We’re kicking off this first guest episode of The Spiritual Cupcake Podcast with a deeply heartfelt conversation with one of the soul cupcakes in my life—Magda. This episode is more than an interview—it's a story of synchronicity, healing, and soul connection. From a chance meeting in LA to long voice notes and zoom calls across the world, Magda and I have walked a parallel path of transformation, hibernation, and rebirth.

In this episode, Magda shares her incredible journey:

• Growing up in Poland and navigating inherited trauma and emotional burdens
• Her spontaneous trip to the U.S. that sparked our friendship
• A solo pilgrimage across Europe that awakened her soul
• What it means to reclaim joy, authenticity, and a sense of self after years of dissociation
• How healing through somatic work, love, and spiritual support transformed her inner world
• We also explore what it truly means to become a “spiritual cupcake”—someone who radiates light, nourishes the soul, and sweetens the world just by being.
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Magda of the Forest is a psychologist, psychotherapist, and soul guide for those longing to return to their wild, soft, and deeply authentic Inner Home. She lives in a small forest house with her husband and dog, and shares her work through her podcast BIG FEELINGS and as co-host of MOON SOULS, released every new and full moon.

Her integrative approach blends psychotherapy, polyvagal theory, trauma healing, Internal Family Systems, forest therapy, mindfulness, and breathwork — helping people reconnect with their younger selves and draw strength from their future self.

Magda’s mission is to help you soften, root, and return to your Safe Inner Home — to your body, your soul, and the life your heart knows is possible.

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Candace Dunaway is the host of The Spiritual Cupcake Podcast, a heart-centered space for healing, growth, and high-vibe living. She’s also a teacher, a nature lover, and a creative soul who finds deep joy in life’s simplest moments.

Candace sees the world through rainbow-colored glasses—always searching for the silver linings, even in life’s stormy skies. For her, happiness isn’t a far-off destination, but something woven into the everyday magic of life.

Her love for the outdoors inspired The Mild Side of Wild, a video series that encourages others to step outside and reconnect with nature’s wisdom—a free gift that’s always available.

Whether she’s wandering through the woods, recording a podcast episode, or laughing with a stranger-turned-friend, Candace thrives on meaningful connection. She treasures hearing people’s stories and perspectives, especially when they come from unexpected paths.

Forever dreaming, always creating, she’s endlessly exploring new ideas and projects. Guided by wonder, curiosity, and the belief that beauty is everywhere, She’s here to connect, to let go, and to expand—one inspired moment at a time.