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Ep. 145. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Albert Bramante—talent agent, psychologist, and all-around mind magician—to unpack the truth behind the inner critic, self-sabotage, and how we can rewrite the limiting stories we tell ourselves. We explore the link between childhood programming and adult behavior, the role of the shadow self in creative growth, and how hypnosis, NLP, and even body posture can help transform your self-concept.

Albert shares actionable insights on reframing your inner dialogue, stepping into vulnerability, and using subconscious tools to unlock your potential. And we wrap it up by swapping real-life stories of times we almost got conned, proving that intuition and insight go a long way in both personal growth and street smarts.

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• ​00:00 — Introduction to the Inner Critic
• ​05:15 — Understanding the Inner Critic
• ​10:34 — Integrating the Shadow Self
• ​15:14 — Facing Fears and Rewriting Stories
• ​21:33 — Hypnosis and Rituals in Subconscious Work
• ​26:57 — NLP and Language Patterns
• ​30:17 — Posture and Self-Concept
• ​38:57 — Vulnerability and Authenticity

Albert's Bio

Dr. Albert Bramante is a seasoned talent agent with more than two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Walden University. Additionally, he is a certified Hypnotist and NLP Practitioner, bringing a unique blend of psychological insight and practical expertise to his work. Driven by a passion for both the performing arts and the human psyche, he embarked on a mission to empower actors to overcome self-sabotage and unlock their full potential.

Throughout his impressive career, Dr. Bramante has achieved remarkable success as a talent agent, securing roles for actors in a wide array of productions including TV shows, films, commercials, Broadway, and Off-Broadway performances.

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Ep. 144. In this episode, I'm joined by Bree Delacruz about the transformative power of spiritual healing. Bree shares how her grandfather’s recovery from cancer sparked her path, and how the Akashic Records—a spiritual library of the soul—help us uncover subconscious blocks, realign with purpose, and connect to our highest timeline.

We explore the synergy of healing modalities, the importance of spiritual hygiene, and how energy healing can shift our inner and outer worlds. Brie also gives me a live Akashic reading, offering insights into my path, soul purpose, and future ventures.

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• ​Introduction to Akashic Records and Healing
• ​Brie's Personal Healing Journey
• ​Synergy of Healing Modalities
• ​Identifying Your Highest Timeline
• ​Using Akashic Records for Alignment
• ​Brie's Calling and Spiritual Awakening
• ​16:07 – My Akashic Reading

Bree's Bio

Driven by her Grandfather’s journey from stage-4 brain cancer, to cancer free, thanks to the work of energy healers, Bree is a huge proponent of alternative healing modalities, and doing the deep work on your energy.Bree believes that healing is a sacred journey of soul remembrance and energetic alignment. Through Akashic Record readings, Bree helps clients uncover the deeper truths of their soul’s journey – highlighting past life influences, soul contracts, and life lessons meant to guide them forward. By connecting with spirit guides, loved ones who have passes, and higher selves, she offers clarity and direction toward their most aligned path.

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Ep. 143. In this heart-opening episode, artist and healing guide Ovi Paulter shares how painting became her lifeline during a season of burnout. What started as a quiet creative escape blossomed into a powerful path of emotional restoration and self-discovery.

Ovi opens up about the transformative magic of gentle creativity; creating without pressure, embracing mistakes, and finding presence in every brushstroke. She dives into the mental health benefits of art, how using non-toxic materials deepens our connection to the process, and why she believes art is not a luxury, but a necessity for women reclaiming their joy.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or haven’t touched a paintbrush since childhood, this conversation is a soulful nudge to explore your creativity as an act of self-care.

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• ​How burnout led Ovi back to the canvas
• ​The link between creativity and lowered stress levels
• ​Why “you can paint over everything” is her life and art motto
• ​The beauty of imperfection and showing up just as you are
• ​Ovi’s vision for accessible, non-judgmental art spaces for women

Ovi's Bio

Ovi is a floral oil painter, teacher, and nonprofit founder helping women reconnect with peace, identity, and beauty through slow, soulful creativity. She began painting during a season of deep burnout — not to become an artist, but to breathe again. Now she teaches others to create without pressure, using non-toxic materials and a gentle, step-by-step approach. Her message isn’t about performance. It’s about creating softness and a sense of belonging in a world that asks too much.

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Ep.142. In this episode, I sit with psychologist Betsy Holmberg to explore how we can take our power back from the inner voice that thinks it runs the show. Betsy shares her deeply personal journey through depression and how diving into neuroscience—specifically the default mode network—helped her understand why our thoughts can feel so overpowering, and yet be so wrong. We talk about how negative self-talk takes root, why mindfulness works, and how we can separate who we truly are from the mental noise we’ve grown used to.

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Introduction to Thoughts and Mental Health

Betsy's Personal Journey and Insights

Understanding Negative Thoughts and Therapy

The Default Mode Network Explained

Separating Identity from Internal Monologue

Practical Tools for Managing Negative Thoughts

Real-Life Applications of the Approach

Parenting and Supporting Children

Connecting Neuroscience with Spirituality

This episode is a reminder that you are not your thoughts—you are the observer of them. And once you stop worshipping the voice in your head, you start to hear something much more powerful: your real self.

Betsy's Bio

Betsy Holmberg, PhD, is an award-winning psychologist and author specializing in overthinking and negative self-talk. She writes for Psychology Today, and has been featured in radio, television, and podcasts. Her first book, Unkind Mind, comes out June 1 by New Harbinger Publications. Before settling into writing and therapy, Betsy ran the global behavioural health service line at McKinsey & Company, a premier consulting firm. She also worked at Harvard and co-authored several peer-reviewed academic journal articles on non-suicidal self injury and suicidal thoughts. She is trained in Cognitive-Behavioural and Dialectical Behavioural therapies, and has treated clients of various ages and presentations. Betsy received her doctorate, master's and B.A. in Psychology from Duke University.

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Ep. 141. In this episode, I speak to powerhouse Jen Hardy, COO at the Academy of Motivation, for a vulnerable and insightful conversation on leadership, emotional literacy, and personal transformation. Jen takes us through her journey from chronic fatigue and burnout to empowered leadership—anchored by emotional intelligence and behavioural science.

Together, we explore the CARES framework, a powerful model designed to support high-stress professionals in reclaiming their well-being. We talk about how language shapes our experience using NLP, how emotions only need 90 seconds to move through us (if we let them!), and why tying our self-worth to productivity is a trap worth escaping.

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The Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing

Integrating Behavioural Science and Emotional Literacy

The Impact of Language on Leadership and Healing

The Power of Self-Talk and Inner Child Healing

The CARES Framework: A New Approach to Communication

Addressing Burnout and Emotional Fatigue

Setting Up Conversations for Success

Jen's Bio

Jen Hardy is the COO at the Academy of MotivAction, is a transformation-driven educator, speaker, and coach who bridges logic and emotion to create lasting impact. A former public educator and state championship soccer coach, Jen left the traditional system to pursue a broader mission—empowering individuals to harness resilience, clarity, and emotional literacy under pressure. With expertise in neuroscience, behavioural science, and communication, she helps people break through limitations, build confidence, and take decisive action.

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Ep. 140. In this episode, I sit down with Jeni Archer, a spiritual alchemist and professional witch, to talk all witchy business, tarot and personal power. We break down what being a witch actually means (hint: it’s about energy), and dive into the rise of the divine feminine, past life healing, and why intuition is your loudest truth.

Jeni shares fun stories from her work as a paranormal investigator, explains how tarot is a language of the soul, and drops wisdom like: "You have to own your audacity."

If you’ve ever felt too much, too weird, or too mystical—this one’s for you.

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00:00 – Introduction to Witchcraft and Spiritual Alchemy

02:54 – Understanding the Witch's Path

05:48 – Misconceptions and Empowerment in Witchcraft

08:32 – The Rise of the Divine Feminine

11:28 – The Art of Tarot Reading

14:18 – Past Life Regression and Healing

19:50 – Finding Your Audacity

22:52 – Paranormal Investigations and Spiritual Connections

Jeni's Bio

Jeni Archer is a Spiritual Alchemist, Professional Witch, Tarot Reader, and certified Hypnotherapist and Past Life Regressionist. Her practice, Hearth Magick, is located in Peterborough, NH. She offers in-person and remote sessions, free online courses, in-person classes & workshops, book clubs, and aura photography. Jeni is passionate about education and empowerment, how her clients can shift their lives through uncovering their own inner wisdom, and helping them learn to listen to themselves most of all.

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Ep. 139. In this episode, Tara Wiskow, intuitive energy healer and life reinvention expert, shares her journey of overcoming self-sabotage and self-abandonment to reclaim her authentic self. Through her She Rises program, she helps women unravel their past, upgrade their mindset, and step into empowerment, making choices without waiting for permission. Tara also shares her journey of losing 220 pounds and powerful insights on healing as becoming who you’ve always been.

Tara’s Bio

Tara Wiskow is an intuitive energy healer and life reinvention expert who helps women break free from self-abandonment, self-sabotage, and the cycle of people-pleasing. After transforming her own life—losing 220 pounds naturally and overcoming deep emotional struggles—she now guides women to heal by releasing limiting beliefs, negative emotions, and blocked energy that keep them from stepping into their authentic power. Through her She Rises program, Tara helps women unravel old programming, upgrade their mindset, and uplevel into the life and body they desire.

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Ep. 138. In this soulful episode, spiritual herbalist and intuitive guide Chonteau shares her journey of reclaiming indigeneity and reconnecting with ancestral wisdom. We explore land stewardship, indigenous cultures, and the power of nature connection as tools for self-discovery and personal liberation. From Soul Care and spiritual herbalism to deep listening and community healing, Shante offers grounded insights on how to return to the land—and to ourselves.

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Introduction to Ancestral Wisdom

The Journey of Reclaiming Indigeneity

Soul Care and Deep Listening

Learning from African Cultures

Lessons from Ancestral Healing

Sacred Relationship with the Land

The Link Between Land, Community, and Healing

Chonteau's Bio

Chonteau has been living earth-centered for as long as she can remember. She reclaimed her indigeneity in her early 20’s and continues land reconnective practices as a way of life. She teaches and mentors folks, on how to access the ancient knowledge within and weave this sacred wisdom into their everyday lives. Her playground is Soul Care University, a training, healing and transformation center for those seeking to go deeper so the can go higher.

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Ep.137. In this soul-expanding episode I'm joined by holistic spiritual coach and energy healing pioneer Phillip Mountrose to explore the mystical pathways of awakening and spiritual transformation. From his journey as a seeker to his connection with Archangel Metatron, Philip offers a grounded yet transcendent conversation on what it means to truly awaken to your magnificence.

We talk about how to distinguish emotions from soul guidance, tap into the field of pure potential, and use spiritual tools like oracles, tarot, and the Akashic Records to support your evolution. Philip also shares insights from ancient mystery schools, the power of spiritual family, and how to align with your unique genius through daily practices.

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Archangel Metatron & spiritual communication

The Mysteries Roadmap & ancient spiritual wisdom

Emotions vs. soul signals

The role of spiritual family and energetic triads

Accessing the field of infinite potential

Daily practices for living with magnificence

Phillip's Bio

Philip Mountrose and his wife Jane are holistic spiritual coaches, energy healers, and authors of several books, including their latest: Awakening to Your Magnificence: Your Journey Into the Next New Frontier for Humanity. Through their nonprofit, Awakenings Institute, they help individuals activate their unique gifts and step into a life of deeper purpose, healing, and light.

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Ep. 136. In this soulful episode, I sit down with Author, Podcaster, Entrepreneur, and Ordained Pastor Kristen Wambach to explore what it means to trust your spirit and embrace the mystical side of Jesus. Kristen opens up about why she identifies as spiritual, not religious, and how she navigates beyond religious dogma to experience a more intimate, spirit-led connection with God.

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• Introduction to Spiritual Bravery
• Awakening to Spiritual Senses
• The Power of Journaling
• Understanding the Mystical side of Jesus
• Spirituality vs. Religion
• Embracing Spiritual Bravery
• Tasting and Seeing The Goodness of God

Kristen's Bio

Kristen Wambach is an Oregon farm girl who stumbled upon the mystical nature of Christ. She's an author, Podcaster, Entrepreneur, and Ordained Pastor, helping you Live Spiritually BRAVE.

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