So… it’s January.
New year energy is everywhere. Vision boards. Fresh planners. Big intentions.

And yet—somehow—we still end up doing the same damn things.

If you’ve ever wondered why change feels so hard—even when you really want it—this conversation is for you.

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Megan Blacksmith—speaker, neuro-linguistic programming trainer, and co-founder of Zesty—to unpack why we stay stuck in patterns we swear we’re done with… and how to actually change them without forcing, white-knuckling, or pretending to feel something we don’t.

Megan blends NLP, functional medicine, and compassionate coaching—and her perspective on identity, the subconscious mind, and nervous system safety honestly felt like exactly what we all need right now.

We talk about:

• why willpower isn’t the problem
• how old identities quietly sabotage “new year, new you” plans
• and why your triggers are actually data (annoying… but useful)

This is one of those conversations that makes you pause mid-walk or mid-dishwashing like… oh. THAT explains a lot.

• Why your brain loves autopilot—and how to gently rewire it
• The real reason habits don’t stick (hint: it’s not discipline)
• How identity keeps pulling you back into old patterns
• Why emotional triggers are clues, not character flaws
• The sneaky ways environment shapes behavior
• How to shift patterns without reliving trauma or forcing change
• Why compassion—not shame—is the fastest path to transformation

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What happens when your dad, your grandfather, and multiple friends all show up in a 30-minute medium reading you booked because you were feeling “off” and a little stuck?

In this solo episode, I’m sharing the story of a recent reading I had with evidential psychic medium, Keira Newton — and how it delivered clarity in the most unexpected ways. Even though I regularly connect with my grandfather and receive signs on my own, something told me to book this reading. And I’m so glad I listened.

The moment the reading started, my dad came through… and what unfolded from there brought comfort, healing, and a level of validation I didn’t even realize I needed. Friends I’ve lost also stepped forward with details that left me stunned — and reminded me how supported we really are.

And then came my grandfather with memories so specific (think: ice cream, car rides, and one particular town clock) that I had to go look things up afterward… and sure enough, everything lined up. The reading ended with a message I couldn’t quite make sense of at the time — but in the days after, the signs, numbers, and synchronicities got louder and louder until it all finally clicked.

This episode is about mediumship, yes — but it’s also about creativity, intuitive nudges, and the way clarity sometimes arrives after the moment, in ways you can’t ignore. If you’ve been craving reassurance, validation, or a reminder that you’re not navigating life alone, I think this one will land for you.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why I booked a reading even though I already connect with my loved ones
• How evidential mediumship works (and what surprised me)
• The emotional clarity that came through my dad’s messages
• The unexpected friends who showed up and why their timing mattered
• The wild synchronicities that unfolded after the reading
• The “cliffhanger” message that became a major turning point
• How creativity and spiritual alignment showed up together
• The signs (and numbers!) that made everything finally make sense

Links & Resources
Keira Newton – Psychic Medium
Forever Family Foundation
My interview with Bob Ginsberg
Telepathy Tapes podcast

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Ever notice how certain patterns just keep following you around — the same relationship dynamics, the same anxieties, the same emotional loops — no matter how much healing work you do?

That might be because what you’re carrying… isn’t actually yours.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Sara Daves, a spiritual consultant, mystic, and founder of Sigma Femme Society, to explore family constellations — a healing modality that helps uncover and release ancestral imprints buried deep in our nervous system and lineage.

We talk about how trauma gets passed down through generations, how the body remembers what the mind forgets, and the fascinating science that explains it all — from mirror neurons to epigenetics.

It’s one of those conversations that bridges the mystical with the practical — equal parts science, story, and soul — and it might just change the way you think about healing.

What You’ll Learn 

• How ancestral patterns shape your emotions, relationships, and sense of safety
• What actually happens in a family constellation session
• Why mindset work and affirmations can’t reach inherited wounds
• The science behind “the knowing field” (and how it connects us all)
• Practical ways to release what isn’t yours to carry

Resources mentioned

• Another Self  (Netflix series on family constellations)
• Sara's Website 
• Sigma Femm Society 
  
  

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I never imagined that when today’s guest, Heather Clohessy, and I were in high school sneaking smokes on the curb outside the cafeteria door (seriously—what were we thinking?!), that 30-something years later she’d be on a podcast I created—talking about how she turned her pain into purpose.

Heather is a transformational coach, Reiki master, and the founder of Luminous Lite, a space for self-discovery and emotional healing. After 25 years in the corporate world, a couple of sudden losses and a health scare brought her to a full stop. What came next was nothing short of an awakening.

She left her corporate career, found her way to psychosynthesis (aka “the alchemy of the self”), and built a life centered on helping others find peace, alignment, and meaning.

This conversation is raw, real, and full of heart—the kind that reminds you that healing doesn’t have to look perfect. It just has to be honest.

✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The “dark night of the soul” that led Heather to rebuild her life
• How psychosynthesis and Reiki changed everything
• The surprising connection between intuition and emotional healing
• Why rebellion can sometimes look like saying, “I’m done doing what doesn’t fit.”
• And how your deepest pain can become your greatest purpose

If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or ready to listen to that inner voice you’ve been ignoring, this episode will meet you right where you are.

Resources Mentioned:

• Heather’s Website: Luminous Lite 
• Heather’s Instagram

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Summary:

Join Nancy as she sits down with Bob Ginsberg, co-founder of the Forever Family Foundation, to explore his profound journey from skepticism to belief in the survival of consciousness beyond physical death. Discover how personal tragedy and scientific inquiry led Bob to embrace a continuum of life, offering insights into mediumship, near-death experiences, and the intersection of science and spirituality. Please note, there are minor audio issues in this episode—Bob even joked it might have been a spirit! Despite the tech issues, this conversation is well worth listening to! 

Highlights:

• Bob's personal transformation and the founding of the Forever Family Foundation.
• The intersection of science and spirituality in understanding life after death.
• Insights into mediumship and the rigorous certification process.
• Personal anecdotes and extraordinary experiences that defy explanation.
• The broader implications of accepting a continuum of existence.

Links:

• Forever Family Foundation
• Beyond the Five Senses Blog
• Netflix Series: Surviving Death

Extras:

• Books by Bob Ginsberg: "The Medium Explosion" and "My Life Here and There"
• "The Light Between Us" by Laura Lynne Jackson
• University of Virginia's Division of Perceptual Studies

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Summary: 

Join Nancy as she delves into the fascinating world of dreams with Judith Dreyer, an author, educator, and holistic healer. Discover how dreams can serve as powerful messages for healing and growth, and learn practical steps to decode your own dream symbols.

Highlights:

• Judith's unique blend of science and spirituality in understanding dreams.
• Practical applications of dream guidance, including historical examples.
• Tips for beginners on how to start decoding dreams.
• The importance of dream journaling and recognizing recurring symbols.
• Insights into the symbolic language of dreams and its impact on personal growth.

Links and Extras:

• Navigating Your Dream World - Judith's book on dream interpretation.
• The Gift from Chiron - Judith's upcoming book on archetypes.
• Connect with Judith Dreyer on LinkedIn and Instagram

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Do you remember the interview with psychic medium Renea Adele — where a plant medicine experience revealed her gifts? That conversation became the most downloaded episode of Alchemy with Nancy. And she’s back. 🙌

In this episode, Renea shares how her own journey with plant medicine led her to become a plant medicine integration coach. We talk about how these experiences can surface beliefs and blocks we don’t even realize we’re carrying, what healing really looks like (spoiler: it’s not always what you expect), and why integration after the journey is just as important as the journey itself.

Episode Highlights:

• How her plant medicine experience shifted her path and revealed new gifts
• The surprising fears and beliefs that surfaced during her first journey
• Why “healing” doesn’t always look the way we think it will
• The role of integration — and why it matters as much as the journey itself

Links & Extras:

🎙️ Renea’s cousin’s podcast: Team Never Quit

📚 Books mentioned in this episode:
-Consciousness Medicine by Francoise Bourzat

-How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan 

✨Episode Summary

If you’ve been following along via my emails or Instagram stories, you’ve probably heard bits and pieces of this story. But today, I’m sharing it in full: the wild synchronicities and undeniable signs I received from my grandfather throughout my trip to Europe—especially in Sicily, where his family was from.

From lemons on my vision board months before I ever imagined going, to stumbling across a postcard my grandparents once sent from Taormina, to the emotional moment in Catania when I asked for a sign and got one that left me speechless—this episode is about connection, healing, and the ways our loved ones let us know they’re still with us.

🔑 Episode Highlights

• The postcard I stumbled on from my grandparents, sent years ago from Taormina, one of the places I’d be visiting.
• The wild synchronicities: meeting strangers named Joe and Nancy, stumbling across “I Love Joe,” and spotting a store named Nancy on a street named Via Giuseppe (my grandfather’s name) Garibaldi. 
• The emotional moment in Catania when I asked for a sign—and what happened next.
• Why being in the place my grandfather’s family came from made these signs land in a way I’ll never forget.

📚 Resources & Links Mentioned

• The Light Between Us by Laura Lynne Jackson
• Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe by Laura Lynne Jackson
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It’s been a full year since Alchemy with Nancy launched (!), and in this special anniversary episode—dropping a little off-schedule on 8/8 (Lions Gate!)—we’re hitting pause to reflect on everything this past year has taught me.
From doubting myself to doing the damn thing anyway, I’m sharing three big lessons I’ve learned (that might just resonate with you, too)—plus a sneak peek at the episodes coming next.
Spoiler: they’re packed with signs, synchronicities, psychic insight… and a story from Sicily I can’t wait to share.

Episode Highlights:
✨ Why this podcast almost didn’t happen—and the card that changed everything
✨ What launching taught me about trust, timing, and taking action
✨ How “going through the motions” helped me find my voice
✨ The surprising ways your inner voice gets drowned out—and how to listen again
✨ Why you don’t need a perfect plan—just a nudge and a little nerve
✨ Sneak peek at what’s coming:
• The story of my grandfather showing up in Sicily (💔❤️😭)
• A powerful convo on plant medicine with psychic medium Renea Adele
• An episode on what our dreams are really trying to tell us

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In this episode, I’m joined by Amy Banocy—spiritual teacher, bestselling author of Bearing It All, and guide for women who are ready to reclaim their full energetic presence. We talk about what it looks like to listen to the whispers of your body, shift your energy from burnout to radiance, and trust the deeper “yes” that’s always guiding you.

Amy shares the personal story behind her five-day workshop Charged the F Up, including how it came through during a moment of deep disconnection—and how it’s become a movement helping women reconnect to their power through embodiment. We also talk about what gets in the way of hearing your inner voice, the real reason you're feeling “off,” and why sometimes the most important thing you can do is take a walk and cry.

This one is full of powerful reminders about energy, embodiment, and coming back home to yourself.

Episode Highlights

• How Amy received the idea for Charged the F Up during a time when she felt completely disconnected
• The connection between burnout, energy depletion, and ignoring your body’s signals
• Why embodiment isn’t just movement—it’s about presence, truth, and internal permission
• What happens when women say “yes” to their aliveness
• The subtle ways we override our intuition (and how to stop)
• Practices to help you regulate your nervous system and raise your energetic frequency
• Why emotional release is often the key to clarity
• How Amy is helping women live in alignment with their full energetic expression

Links & Extras

• Follow Amy Banocy on Instagram: @amybanocy
• Learn more about Amy’s embodiment mastermind: www.amybanocy.com
• Check out her book, Bearing It All. 
• Sign up for updates on upcoming workshops and offerings: www.amybanocy.com