The Hallway: What Happens at the Threshold
The Empowered Spirit Show
The Empowered Spirit Show – Episode 393 Standing in the Hallway: What Happens at the Threshold Have you ever stood at the threshold of something new, a job interview, a social event, a stage, even just putting on a swimsuit, and felt the inner critic go into overdrive before you even walked through the door? In this episode, Terri Ann Heiman explores what she calls "the hallway," that charged space between where you are and where you're going, and why it can be one of the most challenging places to stand. Terri Ann breaks down how the four elements: Air, Fire, Earth, and Water, show up in...
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Summer Shapeshifting - The Summer of Allowing
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The Empowered Spirit Show – ESS 392 Episode: Summer Shapeshifting - The Summer of Allowing A Reiki Meditation for the Wish Fulfilled Host: Terri Ann Heiman Show Notes Episode Title: The Summer of Allowing: A Reiki Meditation for the Wish Fulfilled Air Date: Summer 2026 Episode Summary: Welcome to a new season of The Empowered Spirit Show! As we step into the vibrant, expansive energy of Summer, I invite you to explore a different approach to growth and manifestation. Instead of pushing, forcing, or striving, what if you could simply allow your intentions to unfold? In...
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What the Medicine Wheel Teaches Us About Entering the New Room of Summer
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In this episode of The Empowered Spirit Show, we open with the New Moon in Gemini, an energetic doorway that helps us clear the mind, reset our intentions, and prepare for the new season ahead. From there, we turn toward the light of the Summer Solstice and enter the teachings of the South on the Medicine Wheel. After the full moon revealed what was ready to be released, this new moon invites us to choose new thoughts, new words, and new possibilities for the growth already taking place. Summer asks us to cultivate patience, trust the richness of our dreams, and activate the Divine Feminine...
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Rewiring Your Energy for the Path Ahead
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In this episode of The Empowered Spirit Show, we begin with the intensity of the full moon and the way its light can reveal the hidden places within us that are ready to be seen, released, and transformed. As spring comes to a close, we pause to reflect on what we have been planting in our lives, our energy, and our spiritual practice. Soon, the growth will begin to take hold. The question becomes: are we willing to stop living by the old rules and allow the new season to teach us another way? This episode explores the energy of entering a new room in life, where the old survival strategies...
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Reiki and the Art of Shapeshifting: Learning to Live Without the Armor
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In this episode of Terri returns to the microphone after a major life transition from Birmingham, Alabama to Vista, California. After selling and releasing much of what she had known, moving closer to her daughter, becoming a new grandmother, and giving herself a sacred pause, she reflects on what it means to slow down long enough to truly notice who she is becoming. The episode opens under the energy of a Blue Moon in Sagittarius, a mutable fire sign that brings illumination, movement, expansion, and the flame of possibility. Terri uses this lunar energy as a doorway into a deeper...
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Lemurian Message - Navigating the Cosmic Tides of Transition
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Key Takeaways In this solo episode, I delve into the potent cosmic energies of early March 2026, including a Mercury Retrograde in Pisces and a total Lunar Eclipse. I share a personal announcement about a temporary pause in the podcast due to a move, and connect this personal transition to the universal experience of navigating change. The episode explores the challenges of life's major transitions, the liminal space between winter and spring, and offers a guided meditation with a channeled message from Lemurian guides to help listeners anchor themselves during these transformative times. The...
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Déjà Rêvé & Love at Second Sight
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Welcome to The Empowered Spirit Show! In this special Valentine's Day episode, we delve into the powerful connection between love, dreams, and the cosmic energies of February. As we stand at a gateway of profound transformation, we explore how you can harness the universe's support to dream your most heartfelt desires into reality. Key Topics Discussed: The Cosmic Energy of February: We explore the significance of this transitional month, marked by an annular solar eclipse and the lunar New Year. Discover how these celestial events create a potent time for setting intentions and manifesting...
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Pause To Love
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Key Takeaways This episode of the Empowered Spirit Show focuses on the theme of self-love, urging listeners to shift their focus from external validation to internal cultivation of love and self-worth. Hosted by Terry Ann Hyman, the episode combines personal anecdotes, insightful observations, and a guided meditation to provide a comprehensive guide to embracing self-love. The Problem with Outward-Focused Love Terri Ann Heiman points out a common pattern, especially among women, of excelling at loving others—partners, children, clients—while neglecting their own needs. This outward focus...
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Activating the Fires of February Show Notes - Channeled Message
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As we transition from a tumultuous January, February emerges as a pivotal month for transformation, purification, and renewal. This episode of the Empowered Spirit Show delves into the cosmic energies shaping the month, offering guidance on how to navigate these powerful shifts and embrace the opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Key Themes The Power of Collective Action and Craftivism The episode begins by acknowledging the global and national turmoil, highlighting the rise of grassroots movements and the importance of community solidarity. A unique form of activism, "craftivism," is...
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Activating Your Light Body: A Channeled Message from the Lemurians
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Have you ever felt the weight of the world? The density of the news, the fear, the judgment, the anger—it can be overwhelming and disconnect you from your own inner light. But what if you have a built-in spiritual technology to rise above it all? Join psychic spiritual mentor and Reiki Master Teacher Terri Ann Heiman as she shares a powerful channeled transmission from the ancient Lemurian guides on how to activate your light body each and every day. This episode includes the complete channeled message, a breakdown of five key practices for daily activation, and a guided...
info_outlineNavigating Liminal Realms with Norma & Nisha Burton
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As this podcast goes to air, we’ve moved the eclipse energy and are opening up to the new season of fall and the cosmic energy of Libra, which brings us some powerful medicine right now. It teaches us that mastering balance requires understanding imbalance first. You can't appreciate harmony without experiencing the chaos. And after what we've just moved through? We're ready to embrace that equilibrium with open arms. ⚖️
This season is asking you to look at your relationships - not just romantic ones, but all the partnerships in your life. Which ones are serving your highest good? Which ones need a loving adjustment of expectations?
Libra reminds us that not all relationships are created equal, and that's okay. Some people are here to be mirrors, reflecting our strengths and shadows. Others are here for a season, a reason, or a lifetime.
And the most important relationship.. the one we have with ourselves, our Soul. It is the unseen realms that shape our lives.
Have you been caught in a pattern of uncertaintly? Not sure how to trust your inner guidance? I have another complimentary online class coming up… Stop Absorbing Everyone's Drama: The Sensitive Person's Energy Protection Plan Sat 10/04 at 10AM CT.
In this class, we will look at the energy of an empath and how that can get in the way of trusting your inner guidance, and a plan that will help you stop taking in excess energy so that you can know your energy.
Or if you would prefer, schedule a Spiritual Upgrade Breakthrough Call with me and let’s talk about the #1 thing getting in your way of trusting your inner guidance.
In today’s episode, we are joined by the incredible mother-daughter duo, Norma J. Burton and Nisha Burton, to discuss their new book, Navigating Liminal Realms: Psychonavigation Skills for Lucid Dreaming, Trance Journeys, and Altered States. They guide us through the inner landscapes of the dream time, the power of trance journeys, and the skills needed to safely explore altered states of consciousness.
About Our Guests
•Norma J. Burton: A psychologist, mystic, and researcher with over 30 years of experience studying the psychology of religious experiences in indigenous cultures worldwide. She specializes in using drums to induce trance states for inner exploration.
•Nisha Burton: Raised in a lineage of dream workers, Nisha is an expert lucid dreamer and a filmmaker specializing in immersive technologies. She combines ancient wisdom with modern techniques to teach others how to navigate the dream time.
Key Takeaways
Psychonavigation is an Essential Skill: Before diving into expansive states like those induced by psychedelics, it is vital to develop the skills to navigate your inner world. Practices like dream work and trance journeys build this foundation.
Your Psyche Has a Unique Language: Pay attention to your personal dream signs and symbols. Your psyche communicates with you in a specific language that you can learn to understand through consistent engagement and journaling.
Integration is Non-Negotiable: Profound experiences require a structured integration process, preferably within a supportive, dream-honoring community. Without it, you risk fragmentation and miss the opportunity for true healing and growth.
Sound is a Gateway: Rhythmic sound, particularly from drumming, is a powerful, scientifically-backed tool for shifting consciousness and entering liminal states where you can receive guidance and insight.
Lucid Dreaming Unlocks Agency: By learning to become lucid in your dreams, you can move from being a passive observer to an active participant, allowing you to confront fears, solve problems, and explore the vast potential of your consciousness.
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