The Recovered Therapist

PODCAST · health

The Recovered Therapist

Hosted by Jeanie Griffin. Instead of focusing on psychological labels, diagnoses or psychobabble, we keep thoughtful topics simple, honest, and hopeful so you can grow personally and spiritually.

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    DAR Daughters of the American Revolution

    Send us Fan MailA personal look at honoring American veterans through the traditions and community of the Daughters of the American Revolution.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    How Well Do You Really Know Yourself?

    Send us Fan MailHow well do you really know yourself? Most of us can rattle off our worst traits and use them to beat ourselves up. This inward exercise is a tool to help you balance the strengths you built as a child with the parts of yourself that are still waiting to grow.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    Am I the Crazy One?

    Send us Fan MailHave you ever walked away from a situation wondering if you were the crazy one? Gaslighting, self-doubt, and learning to trust your gut are all on the table in this episode. You'll get concrete questions and practical tests to cut through the confusion, reconnect with your intuition, and see the situation clearly.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    2 Funny Stories AGAIN

    Send us Fan MailLearn to laugh at yourself and start sharing your stories, from one trusted friend to a full podcast audience.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

  5. 249

    Running Away from God

    Send us Fan MailWhen you think you are running toward God or your familiar connection with Spirit, how do you know when you are actually running away?Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    Doing Things Differently

    Send us Fan MailWhat would happen if you were not to take the sure path? How differently would your perspective be is you got out of your comfort zone? Try it and let me know about your experience.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

  7. 247

    Do You Want A New Experience?

    Send us Fan MailDo you want things to change in your life? How can you participate in having new experiences instead of the same old experiences?Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    Oh Great Spirit

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we are called to take time to appreciate and pay attention to the perfectly imperfect world of nature.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

  9. 245

    Are you Becoming Dependent on ChatGPT?

    Send us Fan MailIt was fun at first. But are you asking it for advice on a regular basis now?Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

  10. 244

    Where Is Your Voice?

    Send us Fan MailTurning a blind eye to what is happening is becoming harder and harder in these United States. At what point will you speak up? What will you say and how will you express it?  Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

  11. 243

    Emptiness

    Send us Fan MailEmptiness scare people and so does nothingness. Listen to the wise words of Pooh and examine your relationship with both.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

  12. 242

    Silently Extend Love

    Send us Fan MailYou can add blessings to the world by extending love wherever it is needed instead of buying into the concept that the world is full of competition and negativity.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

  13. 241

    2026 is Year 1 of a new 9 year cycle.

    Send us Fan MailSet your intention of a new 9 year cycle of living this year! Take hold of the reins and reset your life.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

  14. 240

    Changes For The New Year

    Send us Fan MailWhat can you change so you get different result? Might those changes cause a ripple effect in your life?Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    Think Inside The Box Again

    Send us Fan MailA reminder to go back to basics with a simple practice I learned early on my road to a new path.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

  16. 238

    You Weren’t Called To Carry Everything

    Send us Fan MailLove does not mean you carry everything. In this episode, Jeanie shares a powerful message from @sisterlettysaidd, whose wisdom offers a gentle reminder to set down what is not ours to hold.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

  17. 237

    Can I Quit Substances on a Non-Spiritual Basis?

    Send us Fan MailUsing pages 30-34 of the textbook, Alcoholics Anonymous, Jeanie reviews questions about why the 12 step programs talk so much about God and quitting substances on a non-spiritual basis.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

  18. 236

    How To Trust Yourself Enough To Trust Others

    Send us Fan MailAre you lonely because you don't trust people enough to let them get close? In this episode, Jeanie shares how learning to trust yourself first can make it safer to welcome others into your life.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    Four Years of Therapy in 1 Minute

    Send us Fan MailJeanie came across this beautiful piece of distilled therapy wisdom on TikTok and felt it was too meaningful not to share. In this short episode, she reflects on how a single minute can capture lessons it often takes years to learn.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    Discovering Subconscious Thinking

    Send us Fan MailIt’s not enough to just think about what’s on your mind. True clarity comes when you put your thoughts on paper. Writing can reveal hidden patterns, uncover subconscious beliefs, and shine a light on what’s holding you back. In this episode, you’ll learn two simple exercises to surface those deeper thoughts and begin changing what no longer serves you.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    Planning vs Peace

    Send us Fan MailIt’s natural to dive into planning or try to “figure things out,” but what if peace comes more quickly when we turn to spiritual guidance?Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    Adult children & Unfinished Projects

    Send us Fan MailDo you begin a project then not finish it? Is it procrastination or simply a lack of education on how to do it? Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    Responses for Adult Children of Alcoholism

    Send us Fan MailDo you freeze when having a conversation with your alcoholic parent or loved one? Do you offer solutions when your alcoholic loved ones get into their victim stance? How do you remove yourself from those behaviors that place you in a position to be hurt?Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    Givers and Takers

    Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the giver gives out? Takers never think the giver will give out!Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    Meditations of the Heart

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode we share two beautiful writings from Meditations of the Heart by Howard Thurman.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    An Example of Letting Go

    Send us Fan MailWe often hear the advice, “Just let go!” But what does that really look like in practice? In this episode, we share a clear, real-world example of what it means to truly let go.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

  27. 227

    Observing vs. Judging

    Send us Fan MailCan you observe without judgment? What if you spent a few hours, maybe even a whole day, just watching the world around you without labeling, reacting, or forming opinions? In this episode, we explore the quiet power of observation and challenge you to try it.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    When Tragedy Strikes

    Send us Fan MailHow do you make sense of tragedy when it strikes?  Are you still wrestling with something that hit your own life or with an event that occurred in the world?  In this episode Jeanie shared how she made sense of tragedy when it struck her life.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    "I Want What My Addicted Son Had”

    Send us Fan MailAfter losing their son to a fentanyl overdose, two parents are left grappling with unimaginable grief—and a surprising revelation. They say they want what he had. In this episode, we explore what they mean.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    Are You Looking At The Good?

    Send us Fan MailWhether it’s morning, evening, or somewhere in between, take a moment to ask yourself: “Am I focusing on the good in my life—or dwelling on the negative?”This short and powerful mindset check can shift your whole day. Join us for a quick attitude inventory that might just change how you see everything.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

  31. 223

    What Is Your Go To Defense Mechanism?

    Send us Fan MailFreud gave us the concept of defense mechanisms and today these psychological terms have become main stream in our language. What are the defense mechanisms you use most often? Are they hurting your growth or protecting you? In what areas do you need to grow?Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    Not Being Present = Doing Dumb Things

    Send us Fan MailJeanie Griffin confesses to two moments where her mind wandered, leaving her absent in the present. It's a reminder that this is no way to live!Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    Affirmations to Replace Negativity

    Send us Fan MailThe air of negativity and uncertainty currently in our material world can easily catch us off guard and soon we slid into the current consciousness. When this happens return to affirmations, saying them with conviction. We can raise our vibration in spite of the circumstances around us.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    Readings To Guide you Today

    Send us Fan MailReading spiritual passages, inspirational books, and drawing affirmation and oracle cards can sometimes guide us on our daily path. In today’s episode we draw inspiration and guidance from a variety of cards by different authors. Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

  35. 219

    A Trick To Move Past Overwhelming Feelings

    Send us Fan MailFeeling overwhelmed? In this episode, discover a straightforward yet powerful technique to help you reduce anxiety and move beyond overwhelming emotions with greater ease and clarity.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    The Gratitude Challenge

    Send us Fan MailIt’s easy to slip into negativity—especially with so much going on in the world. But what if a few minutes a day could shift your whole outlook? In this episode, we explore the simple but powerful practice of naming five things you're grateful for, multiple times a day. It’s a small habit that can transform your mindset and brighten your day.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    A Sacred Retreat at Ghost Ranch – October 1–5, 2025

    Send us Fan MailIn this special episode, Jeanie Griffin shares details about her upcoming retreat at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico—the breathtaking landscape where Georgia O’Keeffe lived and painted. Under vast desert skies, among ancient red rocks, and with the crisp autumn air surrounding you, step into a sacred space designed for deep listening and renewal.This October, join a circle of change-makers, healers, intuitives, creatives, leaders, and seekers for a transformational retreat unlike any other.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    The Vicious Cycle of Addicted Thinking

    Send us Fan MailAddiction isn’t just about the amount or type of substance used—it’s also about the distorted thinking that develops alongside it. For alcoholics and addicts, substance use is often supported by irrational beliefs that make it difficult to see the truth. What begins as a perceived solution to life’s challenges can quickly become the very source of even greater problems.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    What Is Codependency?

    Send us Fan MailThe term codependency began being discussed in the late 1980s, with the first Codependency Conference being held in Scottsdale, AZ, in 1986. The terms have been used, banished, and used again. Dr. Tim Cermak tried to get the terms included in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, but so far, the term has not been included. One of the first books, Codependent No More, was written by Melody Beattie. Regardless of what the over-giver behavior is called, there are symptoms that are discussed in this episode.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    Not Finishing Things & Asking For Help

    Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Jeanie responds to a listener’s question about a common struggle for many Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA): starting projects but not finishing them. She explores the shame that often follows a lack of follow-through and why asking for help can feel so difficult. Can you relate?We’d love to hear from you — email your thoughts or topic suggestions to [email protected] the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    Adult Children and High Risk Relationships

    Send us Fan MailDo you get tangled in high-risk relationships that end badly? Is your "picker" broken? Well, maybe those people pick you because you have a flashing neon sign on your head that says, "I tolerate unacceptable behavior."Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    Are You A Thinkaholic?

    Send us Fan MailWhat if the questions designed to diagnose alcoholism were applied to your mind instead of your drinking? Johns Hopkins Hospital created a set of 20 questions to assess alcohol dependency — but what happens if you swap the word "drinking" for "thinking"?Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    What Is A Soul Retrieval?

    Send us Fan MailWhen we experience trauma, parts of our soul can disconnect as a way to protect us. In this episode, we explore the ancient shamanic practice of soul retrieval — a healing process where lost soul fragments are found and returned, helping restore wholeness and well-being.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    Ways to Be Closer to God as You Understand

    Send us Fan MailForget the theology and set aside everything you think you know about your higher power—use these suggestions to cultivate a deeper, closer spiritual connection.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    I Can Offer My Emptiness

    Send us Fan MailThe spiritual path isn’t always easy, but it can be deeply transformative. In this episode, we explore the insights and truths Lorna Kelly discovered along her own journey—lessons that may inspire and guide you on yours.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    Am I an Adult Child?

    Send us Fan MailThe Red Book, known as Adult Children of Alcoholics/Alcoholic/Dysfunctional Families is the approved literature of the 12 step program for adult children. This podcast reviews the 25 questions mentioned in the book that helps participants of the program identify if they qualify as an adult child and therefore might benefit from this program.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    When Love Is Not Enough?

    Send us Fan MailWhy is it that love is sometimes not enough? Why is it we can love someone or something deeply yet there is too much pain associated with that person, place or event.  What do we do then? Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    Collision of Instincts

    Send us Fan MailWhat gets in the way of forming a true partnership with another person? How do instincts colliding or childhood experiences affect relationships? If we are disturbed by a person, place or thing, how do we move past it?Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    How to Go from Being Blah to Being Blessed

    Send us Fan MailFeeling down or stuck in a rut? In this episode, we explore practical steps to lift your mood and break through feelings of blah or depression. Plus, we dive into the power of community and how connection can help us feel better together.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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    Initiation by the Water Spirits

    Send us Fan MailFollowing the instructions from one of my shamanic teachers, Mandala, a Botswana Shona Shaman, I went to the Pacific Ocean to be initiated by the Water Spirits. What a trip! Listen now.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast.https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hosted by Jeanie Griffin. Instead of focusing on psychological labels, diagnoses or psychobabble, we keep thoughtful topics simple, honest, and hopeful so you can grow personally and spiritually.

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