Musings and Modalities with Tristen Stawicki: Your Pragmatic Shaman Bestie

n this powerful episode of Musings and Modalities: Fierce Boundaries & Aligned Values: The Truth About the Life of Your Dreams, your pragmatic shaman bestie, Tristen Stawicki, dives deep into the two non-negotiables for living a truly aligned life.Discover the single biggest lie you’ve been sold about "the life of your dreams" and why your most vibrant life should be constantly changing and growing with you.Are the skills that make you a great leader at work sabotaging your life at home? Tristen challenges the need to "lead differently" and shows you how to integrate softness, play, and high EQ without sacrificing your professional power (hint: your partner is not a member of your team).Get the tough love advice every high-achieving people-pleaser needs to hear. Learn why setting fierce boundaries is the most critical choice you will make for your personal legacy. Tristen shares the powerful mindset shift that can instantly take you from overwhelmed and paralyzed to feeling more in control by asking, "Do I want to take this on?".Finally, learn a simple, actionable exercise you can do tonight to identify the core values you may have subconsciously put aside. Links for Tristen: Shamanic Healing: https://musingsandmodalities.as.me/schedule/d1f3734d/appointment/82382795/calendar/6910481 Discovery call: https://calendly.com/musings-musingsandmodalities/30min?month=2026-03 Website: https://www.musingsandmodalities.com

Join Tristen Stawicki on Musings and Modalities as she welcomes Tracy Poizner, a consciousness theorist and architect of subtle systems. Tracy specializes in partnering with tech visionaries to elevate their spiritual intelligence, helping them make a greater impact with their life’s work.In this episode, Tracy introduces her unique methodology, Space|Time Alchemy, a process that bridges the worlds of science and spirituality. She explains how this process utilizes vibrational medicine and Human Designto accelerate personal growth and lead clients toward energetic mastery.Listen as they dive into:The core foundation of Human Design and how it became central to Tracy’s specialized work.Common pitfalls for those new to Human Design, such as a prescriptive approach that leads to a loss of nuance and self-agency.Tracy’s creation: the Space|Time Alchemy Human Design Series, a collection of Bach Flower blends crafted specifically for the five energy types.The function of Bach Flower Essences as a therapeutic modality.How an individual’s specific Human Design energy type affects their experience of conditioning, and how awareness of this type aids in the release process.The ultimate results and shifts clients experience when they embrace this work.Plus, Tristen opens up five slots for her 90-minute shamanic healing sessions, which focus on energy clearing, limiting beliefs, and Reiki. Book your session at Musingsandmodalities.com.Links for Tristen: Shamanic Healing: https://musingsandmodalities.as.me/schedule/d1f3734d/appointment/82382795/calendar/6910481 Discovery call: https://calendly.com/musings-musingsandmodalities/30min?month=2026-03 Website: https://www.musingsandmodalities.com Links for Tracy:  Website: www.tracypoizner.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tracypoizner Substack: https://tracypoizner.substack.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@tpoizner Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/limitless-a-space-time-alchemy-podcast/id1762946819

Join us for a fascinating conversation with hypnotherapist, meditation teacher, and coach for the unconscious mind, Juliana Sloane!Juliana dives deep into how her work blends ancient wisdom traditions, hypnosis, and evidence-based approaches to create lasting transformation beyond the conscious mind. We explore the various hypnosis modalities she uses and how they help clients navigate everything from stress and anxiety to chronic illness and major life changes.In this episode, Juliana confronts the three biggest misconceptions about hypnosis that you may have heard in the media. She also shares the surprising benefits of conducting healing sessions virtually on Zoom for both her and her clients. Plus, we discuss the common themes she is seeing come up for people right now and the transformative power of attending her upcoming healing retreat.Don't miss this one if you're ready to deepen confidence, trust yourself, and find powerful internal support!Website: julianasloane.comFree Gentle Hypnosis Meditation: https://julianasloane.com/free-hypnosis-recordingSpring 2026 Glamping Retreat for Women: https://offgridretreats.org/events/april2026deeprestInstagram: @julianasloaneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianasloane/

Join Tristen Stawicki for this insightful episode of Musings and Modalities with special guest Charrise Bateman, founder of Blue Heart Accounting! With over 25 years in the field and Enrolled Agent credentials, Charrise has helped thousands of business owners not just clean up their books, but save thousands in taxes and plan for real growth.In this conversation, we go Beyond the Numbers to discuss:Money Mindset & Financial Literacy: Essential tips for women and entrepreneurs to heal their relationship with money and identify financial blindspots.The Better Accounting Experience:What drove Charrise to build Blue Heart Accounting as a trusted, caring advisor, breaking the mold of the stereotypical CPA.Tax Strategy Secrets: Charrise’s general approach to tax strategy, plus actionable steps business owners can take now to prepare for April 15th and set up next year for success.Entrepreneurial Journey: The determination required to build a different kind of business in a 25-year industry, all while keeping it fun (and still having time to ski with the kids!).Tune in to hear how you can gain clarity, save money, and build a better future for your business!Blue Heart Accounting website:  http://blueheartaccounting.comInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blueheartaccounting/Charrise’s Discovery Call:  https://calendly.com/charrise-blueheartaccounting/start-with-heart

This episode is a masterclass in strategic decision-making with Jen McCorkle, a seasoned executive and advisor with over 25 years of experience in analytics, AI, and executive leadership.Jen shares her unique vantage point at the intersection of data, human judgment, and organizational dynamics, discussing her proven ability to uncover tens of millions in hidden revenue and guide leadership through high-stakes decisions.In this conversation, you will learn about:The Decision Advantage System: What it is and how it helps organizations move beyond data volume to build sustainable performance based on the quality of their decisions.Tangible Actions for 2026: Jen outlines 3 practical steps businesses can take to achieve more alignment and cohesion in the coming year.The Future of Decisions: A look at how decision-making is expected to change in 2026, especially with the continued rise of AI.Jen, the author of upcoming books Defensible Decisions™ and When the Fog Descends, grounds her work in the belief that sustainable performance is built on the quality of decisions, not the volume of data. Link to Jen's recently released book https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKQFSQTB. Her website is www.TheDecisionAdvantage.com. 

Watch the latest episode of Musings and Modalities with Jill Pavlov, brand messaging coach, copywriter, and comedian, to explore how you can stop sounding like a watered-down version of yourself and amplify your presence!Jill, the founder of Copy POP! and the signature program POP! Into Your Power, shares how she blends the unexpected power of improv, storytelling, and brand strategy to help professionals clarify their message and build personal brands that truly turn heads.We dive into:How Jill made the decision to use comedy and improv as a key differentiator in her business.Why improv is so impactful for your brand, and how to ease into it even if you feel intimidated.The top 3 biggest mistakes folks make when pitching themselves.How storytelling is changing in 2026 and what you need to know to stay relevant.The one transformation Jill consistently sees in people after working with her.Moments that proved her unique approach was truly working.If you’re ready to command your mic, captivate your audience, and show up as the powerful voice you are, this episode is a must-watch!

In this powerful episode, we sit down with speaker, mentor, and coach Genea Barnes, founder of Be the Wolf, to talk about moving away from conflict and deep trauma to embrace a life of peace and freedom.Genea empowers people to access their divine gifts, unlock massive business flow and financial abundance, and create open, connected relationships. We dive deep into her core belief: "When you operate from the TRUTH of who you are, humanity evolves." She shares three actionable ways you can shift into this liberating mentality today.In this episode, you will learn:The Power of the Wolf: Genea shares the incredible story behind her business name and why this animal is central to her message of personal freedom.From Financial Ruin to Riches: Genea opens up about her personal journey through financial collapse and how she now uses those hard-won lessons to coach business owners on the energetics of money and wealth.The Transformative Firewalk: As Genea prepares for her next retreat and a firewalk event, she breaks down the powerful psychological and emotional transformation that happens when people literally walk through fire.Leaps of Faith: We discuss the profound calling that led Genea to make a monumental move from New York to California and how answering the pull for big change is an opportunity to expand your life and business container.If you are ready to move from a place of conflict to freedom, ease, and the TRUTH of who you are, this is an episode you can't afford to miss.

My chat with Meghann Misiak dives into a game-changing strategy: combining the energetics of sales with concrete strategy. You'll discover why this combo works like magic, moving you past aggressive sales tactics to create real connections and huge results. We'll also expose the toxic energy that kills sales and give you three simple steps to "clean up your vibe" so you can attract better business and more of it. We're tackling the modern sales world and busting two or three major myths that are finally dead. Stick around for our 2026 sales forecast and Meghann's inspiring client wins that prove this transformative strategy lets top performers win bigger while working way less.

In this powerful episode, Jesica Henderson and I dive deep into the meaning of identity and the inevitable process of transformation. We explore what "identity" truly signifies and invite you to reflect on the common threads that emerge when it’s time to shed old versions of yourself.This is more than just personal growth; it’s about strategically embracing your next evolution. We share three essential tips for listeners to recognize the critical moment when they are ready to step into their "2.0."

In today’s episode with KJ Atlas, we are discussing how The Grove has changed since her last visit two years ago and the impact it has on the larger astrology community. We also discussed KJ’s appearances on Sneaky Link’s and in Better Homes and Garden, and how she adjusts her messaging about astrology for larger audiences. As we wrap up the episode, we call out the grifters and misguided folks that are sharing misinformation on astrology. 

In my conversation with Alexandra Raquel Hughes we discuss Beyond Quantum healing and its impact, along with the power of ancestral healing and ways to reconnect with your lineage. We also cover common pitfalls in business messaging and introduce the elements of magnetic and ethical communication for attracting ideal clients. Tune in to unlock transformative insights for cultivating your personal power, deepening ancestral connections, and mastering authentic communication in your business.

Ever wondered what a book coach does? Lisa Daily shares how she got her start in book coaching and why writing a book is seriously the best move for coaches and entrepreneurs to get noticed. We're diving deep into crushing those self-promotion fears, peeking into the future of nonfiction books in 2026 and beyond, and revealing the biggest mistakes new authors make. Plus, learn how to craft a book that's both brilliant and a marketing powerhouse! Don't miss out!

This is the kind of conversation, where I want you to have a drink to settle in for the gossip, and juicy details. I’m going to be sharing behind the scenes, peek behind the curtain of my life. Including the very raw and real emotions I’m working through with some recent and very unexpected life changes.

In this must watch conversation wtih Kristi Straw we discuss how your natural energy builds trust, drives decisions, and shapes perception. Kristi shares why embodying your Authentic Authority™ is the key to embracing your natural leadership style, how to rock your brand, and sell with confidence. We also discuss the top 3 mistakes leaders make as they rise to the top and how to not fall into these traps.

In this episode, author Emily Crookston discusses common misconceptions about ghostwriting and the process of writing. We cover how to build writing discipline and writer's block, and delve into the ethical use of AI in writing. The episode also touches on the magical aspect of helping clients realize their book dreams. 

Sabina Storberg, founder of WeaponUp, joins the show to discuss the path of the Graceful Warrior. Her platform shares the joy and graceful movement of sword yoga fusion taking her experiences studying with Shaolin monks in China learning the art of kung-fu straight sword and her travels to India and Spain for extensive yoga teaching training. Her platform, WeaponUp, offers a modern fitness experience that fuses kung fu, yoga, dance, and intuitive movement, emphasizing graceful movement and joy.    

Community is so incredibly important for our health and wellness! The Beauty Boost has chapters across the United States to help connect women with likeminded interests and elevate their inner and outward glow. In this episode, I chat with Durham chapter owner Candice Roberts to discuss how she crafts empowering events for her local community. Tune in to hear our recommendations for finding or creating your own community of incredible and interesting people!

In this episode, we have a special guest, Allison GiamBruno founder of Made In! Join us as we discuss her holistic approach to marketing and social media. Her gift is finding the authentic voice for each of her clients and producing storytelling across mediums that feel soul-aligned. Tune in to learn the top tips for crafting effective and aligned messages online and how to use marketing with integrity.

Today's topic close to my heart: food security and helping our farmers. Joining us is special guest, Lauren Lovejoy. As the founder of Red Hen, Lauren is dedicated to solving the biggest challenge small farmers face—connecting with customers—by leveraging technology to make direct farm sales more profitable and accessible. Listen in as we discuss the importance of regenerative agriculture and how food delivery can include nutrituous, local grown food deliveried right to your doorstep. Watch: https://youtu.be/w_ZxY7VPDWo 

I am so excited Reese Landry is joining to share her debut poetry collection! In this episode, Reese and I discuss her writing process, poetry as a means of emotional/trauma processing, and how poetry can be used to unite and empower others! In times where having hope is more important than ever, this episode shines a light on the healing powers of the written word. See Reese perform at "A Night of the Arts" at JoRo in Providence, Rhode Island on July 12th at 7:30pm. Hope, Love & The Lack Thereof is available for preorder. 

We have a very special guest, Jesica Henderson! She hosts an amazing show, The Possibility Perspective and is the Executive  Producer for Transformation Talk Radio and The Dr. Pat Show. Being both a highly creative person and an analytical powerhouse, she is the perfect person to dive into today's topic about finding the balance with your gifts. In this episode, we will discuss our experiences highlighting the different sides of our talents and how we intentionally leave space for magic during the workday. 

In this episode, I’ll share specific actionable steps you can take to understand your comfort zone, and where we need to shatter your limiting beliefs about what you can handle and what you deserve. I’ll share my personal experiences working with my comfort zone and the rut I experienced for the past two years. I also have a few life updates and the upcoming astrology in June 2025.  This is more of a vulnerable episode to match the energy we have with Mercury in Cancer. 

In today’s episode we’ll cover common where your North Star is in your birth chart and discuss 5 easy ways to come into alignment with your destiny. Let’s use cosmic guidance to your advantage and remove guessing or hoping for the best as you face major decisions, roadblocks, and beautiful opportunities.   Watch https://youtu.be/ugWFaGmIWK4 

 Let’s stop the cycle of entrepreneurs burning themselves out, hitting rock bottom with their mental state, and hurting their health. You can be an entrepreneur and have balance in your life. You can grow your business without struggling emotionally and mentally. By working with the cosmic energy, it’s easier than ever to be in alignment with the stars. In this episode I’m sharing why tapping into the birth chart of your business can transform how quickly you reach success, how you expand, and who you choose to build your team with. Watch: https://youtu.be/xFu-nQWAiN4

Your mercury sign unlocks a core piece of your birth chart. Connecting with how you engage with new ideas and what your stance is on new information is connecting with a key piece of who you are. In this episode I cover the five surprising ways Mercury impacts how you learn and teach others and I go through each of the twelve zodiac signs to discuss each in detail so you leave this episode knowing exactly how to work with the energy in your Mercury sign. Watch: https://youtu.be/ftVviuvx3bo 

The cosmos gives us an abundance of information about ourselves and those we love. Not only do we all have our individual birth charts, there are transits, and retrogrades, and celestial events all working to help guide your love life. In this episode, I’ll explain how I use birth charts to navigate relationships and why the time is now to take charge of receiving the love you deserve.  

In this episode, we'll delve into how being disconnected from your rising sign is limiting your wealth, impacting your health, and hurting your relationships.  I’ll also cover the final five rising signs in the zodiac Scorpio to Pisces. Part 1 of this podcast covered the first seven rising signs from Aries to Libra.  

In this episode, we'll delve into the fascinating world of rising signs. We'll start by defining what a rising sign is and why it holds such significance in your astrological profile. Understanding your rising sign can offer profound insights into your personality, how you present yourself to the world, and the overarching themes of your life's journey.   As we journey through each of the 12 astrological signs, you'll gain a personalized understanding of how your rising sign influences your life. We'll explore the unique characteristics and tendencies associated with each sign, shedding light on your strengths, challenges, and hidden potentials.

In this episode, I'll discuss how to best work with eclipses and the influence of the upcoming eclipse energy on your birth chart. I'll also dive into the astrological weather in March and the energy of Venus and Mercury's retrograde on your life and plans. 

Tristen and Dr. Pat are covering common misconceptions about astrology and how to use astrology in your daily life without letting it rule all your decisions. I’ll also talk with Tristen about how she uses astrology in her shamanic practice to help her clients get next-level results.   Watch: https://youtu.be/VW_g9B6DdtE 

In this episode, I discuss how a solar return reading and a birth chart reading differs and why I recommend having both. I also share how my latest in-person events have soldified my dislike of astrology apps. Watch:https://youtu.be/tTIcrKh_R54  

The north node of destiny is one of the most important placements in your chart to finding and embracing your purpose. In this episode, I cover the importance of the north and south nodes in your personal birth chart and how this has shaped your experience in this and past lifetimes. I also discuss how the collective is impacted by shifts in the nodes and the shift from Aries/Libra to Pisces/Virgo that took place January 11th, 2025 is shaping the next 18 months.Watch: https://youtu.be/BDD5GFRHGNk 

In this episode I’ll cover the different types of burnout along with how to manage, recover, and acknowledge your limits. We'll also dive into what pragmatic and practical tools are helpful to get you back to feeling like yourself again.Watch: https://youtu.be/OUzwPQy8JKY 

In this episode, I’ll cover the differences between astral projection and lucid dreaming, how to achieve them, and my personal experiences with them. I’ve found both techniques to be incredibly useful on my own healing journey, as they are yet another tool to add to the spiritual toolkit you have available to you.    Watch here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv-bRyf65xU 

In this episode, I'll cover how I found my own boundaries and the process I do each year after the holiday season to reaffirm and reflect on how my boundaries have shifted. I'll also cover my top tips for keeping your boundaries strong and how our bodies alert us to when our boundaries have been crossed. 

In this episode, I’m sharing my top tips for working with the energy of a company and the specific projects you’re assigned to. I'll also cover how to navigate difficult situations and challenging coworkers while staying in integrity, and using your intuition to quantum leap into your next role. 

In this episode, I'll be diving into astrology specifically covering transits, squares, and trines. These are commonly used terms in astrology that I want to define and help orient you to so that you’ll have a deeper understanding of how the astrological weather report can impact your day-to-day. At the end of the episode, I'll also highlight the astrology for the end of 2024.

In this two part episode, I'll cover topic of entities, demons, and ghosts to kick off a spooky Halloween week. I'll also share the different types of entities, how they can attach to your aura, and drain your energy. I’ll also cover the frequent haunts of ghosties and how to tell if something is affecting your mood and energetic vibration. 

In this two part episode, I'll cover topic of entities, demons, and ghosts to kick off a spooky Halloween week. I'll also share the different types of entities, how they can attach to your aura, and drain your energy. I’ll also cover the frequent haunts of ghosties and how to tell if something is affecting your mood and energetic vibration. 

In this episode we’ll be diving into the do’s and don’ts of spiritual protection. I’ll share the tips I use to protect and strengthen my aura, how I protect my space, and the spiritual tools available to help you feel supported and safe. 

In today's episide we'll cover building your spiritual toolkit, where I’ll share my recommendations for must-haves and introduce to a few tools you might be unfamiliar with. Having a spiritual toolkit helps with building your inner knowing, providing clarity from the universe, and can offer support in really challenging times. 

The energy we put out in our daily lives is a precious resource. Human Design is a wonderful tool for shaping our decision-making, environments, work style, businesses, and unique gifts. In this episode, I'll share the five energy types in Human Design and how knowing your individual makeup can change your life.

Let's deep dive into the topic of the magic of unwinding and how to recognize when it’s time to let go. Letting go and making space in your life is vital to the manifestation process. In this episode, I'll share my tips for gracefully accepting change and making room for growth.       

This episode is all about working with guides. I’ll cover how to build connections with them and the different types of guides. I'll also discuss talk common misconceptions about guides and what offerings are most effective for getting the help you need.

In this episode, I'll continue to discuss the 7 chakra system, where chakras are in the body, and how to cleanse, balance, and heal them. I'll also discuss why chakra work is vital in the healing journey and tangible ways you can connect with yours. 

In this episode, I'll cover the different chakra systems, where chakras are in the body, and how to cleanse, balance, and heal them. I'll also discuss why chakra work is vital in the healing journey and tangible ways you can connect with yours. 

In this episode I'll cover everything you need to know before your first energy healing session. I’ll also discuss the exact steps I take before receiving energy work, and how I integrate the downloads, energetic cleansing, and upgrades I receive. Then I’ll cover everything you’ve ever wanted to ask a shaman in a Q&A style. Tune in for answers to all of your burning questions!

In the spiritual community, when most healers discuss intuition skip, they over what it is and focus on how to build it. Or they give a short definition and talk about their own experiences that sound so fantastic, it feels made-up or it’s really incredibly unrelatable. In this episode, I’ll define what intuition even is, what it isn’t, and how to build it with unconventional suggestions. 

Overwatered, too little sun, and a poor fit for the environment I put it in. In 2019, this described dozens of failed attempts to keep a plant alive and myself. It seemed impossible to manage the needs of any plants no matter how low maintenance they should be. In today's episode, I'll share what events completely changed my life and how plants were key in my spiritual journey. 

For those of us that aren't jet setting to other countries or aren't radically changing their life, what does the spiritual journey look like for us? Will my life look unrecognizable overnight? Books and media all show the extremes of the journey without the daily nuance and how this journey unfolds for the rest of us that aren't living glamorous lives. In this episode, I'll share about my spiritual journey and the understated nature of change.