Toward A Better Life Podcast

Episode 197 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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6:21 Chat with Heather Schmid

• Heather spent twenty-five years learning to make beautiful sound. She is now far more interested in useful sound. Her question is a simple one: we already know that changing the breath changes how we feel. What changes when you add your own voice to the exhale? Vibrational Voice is her practice — breath, humming, sustained tone. No singing ability, no equipment, and sounding good is not the point. Here is the distinction that makes it hers: in a sound bath, someone else strikes the bowl and you receive it. In Vibrational Voice, the person making the sound is also the person receiving the vibration. Source and receiver, the same body. A classically trained opera singer, international recording artist, and GRAMMY voting member, Heather has performed across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. The practice grew alongside Voice of the Earth, her feature documentary on sound, vibration, and our relationship with the living world — which she now screens and follows with a live guided practice, so a room feels the thing rather than only watching it. She can hold the physiology without claiming more than the evidence supports, go all the way into the sacred with audiences who want to go there, and then set the theory down entirely. After twenty-five years of being listened to, her most provocative conclusion is that the human voice may matter most when nobody is listening.

0:56:20 VIbrational Voice Experience

1:16:38 Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Heather Schmid:

• Website: https://www.heatherschmid.com/
• Vibrational Journeys Website: https://www.vibrationaljourneys.com/
• Contact: https://www.vibrationaljourneys.com/contact-3

Toward A Better Life:

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 196 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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3:18 Pillars of Samhain with Kevin Pennell

• Kevin Pennell is the Podcast Host and Producer of Toward A Better Life a Licensed Massage Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Shamanic Practitioner, and a Bardic member of the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids. He's also an Usui Reiki Master, and Instructor for various self-help and continuing education workshops with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Spurgeon College. As a healing facilitator, he devotes his life to being a "hollow bone" or tool to bring about "Compassionate Healing". Kevin also writes, honing his love of writing through journalism. As an author, he applied his biographical and spiritual insights to complete the work Two Feathers: Spiritual Seed Planter that shares the life and spirit of Ken Two Feathers.

0:17:46 Guided Meditation - Experience Samhain

0:32:50 Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Order of Bards Ovates and Druids

Website: https://druidry.org/

Ancient Order of Druids in America

Website: https://aoda.org/

MIchael Wilson

Book: Portals Into Deep Imagination - Celtic Mythology, Nature's Year, and the Quest for Soul: https://store.druidry.org/products/portals-into-deep-imagination

Ross Nichols

Book: The Book of Druidry:

Kristopher Hughes

Book: The Book of Druidry: A Complete Introduction to the Magic & Wisdom of the Celtic Mysteries

Toward A Better Life:

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 195 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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0:03:39 Bonus Episode with Nymphya and Kevin

0:54:27 Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Nymphya:

• Listen Now & Get Your Free CD: https://ghl.nymphya.com/linktree
• Explore Nymphya's Realm: https://nymphya.com/
• Discover the Art of Nymphya: https://shop.nymphya.com/

Toward A Better Life:

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 194 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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6:15 Chat with Dr. Pat Boulogne

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Dr. Pat is a consultant, wellness strategist, and mindset expert. She has practiced Functional & Lifestyle Medicine for many many years. Dr. Pat also Empowers High-Achieving Professionals to Maximize Health, Peak Performance, and Productivity Safer, Quicker, and with Simpler Solutions. She asks the questions, "Are you consistently operating at your peak performance? Do career pressures, health challenges, and the demands of family life leave you feeling drained and unproductive? If that's you, you're not alone—and you're listening to the right podcast. Dr. Pat helps professionals reclaim their vitality by addressing the root causes of stress, chronic conditions, and burnout. Her mission is to empower people to thrive personally and professionally—without sacrificing their health or relationships—by teaching how to Eat, Think, Feel, and Move Better. Dr Pat likes to direct you Back to Basics for Sustainable Success: Establishing your foundational health baseline is critical to maintaining peak performance in every area of life. Unlock Your Potential Without a Prescription. Many professionals unknowingly suffer from underlying health issues that impact their productivity and quality of life like:

• Weight gain

• Digestive issues (bloating, acid reflux, constipation)

• High blood pressure or cholesterol

• Chronic fatigue

• Stress and burnout

• Allergies

Traditional healthcare focuses on treating symptoms, not the person, leading to wasted time, money, and energy. Dr Pat offers a different approach through Functional & Lifestyle Medicine.

1:00:55 Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Dr. Pat Boulogne:

• Website: https://healthteamnetwork.com/
• Contact: https://healthteamnetwork.com/contact/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpatboulogne/

Toward A Better Life:

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 193 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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3:18 Central Truths of the Spiritual Life with Kevin Pennell

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• Kevin Pennell is the Podcast Host and Producer of Toward A Better Life a Licensed Massage Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Shamanic Practitioner, and a Bardic member of the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids. He's also an Usui Reiki Master, and Instructor for various self-help and continuing education workshops with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Spurgeon College. As a healing facilitator, he devotes his life to being a "hollow bone" or tool to bring about "Compassionate Healing". Kevin also writes, honing his love of writing through journalism. As an author, he applied his biographical and spiritual insights to complete the work Two Feathers: Spiritual Seed Planter that shares the life and spirit of Ken Two Feathers.

0:28:25 Guided Meditation - Experience Central Truths

0:43:30 Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Toward A Better Life:

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 192 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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4:12 Chat with Ted Kopecko

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Ted authored a #1 International Best Seller Finding JOY… Journey Of You. He has more than 30 years of experience in business, architecture, and entrepreneurship. Ted helps people shift from reactive, "Life-Led" living to intentional, "JOY-Led" living by aligning mindset, identity, and time to create greater purpose, value, and freedom. His message resonates with professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals seeking more fulfillment, clarity, and alignment in both life and business.

1:03:51 Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Ted Kopecko:

• Website: https://www.findingjoy.us/

Toward A Better Life:

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 191 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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4:17 Chat with Steve Hounsome

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Steve has been studying, practicing, teaching, and writing about Tarot for most of his life. As an author, he's published several books on the subject as well. Steve has been involved in the field of healing for over thirty-five years and has completed a wide variety of studies and activities in this time. Steve holds qualifications in Progressive Healing, Psychic Studies, Esoteric Soul Healing, Tarot, Bach Flower Remedies, Counseling Skills, Past Life Regression, Interlife Therapy, and Future Life Progression to name a few. Steve is also a Druid with the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. He has attended lectures and workshops over the years, too numerous to mention and continues to add to his knowledge and experience by attending events as they occur and maintaining his own regular sacred practices in Meditation, Yoga and Chi Kung. One subject Steve's well versed in, and that not by choice as the others and the focus of today's chat is Cancer. Steve is a cancer survivor.

1:02:06 Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Steve Hounsome:

• Website: https://www.tarottherapy.co.uk/
• Contact: https://www.tarottherapy.co.uk/contact

Order of Bards Ovates and Druids:

• Website: https://druidry.org/

Can Care One on One Cancer Care Community

• Website: https://www.cancare.org/

Toward A Better Life:

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 190 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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3:32 The Magic of Alban Elfed with Kevin Pennell

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• Kevin Pennell is the Podcast Host and Producer of Toward A Better Life a Licensed Massage Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Shamanic Practitioner, and a Bardic member of the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids. He's also an Usui Reiki Master, and Instructor for various self-help and continuing education workshops with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Spurgeon College. As a healing facilitator, he devotes his life to being a "hollow bone" or tool to bring about "Compassionate Healing". Kevin also writes, honing his love of writing through journalism. As an author, he applied his biographical and spiritual insights to complete the work Two Feathers: Spiritual Seed Planter that shares the life and spirit of Ken Two Feathers.

0:18:22 Guided Meditation - Experience Alban Elfed

0:31:47 Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Toward A Better Life:

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 189 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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4:17 Chat with Janna Holterman

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Janna is an ICU nurse, Coach, Mentor and trained intuitive. She uses neuroscience, nervous system regulation, emotional processing and intuition to teach you how to create a successfully sustainable life. Janna shares how you can connect with your brain, emotions, and nervous system to change and sustain our lives for the better. This episode shares the steps to wholeness begins by Understanding and Healing yourself from the inside out.

0:52:46Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Janna Holterman:

• Website: https://www.jannaholterman.com/

Toward A Better Life:

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 188 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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4:33 Chat with Thomas Wurm

• Thomas Wurm helps people who are carrying invisible emotional burdens and feel anxious, unworthy, unlovable, or trapped in repeating patterns they can't seem to think their way out of. A former wildland firefighter, he combines NLP, hypnosis, Mental & Emotional Release®, Qigong, and somatic healing to help clients uncover and release the root causes behind their struggles. He speaks on how core beliefs, trauma, and nervous-system overload shape our lives, and why so many people stay stuck even after therapy, self-help, or years of effort. Thomas is especially passionate about supporting healers, therapists, veterans, and first responders who are ready to break generational cycles and restore a sense of peace, confidence, and wholeness.

0:58:45 Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Thomas Wurm:

• Website: https://www.mountainmindmastery.com/
• Releasing The Core Wound Book: https://www.mountainmindmastery.com/releasing-the-core-wound

Toward A Better Life:

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 187 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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5:37 Chat with Kristopher Hughes

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Kristoffer Hughes is Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order, a Druid graduate of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids and its 13th Mount Haemus Scholar. He is a Druid in the Gorsedd of Bards of the Island of Britain and the National Eisteddfod of Wales. He is the award winning author of several titles with a focus on Welsh Celtic mythology, Druidry, death and bereavement. He is the designer and author of three Tarot decks. He worked professionally in service to His Majesty's Coroner for 32 years as an Autopsy Technologist and Bereavement Officer before retiring to pursue a career in television. He is a BAFTA and Royal Television Society award winning tv presenter and documentary maker. His first language is Welsh and he lives on the ancient homeland of the Iron Age Druids, Ynys Môn (Anglesey), where he teaches Druidry in the Anglesey tradition.

1:24:09 Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Kristopher Hughes:

• Contact Kristopher Hughes Through Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristofferdruid/?hl=en
• Anglesey Druid Order:https://www.angleseydruidorder.co.uk/kristoffer?tab=about

Toward A Better Life:

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 186 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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5:02 Chat with River Jones

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River Jones is a Celebant with over twenty five years' experience of delivering tailored ceremonies for people from all walks of life. With a background in adult education and community outreach she worked for over fourteen years at the University of Sussex, where she taught and convened courses ranging from Creative Writing through to Shamanic Consciousness. She has been course director at School of Celebrancy since 2015, as well as delivering events and workshops for organizations such as the Celebrants Collective and the Association of Independent Celebrants. River has conducted hundreds of ceremonies and in this episode shares her knowledge, resources, and many examples of rituals drawn from her wide range of experience as a celebrant.

1:07:27 Closing Thoughts

Connections:

River Jones:

• Contact River Jones: https://www.celebrantforyourceremony.com/
• School Of Celebrancy:https://schoolofcelebrancy.org/about-us/
• Contact School of Celebrancy: https://schoolofcelebrancy.org/contact/

Toward A Better Life:

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 185 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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5:36 Chat with Karina Hines

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Karina Hines, founder of Botanical Kitchen is passionate about nutrient-dense food. Karina is a chef with over 22 years of cooking experience in Europe and the United States. She is a board-certified functional nutrition counsellor, herbalist and consultant. Karina is a functional nutrition chef, leveraging a deep understanding of how foods impact health and promoting cooking as an act of self-care. She provides functional nutrition solutions and guides members weekly to make sustainable and sensible changes to support vibrant health. Botanical Kitchen offers memberships to the general public and collaborative partnership programs with practitioners, farmers and organizations committed to helping people make sustainable dietary changes. Karina is highly trained with a well-cultivated skillset in a diverse array of cuisines. Her nutritional work is People-oriented and passion-driven with an international sensibility. Karina demonstrates proficiency in translating complex medical terminology to create accessible, actionable plans for people with chronic illnesses.

1:15:38 Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Karina Hines:

• Connect with Karina:https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/about-karina-hines/
• Contact Karina: https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/contact/
• Recipes: https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipe_category/

Toward A Better Life:

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 184 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

0:00:09 - Wrenne Wassail from Spiral Dance (Used By Permission)

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0:05:10 Lughnsadh First Harvest with Kevin Pennell

• Kevin Pennell is the Podcast Host and Producer of Toward A Better Life a Licensed Massage Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Shamanic Practitioner, and a Bardic member of the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids. He's also an Usui Reiki Master, and Instructor for various self-help and continuing education workshops with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Spurgeon College. As a healing facilitator, he devotes his life to being a "hollow bone" or tool to bring about "Compassionate Healing". Kevin also writes, honing his love of writing through journalism. As an author, he applied his biographical and spiritual insights to complete the work Two Feathers: Spiritual Seed Planter that shares the life and spirit of Ken Two Feathers.

0:19:23 Guided Meditation - Being Part of Lughnsadh

0:33:26 Episode Closing Thoughts

Connections:

SpiralDance

• Website: https://spiraldance.com.au/

Toward A Better Life

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
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Episode 183 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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1:11 Almost Through the Dark by Tim Cheesebrow (Used with Permission)

5:47 Episode Opening:

• The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.
• Submissions:

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0:09:42 Chat with Emrys Abner

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Emrys spent his life chasing the Divine through history, theology, music, and art. Emrys was a middle school music teacher for fifteen years, which helped him learn to deconstruct complex magical concepts and present them in an accessible way. He currently runs a sacred workshop business called The Acoustic Alchemist and hosts the Acoustic Alchemist podcast. We talked about Paganism, Druidry, Music, and some of his upcoming exciting projects.

36:23 Never Need Another Reason Why - By Tim Cheesebrow (Used By Permission)

40:52 Chat with Emrys Abner Continued

1:08:41 The Wire by Tim Cheesebrow (Used By Permission)

1:14:07 Episode Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Emrys Abner:

• Connect with Emrys Through Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emrysabner/
• Explore Through Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emrys.abner
• Tim Cheesebrow Music: https://cheesebrowmusic.com/

Toward A Better Life

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• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
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Episode 182 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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0:57 Episode Opening:

• The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.
• Submissions:

• Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file.

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5:36 Chat with Jon Paul Crimi

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Jon Paul Crimi is a Breathwork pioneer known for his zero filter East Coast edge and his ability to make deep transformation practical, powerful, and accessible. With more than a decade and a half of experience, he has helped redefine modern Breathwork by stripping away the overly mystical tone and replacing it with grounded, results driven work that speaks to skeptics, leaders, and everyday people alike. Jon Paul's work focuses on emotional regulation, resilience, and trauma integration. Participants often describe their first experience as feeling like decades of therapy without saying a word. His ability to combine intensity, humor, and psychological depth has made him especially effective with entrepreneurs, creatives, executives, and those navigating major life transitions. Jon Paul has worked with major companies including Nike and LinkedIn, bringing Breathwork into corporate environments through customized workshops and retreats. He has also led in person and online teacher training certifications, mentoring the next generation of facilitators.

His work has been featured at the HEAL Hay House Summit and recognized by major media outlets including The Hollywood Reporter, LA Magazine, Good Morning America, and numerous international podcasts. Now based in Bend, Oregon with his wife and two children, Jon Paul continues his mission to bring Breathwork into the mainstream and help people move from rock bottom to mastery using the most overlooked tool they already possess: their breath

52:38 Episode Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Jon Paul Crimi:

• Connect with Jon Paul: https://breathewithjp.com/
• In Person Class: https://breathewithjp.com/product-category/in-person-breathwork-classes/
• Teach Breathwork: https://breathewithjp.com/breathwork-facilitator-training/

Toward A Better Life:

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Episode 181 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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1:09 Episode Opening:

• The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.
• Submissions:

• Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file.

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• Free Discovery Call

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5:36 Chat with Lolita Guarin

• Lolita Guarin is a stress management expert, speaker, coach, six-time Amazon #1 bestselling author, creator of the CALM Process, which we'll be looking at from a birds eye view, and she's a Story to IMPACT mentor. Lolita helps audiences move from stress and burnout into clarity, confidence, and self-trust with practical tools they can use right away.

54:06 Episode Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Lolita Guarin:

• Connect with Guarin: https://www.beamazingyou.com/
• Book A Session With Lolita: https://beamazingyou.lpages.co/book-a-session/

Toward A Better Life:

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
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• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 180 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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2:07 To The Yew Within the Mind That Remembers by Amanda Gisby (Used with Permission)

5:39 Episode Opening:

• The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.
• Submissions:

• Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file.

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10:02 Chat with Stephanie Curd

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Stephanie Curd

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Stephanie Curd and her sister Natalie are Immersive Spirit. As spiritual coaches, intuitive mediums, energy workers, astrologers and haunting investigators, their expertise lies in guiding individuals towards deeper self-awareness, healing, and spiritual growth. With a unique blend of intuitive insight and practical wisdom, Stephanie and Natalie help clients tap into their inner knowing and unlock their true potential . Working with the stars they help others to dig in and understand a little bit more about themselves. Lastly, they work with those impacted by something otherworldly to investigate and cross or remove those beings whenever it is appropriate. Immersive Spirit's approach is compassionate, empowering, and tailored to meet the individual needs of each person they work with.

1:07:47 Episode Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Stephanie Curd:

• Connect with Immersive Spirit: https://www.immersivespirit.com/
• Immersive Spirit Courses: https://www.immersivespirit.com/courses
• Podcast: https://www.immersivespirit.com/high-heels-to-happy-feels-podcast

Toward A Better Life:

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
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Episode 179 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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0:01:18 Elemental Cry by Hem Netjer (Used with Permission)

0:06:42 Episode Opening:

• The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.
• Submissions:

• Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file.

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0:09:47 Chat with Raven Rissy

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Raven Rissy is a practicing Heathen Völva, who has studied the art of Seidr, but has knowledge in many cultures and mythologies. She's featured in Ryan Smith's new book, Spinning Wyrd and is currently in the process of publishing her own works. Raven is also an accomplished musician and artist. Her band, Hem Netjer, opened this week's show. Raven shares her spiritual experiences through music as well as teaching.

Raven hails from the Pacific Northwest of Canada, where her journey has led her to study and practice within the Pagan and Occult Communities for over 15 years. She's also studied at multiple Mystery Schools including OBOD.

Throughout her spiritual journey thus far, RavenRissy is very grateful to have met some wonderful teachers and elders within her communities. She is very honored to hold the title of May Queen (2021-2022) within a large pagan organization from the Pacific Northwest. She has also created and been on the council of other pagan groups and organizations. She is well practiced with running and teaching one on one, small and large group rituals, as well as holding sacred space for members within her community, virtually and in person.

0:38:36 Otherworld - By Hem Netjer (Used By Permission)

0:44:06 Chat with Raven Rissy Continued

1:14:01 Echo by Hem Netjer (Used By Permission)

1:18:33 Episode Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Raven Rissy:

• Connect with Raven: https:https://www.instagram.com/raven.rissy/
• Fire and Ice: https://www.onblackwings.com/raven-teacher

Toward A Better Life

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• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
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Episode 178 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell

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0:00:58 Episode Opening:

• The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.
• Submissions:

• Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file.

• Subscribe

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Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon. As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements. All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast.

• AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care.

• Free Discovery Call

• By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call.

0:05:10 Chat with Rev Rachel Harrison

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Rev Rachel Harrison is an inspirational spiritual coach who offers a compassionate path to a happy and healthy life. She is the host of the Recover Your Soul Podcast and has authored her book Recover Your Soul Bonus. Rachel shares a transformational spiritual approach rooted in self awareness, healing, and awakening.

Drawing from spirituality, positive psychology, 12 step wisdom, and New Thought metaphysics, Rev Rachel created the Recover Your Soul™ process after her own journey of healing from alcoholism, people pleasing, control addiction, and codependency. Her work is grounded in lived experience and guided by a deep trust in spiritual connection and inner wisdom.

Rev Rachel's coaching style is intuitive and personalized, supporting clients in developing self awareness, strengthening their relationship with a Higher Power, practicing self compassion, and releasing old patterns through forgiveness and acceptance. While her roots are in recovery, her teachings extend far beyond addiction, offering guidance for anyone seeking emotional healing, spiritual growth, and a more authentic way of living.

1:06:36 Episode Closing Thoughts

Connections:

Rev Rachel Harrison

• Website: https://www.recoveryoursoul.net/
• Her Book and More: https://www.recoveryoursoul.net/whatisrecoveryoursoul

Toward A Better Life

• Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell
• Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/