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How to Let Go Without Guilt and Reclaim Your Energy

Spirited Straight Talk

Release Date: 07/02/2025

Why Everything Feels Disrupted: Navigating Chaos, Shadow Work & Expansion show art 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 show art 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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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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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 show art 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 show art Tired of Being the Strong One? Finding Balance in Vulnerability

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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 show art The Power of Boundaries: Stop Over-Giving & Reclaim Your Energy

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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 show art Psychics on TikTok: The Rise of Online Readings & Spiritual Trends

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 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 show art The Divine Feminine, Part 2: Trust, Surrender & Reclaiming Intuition

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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) show art Reawakening the Divine Feminine: Reconnecting with Intuition, Healing & Sacred Power (Part 1)

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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...

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Feeling drained from always being the strong one? In this episode of Spirited Straight Talk, we explore emotional healing, setting boundaries, breaking codependent cycles, and how to “stay in your lane.”

If you're constantly giving to others and neglecting your own needs, this conversation is your wake-up call. Deb Sheppard dives into why we over-give, how ego and guilt play a role, and what it really means to hold space without controlling or rescuing others.

You'll learn:

  • Why staying in your own lane is essential for spiritual growth

  • How rescuing others can block their soul journey (and yours)

  • The difference between helping and enabling

  • How to become a better listener without giving advice

  • Tools to shift from emotional burnout to personal empowerment

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Deb Sheppard is a renowned Psychic Medium & Spiritual Teacher with over two decades of experience guiding people through grief, life transitions, and spiritual awakening. Her grounded insights and intuitive wisdom help others reconnect with their purpose and the spirit world.