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Profound Life Change Stories
by Jaime Mathis
Inspiration, tips, and tools for navigating profound life change from the lived experience of people just like you.
Episodes
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Year of the Fire Horse + Psychedelics + 47 (With Jaime Rae)
Jaime Rae introduces season 4, a full season of solo pods devoted to the profound life changes that have shaped her. This episode dives into her late in life experience with psychedelics and the lessons MDMA and Ayahuasca had to share with her. Also, J-Rae turns 47 on the Chinese New Year + Year…
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Roots and Wings: The Art of Becoming 46 (With Jaime Rae)
At 46, Jaime Rae stands at the intersection of deep roots and open skies—a moment of reflection, release, and renewal. In this episode, she explores what it means to embrace this chapter with wisdom, curiosity, and a sense of wonder. From the lessons etched in time to the dreams still unfolding,...
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Growing Wild: Forest Schools, Community, and the Life Cycle of Ideas (with Heidi)
In this episode of Profound Life Change Stories, Jaime Rae sits down with Heidi McKay, founder of Down to Earth Forest School in Portland, Oregon, to explore the magic of outdoor learning, community, and the evolution of ideas. What Gets Talked About: 🌿 The inspiration behind Down to Earth…
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Spaces of Transformation: Harnessing Grief for Deeper Growth (With Ashley)
Jaime Rae and Ashley Bonn explore the profound intersection of grief and visionary leadership. After a year of deep personal grief work, Ashley Bonn has re-emerged as a powerful creatrix of transformative gatherings in Portland and Eugene, Oregon. As an event coordinator, visionary director, and...
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Fueling a sustainable future through Hydrogen (With Abe)
In this episode, Jaime Rae sits down with hydrogen expert Abe Mooney to discuss the incredible potential of hydrogen energy and its role in the transition to a more sustainable world. They delve into topics like: What is hydrogen energy, and why is it a game-changer for sustainability? How does...
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Balancing Art, Parenthood, and Bipolar (With Frank)
In today's episode, I'm sitting down with the multi-talented Frank Krifka—an incredible visual artist, stay-at-home dad, and someone who's refreshingly open about his journey living with bipolar and anxiety disorder. Frank brings a raw, honest perspective that will inspire and challenge the way…
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Composing Change Over Tea (With Emily)
Jaime Rae sits down with Emily Lau for a warm and reflective conversation about navigating change, culture, and community. Emily shares her experiences growing up in Hong Kong and studying abroad in England and the US, offering unique insights into the interplay between tradition and transition....
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A New Chapter Invocation
This sound painting is a deeply personal and transformative declaration for new beginnings—an expression of stepping into strength, sufficiency, and creative power. It's a journey of saying "yes" to life, embracing growth, and creating spaces where beauty and voices can thrive. This piece speaks…
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Winter Solstice and being an artist (With Jaime Rae)
Jaime Rae Mathis is the host of Profound Life Change Stories and a sometimes noncomittal but undeniable artist. On the longest night of the year she reflects on navigating dark nights of the soul and the regenerative process of embracing creativity as a human on planet Earth.
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Awakening (sound snacks with Jaime Rae)
The first in a series of short meditations and sonic massages, this sound painting invites you to deepen your breath, embrace stillness, and feel the profound truth that you are loved. Curated and written by Jaime, it's a gentle reminder of the beauty and strength within, guiding you toward...
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The Fibonnaci sequence, living in a bridge and chaos (With Will & Will)
Will Bradley and Will Ashmont are creators, composers, engineers and travellers. We broke down the components of time, space and beauty over hot toddys and and snacks.
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Changing Schools Mid-year and Having Your Folks Divorce (With Espen)
Espen Camino Eld Mathis is 11 years old and in 5th grade in Portland, Oregon. He's creative, thoughtful, brave and awesome. He's also been through a mid year school change and having his folks divorce in the same year. You'll want to hear his take on all of it.
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8 year old music jam, advice on life and death (With Mathis)
Mathis is 8 years old and an avid composer, muser, and generally rad kid. He's navigated the loss of beloved kitties and chickens and has learned some important lessons about how to do life.
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Neurodiversity and weaving networks for folks to thrive (With Will)
Will Lillard is a community grower, a systems thinker, and a neurodiverse entrepreneur working to create social change through regenerative engagement and innovative methods for supporting neurodiverse folks to live thriving lives. Through the We've Network, Will has sown and grown an ecosystem…
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Working Behind the Scenes in Politics (With Jake)
Jake Weigler is an Oregon native who has worked in politics at the national, state, and local levels for over 22 years. Get an insider look at how political change happens, factors to consider before running for office, and the nature of working behind the scenes in politics. A must listen for…
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Caring for Life Through Politics (With Oregon State Representative Mark Gamba)
State Representative Mark Gamba took up the call to protect the planet for future generations through his exposure to the effects of climate change during his career as a professional photographer. While on assignment with clients like National Geographic, Jeep, Carhartt, and Adidas, Mark saw…
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Badass Lady Botanist Goes to Antarctica (With Samantha)
How does a 27 year old femme botanist find themself on a boat to Antarctica with some of the leading lady STEMM educators and researchers? Samantha Elie shares her journey from homeschooler to studying Economic Botany in Peru to one of the hardest places to get to on the planet. You can follow…
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Walking the Camino de Santiago and Experiential Education (With Kevin)
Kevin Brusett is an experiential and transformative educator who has served as a spiritual guide, teacher, and intentional human for over 40 years. You can support and learn more about his work at: https://inneranvil.org. He walked the ancient pilgrimage route, El Camino de Santiago in 2022 as…
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Subliminal Painting, Hypnosis, and Letting Go of Perfection (With Emily Rose)
Emily Rose Wheeler of Mystic Rose Medicine is a hypnotherapist, artist, and energy worker who helps people know their worth, regain their health, and explore their creativity. She is based in Portland, Oregon but works with clients all over the US. Hear Emily's story of how she decided to...
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Psychedelics and Sound Shamans (With Will)
William Marin Ashmont is a Boston born gypsy vibe master and sound spinner who dreams of a kinder, more interconnected world. Through his travels around the globe and experiencing psychadelics, he has lived in ways and places that question what it truly means to live an awakened life. You can…
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Oregon's First Black Woman Mayor (With Denyse)
Denyse McGriff is the first black, female mayor of an Oregon town in the history of the state. She was elected in 2022 and talks about what it means to live a lifetime of service and care for community, navigate the terrain of elected office, and the experience of being mayor for Oregon's oldest...
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Claiming Indigeneity, Teen Parenting, Having a Child Dealing with Addiction (With Marci)
Episode 8-Marci Jory is a proud Cherokee woman, entrepreneur, and community builder, sharing her story about claiming her indigeneity, becoming a teen parent, and parenting her son through his addiction. You can learn more about her creative Feng Shui space design or hire her services through her...
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Healing from Childhood Cancer (With Jaime Rae)
Episode 7-Jaime shares her experience of living through a rare childhood cancer between the ages of 8-12 and the gifts of walking so closely with death. You can learn more at: www.jaimemathis.com or https://profoundlifechangestories.com
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Discovering I'm a Lesbian in my 30's, Eating Disorders, Community, and Slow Fashion (With Juliana)
Episode 6-Entrepreneur, fashion designer, and lesbian creatrix, Juliana Allen talks about her experiences with disordered eating, discovering she is a wild lesbian in her 30's while married to a policeman, and her vision for creating community and sustainable systems within business. You can buy...
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Deciding to Run for Elected Office-Becoming a County Clerk (With Catherine)
Episode 5-Former librarian and county election worker, Catherine McMullen decided to run for the elected office of Clackamas County Clerk in 2022. Learn about her journey into elected office, what it takes to run for office, the difference between running and governing, and how to be an engaged…
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Retraining the Nervous System and A Path out of Mormonism (With Rachel)
Episode 4-Yoga teacher, mother, and entrepreneur Rachel Bailaluna shares her journey to healing a disregulated nervous system, life after Mormonism and dissolving a 20 year marriage. You can practice with Rachel and learn more about her 6 Weeks to Calm program at: www.yogaoak.com
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Divorce, Healing from Graves' disease, and Spiritual Awakening (With Andrea)
Episode 3-Andrea Love, aka, the Psychic Cheerleader, tells the story of how her diagnosis of Grave's disease led to her spiritual awakening and gave her the confidence and clarity to leave a toxic marriage to a narcissist. Her work helping others heal from trauma can be experienced in the Phoenix...
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Spirituality After Leaving A Cult (With Jaime Rae)
Episode 2-Jaime recounts her life growing up in a cult, what it took to leave, and how her spiritual journey has unfurled. You can read more of her stories and adventures at: www.jaimemathis.com or https://profoundlifechangestories.com
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Parenting and Addiction (With Selene)
Episode 1-Selene, a storyteller and mother of a highly sensitive child shares her lived experience with addiction, parenting, and becoming more present with her life. You can follow her on Instagram at: @seleneemyrs
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How many episodes does Profound Life Change Stories have?
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What is Profound Life Change Stories about?
Inspiration, tips, and tools for navigating profound life change from the lived experience of people just like you.
How often does Profound Life Change Stories release new episodes?
Profound Life Change Stories has 29 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Profound Life Change Stories?
Profound Life Change Stories is created and hosted by Jaime Mathis.
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