Are you going through a spiritual awakening or deepening of your awakening experience? Did you know that the Death, Purification, and Rebirth phases of Alchemy can be some of the most powerful support and spiritual tools for your awakening? The esoteric wisdom teachings of the ancient alchemists are relevant today on your journey of self-healing and evolving consciousness.  Alchemy is a powerful spiritual technology that helps us master the process of creation and transformation in our...

Are you experiencing a Light Language activation? What is Light Language and what does it mean for you and your spiritual practice? Maybe you’re speaking in tongues or seeing symbols. Now what? Michelle and Katherine are pleased to welcome Galactic Ashley to discuss Light Language activation, integration, and mastery. Join the Shaman Sisters for a special guest episode and learn about common experiences in Light Language awakening, blockages or challenges that might occur, and how to...

Do you have unwanted spiritual attention? Are you concerned about entities, demons, or spirit attachments? What is a shamanic extraction or exorcism, and why might it not be enough to help you? Following up on episodes 92 and 93, Michelle and Katherine talk about shamanic extractions and removing entities. They share what they commonly hear from consultations, some of the reasons why an extraction may not work or be helpful, and best practices to make extractions more effective. This...

Elevate your consciousness. Ascend to the 5th dimension. Access the quantum field. Yes, and… There's a fine line between elevating consciousness and using spirituality to avoid discomfort. Ascending to the 5th dimension doesn't mean you get to bypass anything inconvenient in this dimension. It's great to do quantum healing or work in the quantum field, but can you ground that field effectively into your embodied Earthwalk? Michelle and Katherine discuss “spiritual ascension culture,”...

Shamanic work can take a lot of energy and requires not only energetic stamina, but also physical resilience and endurance. When in Shamanic trance, practicing incorporation mediumship, or holding ceremony for 10 hours, your body has specific needs for minerals, muscle strength and flexibility, and ion exchange.  Michelle and Katherine offer tools and practices for how to get into Shamanic shape so you can best support your health and sustainability of your practice, and channel more energy...

The Shaman Sisters continue their conversation about abuse and harm within the spiritual and personal development community. Following up on episode #121 (Gaslighting, Narcissism, Manipulation and Abuse in the Spiritual and Coaching Community) and episode #46 (Predators in the Spiritual Community), Michelle and Katherine share what they have observed when supporting people after leaving cults and abusive practitioner relationships.  Michelle and Katherine discuss the recovery process, how to...

Psychedelic and entheogenic medicine work have been emerging in the western world as powerful spirit allies for healing and guidance. The spectrum of “medicine work” includes the western clinical pathology model, the traditional church, the ceremonial shamanic devotional experience, the recreational trip and more. Big reveal in this episode! Introducing the Shaman Sisters mushroom temple (not the actual name, but tune in to find out about this temple and what we’re offering). What’s the...

The spiritual, personal development, coaching community has narcissists, abusers, sociopaths and s****y people in it, just like everywhere else. Unfortunately, these people are very skilled at distorting and manipulating spiritual teachings, language and practices to take advantage of and harm clients who come to them for help. These abusers may be so good at hiding behind spirituality that they could have harmed many people over the years, or even decades. This is wrong. This is out of...

Many of us struggle with self-trust. Maybe you have trouble making  decisions, you are easily swayed by the opinions and expectations of  others, or seem to put your own needs and desires last. If so, you’re  not alone. We live in a world that systematically undermines our  connection to inner wisdom and guidance, and unless we actively learn  the skills to cultivate self-trust, we’re stuck in self doubt.   Relax! We’ve got you covered. Join Michelle Hawk and Katherine Bird for  some real...

Spiritual initiation cycles often bring up a lot of resistance. You’ve probably experienced this: initiations can be uncomfortable, confronting, challenging and triggering. But, as Michelle and Katherine discuss in this powerful episode, “resistance is fertile.” Resistance shows us where there is potent energy available for transformation, and when we understand and work with resistance, it can help catapult us forward into the next cycle.    Join the Shaman Sisters for a very real look at...

We hear so much in the spiritual and “conscious” world about being non-judgmental, not judging ourselves or others. But what if judgment is actually a really helpful, valuable and positive tool? Judgment is incredibly important for setting boundaries, evaluating integrity, aligning with right action and opening to high-frequency spiritual experiences.    Michelle and Katherine love judgment. Join them for a conversation about the “anatomy of judgment,” why judgment is essential for your...

What happens when our emotional systems become overwhelmed by a constant barrage of stress, suffering, disaster and crisis? Unfortunately, “compassion fatigue” is all too common these days, especially among healers, caretakers and empaths. It might feel like you’re numb or simply can’t bring yourself to care anymore, but it’s actually a sign of needing to protect yourself and draw your energy and power back home to your heart. Michelle and Katherine talk about their experiences with...

Creating sacred healing tools, tinctures and elixirs, visionary art, jewelry, talismans and totems are all ways to anchor powerful energy into the Earthly plane through physical objects. These sacred totems, crafted with intention, prayer and guidance, can work with shamanic energies, alchemical correspondences, elemental frequencies and energies encoded for specific healing and initiation. When working with these sacred objects, we cultivate a powerful relationship with those frequencies and...

Creating sacred healing tools, tinctures and elixirs, visionary art, jewelry, talismans and totems are all ways to anchor powerful energy into the Earthly plane through physical objects. These sacred totems, crafted with intention, prayer and guidance, can work with shamanic energies, alchemical correspondences, elemental frequencies and energies encoded for specific healing and initiation. When working with these sacred objects, we cultivate a powerful relationship with those frequencies and...

Transformation and results are not the same thing. To truly support a transformational experience for our clients requires subtlety, attention, curiosity & working collaboratively with the ecosystem of self and spirit for that to take place. Michelle and Katherine share their understandings of transformation and how to best support that in their clients.

It’s one thing to advertise oneself as a “transformational guide,” but how do we actually measure and quantify that transformation in our clients? Transformation and results are not the same thing. To truly support a transformational experience for our clients requires subtlety, attention, curiosity and working collaboratively with the ecosystem of self and spirit for that to take place.   Michelle and Katherine share their understandings of transformation and how to best support that in...

What happens when our practice changes so dramatically? How long do these shapeshifting phases take? What are the effects on other areas of our lives? Join the Shaman Sisters for a powerful conversation about what it’s like to completely shapeshift your service, and how that impacts every part of your life.

As soul-aligned practitioners, sometimes our practice asks us to radically shapeshift the way in which we serve, altering our personal and professional identities. This process can be incredibly challenging and uncomfortable, inviting us into deeper layers of trust, surrender and possibility.    What happens when our practice changes so dramatically? How long do these shapeshifting phases take? What are the effects on other areas of our lives?   Michelle and Katherine are both in...

Michelle and Katherine continue the conversation from last episode (Your Healing Business). They share some potent examples of soul-aligned offerings in their work and give you some powerful tools and takeaways to audit your own practice to make sure your offerings are coming from a soul-aligned place.

There are some really good reasons why your healing business needs a unique approach and expression. Michelle & Katherine dive into “new paradigm” business and entrepreneurship in the healing industry: what works, what doesn’t, what’s total BS, & what your healing business truly needs to thrive and evolve. Regardless of where you are in your healership business journey, this episode is for you!

Michelle & Katherine have seen tons of bad advice: on social media, in articles, received from their mentors/healers. They share the hallmarks of “good” versus “bad” advice & how to recognize it, with tools, perspective & yes, advice, on what to do when you come across bad advice from your mentor. Resources: Apply for Michelle’s I AM Alchemy course/ Dragon Initiation: https://joyofenergy.com Join Katherine’s Hieros community membership/register for Healer’s Process course:...

What is the nature of collaboration through a creative partnership? Michelle & Katherine have been in creative soul partnership collaboration for 6 years. They share some behind the scenes wisdom of what works & what doesn’t. Tune in for some powerful questions & considerations for your own visionary creation through collaboration, & a special invitation from the Shaman Sisters! Michelle’s I AM Alchemy /Dragon Initiation: joyofenergy.com & Katherine’s Hieros...

Hack your process of transformation by creating positive feedback loops within & between energy systems in your life.  Michelle & Katherine get scientific & silly in this powerful episode. Learn essential Keystone Practices, how to map & track a feedback loop in your energy body to create more effective cycles of change & awakening. - Michelle’s I AM Alchemy course: https://joyofenergy.com Katherine’s Hieros community membership or 5 Elements for Empaths course:...

Instead of shutting down & creating an “energetic whiplash” experience, how can you stay present with your awakening & go through the full range of activation? Michelle & Katherine offer powerful tools & recommendations to help you get the most out of your awakening journey & fully activate your gifts & power. Apply for Michelle’s I AM Alchemy course: https://joyofenergy.com Join Katherine’s Hieros community membership or register for 5 Elements for Empaths course:...