Mind Power Meets Mystic

Episode Summary:

In this heartfelt episode, Michelle and Cinthia explore the true spirit of giving during the holiday season. From intentional generosity to offering your presence, they share meaningful ways to give that go beyond material gifts. Whether you’re looking to deepen your connections, contribute to your community, or simply embrace the joy of giving, this episode offers practical and inspiring tips to help you make a difference.

Key Takeaways:

1. Give Without Expectation (Michelle’s Tip #1):

• True generosity comes from giving without strings attached.
• Focus on the joy of the act rather than any acknowledgment or outcome.

1. Practice Intentional Generosity (Cinthia’s Tip #1):

• Think deeply about how your gifts reflect your values and intentions.
• Give something that creates lasting meaning, whether that’s time, energy, or a thoughtful token.

1. Give to Those Who Need It Most (Michelle’s Tip #2):

• Extend your generosity to individuals or causes beyond your immediate circle.
• Consider anonymous acts of kindness or supporting those in underserved communities.

1. Give Your Presence (Cinthia’s Tip #2):

• Presence is one of the most valuable gifts you can offer.
• Emotional, spiritual, and energetic presence fosters connection and healing.

Listener Challenge:

This holiday season, reflect on how you can incorporate these tips into your own life. Share your stories of generosity with us—we’d love to celebrate your giving spirit!

Cinthia’s Offerings:

• Mystic Magic Mentoring: A four-session deep dive to break through personal challenges and create transformative shifts in relationships and life.
• Mystic Magic Journeying: For those ready to explore their mystic and intuitive side in-depth.

Michelle’s Offerings:

• Three-Pack Coaching Sessions: Available in person or online, blending leadership coaching and hypnosis for personal and professional breakthroughs.

• Cinthia Varkevisser: Website | Social Media
• Michelle Walters: Website | Social Media

Hosts:

• Cinthia Varkevisser – Resident spiritual shit disturber, stirring things up with mystic power and bold action.
• Michelle Walters – Executive coach and hypnotherapist, turning subconscious blocks into unstoppable momentum.

This Thanksgiving week, Cinthia and Michelle explore a fresh perspective on gratitude: using it as a tool rather than just a feel-good exercise. They share personal stories, practical tips, and strategies for harnessing the power of gratitude to transform your daily life.

1. Gratitude as a Gateway:

• Cinthia shares how starting her readings or spiritual work with gratitude clears her mind and sets powerful intentions.
• Gratitude helps empty the "emotional cup" and shift focus to abundance and clarity.

2. Gratitude as an Icebreaker:

• Michelle explains how asking people to share what they're grateful for creates instant heart-to-heart connections, bypassing superficial introductions.
• Gratitude opens the door to meaningful interactions and deeper understanding in group settings.

3. The “1-2-3 Gratitude Practice” (Cinthia’s Method):

• 1: Name one heartfelt gratitude.
• 2: Acknowledge two people genuinely and sincerely.
• 3: Reflect on three positive things from your day, even if small or simple.

4. Gratitude in Manifestation:

• Michelle discusses the power of thanking the universe for what hasn’t yet arrived as a way to align intentions with reality.
• She shares a moving personal story about manifesting her late husband Bruce’s lung transplant through affirmations of gratitude.

5. Gratitude as an Untangling Tool:

• Cinthia uses gratitude to manage overwhelm, especially during emotionally charged times.
• Gratitude helps untangle emotions, shift focus, and create space for actionable solutions.

6. Gratitude to Quiet Judgment:

• Gratitude can dissolve judgment, ego, and unhelpful narratives.
• Cinthia reflects on how gratitude helped her find peace following her brother’s passing by focusing on the beauty of his journey.

7. Gratitude for Life’s Tough Lessons:

• Cinthia shares her gratitude for "ass-kickings" that bring clarity and push her back into action.
• Painful lessons can serve as powerful motivators for growth and transformation.

Cinthia’s Offerings:

• Mystic Magic Mentoring: A four-session deep dive to break through personal challenges and create transformative shifts in relationships and life.
• Mystic Magic Journeying: For those ready to explore their mystic and intuitive side in-depth.

Michelle’s Offerings:

• Three-Pack Coaching Sessions: Available in person or online, blending leadership coaching and hypnosis for personal and professional breakthroughs.

• Cinthia Varkevisser: Website | Social Media
• Michelle Walters: Website | Social Media

n this solo episode of Mind Power Meets Mystic, Michelle Walters dives deep into the transformative power of hypnosis during life transitions. From moving to a new city, navigating the emotional turmoil of breakups, to changing jobs, Michelle explores how hypnosis can help ease the uncertainty and fear that often accompany major life shifts. She shares personal insights from her own life transitions and provides real-world examples of how hypnosis has helped her clients move through challenging periods with clarity and confidence. Whether you're facing a career change, a relationship shift, or simply need support in navigating life's unpredictability, this episode offers valuable tools for finding strength in times of change.

Michelle also reflects on how hypnosis, combined with strategic coaching, can amplify one's strengths and bring clarity to decision-making during transitions. She discusses how shifting emotional states, amplifying confidence, and releasing limiting beliefs can be pivotal in overcoming obstacles. With her unique blend of hypnotherapy and coaching, Michelle demonstrates how clients can harness the power of their subconscious minds to embrace change and create a future aligned with their true desires. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on how to use the mind's power to navigate life’s most challenging transitions with grace and purpose.

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In this heartfelt episode of Mind Power Meets Mystic, Cinthia Varkevisser delves into the concept of obligations and the ways they can impact our energy, personal values, and sense of self. After a recent personal loss, Cinthia finds herself confronting obligations from a new perspective, exploring how expectations—whether from family, society, or even cultural norms—can weigh us down and pull us away from our inner truth. She breaks down how to distinguish between true commitments and draining obligations, offering three actionable steps: identifying “cause for pause,” leaning on others for clarity, and weighing potential consequences to respond rather than react.

Listeners will come away with a fresh understanding of how obligations can affect our well-being and ways to honor our truth without guilt. If you’re someone who often puts others first or struggles with saying no, this episode offers a compassionate approach to setting boundaries and finding balance. Tune in for a powerful conversation on navigating obligations, finding clarity, and allowing your own light to shine brightly.

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Welcome to Episode 111 of Mind Power Meets Mystic! This episode dives into the themes of positivity, peace, and prayer, offering guidance and tips for handling the uncertainty and emotions surrounding this year’s U.S. presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Join co-hosts Cinthia Varkevisser, our resident Mystic and Intuitive Reader, and Michelle Walters, Clinical Hypnotherapist, as they explore ways to stay grounded, connected, and hopeful during this pivotal time.

1. Positivity

• Michelle’s Tip: Embrace gratitude for nature. By appreciating simple, constant elements—like the sunrise, seasons, and even small wonders like rocks or leaves—we can find calm in the midst of uncertainty.
• Cinthia’s Tip: Cultivate connection through common ground. Find three things you have in common with people, even those with opposing views, to dissolve fear and build bridges. Cinthia shares her approach of identifying shared values, even with people she may disagree with.

1. Peace

• Michelle’s Tip: Maintain peace by practicing courtesy and kindness. Small acts like saying “please” and “thank you” can help set a peaceful tone during tense times.
• Cinthia’s Tip: Peace is an active practice. Inspired by martial arts philosophy, she discusses promoting kindness and non-aggression as ways to avoid conflict, serve others, and create a positive impact.

1. Prayer and Intention Setting

• Michelle’s Practice: Building or reviving a home altar as a symbol of unity and connection, inspired by seasonal observances like Día de los Muertos. She places a circle of stones to signify unity.
• Cinthia’s Practice: Cinthia shares a powerful intention-setting prayer taught by her “Swami Mommy,” Connie. This prayer focuses on divine light, love, compassion, and protection for self and others, helping center intentions and support healing on a larger scale.

• Honest Reflections on the Election: Both Cinthia and Michelle express their feelings of concern and hope for the nation, especially focusing on remaining calm and grounded regardless of the outcome.
• Connecting Over Differences: Cinthia shares her approach to finding common ground even with those she may strongly disagree with, fostering a mindset of unity.
• Practical Steps for Peace and Positivity: Concrete actions like showing kindness, gratitude, and keeping small rituals are highlighted as simple but impactful ways to navigate challenging times.

• Be Present and Grateful: In times of uncertainty, gratitude for nature and everyday blessings can help you stay calm.
• Practice Kindness Actively: Kindness and courtesy can set a peaceful tone even when tensions are high.
• Set Intentions for Good: Whether through prayer or intention-setting, aligning yourself with positive energy can help you stay grounded and centered.

As part of her practice before readings or coaching, Cinthia recites a powerful prayer, which she shares in this episode. It invokes protection, love, and the highest service for herself and those she serves.

If you found this episode meaningful, please share it with friends or colleagues who might also benefit from these themes of positivity, peace, and prayer during challenging times. Let’s spread a message of unity, kindness, and hope!

Please Share:

If you enjoyed this episode or know someone who might appreciate a blend of mysticism and practical insight, share Mind Power Meets Mystic with friends and family!

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In this special Halloween episode of Mind Power Meets Mystic, co-hosts Cinthia Varkevisser and Michelle Walters dive into ghost stories inspired by travel experiences, tales of haunted places, and encounters with energies from the past. With Halloween approaching, they focus on the mysterious, exploring unseen realms and sharing memorable and personal experiences with the supernatural.

Episode Highlights:

• Michelle’s Ghostly Experience in Puerto Rico:
• Michelle recalls an eerie visit to a historical dungeon in Puerto Rico, where she felt an overwhelming sense of sadness and lingering energy from the past. Reflecting on the weight of history and the energy left behind by those who had suffered there, she discusses the importance of respecting the invisible energies that can linger in historically charged places.
• Aaron’s Ghostly Companion:
• Cinthia shares the fascinating story of Aaron, a friend who picked up an unexpected guest during a visit to a castle dungeon in the UK. After returning home, Aaron felt different and sought Cinthia’s insight. She found an entity—similar to Ghostbusters’ Slimer—that had “hitched a ride” with Aaron back from the castle. Hear how Aaron resolved this ghostly attachment and returned to feeling like himself.
• Clearing Neglected Cemetery Boundaries:
• One of Cinthia’s clients felt compelled to clear a neglected part of a Southern California cemetery. Cinthia and her client joined forces to perform a compassionate clearing for souls who may have been buried outside the official cemetery boundary, either forgotten over time or unable to afford a traditional burial plot. Listen in as Cinthia recounts this profound and powerful ritual, where spirits lined up as if at a train station, guided toward release and healing.
• Healing Through Spirit Connection:
• The episode ends with Cinthia’s moving experience of witnessing her client help a spirit child cross over. This tender moment becomes a moment of healing, as her client’s own sense of motherhood and compassion deepens through the connection.

Takeaways from This Episode:

• Energy and spirits can linger in places with strong histories, and respecting those energies can deepen one’s experience when visiting these sites.
• Personal boundaries are key in places where energetic attachments are possible, especially in places historically associated with suffering or paranormal activity.
• Rituals and compassionate clearings can be healing experiences for both spirits and those performing the ritual.
• The healing potential of spirit work can be profound, sometimes helping people resolve their own personal struggles through interactions with the other side.

Tune In:

Enjoy this fascinating dive into the paranormal, with insights on honoring unseen energies and finding personal healing through spirit work. Listen to Mind Power Meets Mystic each week as Cinthia and Michelle expand your mind to new possibilities and encourage you to explore your intuitive powers.

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Hosts:

Cinthia Varkevisser (Mystic) & Michelle Walters (Mind Power)

Guest:

Narelle A. Sheehan, Life Coach, Director, and Creator of Not a Nurse or a Purse

Episode Overview:

In this episode of Mind Power Meets Mystic, Cinthia and Michelle dive into the world of dating with special guest Narelle Shehan. Narelle shares her personal journey from post-divorce dating to the creation of her popular dating philosophy, Not a Nurse or a Purse. She emphasizes the importance of being specific about what you want in a partner, learning from past relationships, and standing firm in your boundaries.

Key Topics:

• The concept of Not a Nurse or a Purse: A guide for women (and men) to avoid slipping into caregiving roles (nurse) or being financially used (purse) in relationships.
• Narelle’s unique dating journey: From surviving a difficult divorce to dating 100 people as a way to rediscover what she wanted in a partner.
• The power of making a list of 100 things you want in a partner. Narelle explains how this practice helped her find someone who checked 99 of her 100 items.
• Why dating should be treated like a part-time job: It requires effort, intentionality, and perseverance.
• Online dating tips: Be honest in your profile, set clear boundaries, and don’t settle for someone who doesn’t align with your values.
• The importance of finding a partner who meets your emotional and practical needs, and learning to stand by your non-negotiables.

Memorable Quotes:

• “People are so nice. I talk to anyone, and everyone’s my friend until they’re not.” – Narelle A. Sheehan
• “Dating has to start where you have the most anxiety, otherwise you’ll never get over it.” – Narelle A. Sheehan
• “Write a list of 100 things you want in a partner, and don’t compromise on what truly matters to you.” – Narelle A. Sheehan
• “If they don’t have the same music or literary references as you, they’re probably not the right person.” – Narelle A. Sheehan

Tips & Takeaways:

• Be specific: Create a list of 100 things you want in a partner, and don’t be afraid to ask for what you really want.
• Online dating honesty: Don’t lie about your age, height, or appearance. It sets the wrong tone from the start.
• Boundaries are key: Know when to say no, especially when it comes to paying for dates or being expected to take on caregiving roles in relationships.
• It’s okay to prioritize your needs: Whether it’s financial stability, emotional health, or physical compatibility, your needs are valid.
• Treat dating like a part-time job: Be committed, focused, and willing to put in the effort to find the right partner.

About Narelle A. Sheehan:

Narelle is a life coach, director, and creator of the dating coaching program Not a Nurse or a Purse, where she helps women and men navigate the dating world with clarity and confidence. She offers a three-month dating group where participants focus on self-awareness, healing past patterns, and renewing their approach to relationships.

What’s Next for Narelle:

Narelle is launching a free monthly masterclass in the new year, along with her signature three-month dating group, which focuses on helping individuals identify their dating blind spots and create lasting change in their relationship patterns.

Connect with Narelle:

• Instagram: @CreativeNarelle
• Website: www.creativepowercoacing.com
• Email: [email protected]

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Hosts:

• Michelle Walters, Mind Power
• Cinthia Varkevisser, Mystic (absent this episode)

Guest:

• Eloise Hill, medical intuitive, healer, author, and Wiccan practitioner

In this special episode of Mind Power Meets Mystic, Michelle Walters is joined by returning guest Eloise Hill to explore the rich history and traditions of Samhain, the ancient pagan festival that marks the end of the harvest season and the Celtic New Year. While Cinthia Varkevisser, our show mystic, is off this week, Eloise offers deep insights into Samhain and shares how this holiday has been celebrated for over 12,000 years.

We dive into the significance of Samhain in Wiccan and Celtic practices, discuss how the veil between the living and the dead is believed to be at its thinnest, and explore modern ways to connect with this ancient festival. Eloise also shares a beautiful Samhain Blessing for the Ancestors, providing listeners with a moving way to honor their loved ones who have passed.

• Samhain Origins: The festival’s roots in Celtic tradition, marking the third and final harvest and the beginning of the Celtic New Year.
• The Wheel of the Year: How Wiccans celebrate the sabbats and the significance of the cyclical nature of life and death.
• The Thinning Veil: How Samhain allows for easier communication with ancestors and loved ones who have passed, and how this time of year offers an opportunity for reflection and spiritual growth.
• Cultural Overlaps: The connections between Samhain and other cultural traditions, such as Día de los Muertos and All Saints Day.
• Practical Ways to Celebrate: Eloise shares three spiritual practices to embrace during Samhain: meditation, tarot or oracle readings, and self-reflection through seasonal introspection.
• Tarot Spread for Samhain: A six-card tarot layout you can use to guide your reflections during this special time of year.

Eloise Hill also shares a Samhain Blessing for the Ancestors — a beautiful invocation to honor those who have passed. This moving blessing can be a meaningful way to celebrate Samhain and connect with your loved ones in spirit.

Michelle and Cinthia are offering a special one-hour Zoom session, which includes a 30-minute reading with Cinthia and a 30-minute hypnosis session with Michelle. To enter, leave a review and submit it through the form linked in today’s show notes. You’ll be entered to win, and you may even be featured on the podcast!

Eloise is offering a Samhain special for her Wicca 101 course. The course includes four hour-long classes that cover the basics of Wicca, the sabbats, effective rituals, and candle magic.

• Single classes: $35 (a $10 discount)
• Full course: $100 (a $40 discount)

This offer is available until November 1st. Links to book can be found in the show notes.

• For more about Eloise Hill
• For more about Basics of The Craft, Sabbats and Esbats, Spell Casting Fundamentals, and/or Candle Magick
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Episode Overview:

Join Cinthia and Michelle as they continue their engaging conversation with animal communicators Yvette Buigues and Melissa "Mo" Scout Chaidez. This episode dives into the fascinating world of animal communication, exploring the inner workings of their practices and how they connect with both pets and their owners.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The unique experiences of first-time clients seeking animal communication.
• How animal communicators approach clients and ease them into the process.
• The impact of trauma on animal behavior and how practitioners can help.
• Funny and heartwarming stories about communicating with animals, including lost pets.
• Insights into what different animals like to talk about (dogs, cats, horses, and more).
• The emotional connections between pets and their owners, and how these affect communication.
• Fun anecdotes about animal personalities and their preferences.

Guest Bios:

• Yvette Buigues: A cranial sacral healer and Reiki practitioner for animals, as well as an artist with a passion for animal communication.
• Melissa "Mo" Scout Chaidez: An animal communicator and healer, helping humans through their connections with animals.

Contest Announcement:

Don't forget to enter our contest for a chance to win a free reading with Cinthia followed by a hypnosis session with Michelle! To enter, simply rate and review our show and fill out the entry form linked in the show notes.

• For more about Yvette Buigues
• For more about Melissa Chaidez
• Mind Power Meets Mystic Product Information

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Episode Overview:

In this exciting two-part series, Cinthia Varkevisser and Michelle Walters welcome two incredible guests, Yvette Buigues and Melissa "Scout" Chaidez, who are both animal communicators and healers. Together, they explore the profound connections between humans and animals, discussing the healing power of animal communication and the emotional journeys of both pets and their owners.

Key Topics:

• Introduction of Guests:
• Yvette Buigues: Animal communicator, healer through cranial sacral therapy and Reiki, and artist known for her crow art.
• Melissa "Scout" Chaidez: Animal communicator who also helps humans navigate their relationships with their pets.
• Personal Journeys:
• How each guest discovered their unique abilities to communicate with animals.
• The importance of spirituality in enhancing their communication skills.
• Understanding Animal Emotions:
• The concept that animals are not just pets but true companions with their own emotions and perspectives.
• How animal behavior often reflects the emotional state of their owners.
• Experiences in Animal Communication:
• Anecdotes of surprising and profound moments during animal readings.
• The emotional connections shared between animals and their humans during readings.
• Healing Through Communication:
• The therapeutic impact of working with animals on both the animals and their owners.
• How changes in the owner’s energy can significantly affect their pets.
• The Role of Sensitivity:
• Discussion on the heightened sensitivity of animal communicators and how it affects their work.
• The distinction between the emotional honesty of animals and the complexities of human behavior.
• Tips for Pet Owners:
• Observing and understanding animal behavior to enhance communication and connection.
• Practicing mindfulness with pets, including meditation to foster a calm environment.

Contest Announcement:

Listeners are encouraged to participate in the contest to win a special session with Cinthia and Michelle, including a reading and hypnosis. Entries are accepted until episode number 111.

• For more about Yvette Buigues
• For more about Melissa Chaidez
• Mind Power Meets Mystic Product Information

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