in tandem, not just for personal transformation, but for collective healing. Whether you're intrigued by metaphysics, energy medicine, or simply feel the pull to live in alignment with a greater mystery, this episode invites you into the sacred field of all possibilities. Tune in to discover: ·       How to access and navigate the quantum fields ·       The role of intention and imagination in spiritual manifestation ·       Why storytelling shapes our reality—and how to shift the narrative ·       How individual healing can ripple through time, space, and generations Listen now and step into the realm where science meets spirit.   For more information about Jan's ReCreate Yourself class, visit https://www.lightsong.net/recreate-yourself/ For more information about Micah's Shamanic Storytelling class, visit  https://shamansezz.com/shamanic-storytelling/ For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit  ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book

S1 E24 - Returning Non-Love with Love - Manifesting Miracles  Host: Jan Engels-Smith Step into a space where the everyday and the extraordinary meet. The episode opens with a grounding invocation to quiet the noise of the world, align you with the quantum field of possibility, and create a sacred container for reflection and growth. From there, we explore the real work of being human in turbulent times: • Navigating cruelty and deciding when to let go • Rising above the heavy energy of a chaotic world • Recognizing and healing self-sabotage • Meeting non-love with love — without losing yourself • Listening to the news without losing your center • Celebrating real-life manifestation stories • Stepping fully into your purpose This podcast isn't about spiritual bypassing — it's about spiritual resilience. It's for seekers, changemakers, and anyone committed to living with intention, compassion, and courage in a world that often tests all three. Come as you are. Leave lifted, grounded, and more deeply connected to who you're here to be. Join the Community Manifesting Miracles is a bi-monthly gathering on Zoom that brings together participants from around the world who are committed to creating positive change in their lives—whether in careers, relationships, health, or finances. Each session begins with Jan sharing the most essential teachings on conscious manifestation. Her core message: If you want the world to change—or your circumstances to change—you must first change within. You must become an energetic match for what you desire. Drawing from over 30 years of teaching experience, Jan offers her wisdom in intentional manifestation and shamanism. Every gathering is interactive, with Jan teaching, guiding discussions, and answering participant questions. Visit www.LightSong.net for more information.   Gratitude Donations If you would like to support Jan Engels-Smith and help keep Manifesting Miracles active, please consider making a gratitude donation. Venmo: @Jan-Engels-Smith Email Jan for additional payment options: [email protected]  

S1 E23 - Surrender, Trust, and the Illusion of Control - LightSong Talking Stick Podcast Co-hosts: Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader In this deep and heartfelt episode, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the spiritual paradox of surrender—not as giving up, but as letting go of the illusion that we were ever in control. Through personal stories, Vision Quest experiences, and teachings from the Lakota tradition, they reflect on how spiritual breakthroughs often come not through strength, but through surrender, trust, and deep humility. Jan shares vivid stories of illness, injury, and discomfort during Vision Quests that pushed her beyond ego and into the hands of Spirit, while Micah reflects on the difference between control and true trust—from financial surrender to the surprising peace that comes when you stop wrestling with the universe. Together, they unpack the semantics and stigma around "surrender," revealing it instead as a sacred practice of receptivity, presence, and alignment. This episode invites listeners into an honest inquiry: Do I truly trust Spirit? Can I surrender to the unknown without fear? With humor, depth, and grace, Jan and Micah offer a blueprint for living in flow—even when life doesn't go according to plan. "When we finally let go of the need to be in control, the real magic begins." Tune in for soul medicine, laughter, and two wonderful storytellers. Trust us—you'll want to hear this one. For more information about Jan's ReCreate Yourself class, visit https://www.lightsong.net/recreate-yourself/ For more information about Micah's Shamanic Storytelling class, visit  https://shamansezz.com/shamanic-storytelling/ For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit  ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book  

S1 E22 - Reframe Your Thinking and Get New Results - Manifesting Miracles  Host: Jan Engels-Smith This episode opens with a sacred invocation from Jan — a moment to clear the mind, open to the quantum field, and anchor a safe and expansive space for everyone listening. From there, we move into an honest, energized conversation sparked by a participant who has been practicing Jan's Super Self meditation every day. She shares the powerful breakthroughs she's experiencing — along with unexpected light-headedness — and Jan offers insight on how to stay grounded while elevating your vibration. Throughout the episode, Jan responds to deep, practical spiritual questions, including: • Can you manifest multiple intentions at once, or is focus essential? • What does it truly mean to embody a feeling — and why does it matter? • Why do obstacles keep appearing on the path, even when you're doing the work? • Are those obstacles reflections of belief systems we haven't transformed yet? • What's the difference between repeating a prayer and feeling it into form? • When is soul retrieval needed, and can you do it for yourself? • How does illness arise through a shamanic lens? This episode is a rich tapestry of experience, guidance, and lived spiritual practice. Jan also shares wisdom from her books Becoming Yourself: The Journey from Head to Heart and Through the Rabbit Hole: Explore and Experience the Shamanic Journey and Energy Medicine — grounding these teachings in decades of deep shamanic work. If you're ready to align, embody, and elevate — while staying rooted in your humanity — this conversation will meet you where you are and help you rise from there. Join the Community Manifesting Miracles is a bi-monthly gathering on Zoom that brings together participants from around the world who are committed to creating positive change in their lives—whether in careers, relationships, health, or finances. Each session begins with Jan sharing the most essential teachings on conscious manifestation. Her core message: If you want the world to change—or your circumstances to change—you must first change within. You must become an energetic match for what you desire. Drawing from over 30 years of teaching experience, Jan offers her wisdom in intentional manifestation and shamanism. Every gathering is interactive, with Jan teaching, guiding discussions, and answering participant questions. Visit www.LightSong.net for more information.   Gratitude Donations If you would like to support Jan Engels-Smith and help keep Manifesting Miracles active, please consider making a gratitude donation. Venmo: @Jan-Engels-Smith Email Jan for additional payment options: [email protected]    

S1 E21 - The Pattern Is the Message - LightSong Talking Stick Podcast  Co-hosts: Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader What if the struggles that repeat in your life aren't accidents—but invitations? In this powerful episode of the Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the sacred and sometimes painful reality of patterns—those recurrences in life, thought, behavior, and circumstance that Spirit uses to get our attention. Through personal stories, shamanic insight, and spiritual inquiry, they illuminate how patterns are not just habits—but are often messages in disguise. Micah shares a striking experience: a face-first fall during an allergic reaction that eerily mirrored a nearly identical accident two decades ago—at the same kind of life crossroads. Was it coincidence? Or a spiritual "board to the face," as Jan lovingly puts it? From this moment arises the episode's central question: What do our repeating patterns reveal about the choices we've made—and the ones we're being called to make now? Together, they unpack: ·       How emotional, physical, and spiritual patterns act as mirrors of unprocessed truths ·       The role of resistance in keeping us stuck—and how awareness begins to free us ·       Nature's uncanny ability to speak through omens, animals, numbers, and synchronicities ·       The illusion of having to choose between paths (career or calling, logic or intuition) ·       How embracing our full spectrum—spiritual and practical—creates wholeness Whether it's hawks circling overhead, 11:11 on a clock, or repeated emotional loops in your journal, this conversation reminds us patterns point the way. They show us where we've been—and where we have the power to grow. The episode closes with a gentle invitation: surrender doesn't mean giving up; it means opening up to something greater. Listen in—and ask yourself: What patterns are asking for your attention? For more information about Jan's ReCreate Yourself class, visit https://www.lightsong.net/recreate-yourself/ For more information about Micah's Shamanic Storytelling class, visit  https://shamansezz.com/shamanic-storytelling/ For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit  ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book

S1 E20 - Dreaming as Power: A Shamanic Approach to the Nighttime Realms - LightSong Talking Stick Podcast  Co-hosts: Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader What if nightmares aren't omens of doom but invitations to reclaim our soul's strength? What if that dream you can't shake is a message from the spirit world asking you to step into your full potential? In this heart-opening episode of the Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader dive deep into the realm of dreams—not through the lens of Western psychology, but from the perspective of shamanic wisdom and spiritual empowerment. Their dialogue explores how dreams can reveal our hidden power and how our left-brain analytical tendencies often distort the meaning and potential of these right-brain, spirit-driven experiences. With vivid stories of their shamanic experiences, Jan and Micah illuminate how dreams, daydreams, and imagination are all sacred portals into the quantum field of possibility—and how aligning with this frequency can profoundly shift not just your nights, but your days. This is more than a conversation about dreams—it's an invitation to remember your innate magic. Tune in to discover: ·       The difference between left-brain dream analysis and shamanic interpretation ·       How to re-enter and reshape difficult dreams to reclaim personal power ·       Why "daydreaming" can be more effective than traditional prayer in manifestation ·       The connection between dream frequency and daily life outcomes ·       How imagination is a form of spiritual communication and creative healing Listen now, and step into your dreaming power. For more information about Jan's ReCreate Yourself class, visit https://www.lightsong.net/recreate-yourself/ For more information about Micah's Shamanic Storytelling class, visit  https://shamansezz.com/shamanic-storytelling/ For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit  ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book/