In this soul-rooted conversation, Tonya is joined by Dr. Jacqui Wilkins, ND — a Naturopathic Doctor, plant medicine person, and teacher, medicine maker, and steward of the Earth. Together, they explore how remembering our relationship with the land, our ancestors, and the plants around us can transform the way we heal and create. Dr. Jacqui shares stories from tending her medicine garden, weaving her Earth-based wisdom, motherhood, and ancestral reverence into a holistic understanding of belonging. This episode is a journey through ceremony, motherhood, and the sacred reciprocity between humans and nature.

You’ll hear about:

• Remembering connection through land, lineage, and plants
• Motherhood as a path of grounding, presence, and identity rebirth
• The art and ritual of crafting medicine from seed to harvest
• Ancestral reverence and working with “well ancestors” in healing
• Deepening relationships with plants through song, dreams, and reciprocity

Connect with Dr. Jacqui Wilkins

• https://www.instagram.com/xalishmedicines
• https://www.xalishmedicines.com/learn
• https://www.xalishmedicines.com/herbalism

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• @rainbomushrooms

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In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Tonya sits down with Dr. Christian Gonzales (Dr. G) - naturopathic doctor, host of the Heal Thy Self podcast, and founder of the Integrative Psychology Institute - to explore the true roots of healing. Together, they discuss the nervous system as the foundation of mental and physical health, the somatic connection between emotion and disease, and why we can’t truly heal without addressing the body’s stored experiences. Dr. G shares personal stories from his mother’s cancer journey, the evolution of his medical path, and the transformative breakthroughs he’s witnessed through psychosomatic healing. This episode is an invitation to reconnect with your body, release what’s been held, and remember that you were never broken to begin with.

You’ll hear about:

• Dr. G’s integrative approach to medicine
• The connection between repressed emotions and physical illness
• Why somatic awareness is key to lasting healing
• How the nervous system shapes our relationships and daily behavior
• Practical tools to feel and process emotions safely
• The vision behind the Integrative Psychology Institute and a new model of therapy

Resources: Metaphysical Anatomy

Connect with Dr. Christian Gonzales:

• 1:1 sessions
• Instagram
• Podcast
• Website

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In this thought-provoking episode, Tonya Papanikolov sits down with writer, strategist, and multidimensional creator Michelle Pellizzon to explore the tension between ambition and authenticity, mystery and mastery, and how we can live project-based lives without burning out. From embracing confusion to rethinking productivity, Michelle shares insights on creative evolution, spiritual agency, and her own journey of building a peaceful, self-defined life. The two dive into desire, competition, mystery, and the strange beauty of letting go of control — even when life feels unpredictable.

You’ll hear about:

• The value of embracing mystery and the unknown and why confusion can be a creative superpower
• The concept of “project-based living” and how it liberates creators from linear career paths
• The role of mystery, reverence, and ruthlessly clear values in modern life
• Redefining jealousy, competition, and desire as creative information
• How AI is changing creativity — and how to keep our human spark alive
• Finding peace and joy amid uncertainty and change

Connect with Michelle Pellizzon: 

Website: holisticism.com 

Instagram: instagram.com/holisticism/

Substack: thetwelfthhouse.substack.com/

Podcast: thetwelfthhouse.substack.com/podcast

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Resources: Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

A Project of One's Own Essay by Paul Graham

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In this nourishing conversation, Tonya sits down with Aimee-Jean Greenacre — Certified Holistic Healer, Feminine Cycles Coach, and founder of Women’s Flow Coaching — to explore the power of softness, cyclical living, and embodied leadership. Aimee shares her story of healing from burnout and disconnection, her path to honoring her womb wisdom, and the ways women can reclaim their energy and creativity by aligning with their natural rhythms. This episode is an invitation to let go of hustle and step into harmony with your body, nature, and the feminine way of leading.

You’ll hear about:

• Aimee’s extraordinary birth story and how it shaped her connection to pleasure and vitality
• The cost of trying to “succeed like a man” and the wake-up calls that redirected her path
• The difference between women in hyper-masculine overdrive and those lost in unstructured feminine flow
• How cycle syncing can help you align your energy, creativity, and work with your biology
• The myth of softness as weakness and why gentleness is a profound form of power
• Fertility narratives, egg freezing, and the importance of conscious conception conversations
• Practical ways to honor your cyclical body and create more flow in business and life

Connect with Aimee-Jean Greenacre:

• Website: aimeegreenacre.com
• Instagram: @greenshaker

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Resources: 

• Dr. Christiane Northrup - "Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom" 
• Alisa Vitti - "In the Flo" and "WomanCode" 
• Lisa Hendrickson-Jack - "The Fifth Vital Sign

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This week, Tonya Papanikolov is joined by spiritual teacher Aaron Abke for a profound discussion that explores the roots of mystical Christianity, the historical Jesus, Christ consciousness, and the deeper meanings behind key spiritual texts. Aaron shares insights from his journey as a third-generation pastor’s kid, his exploration of religious and mystical traditions, and his work at 4D University, weaving together perspectives from both scholarship and lived spiritual practice.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Aaron’s journey from evangelical pastor’s kid to founder of 4D University (and proud new dad!)
• Why the original followers of Jesus—the Nazarenes—were labeled heretics and what this means for modern faith
• The misunderstood split between Jewish and Gentile Christianity (and how Greco-Roman culture shaped theology)
• Jesus and the Essenes: communal living, vegetarianism, and why Jesus overturned the sacrificial system
• The practical spiritual laws at the heart of the teachings of Jesus, Buddha, and more
• “God as Law”—a universal perspective on karma, forgiveness, and free will
• The real meaning of Christ consciousness & how to live it daily through three forms of prayer
• What ancient prophecy, the “2012 Shift,” and our current collective awakening have in common
• Surprising historical evidence about Mary Magdalene’s role and the sacred masculine-feminine union
• Practical advice for contemplative, affirmative, and passive prayer to deepen spiritual connection

Connect with Aaron Abke:

• Interested in diving deep into Aaron’s teachings? You can join 4D University for just $44/month on a month-to-month basis.
• Instagram: @aaronabke
• YouTube: Aaron Abke
• Podcast: The Jesus Way

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In this inspiring conversation, Tonya Papanikolov welcomes Maike Gabriela—human design reader and deconditioning expert—for a deep, honest exploration of what it means to live, work, and parent in energetic authenticity. Together, they unpack the process of deconditioning, reclaiming “lost” parts of ourselves, the coming shift in human consciousness, and how we can all begin to truly embody our unique gifts. Whether you’re deep into human design or just awakening to the power of energy, this episode is a nourishing, practical, and paradigm-shifting guide to living and leading in alignment.

Topics covered:

• What deconditioning really means and how childhood shapes our energetic patterns
• Maike’s personal journey from burnout and shame to purpose and deep alignment
• Human design types, especially projectors: understanding magnetism and authentic success
• What to expect from the 2027 “paradigm shift” and how individuality will shape our future
• How to cultivate energetic intelligence, set boundaries, and build real magnetism in your field
• The importance of rest, following your strategy, and trusting your authentic rhythm—especially for projectors
• Practical next steps for anyone feeling stuck, disconnected, or hungry for deeper alignment

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• Instagram: @getmyhumandesign
• Tiktok: @maike.gabriela
• Podcast: Soft Power
• Youtube: @TheHumanDesignPortal
• Website: maikegabriela.com

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In this special solo episode, Tonya pulls back the curtain on the five-year journey to creating and launching Fungki, Rainbo’s new functional mushroom beverage line. She shares the inspiration behind both Fungki Coffee and Fungki (the caffeine-free version), the challenges and lessons learned in bringing a product to life without compromising on quality, and why mushrooms and ritual are at the heart of everything she creates. From navigating manufacturing mishaps to honouring divine timing, this is a behind-the-scenes look at building a product with integrity—and why it was worth every delay. Let this be a reminder that good things take time!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How Tonya’s tumultuous relationship with coffee led to the creation of Fungki.
• The difference between Fungki and Fungki Coffee (and why both are high-dose functional mushroom blends).
• Shocking behind-the-scenes manufacturing challenges and how integrity guided every decision.
• Why mushrooms are coffee’s “BFF” for supporting focus, energy, and nervous system health.
• The role of ritual in reducing stress and creating intentional daily practices.
• The biggest lessons Tonya learned from this five-year product journey.
• How to use Fungki to reduce caffeine intake—or quit coffee entirely.

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In this episode, Tonya is joined by clinical herbalist and holistic health educator Rachelle Robinett for a deep dive into herbal medicine, nervous system healing, and the real meaning of wellness. Together, they explore how plants can support our physiology and emotions, what it means to become truly resourced from within, and how we can shift our relationship with stress, regulation, and even capitalism. Rachelle shares her personal journey of rebuilding her system after burnout, her unique lens on herbalism as both art and science, and how self-awareness is the truest root medicine of all.

Topics Covered:

• Rachelle’s transition from burnout to body-based healing
• Herbs and adaptogens for nervous system support
• Reframing “healing” through self-regulation and resourcing
• The body as nature: plants, physiology, and emotional awareness
• When wellness becomes performance and how to return to truth
• Why healing is less about fixing and more about remembering

Guest Info:

• Instagram: instagram.com/rachellerobinett/
• Substack: rachellerobinett.substack.com/
• Website: rachellerobinett.com
• Rachelle’s favourite Kava products here: https://amzn.to/4mdDelA and https://amzn.to/4l3Pqo1
• Rachelle’s book, Naturally: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/753977/naturally-by-rachelle-robinett-rh-ahg/

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In this solo episode, Tonya invites us to explore one of the most normalized psychoactive substances on the planet: caffeine. From the coffee shop boom of the 1600s to her own decade-long dependency, she traces the cultural, physiological, and emotional imprint of caffeine on our nervous systems, creativity, and energy. With insights from researchers like Terence McKenna and Michael Pollan, Tonya unpacks the history, science, and spiritual implications of our beloved morning ritual and offers questions to help you tune in more deeply to your own energy, intention, and rhythm. This is not an episode about quitting caffeine, but rather about waking up to how we use it.

Topics Covered:

• The history and cultural power of caffeine, coffeehouses, and rebellion
• Why caffeine is considered a psychoactive drug and how it affects the body
• How caffeine impacts sleep, stress, creativity, and emotional regulation
• Tonya’s personal story of dependency, anxiety, and healing through awareness
• How a plant medicine ceremony changed her relationship with coffee
• An invitation to explore your true energy without external stimulation

Resources:

Links: Michael Pollen article: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2021/jul/06/caffeine-coffee-tea-invisible-addiction-is-it-time-to-give-up

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In this solo teaching, Tonya shares a powerful and poetic exploration of the nervous system—not just as physiology, but as the sacred bridge between spirit and biology. Drawing from ancient traditions and modern science, she traces the nervous system’s origin at conception, its energetic mapping through the chakras, and its role in breath, intuition, and life force. This episode weaves together embryology, mysticism, and somatic intelligence to offer a new way of seeing your body—as an antenna of light, a temple of consciousness, and a technology for vitality, magnetism, and healing.

Topics Covered:

• The nervous system as a spiritual interface between matter and consciousness
• Polyvagal theory and the three states of survival: safe, fight/flight, and freeze
• Embryology and the zinc spark of light at the moment of conception
• Chakras as psychosomatic portals linked to nerve plexuses and glands
• Ancient practices to regulate, energize, and awaken the nervous system
• Kundalini, breathwork, and the microcosmic orbit as tools for energetic sovereignty

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