The Joyful Shaman

The Joyful Shaman

Talking About Practical Shamanism For Everyday Life! Sharing Stories Of Hope, Transformation, Meditation & Spiritual Connection With Laughter..And A Little Bit Of Cussin'. Hey Y'all! I'm The Joyful Shaman.

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October 20, 2025 34 mins

What if the one practice you’ve been avoiding is the one that finally lets your body exhale? Our conversation with Sonya traces a real, lived shift—from “doing all the right things” to a gentler, deeper healing that starts with breath, boundaries, and honest self-trust. We revisit a Mexico retreat that changed her trajectory, where breathwork cracked old armor and a Temazcal ceremony turned surrender into something you can feel in ...

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What happens when a spiritual journey becomes a physical and emotional crucible? My recent pilgrimage to England's sacred sites opened me in ways I never anticipated, stripping away pretense and bringing me face-to-face with unprocessed emotions.

The magic began in Glastonbury—the heart chakra of the world—where powerful ley lines associated with Archangel Michael and Mary Magdalene converge. At the Heart Gathering Fe...

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September 27, 2025 30 mins

Have you ever struggled to receive care when you're always the one giving? That uncomfortable feeling when someone showers you with kindness and you don't know how to accept it? My recent journey to San Diego cracked me wide open in unexpected ways, forcing me to confront my relationship with receiving.

When my retreat attendee-turned-friend Betsy invited me to her beachfront Del Mar home, I had no idea the profo...

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August 18, 2025 42 mins

A thunderstorm rolls across Mount Shasta as twelve women gather in a meadow, feet dipped in cool spring water. The drumming begins, my voice channeling ancient songs, and suddenly we're all swept up in a wave of energy so powerful it takes our breath away. This is Mount Shasta—where the veil between dimensions thins and transformation becomes inevitable.

My journey to lead a spiritual retreat on this sacred mountain t...

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July 6, 2025 35 mins

What if your anger isn't something to be suppressed, but a powerful messenger trying to protect what's sacred in your life? 

In this raw, unfiltered episode, Naomi opens up about a recent boundary violation at her healing practice that triggered a necessary wave of protective anger. She challenges the spiritual community's tendency to bypass anger in favor of "love and light," revealing how this di...

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Birthday reflections merge with spiritual revelations as the Joyful Shaman marks her 38th year – a master number of 11 (3+8) cycle symbolizing sacred collaborations with spirit, earth, and humanity. This milestone brings gratitude for how far she's traveled on her healing journey, both professionally and personally, finally feeling that state of flow with spirit that manifests as deep inner peace.

Life has flung open ...

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Recorded Interview with Podcast Host Alicia Meeks of The Wild Spirit with Alicia. She is based out of Vancouver Island, Canada and is a Spiritual Guide, Teacher & Facilitator as well. www.aliciameek.com

Have you ever wondered what happens when everything you've built crumbles away? For Naomi, founder of A Joyful Shaman, this devastating experience became the doorway to her authentic calling as a vibrational therapist and mo...

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From the heart of an indigenous Mexican village accessible only by boat, I'm sharing my raw, unfiltered experience facilitating shamanic healing ceremonies at the Journey Back to You retreat in Yelapa. What began as an exciting opportunity quickly became a profound test of my own medicine when I found myself facing unexpected physical limitations—130 uneven stone steps that my damaged knee protested with each climb—and primal ...

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What does it mean to be spiritual but not religious? Drawing from personal experience healing from religious trauma, this raw exploration delves into the profound differences between organized religion and authentic spirituality.

Growing up in an intensely religious household—complete with 5 AM devotionals, multiple weekly church services, and constant fear of eternal damnation—created deep wounds that took years of therap...

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After months of spiritual darkness and personal challenge, I've emerged into a place of profound peace unlike anything I've experienced before. This journey began with painful lessons as I was forced to cancel retreats I'd planned across the country, realizing they came from a place of fear rather than alignment. The universe was demanding I release my grip on control.

February marked my darkest hour. My bus...

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Unlock the secrets of Shamanic Breathwork and embrace the transformative power of the Winter Solstice with our special episode of the Joyful Shaman Podcast. Imagine embarking on a journey where the energies of the great serpent, jaguar, hummingbird, and condor eagle guide you through the profound themes of death and rebirth. I, Naomi, will be your guide in this immersive experience, inviting you to explore self-discovery and healin...

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Upcoming Retreat Information:

Sedona March 18-23, 2025: https://www.lgwholisticwellness.com/sedona-retreat-registration

What if you could transform your life amidst the chaos of setbacks and self-discovery? Join us on the Joyful Shaman Podcast as we explore a journey filled with healing, growth, and the pursuit of joy. In this episode, I open up about the emotional rollercoaster of planning shamanic retreats, faci...

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Have you ever felt like you're on a never-ending rollercoaster, oscillating between moments of profound peace and chaotic reality? Join me, Naomi, as I share my recent journey to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where a transformative retreat with my business partner, Cassie, not only rekindled my passion for self-care but also brought clarity to my future aspirations. Surrounded by the enchanting Tusuke Pueblo Village, I reconnected wit...

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October 26, 2024 44 mins

What if you could unlock a transformative power within yourself using just your breath? Join me, Naomi, on the Joyful Shaman Podcast as we explore the profound impact of shamanic breathwork and its sacred ceremony. 

Discover how breathwork serves as a ceremonial practice, bridging a connection to the divine and your subconscious, and learn about various styles like somatic and holotropic that can seamlessly blend into your...

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What if you could access profound healing and transformation simply through the power of your breath? Join us as we embark on a mystical journey through shamanic healing breathwork, where the rhythmic beats of live drumming and chakra-activating music harmonize with potent breathwork techniques. We explore how somatic and holotropic breathwork can release stagnant emotions and reprocess trauma, forging a sacred connection with the ...

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October 17, 2024 32 mins

What if the challenges you face today are the keys to unlocking a more profound spiritual journey? Discover how the pandemic's upheaval transformed my career in retail into a path of spiritual awakening through shamanism. Join me as I share the pivotal moments that led to the creation of a holistic wellness center and how a friend's influence sparked a deep exploration into my spiritual lineage.

Experience the tu...

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October 10, 2024 31 mins

This episode was not planned, but it was 100% channeled. In fact, the video version that is available on YouTube, Before editing it, there was a lot of points where I would stop my speech because of the messages that were coming in quite strongly.

This is the message that I received back in August regarding the hurricanes that have been battering Florida two months later. At the moment, when I was recording this, the weath...

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October 9, 2024 23 mins

This Meditation Was Recorded & Uploaded During Hurricane Milton That Came Through FL On 10/9/24. Central FL & The Gulf Coast Took A Battering, Which Was Still Recovering From Hurricane Helene 2 Weeks Prior. I Felt It Was Necessary To Facilitate This Meditation For Anyone Impacted By The FL Hurricanes, Other Natural Disasters Or Facing Challenging Storms In Their Personal Life. I Hope This Helps To Ease Your Worries, Trouble...

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Ahhh…My 20s & Early 30s..what a wild crazy shit show of a ride 🤪🤪🤪🤪

Shedding identities, going through life barreling down like a train on fire, willfully choosing to not follow intuition or be aware..until it comes crashing to a halt.

Learn how my biggest loss transformed into the rebuilding of my life and opened the door for me to find Shamanism..Finally!

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