“When I was using and a drug addict and an alcoholic, I was channeling spirits that I definitely should not have been, mixing with energy that was dangerous and detrimental to me.” – Maria Teresa Pratico Today’s featured award-winning author is a mom, master shamanic healer, spoken word artist, motivational speaker, and Intuitive Empath, Maria Teresa Pratico. Maria and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, using art as a transformative outlet, the importance of authenticity, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: How a spiritual message during a family dinner marked the turning point in her life How poetry can be a powerful healing tool What Maria does for self-care Why sharing your stories can foster understanding and belonging Maria’s Site: https://emotionalmusings.com Maria’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08NPYVDCV/allbooks The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/ Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You Might Also Like… #M2M Bonus – “From Disco Queen to Divine Angel” with Sister Dr. Jenna (@americameditate): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-from-disco-queen-to-divine-angel-with-sister-dr-jenna-americameditate/ Ep. 627 – “From Reluctant Writer to Award-Winning Author” with Jennifer Elizabeth Moore: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-627-from-reluctant-writer-to-award-winning-author-with-jennifer-elizabeth-moore/ Ep. 711 – “The Magi Within” with Tracey Whittet (@tracey_whittet): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-711-the-magi-within-with-tracey-whittet-tracey_whittet/ 248 – “The Evolutionary Empath” with Rev Stephanie Red Feather, PhD: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/248-the-evolutionary-empath-with-rev-stephanie-red-feather-phd/ Ep. 551 – “Rewilding” with Dr. Kristy Vanacore: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-551-rewilding-with-dr-kristy-vanacore/ #M2M Bonus Ep. – “Self-Love Paved the Way” with Diane Vich: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-ep-self-love-paved-the-way-with-diane-vich/ Ep. 398 – “Awaken Your Greatest Potential” with Lori Ann Spagna (@LoriSpagna): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-398-awaken-your-greatest-potential/ Ep. 886 – From Suicidal Ideation to Spiritual Teacher with Gina Cavalier (@LoveandMedia): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-886-from-suicidal-ideation-to-spiritual-teacher-with-gina-cavalier-loveandmedia/ Ep. 889 – Every Day Is A New Day with Jenny Teeters, MBA (@JennyTeeters): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-889-every-day-is-a-new-day-with-jenny-teeters-mba-jennyteeters/ Ep. 805 – The Full Spirit Workout with Kate Eckman (@KateEckman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-805-the-full-spirit-workout-with-kate-eckman-kateeckman/ Ep. 563 – “Easing through Life-Storms & Into Transcendence” with TeZa Lord (@teZaLord): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-563-easing-through-life-storms-into-transcendence-with-teza-lord-tezalord/ Ep. 514 – “Re-Awaken You” with Jenny Mannion (@jennymannion): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-514-re-awaken-you-with-jenny-mannion-jennymannion/ #Bonus Ep. – “Pray. Trust. Ride.” with Lisa Boucher (@LBoucherAuthor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-pray-trust-ride-with-lisa-boucher-lboucherauthor/ Ep. 640 – “The Way of Inanna” with Seana Zelazo: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-640-the-way-of-inanna-with-seana-zelazo/ Ep. 634 – “Divine Messy Human” with Amanda Kate: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-634-divine-messy-human-with-amanda-kate/