As the sun begins to shine a little brighter, and our days grow a little longer, we know that summer is almost here. Join us for the season finale of A Modern Shaman Podcast as we discuss ways to harness the energies of the Summer Solstice on June 21st. This is the perfect time to reflect, reset, and renew our spirits and open ourselves up to the unseen world. Get ready for an inspiring episode as our hosts explore the healing powers of plant medicine and share their personal experiences, including Isabella's first time trying Ayahuasca. Let's celebrate the arrival of summer by honoring our divine journeys, mother nature, and the magic of plant medicine. This is an episode you won't want to miss, filled with thought-provoking insights and jaw-dropping revelations. So come with an open heart and spirit as we take in all the good vibes of the Summer Solstice!

This week we talk with author, poet and actor Arielle Estoria who has journeyed, discovered, risked it all, and finally stepped firmly into her authentic self without apology or doubt, all by age 32. Arielle’s story is liberating, but it didn’t come easy to this Oakland-born, eldest daughter of a Baptist minister and self-described recovering people-pleaser. She shares her experiences with us as we talk about her book THE UNFOLDING: An Invitation to Come Home to Yourself. In it, Arielle breaks down the barriers to finding her own true fulfillment through understanding how our inner worlds create our outer experiences. Her book is infused with poetry and mediations and is a workbook for the reader to explore their own journeys.   We loved talking with Arielle about the challenges she’s faced in unfolding her own potential, which she breaks down into five mind-blowingly inspiring phases you can apply to your own journey. Take a listen, get inspired, and send us YOUR stories of unfolding!

Get ready to kick the victim mentality to the curb and step into your power! On this episode of A Modern Shaman, your hosts Kimberly Harlan and Shaman Isabella will guide you through understanding and identifying victim mentality, and give you tools to rise above it. At times we may get caught up in feeling like the world is against us, but it's time to let go of that mindset and create a life of empowerment. Find power in being your authentic self. Discover the beauty of forgiveness, for both ourselves and others, and let it lead you into a higher state of being. Stop wasting time blaming others for your problems - take control of your life and embrace the self-love that you deserve. Tune in now to shift your consciousness and start living in the light of your true self.

Have you ever been told you were overly sensitive? Do you get overwhelmed easily? Well, you're not alone!  This week Kimberly Harlan and Shaman Isabella discuss changing the narrative when it comes to being highly sensitive. Let's change those negative associations and embrace the fact that sensitivity can be actually a superpower and a strength.

Join us as we reflect on our own experiences with sensitivity and share some key insights on how it affects us emotionally. Plus, we'll give you the tools you need to cope with all the chaos. If you're ready to become more in tune with those around you while improving your own emotional stability, then this is the episode for you. Don't miss out on Episode 17 of A Modern Shaman! We're breaking down why being an HSP isn't something to fear or feel bad about, but rather something to embrace. Press play now!

Get ready for an extra special episode of A Modern Shaman, all about the incredible bond between mother and child! Our hosts Kimberly Harlan and Shaman Isabella invite their lovely daughters, Harper and Victoria, as they reflect on the unique and wonderful relationship they share with their moms. This mother daughter duo goes even further as they deep dive into the meaning of motherhood, what it's like being a mom, and how their mothers have impacted their lives. In honor of Mother's Day, we're showcasing all the things our mothers taught us - the good, the bad, and the totally weird.

Have you ever stopped to think about how our moms shape us, from the lessons we're consciously taught to the ones we don't even realize are there? Together, we'll explore the generational impacts of how mothers teach and guide their children and how those lessons impact our lives and our perception of who we are.

But that's not all - Victoria and Harper share their experiences of growing up with single moms, including all the love, challenges, and sacrifices that come with it. And we'll also be diving into the topic of boundaries between parents and children, particularly in nontraditional households. Get ready to feel all the feels as we celebrate the amazing ladies who raised us with love, humor, and a whole lot of weirdness. Happy Mother's Day!

Are you feeling the energy shift happening right now? Well, that might be because it’s Mercury Retrograde! Every three to four months, this notorious phenomenon tends to bring a collective sense of chaos to our lives: technology malfunctions, travel delays, relationship stress and what feels like all around general dysfunction. This week your hosts Kimberly Harlan and Shaman Isabella talk about all things Mercury Retrograde, what it is, how to navigate it, and how to harness the power of Spring. 

Even though times like these can feel daunting, like the weeks you’ve spent committed to mastering your zen is all of a sudden unraveled in moments– we are here to tell you it doesn’t have to feel so challenging! We’re sharing a few simple tips and tricks you can use to transform retrogrades into powerful agents of change – if you just know how. With that in mind, tune in as we share our secrets on navigating your way through this astrological cycle -- by shifting the negative into the positive. Together let’s plant and nourish our seeds to manifest opportunities!

Being a mother is one of the toughest jobs we can take on in life. On top of caring for our children, our families, our homes and our jobs, moms also need to take time out for themselves to stay healthy, happy and balanced. But boy does, self-care get pushed back on our priority list as we focus on taking care of others instead —sacrificing our own needs and desires in the process. In this episode, your hosts Kimberly Harlan and Shaman Isabella share their experiences and stories of motherhood. Together we’ll explore and talk about how we can create healthier boundaries as mothers through mindful self-care practices which can help us restore balance into our lives so that both ourselves and our families are thriving.

Are you feeling the need to make a big change in your life but feel held back by forces beyond your control? Have you felt like something is blocking you from achieving true spiritual power and freedom? It may be time for a cord-cutting ritual. In this episode of A Modern Shaman, our hosts Kimberly Harlan and Shaman Isabella explore the topic of cord cutting, and how cord-cutting can liberate us from unhealthy energy ties so that we can reclaim our power and become our authentic selves. Come join us on this journey as we share practical guidance on energy work, spiritual protection techniques, self-care practices and more - all with the aim to help guide YOU towards living your fullest Light.

It’s time to shift your sh!t with the no sh!t shaman. Our hosts, Kimberly Harlan and Shaman Isabella, are here to talk about the crazy energy in the world and how it's affecting your vibrational being. Don't worry, they won't just tell you to "raise your vibration" and leave you hanging. They'll be sharing tips on building a foundation of stability, creating your own internal toolbox, and mastering the law of attraction. They're not afraid to get real - when sh!t happens, they'll show you how to shift your sh!t and embrace your vibration, no matter what it is. This episode is all about adapting, cleansing, and enhancing your vibrational being, and having fun along the way. So join us and laugh with the no sh!t shamans as we debunk the false notion that you always have to be in a high vibration. At A Modern Shaman, we believe that it's all about choice – and we're here to help you make the best choices for yourself.

This week’s episode of A Modern Shaman is diving deep into the topic of lies - and trust us, it's not what you think. We often think of a lie as something deliberately false, but there is so much more to what makes a lie a lie. We lie for many reasons - from self-protection or avoiding embarrassment, guilt and shame around past mistakes - and sometimes even in an effort to protect the ones we love. Join our hosts, Kimberly Harlan and Shaman Isabella, as they explore the greater truth behind the lies we tell ourselves, and the lies our mothers told – because they are not always black and white.  In this episode, we challenge you to think about the little lies and big lies and how they affect our authenticity and perceptions. How do these lies impact ourselves, our children and those around us? Discover the cathartic power of healing through journaling; breathe deep and release the masks of your past.