Be The Vessel

Anna Holtzman is a licensed psychotherapist and coach who helps creatives learn how to heal from chronic pain and other symptoms so they can reclaim their energy and pursue their passion. In a past life, or more accurately, earlier in this one, Anna was a disillusioned video editor working in reality TV and struggling with chronic migraines for over 10 years. Through her own mind body recovery experience, Anna came into the passionate service she offers now. She works with clients through her courses and group programs as well as one-on-one. She also publishes a weekly blog and podcast, both titled From Chronic Pain to Passion.
I met Anna via email during a crucial transitional point for both of us as we each navigated a separation from the traditional forms of service we were trained in to explore more expansive possibilities for how we show up for others and ourselves, and how we create lives filled with passion.
I am honored to share this episode with Anna as we explore the paths that led us to our initial meeting as well as where we our now in our individual and collective missions for healing and creation.
You can discover more about Anna and her offerings via her instagram @anna_holtzman and her website annaholtzman.com.
Please enjoy this episode with Anna Holtzman and may it be an invitation, a gift, and a medicine to explore your own passion and create your own life. 

Jaime Blaustein is Co-Founder and CEO of The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center in South Florida. He opened the mental health center in late-2021 after a career as an investment banker at Credit Suisse. His inspiration to make this leap was his own personal journey with mental wellness as well as a number of personal and professional goals he wanted to achieve.
Jaime received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and his M.B.A. from Duke University. He currently lives in Miami and is passionate about marrying his business expertise with his passion for helping others make a comeback from the depths of mental illness and addiction.
Jaime is also one of my oldest friends. We met somewhere around 1st or 2nd grade and had a beautiful and messy - emphasis on the messy - journey to where each of us stand today. From the depths of darkness to the shining light within, Jaime and I have each navigated paths of spiritual growth and passionate pursuit, as well as a deep remembrance of our wholeness.
I am deeply grateful and honored to have this conversation now, in divine timing, with a dear friend to celebrate our current trajectories while continuing to explore the spiritual path and how it unfolds for each of us.
You can discover more about The Sylvia Bradman Mental Health Center at  Sylviabrafman.com or on instagram @sylviabrafmancenter.
Please enjoy this episode with Jaime Blaustein and may it be a Light on your own path to remembrance and change. 

The most recent BTV episode is yet another solo episode as I clearly have more to say on my own (More guests coming soon!). So please enjoy this episode as I cover a range of topics from stepping into the role of channeler, the collective shifts we are all experiencing on the planet at this time, and how to be of highest service while honoring your own truth and power. 

May this episode be a gift, an invitation, and a medicine to honor your unique life path and all the ways it’s meant to unfold.

In this solo episode, I discuss my relationship to communities as well as the conditioned roles I have often played and felt pulled to play from a place of woundedness. In this transformational period, I acknowledge the freedom which comes from letting go of certain roles and identities previously latched onto by the ego mind based on limiting beliefs around worthiness and approval. 
I also delve into more specificity around the nature of intuition and how it arises for me personally, as well as the realm of "channeling," which has become a dominant aspect of my current experience. For those who are ready to receive such information, I discuss my relationship to the wacky world of extraterrestrial (ET) beings and the potential window of open contact we are entering on our planet. 
May this transmission be an invitation for your own Truth, your own Guidance, and your own Expansion into the Light. 

Dr. Howard Schubiner is board-certified in pediatrics, adolescent medicine, and internal medicine. He was a professor at Wayne State University for 18 years, worked in Ascension Providence Hospital for 20 years, and currently works at Cormendi Health in Chicago, IL. He is a clinical professor in the department of internal medicine at Michigan State University - College of Human Medicine.

He has authored over 100 publications in scientific journals and books, given over 500 lectures to scientific audiences regionally, nationally, and internationally, and consulted for the American Medical Association, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the National Institute on Mental Health.

He is the author of Unlearn Your Pain and Unlearn Your Anxiety and Depression, the co-author of Hidden From View with Dr. Allan Abbass, and the co-editor of two textbooks on psychophysiologic disorders.

As you will hear in the interview, I discovered Dr. Schubiner’s work at a pivotal time in my life and his book supported my journey tremendously. Over the years, I became familiar with his balanced and open-minded perspective as one of the preeminent scholars, clinicians, and voices in the field of mind body medicine. I leaned on Dr. Schubiner’s words as a sufferer and am now honored to share his words as a bridge to what is possible.

You may discover more about Howard's ongoing research, writing, and training opportunities via his website: https://unlearnyourpain.com/

Please enjoy this episode with Dr. Howard Schubiner and may it be an invitation, a gift, and a medicine to discover your own highest authority.  

FootNotes

• “It Didn’t Start With You” by Mark Wollyn (2016) - A book on the evidence for intergenerational trauma and what potentially gets passed down in the body
• Research on Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma:
  • “Fearful Memories Passed Down to Mouse Descendants” Ewen Callaway (2013): https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fearful-memories-passed-down/
  • “Epigenetic Approach to PTSD: In the Aspect of Rat Models”: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8837403/
  • “Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma Effects” Rachel Yehuda & Amy Lehrner (2018): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6127768/
• ~41min. Reference to the movie “This Might Hurt” (2019): a film documenting the struggles of three chronic pain patients and their relentless search for answers. The film highlight's Howard's approach, among others in the mind body medicine community, and the evidence-based support for a new paradigm of healing pain. The movie can be accessed here: https://www.thismighthurtfilm.com/
• “Many Lives, Many Masters” by Dr. Brian Weiss (1988) - a book of one psychiatrist's account of regression therapy and the fascinating recounting of past lives from a highly unique patient. Highly recommend!

Michelle Prentiss is a 2nd generation Astrologer who began her journey of learning the art and science of Astrology, as well as many other forms of divination under her Mothers guidance more than 40 years ago.

Her general focus is holistic "wellness" Astrology, combined with multi-modality intuitive guidance that synthesizes Astrological information with intuition, divination and energy work.

Michelle's intention is to facilitate an experience that uplifts, guides and supports clients unique soul journeys.

Additionally, Michelle has held a professional Astrological practice for over 25 years and is a member of The International Society for Astronomical Research, as well as the Organization for Professional Astrologers. She is also an attuned Reiki Healer and Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach.

In addition to studying and practicing the metaphysical arts, Michelle writes books, teaches Astrology, leads ceremonies and retreats, and creates art.

I connected with Michelle recently and loved her integration of intuitive knowing and astrological wisdom, as well as historical and philosophical knowledge of all kinds. Her colorful life path has invited her into deep personal and professional growth, and she is truly here to serve in accordance with highest order and divine Light.

Please enjoy this episode with Michelle Prentiss as we explore the balance of intuition and science, and prepare for an exciting journey ahead in the Age of Aquarius. May this episode be a gift, a medicine, and an invitation to discover your own highest Truth and honor your own highest desire.

You may find Michelle and discover more about her offerings via her website persephoneprogram.com, as well as via instagram @myprentiss or email at [email protected]

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*FOOTNOTES / CORRECTIONS*

*41:05: “There is a crack, a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.”
-Leonard Cohen, “Anthem”

*58:30 mark: Forgive my butchering of the Hippocratic oath originating from the Greek physician Hippocrates who stated, “First do no harm,” which is often cited in professional ethics codes for modern medicine and psychology. Hippocrates was a real person, not a “God” as I mused, and referred to as the “Father of Medicine” for his lasting contributions to the field, including the systematic categorization of diseases. Shows how much I remember from my own ethics training! Michelle, guided by my own musings, is referring to Asclepius - the actual god of medicine and healing.

Revered Michael Sollazzo is a psychic, astrologer, tarot reader, and self-proclaimed nerd with a Bachelors of Science in Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University. He offers spiritual counselings, creates monthly meditations, and recently co-led a pilgrimage to Türkiye.

I was first connected with Michael through the Berkeley Psychic Institute on my own exploration of psychic and energy-based tools. Michael has supported me on my own journey both individually and in the group space. He is a grounded, supportive, and neutral healer, a rarity in today’s world.

You can find out more about Michael and his offerings at MichaelSollazzo.com 

Please enjoy my conversation with Michael, where we explore the personal spiritual journey, what spirituality looks like to each of us, and how we navigate that in our own lives.

May this episode be an invitation, a gift, and a medicine to facilitate your own personal connection to Spirit.

At an early age, Nichole Bigley recalled being in Heaven before coming to Earth, and regularly speaking with angels, including Archangel Michael. As she got older, she realized that not everyone had these same memories or angel encounters and learned to keep it close to her heart. It wasn’t until she had nearly everything she thought she always wanted in life, yet was unhappy, that Nichole pivoted from her 20+ year career in communications and PR to launch a podcast. 

Nichole is a psychic intuitive and host of the podcast, A Psychic’s Story, a top five spiritual podcast in the U.S. that receives millions of downloads a year across all 195 countries in the world. In order to help the next generation shift their vibration and develop their intuition, Nichole also created the spinoff podcast for kids and teens, A Psychic’s Story: Kids’ Edition. Her global podcast, Supernatural Matters, dives into the mystical and surreal, helping people determine what is natural or supernatural. 

Looking for Angels: A Guide to Understanding and Connecting with Angels is Nichole’s first book with co-author Scott Guerin, PhD where they break down complex spiritual topics, making it easy to understand and incorporate into everyday life.

In addition to the podcast and other content, Nichole conducts private intuitive sessions and is currently working to launch spiritual courses and retreats, as well as speaking tours designed to motivate and inspire others to find their truth.

To learn more about Nichole, visit apsychicsstory.com, supernaturalmatters.com or go to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube: @APsychicsStory.

Please enjoy this episode with Nichole Bigley as we explore the spiritual realm, moving beyond beliefs, and tapping into our divine connection. May this episode be a medicine, a gift, and a permission slip to access the divine. 

Kathy Taylor is a fourth-generation medium who has been trained and certified under Psychic Medium and Spiritual Teacher, Lisa Williams, through her International School of Spiritual Development (LWISSD).

Kathy has worked with clients internationally and is also trained as a Forensics Medium, working on unsolved cases mainly involving murders and missing persons. Kathy has experience with remote viewing as well as Akashic Records readings, AKA past life readings. She is in her 8th year of reading people professionally and continues to develop and add courses to her own mentorship programs, workshops, and classes. She enjoys identifying those who are intuitive and have "the gift," and then providing a safe, soul-cluster space in which they can learn, grow, and develop their metaphysical abilities. 

I first met Kathy at a pivotal point in my own journey when she immediately called forth a dear friend who had passed and provided invaluable guidance about my upcoming move across the country. I have seen first-hand Kathy’s astounding gifts, which flow through her with great ease and humility. 

If Kathy’s work resonates with you, you may be added to her individual waitlist and check out upcoming classes and workshops at her website hellofromabove.com.

Please enjoy this episode with the gifted Kathy Taylor, and may it be an invitation, a gift, and a medicine for you to discover and align with your own uniquely gifted nature.

Johnny Sage is a Reiki Master (certified in Oncology, Kundalini, Angel Fire, and Holy Fire® III Usui and Karuna styles of practices), Kambo Practitioner, Advanced (Sacred Geometry) Crystal Healer, Yoga (Hatha, Kundalini, and Nidra) Instructor, Yuen Method Guide, Sound Facilitator, Breathwork Trainer, FaraTherapist, and spiritual coach.

About fifteen years ago Johnny found himself struggling with a variety of mental and physical health conditions. From a place of hopelessness with no clear way out, Johnny began practicing with a variety of healing modalities outside the traditional access points no longer serving him. He committed to doing the inner and outer work necessary to turn his life around and now uses his training and experience to guide others to walk the spiritual path of life.

I met Johnny locally, here in Pasadena, CA and have attended his workshops in person. He is a truly authentic guide and person and I look forward to our continued relationship and collaborations.

Please enjoy this episode with Johnny as we reflect on each of our spiritual paths, the practice of slowing down, and looking toward the future of a new earth and collective shift in consciousness. May this episode be a gift, a medicine, and an invitation to awaken at your own time and readiness.

You can learn more about Johnny and his offerings at https://johnnysage.com, as well as contact him directly at [email protected].

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