Practical Mystics Podcast

Have you ever said to yourself, “I know there’s more for me, but I don’t know where to begin!” We’re here to share that you do not need all the answers before you make your next move. Our last episode is about courage, community, and trusting yourself enough to take the next step… even if you don’t feel ready.

In this season finale of Practical Mystics, Shannon Havill and Kimberly Crawford reflect on what it means to trust guidance before certainty arrives. From launching a podcast without having it all figured out to learning how to identify energy leaks, boundaries, comparison traps, and emotional over-giving. They unpack the very human work of becoming more honest, more present, and more courageous.

This episode is both a reflection and a rally cry: stop waiting for perfect clarity. Start where you are. Your people are out there. Your intuition is already speaking. Whether it’s learning to say “NO,” beginning the thing you keep postponing, or simply allowing yourself to be in a state of “Still learning” vs. “Sorry,” this conversation reminds listeners that spirituality isn’t separate from life—it’s woven into every ordinary choice we make.

• Why so many people crave spiritual conversations but never start them
• How to find your people through curiosity and brave conversations
• What “energy leaks” are and how they quietly reduce your vitality
• The spiritual drains of comparison, boundaries, over-giving, and media overload
• Why “still learning” is an empowering mantra  and better than apologizing 
• Beginner’s mind, rookie smarts, and the courage to start before certainty
• Why community matters in personal and spiritual awakening
• How to train yourself to notice beauty, magic, and possibility instead of fear

00:00 – Surprise: This Is the Season Finale
03:00 – Trusting Guidance Before Logic Catches Up
06:00 – Your People Are Out There
10:00 – Why Spiritual Conversations Feel So Vulnerable
14:00 – Find Your Community, Find Yourself
20:00 – Seeing the World Differently
24:00 – Gratitude, Mirroring & Energy Leaks
32:00 – Energy Flows Where Focus Goes
40:00 – Boundaries, Over-Giving & Honest Self-Inquiry
45:00 – Still Learning: Stop Apologizing for NOT Knowing the Answer Before Life Offers the Question
52:00 – A Beginners Mindset & Courageous Action
58:00 – A Call to Share Your Magic With The World

• You do not need certainty before taking aligned action
• Energy leaks often hide inside habits, comparison, and over-giving
• Community accelerates spiritual growth and personal courage
• Beginner’s mindset inspires courageous action

1. Do an Energy Leak Audit: identify where your time, emotions, or attention are being drained
2. Replace “sorry” with “still learning” for one full week
3. Before saying yes, ask: does this move me closer to my core values?
4. Start one spiritually curious conversation this week with someone safe
5. Change your information diet: replace one doom-scroll habit with one inspiring source

If this episode reminded you that you’re allowed to begin before you feel ready, share it with someone standing at the edge of their own next step.

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What if growth isn’t about adding more spiritual tools, habits, or hustle, but removing the layers that are no longer working for you?
In this episode, Shannon and Kimberly explore joy audits, curiosity, satisfaction, and how to stop living by “should” so you can return to your own essence.

In this honest and unexpectedly funny conversation, Shannon and Kimberly explore what it means to edit your life instead of constantly adding to it. From inherited beliefs and people-pleasing to over-preparing, comparison, and the pressure to turn every gift into a business, they unpack the many ways we drift from our own truth.

Together, they share personal stories about fear, job loss, travel, risk, purpose, and learning to trust the next step before the whole path is visible. This episode is a grounded invitation to release what no longer fits, stop feeding worry, and reconnect with joy, satisfaction, and conscious choice.

And be sure to explore the Action Steps below. 

In This Episode

• Why spiritual growth often looks like shedding, not stacking
• The hidden cost of living by “should”
• What a joy audit can reveal
• Why curiosity can be more powerful than courage
• The difference between joy and satisfaction
• Why not every passion should become your paycheck
• How small risks prepare you for bigger ones
• What acceptance really looks like in hard seasons
• Why worry is not the same as service
• How to return to your next best choice

Chapters

• 00:02 On Location, In Person, and Slightly Sparkly
• 01:43 Why More Spiritual Stuff Isn’t Always the Answer
• 05:49 Edit Your Life Instead of Adding Another Habit
• 12:12 “I Didn’t Know That Was an Option”
• 14:15 The Case of the Shoulds
• 18:07 When Life Removes What You Wouldn’t Let Go Of
• 28:16 Stop Over-Preparing and Start Doing It Curious
• 37:45 Life as Adventure, Not Checklist
• 43:07 Keep Your Joy Out of the Obligation Bucket
• 01:00:46 Small Risks, Bigger Life
• 01:41:49 Why Not Me? Acceptance, Choice, and Power

Key Takeaways

• You do not need to add more to become more yourself.
• “Should” often signals external pressure, not inner truth.
• Curiosity can unlock movement where fear freezes you.
• Acceptance helps you reclaim power and take the next right step.

Action Steps

• Do a joy audit this week
• Rewrite one “should” as a conscious choice
• Take one curious action before you feel ready
• Protect one thing that belongs in your joy bucket
• In a hard moment, ask: “Now what is my next best choice?”

If this episode spoke to something tender, true, or timely in your life, share it with a friend who may need it too. 

A single moment doesn’t have to define your day.
Learn how to reset your energy and choose what comes next.

In this episode of Practical Mystics, Shannon and Kimberly explore the subtle but powerful ways we hold onto negative experiences—and unknowingly amplify them. From looping thoughts to emotional patterning, they unpack how one “bad moment” can spiral into an entire bad day (or longer) if left unchecked.

Blending grounded spirituality with real-life examples, they offer practical ways to interrupt these cycles, shift your internal state, and reclaim your ability to choose how to move through your next moment. This is a conversation about awareness, responsibility, and the quiet power of letting go—without bypassing what’s real. Episode 7 was about ideas moving through you…Episode 8 is about not letting your mind run the whole show.

• Why one negative moment can spiral into a really bad day
• The hidden habit of “making things worse” through thought loops
• How emotional amplification happens in real time
• The difference between experiencing vs. holding onto emotions
• Recognizing when you’re internalizing what isn’t yours
• Breaking autopilot patterns in relationships and daily life
• Practical examples (coffee, toothpaste, everyday triggers)
• Choosing response over reaction
• The role of awareness in emotional freedom
• How small shifts create big energetic changes

02:03 Navigating Chaos with Inner Peace

06:04 Community and Connection Through Challenges

12:03 The Power of Vulnerability and Trust

18:02 Intuition and Discernment in Relationships

23:59 Supporting Intuitive Children

29:51 Choosing Love and Compassion in Difficult Times

32:02 Finding Joy Amidst Struggles

35:08 Redefining Self-Care

41:26 Nature as a Source of Healing

47:19 The Power of Gratitude

55:31 Embracing Neutrality in Emotions

01:06:31 Releasing Stuck Energy: Creative Outlets for Anger

01:11:46 Patterns of Conflict: Breaking the Cycle

01:17:32 Understanding Our Nervous System: Chaos vs. Peace

01:21:51 Shifting Frequencies: Responsibility and Life Experiences

01:30:58 Choices and Control: Navigating Life's Decisions

01:41 Energy Management: Tuning into Our Sources

01:49 Self-Care and Boundaries: Prioritizing Our Needs

01:58 Awareness and Connection: Tapping into Universal Energy

• A bad moment doesn’t have to become a bad day
• Thought loops amplify emotional experiences
• Awareness interrupts unconscious patterns
• You always have the freedom to make a new choice

1. Notice when you’re replaying a moment → pause
2. Ask: Is this mine to carry?
3. Take 3 slow breaths to reset your state
4. Choose one intentional next action

Intercompass Reiki for Kids -https://intercompassreiki.com/

Lee Harris Energy Update - https://leeharris.org/energy-update/

HeartMath Coherence App - https://www.heartmath.org/resources/heartmath-tools/heartmath-coherence-building-exercises/

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Ideas don’t belong to you—they move through you.
The question is: will you act on them?

What if your unfinished ideas aren’t failures… but completions in disguise?

In this episode, Shannon and Kimberly explore the true nature of ideas, why not all of them are meant to be finished, and how to move from inspiration to aligned action without burnout or guilt. You’ll learn how to distinguish between ideas meant to teach you and those meant to be built, how to release old programming around “follow through,” and how tools like AI can help you bridge the gap between vision and execution.

In This Episode:

• Why ideas aren’t “yours”
• Releasing guilt around unfinished projects
• Alignment vs discipline
• Creativity as a healing tool
• Using AI to execute faster
• The power of collaboration
  

Chapters:
00:00 — The Idea Overflow Problem

02:00 — Where Do Ideas Actually Come From?

06:00 — Why Not All Ideas Are Meant to Be Finished

10:00 — Releasing Guilt Around “Unfinished” Projects

15:30 — Discipline vs. Alignment

20:00 — Breaking Old Programming (“Finish Everything”)

24:00 — Getting Unstuck Through Play

30:00 — Creativity as a Tool for Healing

34:00 — Using AI to Bring Ideas to Life

45:00 — Collaboration Over Competition

55:00 — The Ethics of Creation & Technology

01:08:00 — Your Next Step: Let the Idea Move

Key Takeaways:

• Not all ideas are meant to be completed
• Alignment > discipline
• Play unlocks creativity
• Tools accelerate execution
  

Action Steps:

• Choose one idea
• Decide: learn or build
• Take one small step
• Use a tool
• Create space for play
  

If this episode sparked something in you, don’t let it sit.

Take one idea—and move it forward today.

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Feeling like everything is shifting? This episode explores intuition, energy resets, and how to move forward with clarity and courage.

A grounded conversation on letting go, reclaiming your energy, and creating aligned new beginnings.

In this Spring Equinox episode of Practical Mystics, Kimberly Crawford and Shannon Havill explore what it means to navigate a true life reset—when old identities, patterns, and expectations begin to fall away. Rather than forcing change, they unpack how to recognize when life is already guiding you toward something new.

Through grounded spiritual insight and practical tools, they introduce the concept of “weeding your inner garden,” calling your energy back, and strengthening your internal signal. This conversation offers a clear and compassionate path for moving through uncertainty with curiosity, courage, and a deeper sense of alignment.

• Why life resets often happen without your permission
• The energetic significance of the Spring Equinox
• How to release old identities and inherited expectations
• What it actually means to “call your energy back”
• The role of curiosity in transformation
• How relationships influence your energetic state
• Letting go without cutting people out
• Building courage through action, not waiting
• Strengthening your internal “signal”
• Practical tools for staying grounded during change

00:00 – A Goat Joins the Podcast 🐐
02:30 – Why Life Feels Like a Reset
05:20 – When Change Finds You
08:00 – Mercury Retrograde & Revisions
10:30 – Weeding the Inner Garden
13:00 – Calling Your Energy Back
18:30 – Letting Go Without Losing Yourself
23:30 – Choosing Your Own Path
30:00 – A Simple Reset Ritual
36:00 – Letting Go of “Doing It Right”
41:00 – Relationships & Energy Leaks
46:00 – Becoming the Strongest Signal
52:00 – Training Your Mind
58:00 – Choosing Response Over Reaction
01:05:00 – Moving Forward With Intention

• Life transitions are often invitations, not interruptions
• Releasing the past creates space for aligned growth
• Your internal state shapes your external experience
• Courage is built through movement, not certainty

• Identify one belief or habit ready to be released
• Write down one aligned intention for this season
• Practice a daily “energy return” (pause, breathe, reset)
• Notice one moment where you choose response over reaction
• Ask: Is this aligned with who I’m becoming?
  

If this episode resonated, share it with someone navigating change or stepping into a new chapter.
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Have you ever lost someone you love and wondered… Are they still with us? Or felt grief so heavy it felt impossible to move forward?

In this episode of the Practical Mystics Podcast, we’re talking about death, grief, and the strange, beautiful ways our loved ones sometimes reach back across the veil. In this deeply human and heartfelt conversation, Kimberly Crawford and Shannon Havill explore the spiritual dimensions of death, grief, and rebirth. Through personal stories and practical mysticism, they examine how loss shows up, not only through the passing of loved ones but also through the death of identities, dreams, and life paths that no longer unfold as expected.

Kimberly shares powerful experiences of navigating multiple family losses and the ways she stays connected with loved ones who have transitioned, including symbolic signs, rituals, and energetic awareness. Shannon reflects on her own dark night of the soul following the loss of the possibility of motherhood and how grief can trap our energy when we don’t allow ourselves to process it.

Together they discuss how grief moves in waves, why emotional suppression can impact our physical and energetic health, and how spiritual tools such as meditation, Kundalini yoga, grounding, sound healing, and simple acts of kindness can help us move through grief instead of getting stuck in it.

The conversation also explores the importance of community support, honoring emotions, and recognizing that death and loss are part of a larger cycle of transformation. By learning to move energy, ask for help, and stay open to connection with both the living and the departed, we can transform grief into a gateway for healing, meaning, and renewed purpose.

Chapters:

00:00 – A Conversation About Death, Grief & Rebirth
Why this episode matters right now.

01:05 – We Made It to Episode 5
Celebrating the podcast milestone and the journey so far.

02:15 – Death Isn’t Just Physical
The many forms of loss: relationships, dreams, identities.

05:00 – Losing Multiple Loved Ones
Kimberly shares the impact of recent family losses.

10:10 – Staying Connected After Death
Talking to loved ones who have passed.

12:05 – The “Game Board” Analogy for Life & Death
A powerful perspective on the afterlife.

16:00 – Why Grief Blocks Spiritual Connection
Understanding emotional frequency and energy.

18:30 – The Penny From the Other Side
A surprising sign after a loved one passed.

22:30 – Signs From Spirit: Pennies, Dimes & Hummingbirds
How synchronicities show up after loss.

26:00 – Why Attachment Can Make Death Harder
A spiritual perspective on transition.

29:00 – Shannon’s Dark Night of the Soul
Losing the dream of motherhood.

33:30 – Getting Stuck in Grief
When sadness becomes overwhelming.

37:00 – The Moment That Sparked Healing
A powerful conversation with Shannon’s husband.

40:00 – How Simple Kindness Can Save Lives
The story of a small act that changed everything.

43:00 – Healthy Ways to Release Grief
Movement, crying, and emotional processing.

46:00 – How Emotions Can Become Disease
The energetic impact of unprocessed trauma.

52:00 – Tools to Move Stuck Energy
Grounding, crystals, acupuncture, and yoga.

59:00 – Sound Healing & Energy Clearing
Practical tools for shifting emotional energy.

1:05:00 – Rituals for Letting Go
The “idea baby” ceremony for releasing grief.

1:10:00 – Trusting Your Intuition
Why you should never argue with a hunch.

Are you ready to continue the fascinating world of clair senses from episode 3?  In episode 4, Kimberly Crawford and Shannon Havill explore our more obscure multi-sensory abilities as well as discuss the power of imagination in spirituality, and offer practical insights into developing and trusting your intuitive abilities. Join our Practical Mystics as they share personal stories, the importance of holding multiple perspectives, the potent power of curiosity, and the role love and compassion have in transforming our relationships and society. This episode encourages deep reflection on personal beliefs, restoring ancient wisdom, the trap of societal divisions, and the collective potential for change.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Practical Mystics Podcast

01:08 Exploring the Claire's: A Deep Dive

04:09 Experiencing Claire Aliens: The Power of Smell

10:51 Connecting with the Deceased: Personal Stories

11:54 The Potential of Intuitive Abilities

16:21 Claire Gustance and Claire Tangency: New Senses

27:22 The Role of Imagination in Spiritual Practice

32:25 Imagination as a Healing Tool

35:39 Guided Imagery and Healing

40:41 The Power of Imagination

44:40 Understanding Children’s Experiences

48:40 Curiosity Over Judgment

52:22 The Power of Perspective

01:05:59 The Law of Mirroring and Life Lessons

01:11:15 Bridging Science and Spirituality

01:18:39 The Power of Collective Action

01:25:54 Shifting Perspectives and Breaking Judgments

01:31:32 Healing Generational Trauma and Emotions

Resources

The Empath Survival Guide by Judith Orloff - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V4V7V7X

Gaia TV - https://www.gaia.com

Patanjali Yoga Sutras - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V4V7V7X

Telepathy Tapes Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/1zigaPaUWO4G9SiFV0Kf1c

The Emotion Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A4U7U4Q

Yes Theory - Seek Discomfort - https://www.youtube.com/c/YesTheory

17 Degrees - Astrology and Insight by Aspen - https://17degrees.substack.com/

In episode 3 of the Practical Mystics podcast, Kimberly Crawford and Shannon Havill explore various themes surrounding boundaries, compassion, and personal growth. They discuss the importance of community, the significance of maintaining one's energetic hygiene, and the role of discernment as we navigate life and relationships. They explore the dynamics of energy vampires, the power of trusting one's intuition, and how to activate “conscious compassion with a spine”.

The episode concludes with an exploration of the Claire senses, how to support yourself and your children through the growing awareness of one's energetic state, and how to minimize the impacts of external influences on our personal well-being. Shannon and Kimberly also share practical tools, including the significance of setting intentions when working with energy, building magic bubbles to reduce overwhelm and anxiety, and how a mystically curious mindset invites in the abundance and magic our everyday lives have to offer. 

Chapters

00:00

Introduction to Practical Mystics Podcast

06:31

Redefining Wealth and Abundance

11:54

The Importance of Community and Connection

17:40

Understanding Energetic Dynamics and Boundaries

33:33

Navigating Personal Boundaries

41:10

Compassion vs. Enabling

46:39

The Balance of Compassion and Sovereignty

54:15

The Journey of Self-Discovery

01:03:08

The Role of Pain in Growth

01:10:23

Trusting the Process of Life

01:21:05

Navigating Empathy and Clairsentience

01:30:06

Supporting Intuitive Children

01:36:25

Cultivating Integrity and Personal Power

01:41:30

Understanding Claircognizance: The Clear Knowing

01:56:15

Exploring Clairaudience: The Clear Hearing

02:05:58

Setting Intentions and Co-Creation

02:12:22

Transmutation of Energy

02:22:52

Parenting and Spiritual Awareness

02:30:35

Curiosity and Spiritual Growth

Books Shared in this Episode: 

It’s Not Your Money by Tosha Silver

Rich as Fck by Amanda Frances

Journey of Souls by Michael Newton, Ph.D.

In episode 3 of the Practical Mystics podcast, Kimberly Crawford and Shannon Havill explore various themes surrounding boundaries, compassion, and personal growth. They discuss the importance of community, the significance of maintaining one's energetic hygiene, and the role of discernment as we navigate life and relationships. They explore the dynamics of energy vampires, the power of trusting one's intuition, and how to activate “conscious compassion with a spine”.

The episode concludes with an exploration of the Claire senses, how to support yourself and your children through the growing awareness of one's energetic state, and how to minimize the impacts of external influences on our personal well-being. Shannon and Kimberly also share practical tools, including the significance of setting intentions when working with energy, building magic bubbles to reduce overwhelm and anxiety, and how a mystically curious mindset invites in the abundance and magic our everyday lives have to offer. 

Chapters

00:00

Introduction to Practical Mystics Podcast

06:31

Redefining Wealth and Abundance

11:54

The Importance of Community and Connection

17:40

Understanding Energetic Dynamics and Boundaries

33:33

Navigating Personal Boundaries

41:10

Compassion vs. Enabling

46:39

The Balance of Compassion and Sovereignty

54:15

The Journey of Self-Discovery

01:03:08

The Role of Pain in Growth

01:10:23

Trusting the Process of Life

01:21:05

Navigating Empathy and Clairsentience

01:30:06

Supporting Intuitive Children

01:36:25

Cultivating Integrity and Personal Power

01:41:30

Understanding Claircognizance: The Clear Knowing

01:56:15

Exploring Clairaudience: The Clear Hearing

02:05:58

Setting Intentions and Co-Creation

02:12:22

Transmutation of Energy

02:22:52

Parenting and Spiritual Awareness

02:30:35

Curiosity and Spiritual Growth

Books Shared in this Episode: 

It’s Not Your Money by Tosha Silver

Rich as Fck by Amanda Frances

Journey of Souls by Michael Newton, Ph.D.

In this conversation, Kimberly Crawford and Shannon Havill share a profound mystical journey that resonates with what others call a near-death experience. The Practical Mystics explore themes of unconditional love, spiritual connection, and the power of following one's intuition. The discussion delves into the interconnectedness of all beings, the importance of grounding techniques, and practical applications of spiritual insights in everyday life. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their own mystical experiences and trust their guidance, leading to a more fulfilling and connected existence.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mystical Experiences

01:01 The Near-Death Experience

05:18 The Connection of All Beings

11:19 Understanding Our True Power

14:32 Experiencing Unconditional Love

21:09 Overcoming Loneliness

22:08 Grounding Techniques for Connection

28:40 Practical Applications of Spiritual Insights

35:43 The Importance of Following Directions

40:34 The Adventure of Life

46:53 The Power of Possibility Angels

51:29 Everyday Magic and Synchronicity

01:01:57 Conclusion and Invitation to Explore

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