✫ ✫ ✫ Show notes & links: https://mariasaraphina.com/anneg ✫ ✫ ✫

Slight disclaimer | I’ve had the blessing of walking with Anne in this lifetime since somewhere around 2014 as her Spiritual Business Coach so I am COMPLETELY biased when it comes to Anne’s brilliance.

Yet, just like when I sat in Sacred Conversation with Aga Bera, even having walked with her for so long there was many parts of her spiritual journey that I didn’t know. 

I call Anne one of my OG clients and it’s SUCH a blessing to watch her continually rise, evolve and expand.

In this Sacred Conversation Anne Goncalves, a yoga teacher from Denmark, shares her journey from graphic design to yoga, heavily influenced by a friend’s encouragement.

She how her early spiritual awakening at age 13 during confirmation in Denmark, questioning religion led her to find a connection with Buddhism and how this exploration led to taking Buddhist vows at 29 and practicing Buddhism in London.

Later she shifted to yoga and Chinese medicine, integrating physical and spiritual practices.

Disappointed by internal conflicts in Buddhist communities, she now embraces a holistic approach, combining various spiritual and health practices, emphasizing the importance of embodied experiences and discernment in spiritual guidance.

Our conversation explores the importance of discipline and embodiment in spiritual practices. We emphasize the value of committing to a single practice, such as yoga or Kundalini kriya, for deeper understanding. Highlighting the significance of daily meditation and energy work for achieving inner calm.

You’ll hear us discuss the integration of spirituality into business, stressing the need for authenticity and embodied experience. Concluding with reflections on mastery, emphasizing the ongoing journey of learning and the importance of practical, embodied experiences.

We emphasize the importance of continuous learning and growth in mastering a craft, such as yoga teaching. Sharing how true mastery involves remaining a student, being open to new knowledge, and recognizing that one’s understanding can evolve.

We also discuss the development of yin yoga practices, particularly the realization that connective tissue benefits from movement, not just passive stretches.

Finally we talk about how movement, both physical and metaphorical, is crucial for avoiding stagnation and pain, and for staying open to new opportunities and growth.

Big hug and loads of love.  xo, Maria Saraphina

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✫ ✫ ✫ The Library: https://mariasaraphina.com/mp ✫ ✫ ✫

Took a bit longer than expected to come back, but here I am!

Join as I share two big changes for ✨ MASTERY ✨ in 2025 and stay tuned for aaaaamazing Sacred Conversations to come starting next week 👏🏻

Big hug and loads of love.

xo, Maria Saraphina

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2024 is ending slightly different than I expected however I wanted to end by saying a massive thank you to my guests, viewers and listeners 💗 There's LOTS more to come in 2025.

May you have a wonderful holiday season and arrive brilliantly into 2025 ✨

Big hug and loads of love.

xo, Maria Saraphina

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✫ ✫ ✫ Show notes & links: https://mariasaraphina.com/keoni ✫ ✫ ✫

Ke’oni will tell you I plucked him out of obscurity back in 2017/18 when I invited him into Sacred Conversation about the ferns, on my podcast The Magdalene Voices.

If you ask me, what I probably did, is what I do with my clients, see the blueprint of his potential before it manifested in the physical sphere.

Watching Ke’oni grow and expand into that blueprint has been and is an absolute joy!

In this Sacred Conversation Ke’oni shares his transformative journey from drug addiction and incarceration to finding purpose, rehabilitation and building a solid business centered on fern medicine and emotional expression.

He shares his upbringing, being hanai’d by his grandmother and the profound ceremonial influence in his early life. Ke’oni recounts his struggle with addiction, which began after a traumatic transition to a Western lifestyle and the conflict between his ceremonial and modern identities.

He describes his incarceration and how a vision of his grandmother’s hands reconnected him to his purpose, symbolized by his name, “Ke’oni,” meaning “spiral hurls forth.” This vision led him to rediscover his roots and share his knowledge through his website and workshops.

We highlight the importance of embracing challenges as opportunities for growth, the significance of cellular memory in Hawaiian culture, and the continuous expansion of one’s true self through purposeful expression.

We talk about the importance of small, consistent actions in achieving significant goals as well as affirming one’s belonging and the role of the divine feminine in establishing autonomy.

Concluding with highlighting the significance of observing and correcting life patterns, rather than reacting to crises and the importance of love and courage in confronting personal challenges, and the value of integrating traditional and modern education in personal growth. 

Hop on over to the blog for all the deeds and details and in the comments let us know what you what your biggest takeaway is… 

Big hug and loads of love.

xo, Maria Saraphina

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✫ ✫ ✫ Show notes & links: https://mariasaraphina.com/drtobias ✫ ✫ ✫

Imagine a world where your medical doctor is also an energy worker able to look holistically at what you’ve got going on and can formulate a prescription that supports healing on physical as well as emotional, mental and spiritual levels… That’s the world I want to live in!

When I saw that a research study had found that almost 80% of respondents reported having had a spiritual need within the last 30 days I immediately knew I wanted to sit in Sacred Converdation with the gorgeous soul behind the study – and PhD Thesis –  to have him share his own personal journey.

In this Sacred Conversation Dr. Tobias Anker Stripp, Phd and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Copenhagen, shares his journey integrating faith and health research.

You’ll hear how an existential crisis during medical school, lead to a spiritual awakening and him exploring various practices, including Reiki, and conducted research on the relationship between faith and health.

How despite initial skepticism, he became a Reiki Master and integrated these practices into his medical work.

Tobias emphasizes the importance of living one’s truth and the challenges of reconciling spiritual beliefs with a scientific career.

Our conversation explores the interconnectedness of spiritual and physical well-being, emphasizing the importance of both conventional and holistic approaches to health.

We touch on the challenges of integrating faith into modern, secularized societies and the potential of spiritual practices to alleviate suffering – and agree on the importance of love as a foundational principle and the need for inclusive, diverse communities.

Tobias openly shares where his own spirituality is currently at and the challenges he’s facing navigating fatherhood.

He emphasizes the transformative nature of parenting, describing it as a spiritual practice that involves detachment and surrendering to the needs of his children.

Finally Tobias reflects on the unpredictability of life and the importance of staying aligned with one’s true self to be prepared for whatever challenges arise.

Hop on over to the blog for all the deeds and details and in the comments let us know what you what your biggest takeaway is… 

Big hug and loads of love.

xo, Maria Saraphina

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✫ ✫ ✫ Show notes & links: https://mariasaraphina.com/juliep ✫ ✫ ✫

When the idea of a segment weaving the world of spirituality, menopause and perimenopause appeared Julie Parker were among the first names that popped into my field - and she immediately said yes!

In this Sacred Conversation we discuss Julie’s journey through perimenopause and menopause, highlighting the uncertainty and physical symptoms she experienced, including irregular cycles, night sweats, and anxiety.

Julie emphasizes the importance of seeking medical help, sharing her positive experience with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after natural remedies were ineffective.

She touches on the spiritual aspects of menopause, suggesting it may symbolize a transition to a more powerful, less comparative stage of life. Stressing the importance of community support and open discussions about these transitions to help women navigate them without feeling alone.

Our conversation focuses on the intersection of physical and spiritual well-being. Underscoring the need for individualized approaches to health, the importance of destigmatizing medical interventions, and the long duration of perimenopause, which can last up to 13 years.

Hop on over to the blog for all the deeds and details and in the comments let us know what you what your biggest takeaway is…

Big hug and loads of love.

xo, Maria Saraphina

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✫ ✫ ✫ Show notes & links: https://mariasaraphina.com/waqas ✫ ✫ ✫

The nudge to invite Waqas into Sacred Conversation kept getting stronger and stronger until I finally mustered up the courage to approach an international superstar - and boy am I glad I did!

Waqas showed up so openly, honestly and vulnerably that this Sacred Conversation, on top of everything else, shows us how, no matter our careers, we're all humans and each of us will have our own demons and challenges to face. 

Waqas shares his journey from hiding his music career from his Pakistani parents to achieving success both in Denmark and internationally. You’ll hear how he’s struggled with self-esteem and insecurity, how it influenced his music and how the band breaking up in 2017 led to a personal crisis. You’ll also hear how he through spirituality and charity work emphasizing the importance of authenticity and integrity in his philanthropic efforts.

We discuss Waqas’ diverse activities beyond music, including working with Danish NGOs to help at-risk youth start micro-companies and documenting their journeys. Highlighting his involvement with a girls' orphanage in Pakistan. 

Waqas reflects on his spiritual journey, emphasizing the importance of being a good person and the intertwining of culture and religion in his life. He shares insights on the complexities of life, the impact of cultural restraints, and the evolving nature of his career, noting the balance between his personal and professional life.

Hop on over to the blog for all the deeds and details and in the comments let us know what you what your biggest takeaway is…

Big hug and loads of love.

xo, Maria Saraphina

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✫ ✫ ✫ Show notes & links: https://mariasaraphina.com/nillou ✫ ✫ ✫

I discovered Nillou through a Danish podcast she does with a former Guest on ✨ MASTERY ✨ Isabelle Laurés.

When I heard her share how she weaves her book writing with channelling I just had to invite her on! In this Sacred Conversation you’ll hear Nillou share how her spiritual journey started at a very early age with her parents divorce.

We discuss our personal journeys with spirituality and religion in Denmark, sharing challenges of navigating a country with a state religion and a perceived lack of magic or practical thinking in religious practices.

Nillou share the role of tarot and intuition in her journalism work, highlighting the importance of authenticity and emotional connection in providing guidance and insight to others. 

Furthermore she shares her thoughts on the mystical nature of tarot and its ability to help individuals connect with their inner selves and find new narratives. 

We emphasize the importance of intention, belief, and personal growth. Highlighting the need for magic and proof to reconnect with our faith, as well as the importance of skepticism in spiritual practices.

Finally our Sacred Conversation also touches on the connection between spirituality and indigenous cultures, and the significance of authenticity in writing, particularly in terms of representing marginalized voices and perspectives.

Hop on over to the blog for all the deeds and details and in the comments let us know what you what your biggest takeaway is…

Big hug and loads of love.

xo, Maria Saraphina

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✫ ✫ ✫ Show notes & links: https://mariasaraphina.com/simran ✫ ✫ ✫

 I've had the blessing of sitting in Sacred Conversation with Simran multiple times now and the rawness, the realness, the authenticity they bring is so inspiring and empowering. As my own spiritual journey has deepened and expanded so too has Oneness and as this percolated I knew I had to invite Simran! We’re blessed they said yes!

In this Sacred Conversation you’ll hear us share our spiritual journeys, embracing non-binary identity and detaching from polarity to embrace oneness. 

We discuss personal growth through spiritual exploration and Simran shares confronting limitations of their upbringing in the Southern Baptist tradition. 

We talk about our experiences with spiritual gift suppression and emphasize discernment in spiritual practices.  Simran shares and reflects on their non-binary identity and reconciling their spirituality with their identity. The struggles of reconciling their evangelical upbringing with their sexuality. 

We highlight the importance of recognizing and respecting gender diversity and embracing continuous growth and evolution in mastery. We also discuss the discomfort of resistance and the need to sit with it in order to break through.

We discuss the importance of authenticity and alignment in understanding the soul blueprint, energy of others and the value of being true to oneself. 

Finally Simran shares their experience of working with sound in profound ways, connecting it to their embodiment and authenticity. 

We finish off by emphasizing the need to see beyond appearances and be in your highest alignment to understand the deeper truths of others.

Hop on over to the blog for all the deeds and details and in the comments let us know what you what your biggest takeaway is…

Big hug and loads of love.

xo, Maria Saraphina

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✫ ✫ ✫ Show notes & links: https://mariasaraphina.com/bens ✫ ✫ ✫

In this Sacred Conversation Ben openly shares his spiritual journey, which began in childhood and was influenced by British folklore and Neo-paganism.

He highlights his experiences with online communities, his exploration of various spiritual traditions, and his transition from an immature spirituality to a deeper, more intentional practice.

Ben also shares his background in social work and his training in spiritual psychotherapy, which led to his book on ancestor work.

Our Sacred Conversation explores the integration of spirituality and narrative in therapy, emphasizing the importance of client confidentiality and ethical practice. Ben highlights the role of spiritual narratives, such as Catholic shame, in shaping clients' lives and the therapeutic value of exploring these through narratives. The conversation also touches on the transformative power of fantasy and gaming in fostering self-exploration and healing, particularly for queer individuals. 

Ben shares his own personal experiences with non-binary identity and the challenges of ego and responsibility in their therapeutic journey. 

We discuss complexities of mastery and mentorship emphasizing the importance of owning one's wisdom and experience while acknowledging continuous learning and practice.

This was such a RICH conversation and as you’ll hear, we’ve already decided to join again once Ben is settled back in his native UK.

Hop on over to the blog and in the comments let us know what you what your biggest takeaway is…

Big hug and loads of love.

xo, Maria Saraphina

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