090- Soul Retrieval: The Power of Reclaiming Your Essence
Release Date: 02/17/2025
106- You Are Descended from Survivors: Ancestral Resilience for Modern Life
Practical Shamanism
In this episode of Practical Shamanism, I explore a different kind of pep talk: one rooted not in false confidence or forcing yourself forward, but in remembering the strength, luck, resilience, and resourcefulness woven into your body through your ancestral line. Every one of us comes from an unbroken line of people who survived. They lived through hunger, illness, war, uncertainty, difficult births, harsh environments, bad odds, and all manner of human complexity. Not perfectly. Not always elegantly. But well enough for life to continue through them, generation after generation. That legacy...
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105- When Forgiveness Isn’t the Answer
Practical Shamanism
What if healing does not require you to forgive the people who hurt you? In this episode, I share why I do not believe forgiveness is always the goal, especially when it becomes a kind of spiritual bypass or pressure to feel something that is not actually true yet. Instead, I talk about the value of working toward neutrality: a place where the charge is gone, the rumination settles, and the past no longer has the same grip on your body, mind, and energy. I explore the difference between emotional processing and rumination, why the brain can get stuck replaying painful experiences, and how...
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104- Fear, Freedom, and the Edge of Personal Growth
Practical Shamanism
Fear is often framed as something we should push through or conquer. But in practice, the relationship with fear is usually more nuanced. In this episode, I share reflections from a solo trip through southern Utah, including a memorable night of stargazing under the Milky Way at Cedar Breaks National Monument. The experience brought up an interesting tension between awe and instinctive caution. From that moment, I explore a broader question: how do we grow without overwhelming ourselves? Rather than ignoring fear or letting it run the show, there is a middle path where we can listen to our...
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103- Psychic White Noise: Staying Grounded in the Modern World
Practical Shamanism
AKA- Sacred Gardens and Echo Chambers: What We’re Building With Our Attention We’re living in a time our ancestors couldn’t have imagined—urban density, the internet, constant information, and a level of psychic “noisiness” that can leave even grounded people feeling subtly stressed, reactive, or strangely disoriented. In this episode, I reflect on what’s universal across lifetimes and ancestry… and what’s truly unprecedented about modern life. We explore how our brains are wired for threat and drama, how echo chambers and information overload can shape our inner world, and...
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102- Parents, Rumination, and the Path Forward
Practical Shamanism
After 25 years in practice, I’ve noticed something consistent: when I do soul retrieval work, the most common place to find entanglement is with parents. Sometimes it’s literal soul part holding. Sometimes it’s outdated maps, control, codependent resourcing, or an adult child who is still being related to as if they’re 12. In this episode, I offer a different way of looking at the parent story, especially if you’ve already done plenty of processing and you can feel yourself looping. I’m not here to tell your heart what to do, or to insist you forgive, reconcile, or maintain...
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101- Resilient Happiness: Shamanic Wisdom for a Hyperstimulating World
Practical Shamanism
In this episode, I explore what it really means to build resilient happiness in a world that constantly overstimulates our nervous system and pulls on our attention. I talk about the quirky mix of human animal and eternal soul, and how our instincts, brain chemistry, and modern capitalism can team up to keep us stuck in emotional numbing, low level discontent, and addictive chemistry hits. I share how our emotional set point can narrow over time, so we end up stewing in familiar feelings like frustration, helplessness, or mild depression instead of allowing deeper emotions, like grief, to move...
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100- Past Lives vs. Ancestral Patterns: What Impacts You More?
Practical Shamanism
In this episode, I explore a question I’ve been sitting with lately: are we more affected by past life imprints or by ancestral patterns? Drawing on 25 years of shamanic practice, I talk about how past lives, ancestral lineage, family of origin, nervous system trauma, and even biochemistry all weave together to shape our current experience—and why, in my client work, the guides often take me to past life healing first, even when ancestral themes are present. My intent is to give you language and lenses to better understand where your own “stuff” may be anchored and how to choose clear,...
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099- Introducing “A Shamanic Experience”: Sacred Travel, Land Energies, and How to Listen
Practical Shamanism
I’ve launched a new side project I’ve been dreaming on for years: A Shamanic Experience. It’s for those of us who feel the medicine of place — standing stones, hot springs, glaciers, deserts, and rivers — and want grounded guidance for connecting with the spirit of the land. In this episode, I briefly introduce the new show and then play the complete introductory podcast episode so you can sample it without leaving this feed. I share why sacred travel matters to me, how I attune to different layers of a landscape, and why solo travel helps me listen more deeply. You’ll hear stories...
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098- A Shamanic Experience in the Yukon
Practical Shamanism
In this episode, I share my early May travels through Whitehorse and the Yukon—a journey filled with epic landscapes, mercurial weather, nourishing earth energy, and spacious moments of connection. I talk about wild horses on the Alaska Highway, turquoise rivers, hot springs, slow travel, and the subtle power of land that welcomes you in. Along the way, I reflect on how shamanic practices like journeying to land guardians and traveling without a rigid agenda can deepen your relationship with both place and self. Want more shamanic travel content? Stay tuned for my "A Shamanic...
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097- Old Souls, New Era: Bringing Untrained Psychic Gifts into Alignment
Practical Shamanism
In this episode, I explore what it means to live in a time when so many old souls and psychically sensitive people are incarnating at once. Many of us arrive with strong, natural gifts but little training, which can leave us overwhelmed, ungrounded, or even vulnerable. I talk about why aligning your psychic abilities matters, how to avoid leaving the “psychic door” open, and practical ways to bring discernment, boundaries, and volitional control to your sensitivity. Think of it as learning the care and feeding of your energetic body, so you can thrive in this noisy, modern world while...
info_outlineIn this episode of Practical Shamanism, I take a deep dive into soul retrieval—one of the most transformational and foundational practices in my shamanic work. While I’ve often alluded to it in previous episodes, I realized I hadn’t yet devoted a full discussion to this life-changing process.
I share my personal journey of discovering soul retrieval, the profound impact it had on my own healing, and why I consider it the single most powerful intervention I can offer. We’ll explore:
✨ What soul retrieval is and why it’s found in shamanic traditions across the world
✨ How soul loss happens—through trauma, relationships, and even modern distractions
✨ Signs you may benefit from soul retrieval
✨ The impact of retrieving lost soul parts and how it can create lasting change
✨ Simple practices to start calling your energy back
Whether you're new to soul retrieval or curious to deepen your understanding, this episode offers insight into the magic of energetic wholeness and how it can support your well-being.
Want to read more? Check out:
About Soul Retrieval- This article is the comprehensive overview of my soul retrieval process, including information on what to expect during and after a shamanic soul retrieval session. I have my clients read this article before their session.
About Soul Retrieval- Cliff Note Version- This a condensed version of my About Soul Retrieval article for those who aren’t up for reading quite so much detail and want a shorter version.
Does Soul Retrieval Make You Tried- Soul retrieval can sometimes (but not always) make individuals feel tired as the body undergoes deep healing and integration. This temporary fatigue, usually lasting 48-72 hours, indicates that old energy patterns and blockages are being processed, paving the way for increased energy and vitality in the long term.
Soul Retrieval Side Effects and After Effects- Soul retrieval can result in various positive side effects, such as increased vitality, emotional healing, improved mental clarity, and stronger spiritual connections. It can also cause shifts in relationships.
What is a Soul Retrieval? Soul retrieval is a shamanic healing practice that restores fragmented parts of the soul caused by trauma. The process involves identifying and reintegrating these lost parts to enhance vitality, emotional healing, mental clarity, and spiritual connections.
Soul Retrieval Session- Learn about the soul retrieval sessions I offer and how to book your session today!
9 Benefits of Soul Retrieval– Discover the profound benefits of soul retrieval, including restored vitality, emotional healing, spiritual growth, and enhanced self-awareness for holistic well-being.
What Is Soul Loss? Learn about soul loss in detail. Discover its causes, symptoms, and how shamanic soul retrieval can restore wholeness and well-being.
11 Soul Loss Symptoms- Learn about soul loss symptoms such as fatigue, depression, anxiety, and emotional numbness. Identifying these signs is the first step towards healing through practices such as shamanic soul retrieval.
Top 5 Signs You Might Need a Soul Retrieval and How It Can Transform Your Life– Learn about when you might need soul retrieval as the next step on your healing journey.
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Sound editing by Kevin Young. You can reach him at kyoung.keviny@gmail.com
DISCLAIMER: The suggestions and information provided here are intended for personal growth and exploration. The content of this podcast is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or psychological treatment. Please seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition.
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