Shine with Mary Obana

Shine with Mary Obana

Mary Obana, author of “Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World,” hosts the Shine podcast. Join Mary for friendly, soul-nourishing, spiritually-inspired conversations that expand perspectives and offer practical guidance so you can live joyfully and shine brightly. Mary believes 1. Your experiences are a result of the perspective you bring to your circumstances. If you expand your perspective, you can transform your life. 2. Everyone has something special within them, a unique gift—a light you are to find and share with the world. You are meant to shine. 3. You are meant to live with complete joy and peace—nothing less. It’s just awaiting your allowing. Warm, friendly, honest, real, uplifting.

Episodes

November 24, 2024 21 mins

069—This episode revisits the subject of gratitude. Originally released on Thanksgiving Day in 2021, Mary updates listeners on her perspective on gratitude and why it's so important to our health, relationships, and how we feel daily. She reminds us that gratitude is not just about appreciation; it's the choice to see the gift in all things. Carrying this perspective can change how you experience even the most unwanted ci...

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068— The most unexpected things can arise from our most significant challenges. In this episode, Mary candidly explores the adversity her family encountered in their health journey. She reflects on the valuable lessons learned, the guidance that surfaced amidst the struggles, and the transformative direction it steered her toward, leading to the fulfilling work she feels called to pursue.

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October 28, 2023 29 mins

067—In this follow-up episode, Mary dives deeper into the world of connecting to your guidance, including how to recognize the forms intuition can take (clairsentience, claircognizance, clairvoyance, clairaudience), the obstacles that can stand in the way, and a valuable tool anyone can use to connect to the wisdom of your guidance so you can receive messages in a matter of minutes!

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October 2, 2023 27 mins

066—Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads or feeling stuck, uncertain about what’s ahead? Have you wondered why something is happening or showing up in your life? What if you could just know

Each of us has access to a fountain of wisdom that stands ready to help us live our best lives. It’s our Guidance. And it’s within each of us. If you want to understand what it is and how to connect to it so you can fully benefit from i...

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June 30, 2023 15 mins

065—This is a re-release of an episode from 2020 whose subject is as relevant today as ever. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you know what you want and what you need to do, but you struggle to do it? It can be stuck in a job you don't enjoy, but you stay anyway. It can be finding yourself in a relationship you know you shouldn't be in, but you don't make a change. It can be majoring in something in ...

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June 3, 2023 12 mins

064—What does it mean “to be content”? Does it mean giving up on what you want and settling for what you have? What does it feel like to have it? Is it a path to peace? In this episode, learn what contentment is—and isn’t—and the four steps to guide you to it. It’s something you want, trust me.

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May 5, 2023 27 mins

063—Do you have a busy mind filled with unwanted thoughts? Do you wonder why you aren't getting what you want? What happens when we die? What would God have to say about all the conflict in the world? Have we had previous lives? What would a neurosurgeon say about spirituality? 

You'll want to listen to this episode if you've ever asked any of these questions and are interested in the answers. Mary shares six books fo...

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April 7, 2023 20 mins

062—Have you ever glanced at your phone or woken up in the middle of the night and seen the same number again and again? Maybe it’s a repeating number like 222 or a number you have a personal connection to, like your birthdate. Have you ever wondered why it’s happening or what it means? Listen as Mary sheds light on this phenomenon and how you can decipher the meaning behind what you are seeing. It’s no coincidence!

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061—Sometimes, we don’t feel the way we want. It can be something that’s going on at school or work, with friends or at home. There’s nothing worse than feeling off. Our energy is low, and it can feel like we’re stuck; like we can’t do much about it.

In this episode, Mary shares what she wishes she knew then: her advice for the younger generation—a proven method for feeling better. It’s straightforward, and you can do it yourself at...

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February 9, 2023 22 mins

060—What happens when life throws us curveballs? Are we equipped to deal with them? 

What does it mean to be spiritual? Religious? Is there a difference? And aside from the epic existential questions spirituality can help us navigate, are there everyday benefits to being spiritual?

These are the questions Mary tackles in this episode, sharing how an accident helped her see the role spirituality played for her.


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059—Whether it’s a New Year, a new week, or a new chapter, you want to make the most of what’s in front of you. Mary packs this short but sweet episode with three clear and practical steps to succeed when you start something new. You won’t want to miss it!

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058—When trauma strikes, it can leave you feeling lost and afraid. And when you are in the midst of it, it can be hard to see the value of what is in front of you.

In this episode, Mary interviews Allison Dittmer, an outdoor adventurist whose life was met with devastating life challenges, including a ski accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury. Allison shares the life lessons that emerged from it and the magica...

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November 11, 2022 23 mins

057—We are all natural-born storytellers. Whether or not we realize it, we craft the story of our lives, piecing our experiences into a coherent storyline. We carry these stories with us, and they become so much a part of our lives that we start to identify ourselves with them—the good ones and the not-so-good ones, alike.

But here’s the little-known secret: our stories aren’t always accurate. 

Listen to Mary as she shares the role s...

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October 14, 2022 12 mins

056—Our lives are supposed to be joyful, flowing smoothly as we appreciate each moment for what it is. No expectations, no analyzing, just being with it. We see things. We hear things. We do things. We move effortlessly through things. Life’s a gift.

But this isn’t the way it always goes.

Have you ever had a day going well, but something just set you off? Have you felt hurt by something someone did or said, and th...

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September 16, 2022 21 mins

055—Are you feeling off? Maybe you’re worried about someone, or a relationship is strained. Maybe you feel disappointed about something. It can feel like you’re stuck when you feel what you truly want depends on something or someone else—it’s out of your control. Why do we end up in situations like this? And even more, how do we get out of them so we can feel good again?

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054—What is grief? Are feelings of grief only associated with the loss of a loved one?

Grief is more complex than we may think, and the way it shows up for each of us is different.

Listen to Mary’s conversation with Grief Recovery Specialist, Anne Dale, to learn what grief is and isn’t, how it can show up, the myths associated with grief, and if you are experiencing it, how you can move through it—an enlightenin...

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July 28, 2022 10 mins

053—One of the things each of us will inevitably face is the loss of someone dear. How do we process the loss of a loved one?  How do we heal?

Listen as Mary invites us in on her own personal journey as she processes the loss of her beloved brother, John. Raw and honest, Mary shares how she is leaning on her spirituality in this time of loss in the hopes that it helps others find peace.

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052—Do you wonder if loved ones who have passed are still with you? Do you see the same numbers again and again? Do you ever have moments of uncertainty, questioning if you are on the right track? Have you ever experienced something crazy you just can’t explain?

Wonder no more—this episode is for YOU! Listen as Mary dives into SIGNS, those magical and, at times, mysterious experiences, sharing many of her own, shedding light on what...

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051—Have you wondered why am I here? What is my purpose? Have you noticed a newfound curiosity, craving deep understanding that is more spiritual in nature? Have you become more selective about how you spend your time, your friends, what you read, and what you watch? Have you been drawn to those with whom you can have more substantive conversations?

You are awakening.

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April 29, 2022 21 mins

050—Do you know who you truly are? Believe it or not, most of us don’t. We confuse what we do, what we have, or our reputation for who we are, living a life driven by who we think we are or should be. 

Are you feeling stuck? Not yourself? Adrift? You may be living out of alignment with your true self. 

Listen to Mary as she shares the signs of being out of alignment, how we likely got there, and how to find our way back in.



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