Wisdom Without The Guru

Ever wondered why certain people, patterns, or challenges keep recurring in your life? In this episode, I speak with Tracy Fance, a professional psychic, medium, and spiritual teacher who didn’t always realise she possessed these gifts. 

Tracy shares how she transitioned from being a curious child fascinated by the unseen, to a seemingly "normal" life in real estate, to teaching herself tarot as life directed her down a new path. 

Along the way, she trained in modalities such as hypnotherapy, Reiki, NLP, and the Akashic Records — all while facing scepticism from her own family. We explore deep topics like soul contracts, karma, and what it means to choose our life challenges before we are even born. Tracy’s story reminds us that spirituality isn’t about being “chosen” — it’s about being willing to learn, stumble, and grow into your path.

Whether you’re brand new to spirituality or you’ve been exploring it for years, Tracy breaks down these big concepts in a down-to-earth way. Expect some "aha" moments, maybe a few goosebumps, and definitely some insights you can apply to your own life journey.

Key Takeaways

• The tough people in your life may be your biggest teachers.
• Recognising patterns is the first step to breaking them.
• The body holds onto trauma, which can manifest as physical ailments.
• Understanding the root causes of issues can lead to profound healing.
• Free will means we always have the power to shift how our story unfolds.
• Soul contracts = agreements we make before birth to learn lessons.
• Karma is about balance, not punishment.
• Healing often requires looking at subconscious beliefs and old trauma.
• Spiritual gifts aren’t just “born” — they’re cultivated through practice, study, and curiosity.
• Everyone has the potential to connect with their intuition and spiritual guides.
• Teachers, guides, and safe practices are essential when exploring spirituality.

About:  Tracy Fance is a psychic, medium & tarot reader, but that only scratches the surface of what she does. She's like your Spirit guide here on earth, helping you to navigate life as a spiritual being, having a human existence. She helps you to heal the blocks that are holding you back and to develop spiritually and psychically, guiding you through readings to support you living your best life.

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In this episode, I speak with writer Tia Lashay about the intersections of creativity, identity, and personal belief. Tia shares how a quiet childhood shaped her love of writing, the decade-long process of crafting her debut novel A Question of Affection, and the complexities of portraying queer relationships as a non-queer author.

The conversation moves beyond the page, touching on Tia’s experiences with community—both sought and lost—her evolving approach to spirituality, and the role of ancestral veneration in daily life. She also reflects on how writing and public speaking challenge her natural privacy, and reads her poem I Hope for the Day.

Key Takeaways

• Solitude in childhood can nurture deep creativity and self-reflection.
• Writing can be a bridge to understanding perspectives different from your own.
• Authentic community requires dropping performance and embracing self-truth.
• Sensitivity readers are essential when writing outside your lived experience.
• Spirituality is personal and can evolve far from its origins.
• Generational trauma can impact mental health and relationships.
• Ancestral veneration can provide grounding, gratitude, and emotional resilience.
• Sharing your work publicly can combat self-doubt and build confidence.
• Seeking help for depression is a vital step towards healing.
• Sharing experiences fosters community and personal growth.

About: Tia Lashay is a first-time author, podcaster, and Southern belle residing in Charleston, South Carolina. She loves all things performance art, and when she’s not writing, she’s downtown enjoying a theatre show. Her writing and reflections are summed up in her podcast, Soul Sister Series, as well as her upcoming debut novel, Question of Affection.

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Rosa Casquino shares her journey from growing up an undocumented immigrant and surviving childhood trauma to becoming a licensed clinical social worker, mother, and advocate. She opens up about resilience, healing, and the spiritual and therapeutic tools that helped her and that she uses to help others, including EMDR, internal family systems, and psychedelic-assisted therapy. 

Rosa’s story is a powerful reminder of what it means to rise and reclaim one's identity, voice, and purpose. 

Key Takeaways

• Resilience is not innate; it is nurtured through support systems, education, and self-belief.
• Therapy modalities like EMDR and psychedelic-assisted treatment can access and heal deep trauma.
• Immigrant experiences are layered with sacrifice, loss, and strength — and deserve more awareness and support.
• Healing from trauma is a lifelong journey, best undertaken with compassion, self-awareness, and community.
• Children thrive when they feel safe, seen, and supported — including in their gender and sexual identities.
• Spirituality can be a powerful anchor for healing — separate from dogma or institutional religion.

About:  Rosa Casquino is a bilingual Latinx Licensed Clinical Social Worker, trauma therapist, speaker, and trainer. She specialises in supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse, narcissistic abuse, and immigration trauma. Rosa integrates lived experience with clinical expertise to guide Latinx and immigrant communities through healing.

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Nic Collins grew up a middle child with undiagnosed ADHD, chronic asthma, and the quiet belief that he wasn’t enough. By the time he hit adulthood, alcohol had become a daily habit and emotional suppression a lifestyle. But everything changed after a DUI arrest, an unlikely friend's support, and the subsequent therapy sessions that changed his perception of himself. Now, six years sober and newly graduated as a mental health counsellor, Nic shares his journey from struggling to fit in to learning how to live in service of others. 

Key Takeaways

• Childhood trauma can hide in “normal” households—emotional needs can still go unmet.
• Middle-child syndrome is real, especially when paired with sensitivity and lack of early emotional tools.
• ADHD and alcohol abuse often go hand-in-hand due to impulsivity and emotional dysregulation.
• Sobriety doesn’t look the same for everyone. You don’t have to do AA to recover—daily intention can also work for some people.
• Therapy isn't just about fixing relationships with others—it’s about understanding yourself.
• Service work can awaken a spiritual calling, even if you don’t have the language for it yet.
• You’re never too old to start over. Nic walked away from a long career to pursue a degree in counselling at 40+.
• Self-acceptance and healing are nonlinear journeys.

About: Nic Collins is a public speaker, mental health professional, and writer with a passion for helping others live with authenticity, confidence, and alignment. He holds a Master's in Counselling and Rehabilitation and brings experience in coaching, mentorship, and creative therapeutic approaches, including narrative and adventure-based work.  Nic is creator and co-host of the Constant Quest Podcast, and curator of The Advance, a men's gathering in the mountains of north Georgia, focusing on community, connection, and growth.  

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In this very candid episode, I sit down with Janine Mitchell, the founder of Change for Success, whose life journey is a remarkable story of transformation. From working as a flight attendant to managing high-risk offenders as a UK probation officer, Janine battled burnout, abuse, and emotional trauma. She opens up about surviving an abusive marriage, the wake-up call that changed everything, and how tapping (EFT) and therapy led her to rebuild her life and career, and later move to Thailand.

Now a mindset and wellbeing coach helping overwhelmed professionals, Janine shares insight on resilience, self-belief, emotional healing, and the power of changing your inner story.

Key Takeaways

• Burnout doesn’t always look like collapse. It can show up as constant pressure, emotional exhaustion, and disconnection from purpose.
• Helping others won’t heal your own wounds. Janine worked with victims and offenders daily—while struggling in silence at home.
• Emotional abuse isn’t always visible. Coercion, gaslighting, and charm can hide years of control and harm.
• Therapy can be the turning point. One conversation helped Janine begin separating her identity from her trauma.
• Language reflects our mindset. Noticing how often she said “try” helped Janine uncover deep-rooted self-doubt.
• EFT (tapping) is a powerful self-regulation tool. Learning this simple method helped Janine manage stress, triggers, and anxiety.
• Travel created space to think clearly. Stepping away physically helped her access the clarity she couldn’t find at home.
• Healing is non-linear but possible. Change came through small daily decisions, not overnight breakthroughs.
• Your story doesn’t define your future. Janine rewrote her life from the inside out—personally and professionally.
• Wellbeing isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. And now, it’s the foundation of her work with professionals facing similar overwhelm.

About:  Janine Mitchell is the founder of Change for Success. She is also the creator of The Executive Code and runs a global wellness consultancy, she is based in Bangkok, Thailand.

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In this episode, I speak with Trista Guertin, a former humanitarian aid worker turned life coach. With assignments in crisis zones like Angola, Iraq, Yemen, and Lebanon, Trista shares her remarkable journey from global relief work and traveller to some 78 countries, to empowering midlife women through coaching. Her story is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and redefining what “normal” truly means.

Key Takeaways:

• You’re not broken – Most women think they’re doing life “wrong”; Trista reminds us that’s not true.
• Regret is a choice – You don’t need to carry it. Own your decisions and move forward.
• You have more power than you think – Even in crisis, you can shift your perspective.
• Coaching isn’t just for business – It’s a transformative tool for everyday life.
• Processing emotions is key – Suppressing feelings leads to stress; letting them pass sets you free.
• Midlife is just the beginning – Reinvention, excitement, and growth are still ahead.
• From burnout to boundaries Trista's journey shows why self-care is non-negotiable.

About:  Trista Guertin is a master coach dedicated to empowering women in midlife to break free from feeling stuck and overwhelmed. With a remarkable background spanning over 20 years of leadership experience, she brings a unique perspective shaped by her work as a humanitarian aid worker across 78 countries, including challenging regions like Angola, Sri Lanka, Yemen, Iraq, and Lebanon. As the creator of the UNSTUCK coaching program, Trista has developed a transformative 12-week journey that guides women to rebuild their self-relationship, unlock their potential, and create meaningful, sustainable life changes. 

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In today’s episode, I speak with massage therapist, coach, and survivor Cari Rickabaugh. Cari's story begins in a home filled with fear, emotional manipulation, and a secret she wouldn’t uncover for over three decades. We explore how trauma can shape our inner voice, the limits of traditional therapy, and how one intuitive call from a friend led her to a life-changing coach. Cari speaks candidly about her healing journey—from uncovering childhood abuse, to rebuilding her sense of self, to now coaching others with the same compassion and depth that saved her life.

Key Takeaways

• Childhood trauma runs deep.
• You can't heal what you don't remember, and it can shape your life unknowingly.
• Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all - healing through coaching, not talk therapy.
• Resilience is remembering—and surviving—what once felt unspeakable.
• Nature, cold plunges, and breathwork practice.
• Real support and community matters. 
• Helping others can also be a tool for healing. 
• Even buried pain can find a way out. 
• Seeking help is a courageous step towards healing.
• It's possible to redefine one's identity beyond past experiences. 

About:  With 20+ years experience, Cari ignites radical personal evolution.  Blending her skills as a Massage Therapist, Master Bodyworker, and Trauma Healing Life Coach, she assists her clients in attaining powerful life transformations.  Her unique fusion of somatic techniques, energy work, and coaching - rooted in her own resilience in overcoming trauma and abuse - empowers emotional release and healing, and authentic self-discovery.  Her extensive experience, including work with clinics, chiropractors, and professional athletes, underscores her commitment to holistic well-being.  As a published author, public speaker, and podcast host, Cari inspires lasting transformative change, guiding clients to a vibrant, renewed life. 

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In this episode, we are joined by Kyra Howearth—yoga teacher, herbalist, and creator of a moon-themed tarot deck—to discuss intuitive living and spiritual growth. Kyra shares her journey from discovering yoga and meditation as a child, influenced by figures like Roald Dahl and Lisa Simpson, to becoming a certified yoga instructor during the COVID lockdown. She talks about the challenges of being vegan, shifting her career to be more aligned spiritually, and managing her husband's Lyme disease with herbal remedies. With warmth and humour, Kyra discusses numerology, astrology, yoga, herbology, raising kids, and her connection with the lunar cycle—elements that shape her holistic approach. 

Key Takeaways

• How early influences—books, media, and family—can spark a lifelong spiritual path.
• Navigating plant-based living and the importance of nutritional awareness.
• Exploring herbalism, yoga, and alternative wellness as tools for personal and family health.
• The role of astrology, tarot, and lunar cycles in building a more intuitive lifestyle and business.
• Embracing spirituality beyond tradition—through play, ritual, and inner guidance.
• Finding clarity and community by staying true to your unique rhythm, even when it feels unconventional.
• The use of herbal practices to support Lyme disease.

About Kyra: Kyra Howearth is a business astrologer and yoga teacher who is obsessed with the moon. She is passionate about living - and working - in alignment with nature's cycles. When Kyra isn't reading astrology charts or teaching moon-themed yoga classes, she's homeschooling her four children in regional Australia. Connect at:

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Karli Grove, a small-town Canadian, shares her bold journey of personal growth — from the quiet prairies of Alberta to the coastlines of New Zealand and the vibrant cultures of Southeast Asia. In this conversation, Karli reflects on how a failed chemistry quiz, a leap into the unknown, and a drive to experience life beyond the familiar reshaped her future. Through travel, independence, and self-discovery, Karli returns home with a renewed sense of purpose and the confidence to pursue the business she’s always dreamed of.

Key Takeaways

• Support through community: Community involvement can enhance life experiences and skills.
• Failure can redirect your life: A failed university quiz led Karli to switch majors, ultimately changing her entire trajectory.
• Your authentic self often emerges in anonymity: Being unknown gave Karli freedom to become who she truly is.
• Spirit speaks through signs: Karli's journey is guided by synchronicities, including license plates, dates, and even place names.
• Travel grows sovereignty: 500 days abroad gave Karli clarity, confidence, and a sense of identity she couldn't have found at home.
• Spirituality is personal: Her experience with human design, tarot, and the Akashic records shaped her intuitive decision-making.
• Reverse culture shock is real: Coming home after deep transformation can feel isolating when others haven’t shared your growth.
• Trust the unknown: Life doesn't always need a plan; sometimes the path reveals itself with each step 
• Personal growth:  Recognising patterns and learning from the past.

About Karli: Karli Grove navigates the intersection of strategy and spirit, where everyday life aligns with divine timing. A storyteller and keen observer, she follows signs and synchronicities with curiosity and trust. From small-town beginnings to global journeys, she explores both inner and outer worlds, offering grounded insights that remind us wisdom emerges where presence meets wonder.

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In this episode, we meet Eva Freund—former corporate project manager turned global traveller and spiritual explorer. After a life that looked perfect on paper, Eva experienced a profound emotional breakdown that cracked open the door to healing, transformation, and deep inner exploration.

From Germany to New Zealand, to Costa Rica, and Ecuador, Eva’s story is a powerful reminder that healing isn’t linear—and that life becomes richer when we surrender control, face our emotions, and follow our hearts.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, curious, or on the edge of your own breakthrough, this episode offers relatable insights and grounded spiritual tools for anyone ready to live from the inside out.

Key Takeaways

• Childhood experiences shape our adult lives but do not define us.
• Emotional breakdowns can lead to profound personal transformations.
• Alternative healing methods can provide new perspectives on health and well-being.
• Traveling can open up new ways of thinking and being.
• Community support is essential for personal growth and healing.
• Self-awareness is key to understanding emotional triggers.
• Letting go of expectations can lead to greater freedom and happiness.
• Meditation and mindfulness practices can help connect with the heart.
• It's important to allow oneself to feel all emotions without judgment.
• Life is a journey of self-discovery and surprises. 

About: Eva Freund is a Transformation Coach specialising in energy healing who turned her pain into purpose. After leaving behind a life she thought she wanted or rather should have she embarked on an intense healing journey deep diving into her heart and the world of spirituality and consciousness. Supporting and empowering women on their journey back to themselves, to their own essence and into a fulfilled life is what lights up her heart.

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