Why Everything Feels Disrupted: Navigating Chaos, Shadow Work & Expansion
Spirited Straight Talk
Feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or emotionally “crunchy”? In this episode of Spirited Straight Talk, Deb and Dana explore why so many people are experiencing disruption right now—and how shadow work, old lessons, and collective chaos are pushing us toward deeper growth. Learn how to manage triggers, see your blind spots, and move through discomfort with awareness and empowerment. ✨ Join my Virtual Small Group Readings — December 5th, 3 PM MST: ✨ Join the Waitlist: The SOULution – 6-Month Coaching for Women
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Navigating Grief & Finding Peace During the Holidays
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The holidays can feel heavy when you’re grieving or facing major life changes. In this episode of Spirited Straight Talk, Deb and Dana share spiritual and practical ways to manage grief, simplify traditions, and find peace in a season that often feels overwhelming. Learn how to honor loved ones, release guilt, and rediscover moments of genuine joy. ✨ Join my Virtual Small Group Readings — December 5th, 3 PM MST: ✨ Waitlist: The SOULution – 6-Month Coaching for Women
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Spiritual Awakening Isn’t Pretty: What It Really Feels Like to Wake Up
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Are you going through a spiritual awakening that feels messy, emotional, or confusing? In this episode of Spirited Straight Talk, Deb and Dana share what awakening truly feels like—from breaking old patterns and beliefs to trusting the unknown. Learn how to move through discomfort, grief, and change with awareness, courage, and grace. ✨ Join the waitlist for The SOULution – 6-Month Coaching for Women: ✨ Join my Virtual Small Group Readings — December 5th, 3pm MST:
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Feeling Numb or Disconnected? How to Reconnect and Feel Alive Again
Spirited Straight Talk
Have you lost your spark or feel emotionally disconnected? In this episode of Spirited Straight Talk, Deb and Dana explore why we go numb, how avoidance and judgment block connection, and what it really takes to feel alive again. Learn how to move from emotional shutdown to self-awareness, joy, and spiritual reconnection. ✨ Join the waitlist for The SOULution – 6-Month Coaching for Women: ✨ Signs in Your Sleep
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How to Heal After Hard Things: Grief, Loss & Finding Peace Again
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Healing after hard things isn’t about “getting over it.” In this episode of Spirited Straight Talk, Deb and Dana share how to navigate grief, trauma, and major life changes with compassion and awareness. Learn why healing doesn’t mean forgetting, how to honor your pain without becoming it, and how to rebuild your life with purpose, balance, and peace. ✨ Join the waitlist for The SOULution – 6-Month Coaching for Women:
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Tired of Being the Strong One? Finding Balance in Vulnerability
Spirited Straight Talk
Have you been told you’re “so strong” that others assume you don’t need help? In this episode of Spirited Straight Talk, Deb and Dana explore the hidden cost of always being the strong one—from burnout and loneliness to disconnection from your softer side. Learn how to shift from survival mode to true empowerment by embracing vulnerability, balance, and support. ✨ Join the waitlist for The SOULution – 6-Month Coaching for Women: ✨ 1:1 Private Session ✨ Virtual Small Group Reading
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The Power of Boundaries: Stop Over-Giving & Reclaim Your Energy
Spirited Straight Talk
Are you exhausted from giving too much, struggling to say no, or constantly people-pleasing? In this episode of Spirited Straight Talk, Deb and Dana explore why boundaries are more than just saying “no.” They’re divine tools for protecting your energy, honoring your worth, and strengthening your connection with Spirit. Discover how lack of boundaries leads to burnout, why over-giving keeps you stuck, and how reframing your relationship with boundaries can bring freedom and balance. Whether you’ve been drained by relationships, afraid to ask for help, or burned out from trying to please...
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Psychics on TikTok: The Rise of Online Readings & Spiritual Trends
Spirited Straight Talk
TikTok has become a major hub for spiritual content—but what does it mean when psychics and mediums take their work to social media? In this episode of Spirited Straight Talk, Deb and Dana explore the explosion of psychics on TikTok, how algorithms fuel spiritual trends, and what seekers should watch out for when engaging with online readings. You’ll discover: Why psychics are drawn to TikTok and what it offers The risks of viral, “quick fix” readings How to separate authentic guidance from entertainment The future of spiritual connection in the digital age If...
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The Divine Feminine, Part 2: Trust, Surrender & Reclaiming Intuition
Spirited Straight Talk
Are you constantly trying to prove your worth, control the outcome, or hold everything (and everyone) together? In this powerful follow-up to our Divine Feminine conversation, we explore how surrendering control and embracing softness leads to deeper healing, inner peace, and true spiritual alignment. Deb and Dana dive into how patriarchal conditioning has shaped our relationship with power, why perfectionism and overdoing are defense mechanisms, and how to step into the sacred, intuitive flow of feminine energy. Whether you're healing from burnout, seeking balance in relationships, or longing...
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Reawakening the Divine Feminine: Reconnecting with Intuition, Healing & Sacred Power (Part 1)
Spirited Straight Talk
What if the feelings of being “too much” or “not enough” were never actually yours to carry? In this episode of Spirited Straight Talk, Deb Sheppard and Dana Nieto Sheppard dive deep into the powerful resurgence of the Divine Feminine energy—an ancient, non-binary frequency of healing, intuition, creation, and emotional intelligence. Whether you're feeling disconnected, stuck in perfectionism, or yearning to live more authentically, this episode will help you understand how reconnecting with your Divine Feminine energy can lead to profound personal and spiritual transformation. Deb...
info_outlineDo you wish you could have more guidance and support to help you through life's ups and downs? Maybe you're aware of spiritual support, but you wonder how you can bring more of it into your life?
Humanity has long recognized the existence of angels - divine beings of love and light, who are here to guide and support us. But, HOW do we connect with them?
Find out in this episode as we welcome Nichole Bigley, an expert angel communicator and spiritual guide. As we share insights and personal stories of angel encounters, you'll discover how angels can offer guidance, protection, and healing in times of need.
You'll learn:
- The difference between an angel and a guide.
- How angels can help you in all areas of your life.
- How angels can present themselves to you.
- A simple practice you can do to get to know your angels and guides.
- And much more!
About Nichole:
For the last 20+ years, Nichole Bigley has been transforming lives, including her own. At an early age, Nichole recalled being in Heaven before coming to Earth, and all her life spoke with angels. She is the host of 3 podcasts, including A Psychic’s Story, which is now a top four spiritual podcast in the U.S. that receives millions of downloads a year with listeners in all 195 countries around the world. Nichole is also the co-author of Looking for Angels, available to order 11/11. Learn more about Nichole and her podcasts at APsychicsStory.com
To get Nichole's book, Looking for Angels, go here.
SHOW NOTES:
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