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
ShamanTalk Episode 79 Four Easy Steps to Lift Your Mood Sometimes we need a quick hand out of a funk. In this podcast, I’ll run through some super easy techniques that you can use to lift you out of a bad day. You have to WANT to be out of your funk. Sometimes we just want … Read more
ShamanTalk Episode 78 Finding the Time for Spirituality What is Time? What is our relationship to Time? Why do we often feel that we lack time? This may seem like an odd question, but have you ever considered your relationship with time? Most of us feel incredibly frustrated when it comes to time. I continuously … Read more
ShamanTalk Episode 77 Meeting, Creating & Working with Sacred Objects This week we’re getting practical! I want to share my understanding of Sacred Objects and how you can use them in your spiritual practice and daily life. Let’s start by describing a sacred object. Whether a physical, energetic, spiritual or imaginative object, a Sacred Object … Read more
ShamanTalk Episode 76 Dealing with Despair Despair is a very familiar emotion for me. I spent most of my teens and twenties in a place of overwhelming despair, hopelessness, depression, anger, fear, anxiety… Despair is not like other emotions—with other feelings, I can motivate myself in constructive ways. Despair is unique in that it lacks … Read more
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
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
ShamanTalk Episode 73 Forgiveness Forgiveness is the intentional and voluntary process by which one who may initially feel “victimised,” changes feelings and attitude regarding a given offence, and overcomes negative emotions such as resentment and vengeance (however justified it might be). Whether it’s a simple spat with your spouse or long-held resentment toward a family … Read more
ShamanTalk Episode 72 Drama Triangle Series Part 3: The Persecutor This is the final week of our Drama Triangle series. I left this archetype until last for a reason. I would say that of all the roles in the drama triangle; this is the role which most people find difficult. If you think you’re never … Read more
ShamanTalk Episode 71 Drama Triangle Series Part 2: The Saviour I used to have a deep identification with the Saviour Archetype. Like many challenges in my life, the Saviour Archetype was a blessing in disguise. In the beginning, this need became a driving force in my journey to help heal others and “save” the world. … Read more
