Shifts & Giggles: Conversations with Beth

There are moments in life when something inside of us whispers…Not loudly.Not dramatically.But persistently.A knowing.An echo.A quiet invitation to look deeper.I’ve always been fascinated by what lives beneath the surface — beneath the roles we play, beneath the stories we tell, beneath the carefully constructed identities. What lives in the subconscious? What shapes us? What calls us forward?Today’s guest is someone who has devoted her life to listening to those deeper currents.Meg Reilly is a hypnotist, a counselor, and the creator of the Echoes Deck — but those are just titles. What really moves me about Meg is her devotion to the unseen… the inner landscapes… the places most people are afraid to explore.So take a breath.Settle in.And join me for this intimate and soulful conversation with Meg Reilly.

Welcome back to Shifts & Giggles — the place where we explore the holy shifts that move us from where we are… to where we’re meant to be — with curiosity, compassion, and yes, a few giggles along the way.In a world that feels louder, faster, and more chaotic by the day, today’s conversation is an invitation to do something quietly radical: turn inward. Because when the outside world feels unsteady, our inner frequency matters more than ever.I’m especially delighted to welcome back a return guest who embodies this work in such a beautiful, grounded way — Michelle Giliberto, founder of Purely Resonance. Michelle’s work lives at the intersection of energy, intention, and transformation — and yes, she even has a vibrational water called Holy Shift, which feels perfectly aligned with today’s conversation.Together, we’re talking about what a holy shift really is — how it’s different from change, why frequency matters, and how tuning inward can become our most powerful compass when life feels uncertain.So take a breath.Settle in.And let’s explore the shifts — and the giggles — together.To Contact Michelle at Purely Resonance:www.PurelyResonance.com

Seema Dasani isn’t just my guest — she’s been my therapist, teacher, and a powerful catalyst for transformation in my own life. Through our work together, I’ve made some BIG holy shifts I’d been struggling for years to make peace with.Seema’s journey is one of courage, surrender, and rediscovering the truth of who we are. She’s a Licensed Professional Counselor, Eidetic Image Psychologist, and a luminous guide for anyone seeking meaning, freedom, and wholeness.Let's dive in and chat about healing, curiosity, and the power of truly seeing ourselves.To connect with Seema:[email protected]

Get ready for a real deep dive conversation.My next guest on Shifts & Giggles is none other than the magical and multi-talented Matthew Broad.Matthew is a true pied piper of play and connection—leading community drumming circles for over 25 years, teaching people of all ages and skill levels how to find their rhythm, listen to one another, and create music together in just minutes.  His drumming circles build community, melt away stress, and spark pure joy.But Matthew’s creativity doesn’t stop there—he’s also an author, a pie maker (yes, pie! ), and a freehand mandala artist whose work flows directly from a divine source of inspiration. What started with painting gratitude stones and garden rocks has blossomed into hundreds of vibrant mandalas on rocks, tiles, glass, canvas, and more. Each piece is a meditation, a joyful act of acceptance, and a reminder that perfection isn’t the goal—presence and play are. Matthew brings music, art, presence and laughter wherever he goes, and I can’t wait to see where our conversation takes us. One thing’s for sure: it will be deep, meaningful, and sprinkled with some laughter too.To Connect with Matthew Broad:www.FreeHandMandala.com

Welcome to Shifts and Giggles, where we laugh through life's bumps, cry through the cracks, and honor the beautiful mess of being human.Today’s guest is someone who embodies grace under fire. Dr. Nancy Byrne is a radiant healer, a doctor of Chinese Medicine, and a true soul alchemist whose work helps women reclaim their inner and outer glow. She’s the kind of practitioner who can lift your facial features and your spirit in one session—and let’s be honest, that’s magic.But Nancy’s light wasn’t born from ease. She’s here today to share not just her expertise in acupuncture, gua sha, and holistic facials—but also the deep, gritty healing she’s walked through herself. From living with Interstitial Cystitis, to surviving a near-fatal attack by a stranger, to navigating the heartbreak of betrayal by someone she once trusted—Nancy knows what it means to rebuild from rubble.And yet she brings to her work a softness, a strength, and a sparkle that tells the truth: your glow doesn’t come from a product, it comes from your power.So let’s take a breath, open our hearts, and welcome the luminous, resilient, and deeply real Dr. Nancy Byrne to Shifts and Giggles—where beauty meets bravery, and everything is medicine.To Connect with Dr. Nancy Byrne:www.NancyByrne.com

This isn’t just another conversation — it’s a portal. 💫On this special episode, I’m thrilled to welcome the luminous Jen Aks, creator of The Power of Gesture® and author of Your Body Is Speaking: An Embodied Approach to Unlock Your Innate Intelligence, Honor Your Truth, and Elevate Your Life From the Inside Out.We dive into her 3E Framework — EMBODY, EMPOWER, ELEVATE — a soul-filled path back to wholeness. Together, we’ll explore how to:🌿 Reconnect with your body’s wisdom🔥 Take inspired action that aligns with your deepest truths🌎 Live elevated through fulfillment and serviceJen shares with us a moving experience of The Power of Gesture and reads an excerpt from her book Your Body is Speaking. This powerful conversation is about laughter, inspiration, and holy shifts — the kind that ripple through your life long after you hear them. 🌟Join us for the magic, the meaning, and of course…the giggles.To connect with Jen Aks: www.JenAks.com

Welcome back to another episode of Shifts & Giggles! Today I’m thrilled to be joined by the adventurous and deeply insightful Tertius Bune—a man whose name sounds like it should come with a compass and a campfire story. Tertius is a Kripalu faculty member, Certified Transformational Coach, Mindful Outdoor Guide, and founder of Terrapin Guides. He’s on a mission to help people reconnect with nature as a path to self-awareness, mind-body-soul alignment, and even life’s big questions. Tertius brings expertise, humor, and heart to everything he does. Whether he’s leading slow hikes, mindful outdoor experiences, or transformational workshops,he invites people to slow down, tune in, and experience the world through all of their senses.In this conversation, we’ll explore how the outdoors can be the best classroom for self-discovery, why nature is the ultimate mindfulness coach, and—of course—share plenty of laughter along the way. To connect with Tertius:www.TerrapinGuides.comwww.Kripalu.org

Welcome back to Shifts & Giggles!Today, I am so delighted to introduce you to my guest and dear friend, Michelle Giliberto — intuitive healer, visionary leader, and CEO of Purely Resonance™. Michelle is carrying forward the pioneering legacy of Healers Who Share, transforming it into a cutting-edge system of quantum frequency formulas that empower transformation on every level: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.Her journey into this work began not in a boardroom, but in her own home — as a mom searching for healing solutions for herself and her children. That path of love, research, and relentless curiosity led her to vibrational medicine, to co-founding the nonprofit Epidemic Answers, and ultimately to guiding Purely Resonance™ into its next evolution.Michelle blends her background in communications, her training in Reiki, ThetaHealing®, and medical intuition, with her deep dedication to research and development. She continues to create state-of-the-art formulas and tools that help people across the World reconnect to their innate ability to heal and thrive.One of the things I love most is how Michelle lives the truth that we all have intuitive gifts and that creation itself is the highest form of service. Her work is a living reminder that healing can be both miraculous and accessible — and that the waters she stewards carry both science and soul.So get ready for a conversation that flows with insight, resonance, and maybe even a few giggles along the way.

Welcome back to Shifts & Giggles! Today I’m joined by the wildly creative and deeply soulful Larry Nardi—musician, composer, guitar slinger, frequency fiddler, and skilled Biofield Tuning practitioner.Larry brings together his artistry with sound and his mastery of subtle energy to help people reconnect to balance and harmony within themselves. I can’t wait to explore with Larry how music, energy, and harmony weave together—and discover how to heal and tune-in to ourselves and the world around us...Welcome, Larry!To Connect with Larry on Instagram:@intuneharmonicwellness@larrynardiguitarslinger

I am so honored to welcome today’s guest to Shifts & Giggles—the fierce, wise, and deeply soulful Vicky Cook.Vicky is someone who has walked through fire—and emerged with a powerful message of truth, transformation, and radical self-love. Her work is rooted in lived experience. She knows what it means to face yourself, all of yourself, and to choose healing over hiding. She's been both literally and metaphorically imprisoned—and through that journey, she has discovered the kind of inner authority, acceptance, and freedom that only comes from doing the deep work.Her story is one of courage, clarity, and surrender. She is a beacon for those who are ready to stop fighting with themselves and start loving themselves—all of themselves.To Connect with Vicky:www.VickyCook.com

Today on Shifts and Giggles, I’m joined by someone who wears more hats than most of us own—Nancy Scherlong! Nancy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a certified coach, a registered poetry and journal therapist, and basically a one-woman wellness center. She’s spent over 20 years helping people find healing through words, creativity, and connection—whether it’s through writing, psychodrama, or just plain being human.Nancy works with everyone from teens to adults, helping folks navigate stress, life transitions, and the occasional existential meltdown—with a whole lot of heart and a deep toolkit of integrative therapies. She's trained in everything from trauma-informed care to holistic health, and she brings both clinical chops and soul to the work she does.Basically, if you’ve ever wanted to journal your way to feeling better—or just talk to someone who gets it—Nancy’s your person. I'm so excited to have her here today. Welcome to Shifts and Giggles, Nancy!To Connect with Nancy:www.WellnessMetaphors.com

Meet Krista Stanley, PhD, a modern mystic and medium who blends deep intuition with decades of corporate savvy and academic rigor. Her journey began as a curious, fearless child who bypassed tricycles and dove into the deep end of life — literally and metaphorically. Though her path led her through high-level corporate management and wisdom studies, it was a vivid dream and a turquoise 1956 Roadmaster that pointed her toward her truest calling: helping others navigate the wild, wondrous terrain of the unseen.Now, Krista serves as a field guide for the crossover curious — gently leading others to reconnect with their intuition, decode their dreams, and open to the wider spheres of wisdom available to us all. With one foot in the spiritual world and one firmly rooted in the here-and-now, she shows us that the road of life becomes infinitely richer when we tune in to more than what meets the eye.If you’ve ever wondered how to read the field, tap into your inner knowing, or decode the symbols the universe keeps sending your way… this episode is for you.To connect with Krista:www.TheKristaVibe.com

Welcome back to Shifts & Giggles! Today’s guest is Dr. Mel Cioffi—a Mobile & Virtual Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, host of The Finally Fearless Podcast, and a fierce advocate for women who are done settling for less when it comes to their health.Mel’s journey into physical therapy came by way of finding herself lit up by human connection and the impact of being a personal trainer. But here’s the real shift: after four years working in traditional healthcare, Mel saw firsthand how badly the system was failing women. They weren’t being seen. They weren’t being heard. And they certainly weren’t getting the personalized care they needed.So Mel took matters into her own capable hands and launched New Quest Physical Therapy in 2019. Her mission? To free active vagina owners from endless kegels and trash exercise programs so they can get their damn lives back.Mel brings humor, heart, and straight-up truth bombs to everything she does—and this conversation is no exception. If you’ve ever felt like you were made for more (and you are), this one’s for you.Let’s dive into this new quest, together.To Connect with Dr Mel:www.YourNewQuest.com

Today on Shifts and Giggles, I get to play in the creative sandbox with the wildly whimsical and soulfully saturated Jen Colombo—an artist whose watercolors don’t just hang on walls, they dance, breathe, and whisper secrets from the natural world.Jen is the magical force behind Nature’s Essence, a stunning solo exhibit now on view at Serendipity Labs in Westport, CT through the end of August. Her larger-than-life paintings are like visual poetry—each one a heartfelt conversation between color, nature, and your own wild, wondering spirit.In this juicy, joy-filled convo, we dive into the deep end of creativity. Jen shares what moves her, how she listens to the language of trees and tides, and why art isn’t just something she makes—it’s something she channels. Whether you’re a curious collector, a nature nibbler, or someone who simply needs a little beauty balm for the soul, this episode is your invitation to pause, play, and reconnect with your essence.So go ahead—pour something delicious, kick off your shoes, and let yourself be moved. Let’s wander through Jen’s world, one watercolor at a time.To Contact Jen:www.JenColombo.com

Today’s guest is someone who embodies what this show is all about: transformation with a healthy side of truth, shift of perspective, and yes—playfulness. Matan is basically a walking permission slip to be wildly human and deeply alive. Over the past 20 years and 20,000 sessions—yes, you heard that right, 20,000—he’s been guiding people into holy shifts, uncovering their inner realms, using hypnosis and movement.But don’t be fooled—his journey wasn't always zen gardens and downward dogs. Once upon a time, Matan was a finance guy fantasizing about getting hit by a truck just to avoid another day at a soul-sucking job. (Spoiler: he didn’t get hit by the truck, but he did get hit by life in a way that cracked him open—in all the right ways.)Matan has danced with trauma and  transformation. And lucky for us, he brought his curiosity, his presence, and his perfectly quirky wisdom along for the ride.So let’s get moving—and join me in welcoming the deeply dedicated, joyfully honest, wonder that is Matan.To Contact Matan:www.MatansMovement.com

Today on Shifts & Giggles: Conversations with Beth, I’m so excited to welcome a truly luminous and grounded soul—Deana Paqua. Deana is a gifted and wise teacher, healer, and guide who has spent more than 22 years walking the path of holistic healing and spiritual exploration. Through her work at Embody the Sacred, Deana blends ancient wisdom with modern sensibility, offering cross-cultural energy medicine, contemporary shamanism, Reiki, flower essence work, intuitive insight, and so much more.What I love most about Deana is her ability to hold space in a way that’s both deeply sacred and refreshingly real. She brings her whole self—decades of study, life experience, compassion, and yes, even the occasional well-placed f-bomb—to help people heal, grow, and step into their soul’s purpose. Her clients and students describe her as down-to-earth, practical, and profoundly supportive—a true spiritual midwife for transformation.Deana also shares her knowledge in the academic world as an adjunct professor at Western Connecticut State University, where she teaches about mind/body healing and cross-cultural approaches to health, and serves on the advisory board for the Institute of Holistic Health Studies.Whether you’re a fellow healing arts practitioner, a sensitive soul navigating deep transformation, or someone who’s just curious about the mystical side of healing, you’re going to find so much wisdom, laughter, and heart in this conversation.So settle in, open your heart, and get ready to embody the sacred with the amazing Deana Paqua.To Contact Deana:www.EmbodyTheSacred.net

Today on Conversations with Beth, I have the absolute honor of welcoming a woman whose strength, spirit, and soul-centered wisdom are nothing short of inspiring. Carol Shwidock, MA OTR, RYT®500, is the founder of Harmony Yoga, a Kripalu-based practice rooted in breath, movement, and the ancient wisdom of the Five Elements from both Ayurvedic and Chinese Medicine. Her work empowers students to access their own innate healing potential—one breath at a time.Before founding Harmony Yoga in the wake of 9/11, Carol spent 25 years as an Occupational Therapist. Over the past two decades, she has grown into a deeply respected 500-hour Yoga Therapist, guiding individuals and groups through practices that support healing from anxiety, depression, chronic pain, neurological challenges, and so much more. Her classes, retreats, and private sessions are infused with compassion, presence, and a profound understanding of energy medicine.But Carol’s journey is not just professional—it’s deeply personal. In 2011, she made the extraordinary decision to donate 60 percent of her liver to her beloved husband, giving him the gift of more time. Though he passed later that year, Carol speaks of that act with gratitude and grace. It’s one of the many reasons I feel so connected to her—Carol and I are soul sisters, both having lost our husbands to liver disease.  We both know the courage it takes to walk through that kind of loss and keep your heart wide open.Today, we’re diving into healing, surrender, and the wisdom that comes from living with both purpose and presence. I’m so honored to share this conversation with the extraordinary Carol Shwidock.To Contact Carol: www.harmonyogastudio.com

Welcome back to Conversations with Beth! Today, we have an incredible guest who is a true powerhouse when it comes to leading with heart and living with purpose. Jen is not just a coach—she's a catalyst for transformation. As a Leadership & Embodiment Coach, Speaker, and Author, Jen guides people to step boldly into their own power and live lives that are deeply aligned with their truth.Her private, tailored coaching sessions empower individuals to embrace change and take meaningful action. Whether she's on stage delivering an impactful talk, leading an embodiment workshop where participants unlock the transformative Power of Gesture®, or helping someone shape and preserve their unique legacy, Jen's work is nothing short of inspiring.Get ready for a conversation that will challenge you to think differently, feel deeply, and lead from within. Jen is here to remind us that success is not just about what you achieve—it's about how you show up in the world. Let’s dive into this powerful conversation!To Contact Jen:www.JenAks.com

Today’s guest is someone who knows a thing or two about transformation—because she’s lived it. Kristen Rzasa is a life and business strategist, a master of reinvention, and, lucky for me, a dear friend. She helps people create a brand new rhythm—whether in their days, their businesses, their bodies, or their lives—so they can move through the world with more ease, alignment, and radiance.Kristen believes that feeling vibrant and confident in your own skin isn’t just about what’s happening outside—it’s about designing life from the inside out. That means elevating your mindset, activating your energy, maximizing your time, and enriching your environment. Sounds good, right?So, if you’re in a moment of transition… if you’re ready to heal, begin again, or create something brand new, this is the conversation for you.Kristen, welcome to Conversations with Beth! To Contact Kristen:www.KristenRzasa.com

Welcome back to another episode of Conversations with Beth! Today, we’re diving deep into the art of healing—one intuitive touch at a time.My guest today is a woman who doesn’t just practice massage therapy—she embodies it. Dana Witter has been a passionate massage therapist since 2015, honing her craft with a thirst for knowledge and an open heart. She doesn’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach—because every body tells its own story, and Dana listens.From deep tissue to energy work, from cupping to scar tissue release, she brings a multifaceted, intuitive approach to her sessions, guiding her clients back to balance. But Dana’s work isn’t just about muscles and movement—it’s about resilience, empowerment, and transformation.As a breast cancer survivor, she has walked the path of healing firsthand, and she now dedicates herself to nurturing fellow warriors through the power of touch. Massage was an integral part of her own recovery, and now, she’s passing that healing forward—one session, one soul at a time.Get ready for a conversation filled with wisdom, warmth, and maybe even a few holy shifts. Let’s welcome the incredible Dana Witter to the show.To Contact Dana: https://www.vagaro.com/empoweredwellnessct

Today we have the absolute pleasure of sitting down with someone who brings both wisdom and warmth to the legal world - Sharon Oberst DeFala.Sharon isn't your typical attorney - she's a divorce attorney with a BIG heart -guiding families through life's BIG transitions with compassion and grace.She practices family law, estate planning and small business law in her hometown of Norwalk, CT where law is truly a family affair.Her father is also an attorney practicing with Sharon and her mother keeps everything running as office manager.But here's what really makes Sharon shine! It's her community spirit and her radiant energy which have earned her the nickname Sunshine Daydream.She is all about lifting others and making a difference in this world.Let's dive into her world and her wisdom.For more about Sharon: www.OberstLaw.com