Windows to the Soul

Windows to the Soul

By Shannon TomascakSociety & Culture
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Windows to the Soul episodes

  • Shifting Identities (& Countries) with Mariel Reyes

    Coming to you from Bali, this episode features Mariel Reyes, gal of many trades. Newly she is an entrepreneur and founder of Ina Essentials. You'll hear her talk about her new perspective with entrepreneurship and how her identity has shifted after moving abroad!


    We covered:

    • the chaos of NYC and her transition to Bali
    • learning to be patient and trust the process
    • relaxation as a facilitator of creativity
    • why you should explore new things for yourself
    • the sneaky imposter syndrome that comes with entrepreneurship


      • Connect with Mariel on Instagram 👉 @mariel__katrina
      Shop her new brand Ina Essentials here!

      How We Can Work Together:
      ♥ 1:1 Coaching - DM me for more details and to see if it's a good fit for you!
      ♥ Free My Mind (the next round begins in Feb) - get on the waitlist to receive first access!

      Did something you hear in here inspire you? Awaken something in you? Let's hear it! (my Instagram is 👉 @soulflowwithshannon). 
      → You can also support the show by subscribing and leaving a review! 🫶

      41 min
    • Emotional Alchemy with Ashley Frost

      Welcome Ashley Frost, teacher at the Neo Emotional Release Institute and host of Anger Alchemy retreats. She's here to share with you the importance of feeling your feelings (ALLLL the feelings) and how they can actually free you from your cycles of suffering.


      We covered:

      • her experience burning out in the corporate world leading to her purpose
      • the power of Ashley's emotional release work
      • why you shouldn't label emotions as "bad" or resist your feelings
      • backlash she's received for working with emotions (particularly from women)
      • how deeply money and emotions are linked


        • Connect with Ashley on Instagram 👉 @ashleyvfrost


        Support the Podcast: Did something you hear in here inspire you? Awaken something in you? If so, I'd love to chat with you about it! DM me (my Instagram is 👉 @soulflowwithshannon). You can also support the show by subscribing and leaving a review! 🫶

        59 min
      • New Year Solutions Over Resolutions

        It's 2024 and you're probably seeing everyone's year in review posts on social media. Instead of pressuring yourself to do all these extra "new year" things, I'm going to share with you what actually IS important to do.


        Start where you're at.
        Be gentle with yourself.
        Slow down when you need it.

        And if you're hungry for more or want to check out the resources mentioned in this episode, they are:
        ~ The Abundance Challenge (a 2 week mini-course to help you feel richer in 2024; we start 1/8!) 🎁 💰⚡
        ~ Year in Review from Year Compass
        ~ Take Free Online Classes with CreativeMornings

        I referenced a few social media posts that inspired this episode. They are:
        • https://www.instagram.com/p/C1iH5jfuyRj/?igsh=MXB0aGxiYW5rdDNheg==
        • https://www.tiktok.com/@_alexandradawson/video/7318831084282629407?_r=1&_t=8iicHPnecuI

        Support the Podcast: Did something you hear in here inspire you? Awaken something in you? If so, I'd love to chat with you about it! DM me (my Instagram is 👉 @soulflowwithshannon). You can also support the show by subscribing and leaving a review! 🫶

        41 min
      • This is Water with Grace Leoncavallo

        "About 77% of America is chronically dehydrated which means they also have chronic illness and if we just look at it that way — we need to change.” - Grace. We talked about water, we talked about the meaning of life. Tune in!

        We covered:

        • the physical, medical, spiritual, and metaphorical properties water holds
        • how to test your water and why bottled water isn't necessarily better
        • how water defies all truth
        • Dr. Emoto's famous water experiment
        • creating a daily method of operation (DMO)
        • the human experience and why you can't mess anything up in life :)


          • Connect with Grace on Instagram 👉 @flowing.within.grace

          💥 Sign up for the Abundance Challenge 💥
          — A 2 week group challenge to help you feel richer in 2024!
          Save your spot now, we start January 8th ⚡🎁 💰
          Click here for more deets!


          Support the Podcast: Did something you hear in here inspire you? Awaken something in you? If so, I'd love to chat with you about it! DM me (my Instagram is 👉 @soulflowwithshannon). You can also support the show by subscribing and leaving a review! 🫶

          1 hr 1 min
        • Third Eye Activated with Ese

          "There's so much more to life than just holding on to our pain" - that's Ese for you. She joins us in this episode to talk about her painful moments and dark night of the soul that led to her spiritual awakening. She'll tell you through laughs.


          We covered:

          • breaking societal norms and the identification with trauma
          • ego deaths and her kundalini awakening experience
          • learning the lessons of pain
          • being an activator for other beings
          • starting her business as a spiritual healer


            • Connect with Ese on Instagram 👉 @riseofese

            She's available for offerings related to: past lives, inner child healing, shadow work, and chakras. 🌈
            Support the Podcast: Did something you hear in here inspire you? Awaken something in you? If so, I'd love to chat with you about it! DM me (my IG is linked). You can also support the show by subscribing and leaving a review! 🫶

            Connect with me on Instagram 👉 @soulflowwithshannon

            1 hr 16 min
          • We're Moving to Bali!? with Wil Adamy

            On this episode, I'm joined by my partner, Wil as we discuss our plans to move to Bali for 2024! We answer questions we received and discuss different logistics of moving including: 

            • where the desire to move to Bali came from
            • the different responses we've received and how that can affect a big decision
            • our plans and intentions / how structured we are
            • if we knew people there and where we've sourced information from
            • how we feel about the move (and grief that comes along with leaving)


              • Connect with Wil on Instagram 👉 @misterwil

              📝 Sign up for the Self-Reflection Series! - a free meditation and journaling group to help you get to know yourself on a deeper level and gain clarity on your path → register HERE
              Connect with me on Instagram 👉 @soulflowwithshannon

              Support the Podcast: Did something you hear in here inspire you? Awaken something in you? If so, I'd LOOOVE TO chat with you about it. DM me (my IG is linked above). You can also support the show by subscribing and leaving a review! 🫶

              51 min
            • The Truth about Entrepreneurship with Mercedes Castellani

              If you're feeling lost/confused/stressed about your career.. listen to this. Mercedes Castellani is here to share how she took a BIG leap to go all in on her coaching business and what it took to get there.

              We covered:

              • working through the fears and limiting beliefs of becoming an entrepreneur
              • the ~spiritual~ experience of inner work 
              • what it means to embody 'Blisstopia'
              • listening to the inner compass and building a life from that place
              • how meditation changes your mind
              • why befriending your emotions will help you thrive
              • bonding over one of our favorite artists FRED AGAIN!!


                • Connect with Mercedes on Instagram 👉 @merscastellani

                Listen to Blisstopia Podcast 🎧

                📝 Sign up for the Self-Reflection Series! - a free meditation and journaling group to help you get to know yourself on a deeper level and gain clarity on your path → register HERE

                Connect with me on Instagram 👉 @soulflowwithshannon

                Support the Podcast: Did something you hear in here inspire you? Awaken something in you? If so, I'd LOOOVE TO chat with you about it. DM me (my IG is linked above). You can also support the show by subscribing and leaving a review! 🫶

                1 hr 3 min
              • Becoming the Muse with Lia Lua

                Welcome Lia Lua, also known as Earth Echo or meme mami on Instagram. In this episode, Lia shares her journey with creativity, self-expression, and personal freedom. Tune in to hear her insights and experiences that shaped her path to becoming the muse and creator of her personal brand.


                We covered:

                • navigating limiting beliefs to following her unique creative path
                • how she embraces different mediums for artistic expression
                • using the digital landscape and social media to amplify her art and message
                • why you should be tracking your intuitive hits/creative inspos
                • the role of vulnerability and authenticity in the life of an artist
                • recognizing the fact that EVERYONE has a story to tell


                  • Connect with Lia on Instagram 👉 @earth.echo

                  HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY ALERT (2 exciting opportunities below)!
                  ☀️ You Are What You Think Giveaway - an opportunity to win 3 months of 1:1 mindset coaching (and also secure my lowest coaching rates, ever) → enter HERE
                  ☀️ The Self-Reflection Series - a free 3-part meditation and journaling group to help you identify the blocks and beliefs holding you back, let go of the negative stories, and embody the version of you that you desire to be → register HERE

                  Support the Podcast: Did something you hear in here inspire you? Awaken something in you? If so, I'd LOOOVE TO chat with you about it. DM me (my IG is linked above). You can also support the show by subscribing and leaving a review! 🫶

                  1 hr 3 min
                • The 10 Beliefs that Changed My Life

                  It's your chance to see your mind flourish with this solo episode on mindset. We’ll dig up the weeds, plant the seeds, and fertilize the soil as we cover the top 10 beliefs you NEED to have to thrive. I'll talk about how these beliefs have showed up in my life and actually why they are essential. Get ready to alter your mind. 🫡

                  HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY ALERT (2 exciting opportunities below)!
                  ☀️ You Are What You Think Giveaway - an opportunity to win 3 months of 1:1 mindset coaching (and also secure my lowest coaching rates, ever) → enter HERE
                  ☀️ The Self-Reflection Series - a free 3-part meditation and journaling group to help you identify the blocks and beliefs holding you back, let go of the negative stories, and embody the version of you that you desire to be → register HERE

                  Connect with me on Instagram 👉 @soulflowwithshannon

                  Support the Podcast: Did something you hear in here inspire you? Awaken something in you? If so, I'd LOOOVE TO chat with you about it. DM me (my IG is linked above). You can also support the show by subscribing and leaving a review! 🫶

                  57 min
                • Awakening the Psyche with Psychedelics with Niki Wells

                  Niki Wells is here this week to chat about psychedelics! She is a transformation coach and psychedelic facilitator, guiding people to trust themselves and the magic of life. We had such a fun and informative conversation on what these medicines can do for us. 🍄

                  We covered:
                  • how she got started with psychedelics
                  • what exactly are psychedelics and what it's like to trip 🌈
                  • the differences between recreational, therapeutic, and ceremonial uses
                  • why the integration process is SO important
                  • how these medicines connect us to truth and the interconnectedness of everything
                  • what can create a bad trip and when to avoid psychedelics
                  • what to look for in a facilitator

                  Check out Niki for more information on psychedelics and/or if you're interested in 1:1 therapeutic journeys!

                  Niki on Instagram 👉 @nikiwells__

                  Question for you 🫵 Can you trust in the unfolding of your life? Even in the challenging moments?

                  Connect with me:
                  ☀️ @soulflowwithshannon
                  ☀️ 1:1 Mindset Coaching

                  Support the Podcast: Please subscribe, rate, and review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help support the show. If an episode resonated with you, please share with the people you love or social media to further support the show!

                  1 hr 28 min

                About Windows to the Soul

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                Welcome to Windows to the Soul, the podcast that reveals the raw, unfiltered journeys behind the success stories.

                This is where you’ll discover the transformative power of…