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Meet Maggie

00:47 — A guest! Maggie's a homeopath, medical intuitive, and Reiki practitioner whose work has touched every part of our lives—from our kids to our animals to ourselves.

The dog who changed everything

04:56 — Maggie sensed something in Jenny’s pug... and what unfolded was one of the most beautiful death transitions we’ve ever heard.

How Maggie became Maggie

07:50 — From anatomy-obsessed eighth grader to roadkill whisperer to studying in Ireland, Maggie walks us through how she became who she is.

What is homeopathy?

11:02 — Maggie breaks down the philosophy behind homeopathy (hint: it’s not woo-woo), what it can treat, and why it’s not molecular medicine.

Supplement sleuthing

15:17 — Turns out your supplement might be right—but your brand might be wrong. Maggie explains how she tests for resonance and tolerance.

Muscle testing 101

20:32 — Maggie explains how she uses her body as a pendulum—and teaches us how to do it too.

What’s a medical intuitive?

22:58 — Your higher self, but make it diagnostic. We talk about Maggie’s intuitive reads and how she supports neuro-diverse kids.

High-vibe rituals

27:00 — From grounding cords to Dead Sea baths, we get Maggie’s go-to rituals and talk about what works when the usual tools don’t.

Force fields > freak-outs

32:00 — We talk energetic boundaries, navigating collective anxiety, and shadow work—why the things that bother you are often your biggest teachers.

Human pendulum how-to

36:06 — Get your body involved. We walk through the step-by-step process of muscle testing and the surprisingly big decisions it can help with.

Intuition meets dating apps

42:26 — Yes, you can use muscle testing for relationships. Yes, we have questions.

The fact-checking future

47:00 — Maggie shares a dream where mass muscle testing changed politics—and why this tool is about so much more than health.

Trusting yourself again

50:01 — The point of all this? Intuition. Maggie talks about the power of knowing your truth and why being intentional doesn’t mean you lose spontaneity.

Rapid fire + rituals

53:03 — A cheddar-and-pesto snack, a grounding hike, and a reminder to always dip… then come back up.

Good to know

OUR GUEST:

* Golden Ray Healing

* Mountains Homeopathy

* Maggi Shanley

Maggi Shanley has been practicing Classical Homeopathy for 24 years. She got her start while living in Ireland, studying at the Burton School of Homeopathy. After which, she started her private practice and worked as a consultant for Nelson‘s homeopathy a British homeopathic pharmacy in Dublin. As she practiced her gifts expanded to include Reiki?, Medical Intuitive work, death, Doula work, and finally animal communication work as well. Her work is based in authentic presence, empowerment, and a deep caring for all beings on this planet.

BOOKS/ARTICLES/LINKS

Samuel Hahnemann (founder of homeopathy, German MD)

Nelson’s Homeopathic Pharmacy (Ireland/England)

Santa Monica Homeopathic

PRODUCTS MENTIONED

Magnesium Glycinate 

Heart and Soil Beef organs supplements

Anima Mundi Ashwaganda

Arsenicum Album 30C

Dead Sea salt 

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