90. Your Ego is Not Your Enemy

ShamanTalk Episode 90 Your Ego is Not Your Enemy A few of you have asked for a podcast on Ego… so I’m happy to oblige! The number one point I always start with when I discuss Ego is that the Ego is not the problem – we tend to turn it into our enemy, especially when … Read more

86. Cord-Cutting | A How to Guide

ShamanTalk Episode 86 Cord Cutting A How to Guide Cord-cutting is a healing technique to help “unhook” you from draining or unhealthy emotional dynamics, freeing you from relational patterns that squander your mental and spiritual energy. Remember that sometimes cord-cutting isn’t what’s required, so always check in with your trusted guides and allies and ask … Read more

82. How to Recognise & Avoid Spiritual Bypassing

How to recognise and avoid spiritual bypassing

ShamanTalk Episode 82 How to Recognise & Avoid Spiritual Bypassing Spiritual bypassing is a very persistent shadow of spirituality, manifesting in many forms, often without being acknowledged. – R. Augustus What comes to mind when you think of ‘spirituality? You might see forests of paradise, the faces of enlightened masters, sunsets, or any number of other stunning images. We … Read more

81. Overcoming the Negative Thought Patterns That Rule Our Minds

ShamanTalk Episode 81 Overcoming the Negative Thought Patterns That Rule Our Minds Last week we talked about common cognitive distortions – many of you resonated with this topic, so this week I thought we could explore some ways to work more effectively with these distortions. You can use one or any combination of the methods described … Read more

80. Identifying Negative Thought Patterns That Rule Our Minds

Identifying Negative thought patterns that rule our minds

ShamanTalk Episode 80 Identifying the Negative Thought Patterns That Rule Our Minds Negative thought patterns, otherwise known as cognitive distortions are thought patterns in our minds that convince us of something that isn’t true. These thoughts are usually used to back up our negative thinking. We tell ourselves things that sound rational and accurate but really only … Read more

75. Overcoming Self-Worth Issues

Overcoming Self-Worth Issues

ShamanTalk Episode 75 Overcoming Self-Worth issues Self-worth is such a big topic! And yet, it is a symptom of deeper issues, not a problem in itself. So focusing on low self-worth can sometimes be detrimental. In this week’s podcast, we’ll look into the symptoms of low self-worth and what you can do if you find … Read more

74. Toxic Positivity

Toxic Positivity

ShamanTalk Episode 74 Toxic Positivity Toxic Positivity – What is it, and what does it mean for your Spiritual Path? Toxic Positivity Definition We define toxic positivity as the excessive and ineffective overgeneralisation of a happy, optimistic state across all situations.  The toxic positivity process results in the denial, minimisation, and invalidation of the authentic … Read more