Toward A Better Life Podcast

Join Kevin Pennell on a journey Toward A Better Life. We can all move together toward creating more fulfilling, rewarding, and healthier lives. You won't need much for this trek, just an open mind, spirit, and heart. Toward A Better Life Podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.

Episode 195 Living A Magical Life Bonus Episode with Nymphya and Kevin 10/15/2026

Episode 194 Five Pillars for Healthy Living with Dr. Pat Boulogne 10/08/2026

Episode 194 Five Pillars for Healthy Living with Dr. Pat Boulogne Episode 194 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:03 Episode Preview 0:01:11 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions: Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon. As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements. All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 6:15 Chat with Dr. Pat Boulogne Dr. Pat is a consultant, wellness strategist, and mindset expert. She has practiced Functional & Lifestyle Medicine for many many years. Dr. Pat also Empowers High-Achieving Professionals to Maximize Health, Peak Performance, and Productivity Safer, Quicker, and with Simpler Solutions. She asks the questions, “Are you consistently operating at your peak performance? Do career pressures, health challenges, and the demands of family life leave you feeling drained and unproductive? If that’s you, you’re not alone—and you’re listening to the right podcast. Dr. Pat helps professionals reclaim their vitality by addressing the root causes of stress, chronic conditions, and burnout. Her mission is to empower people to thrive personally and professionally—without sacrificing their health or relationships—by teaching how to Eat, Think, Feel, and Move Better. Dr Pat likes to direct you Back to Basics for Sustainable Success: Establishing your foundational health baseline is critical to maintaining peak performance in every area of life. Unlock Your Potential Without a Prescription. Many professionals unknowingly suffer from underlying health issues that impact their productivity and quality of life like: • Weight gain • Digestive issues (bloating, acid reflux, constipation) • High blood pressure or cholesterol • Chronic fatigue • Stress and burnout • Allergies Traditional healthcare focuses on treating symptoms, not the person, leading to wasted time, money, and energy. Dr Pat offers a different approach through Functional & Lifestyle Medicine. 1:00:55 Closing Thoughts Connections: Dr. Pat Boulogne: Website: Contact: LinkedIn: Toward A Better Life: Website: Patreon: Kevin Pennell: /episode/index/show/towardabetterlife/id/43217108

Episode 193 Central Truths Of The Spiriual Life with Kevin Pennell 10/01/2026

Episode 193 Central Truths Of The Spiriual Life with Kevin Pennell Episode 193 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:03 Episode Opening The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions: Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon. As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements. All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 3:18 Central Truths of the Spiritual Life with Kevin Pennell Kevin Pennell is the Podcast Host and Producer of Toward A Better Life a Licensed Massage Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Shamanic Practitioner, and a Bardic member of the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids. He’s also an Usui Reiki Master, and Instructor for various self-help and continuing education workshops with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Spurgeon College. As a healing facilitator, he devotes his life to being a “hollow bone” or tool to bring about “Compassionate Healing”. Kevin also writes, honing his love of writing through journalism. As an author, he applied his biographical and spiritual insights to complete the work Two Feathers: Spiritual Seed Planter that shares the life and spirit of Ken Two Feathers. 0:28:25 Guided Meditation - Experience Central Truths 0:43:30 Closing Thoughts Connections: Toward A Better Life: Website: Patreon: Kevin Pennell: /episode/index/show/towardabetterlife/id/43098788

Episode 192 Identifying Principles for Finding Joy 09/24/2026

Episode 191 Steps to Living With Embracing Cancer with Steve Hounsone 09/17/2026

Episode 191 Steps to Living With Embracing Cancer with Steve Hounsone Episode 191 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:03 Episode Preview 0:01:12 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions: Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon. As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements. All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 4:17 Chat with Steve Hounsome Steve has been studying, practicing, teaching, and writing about Tarot for most of his life. As an author, he’s published several books on the subject as well. Steve has been involved in the field of healing for over thirty-five years and has completed a wide variety of studies and activities in this time. Steve holds qualifications in Progressive Healing, Psychic Studies, Esoteric Soul Healing, Tarot, Bach Flower Remedies, Counseling Skills, Past Life Regression, Interlife Therapy, and Future Life Progression to name a few. Steve is also a Druid with the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. He has attended lectures and workshops over the years, too numerous to mention and continues to add to his knowledge and experience by attending events as they occur and maintaining his own regular sacred practices in Meditation, Yoga and Chi Kung. One subject Steve’s well versed in, and that not by choice as the others and the focus of today’s chat is Cancer. Steve is a cancer survivor. 1:02:06 Closing Thoughts Connections: Steve Hounsome: Website: Contact: Order of Bards Ovates and Druids: Website: Can Care One on One Cancer Care Community Website: Toward A Better Life: Website: Patreon: Kevin Pennell: /episode/index/show/towardabetterlife/id/42933557

Episode 190 The Magic of Alban Elfed with Kevin Pennell 09/10/2026

Episode 190 The Magic of Alban Elfed with Kevin Pennell Episode 190 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:03 Episode Opening The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions: Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon. As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements. All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 3:32 The Magic of Alban Elfed with Kevin Pennell Kevin Pennell is the Podcast Host and Producer of Toward A Better Life a Licensed Massage Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Shamanic Practitioner, and a Bardic member of the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids. He’s also an Usui Reiki Master, and Instructor for various self-help and continuing education workshops with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Spurgeon College. As a healing facilitator, he devotes his life to being a “hollow bone” or tool to bring about “Compassionate Healing”. Kevin also writes, honing his love of writing through journalism. As an author, he applied his biographical and spiritual insights to complete the work Two Feathers: Spiritual Seed Planter that shares the life and spirit of Ken Two Feathers. 0:18:22 Guided Meditation - Experience Alban Elfed 0:31:47 Closing Thoughts Connections: Toward A Better Life: Website: Patreon: Kevin Pennell: /episode/index/show/towardabetterlife/id/42852885

Episode 189 Steps to Understand and Heal From the Inside Out wth Janna Holterman 09/03/2026

Episode 188 Your Breakdowns Can Be Your Breakthroughs with Thomas Wurm 08/27/2026

Episode 188 Your Breakdowns Can Be Your Breakthroughs with Thomas Wurm Episode 188 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:03 Episode Preview 0:00:34 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions: Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon. As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements. All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 4:33 Chat with Thomas Wurm Thomas Wurm helps people who are carrying invisible emotional burdens and feel anxious, unworthy, unlovable, or trapped in repeating patterns they can’t seem to think their way out of. A former wildland firefighter, he combines NLP, hypnosis, Mental & Emotional Release®, Qigong, and somatic healing to help clients uncover and release the root causes behind their struggles. He speaks on how core beliefs, trauma, and nervous-system overload shape our lives, and why so many people stay stuck even after therapy, self-help, or years of effort. Thomas is especially passionate about supporting healers, therapists, veterans, and first responders who are ready to break generational cycles and restore a sense of peace, confidence, and wholeness. 0:58:45 Closing Thoughts Connections: Thomas Wurm: Website: Releasing The Core Wound Book: Toward A Better Life: Website: Patreon: Kevin Pennell: /episode/index/show/towardabetterlife/id/42569330

Episode 187 A Druid of Anglesey with Kristopher Hughes 08/20/2026

Episode 187 A Druid of Anglesey with Kristopher Hughes Episode 187 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:03 Episode Preview 0:01:17 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions: Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon. As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements. All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 5:37 Chat with Kristopher Hughes Kristoffer Hughes is Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order, a Druid graduate of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids and its 13th Mount Haemus Scholar. He is a Druid in the Gorsedd of Bards of the Island of Britain and the National Eisteddfod of Wales. He is the award winning author of several titles with a focus on Welsh Celtic mythology, Druidry, death and bereavement. He is the designer and author of three Tarot decks. He worked professionally in service to His Majesty's Coroner for 32 years as an Autopsy Technologist and Bereavement Officer before retiring to pursue a career in television. He is a BAFTA and Royal Television Society award winning tv presenter and documentary maker. His first language is Welsh and he lives on the ancient homeland of the Iron Age Druids, Ynys Môn (Anglesey), where he teaches Druidry in the Anglesey tradition. 1:24:09 Closing Thoughts Connections: Kristopher Hughes: Contact Kristopher Hughes Through Instagram: Anglesey Druid Order: Toward A Better Life: Website: Patreon: Kevin Pennell: /episode/index/show/towardabetterlife/id/42493140

Episode 186 Exploring Celebrancy with River Jones 08/13/2026

Episode 186 Exploring Celebrancy with River Jones Episode 186 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:03 Episode Preview 0:00:27 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions: Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon. As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements. All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 5:02 Chat with River Jones River Jones is a Celebant with over twenty five years’ experience of delivering tailored ceremonies for people from all walks of life. With a background in adult education and community outreach she worked for over fourteen years at the University of Sussex, where she taught and convened courses ranging from Creative Writing through to Shamanic Consciousness. She has been course director at School of Celebrancy since 2015, as well as delivering events and workshops for organizations such as the Celebrants Collective and the Association of Independent Celebrants. River has conducted hundreds of ceremonies and in this episode shares her knowledge, resources, and many examples of rituals drawn from her wide range of experience as a celebrant. 1:07:27 Closing Thoughts Connections: River Jones: Contact River Jones: School Of Celebrancy: Contact School of Celebrancy: Toward A Better Life: Website: Patreon: Kevin Pennell: /episode/index/show/towardabetterlife/id/42415000

Episode 185 Food Is Medicine Through Functional Nutrition with Karina Hines 08/06/2026

Episode 185 Food Is Medicine Through Functional Nutrition with Karina Hines Episode 185 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:03 Episode Preview 1:24 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions: Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon. As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements. All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 5:36 Chat with Karina Hines Karina Hines, founder of Botanical Kitchen is passionate about nutrient-dense food. Karina is a chef with over 22 years of cooking experience in Europe and the United States. She is a board-certified functional nutrition counsellor, herbalist and consultant. Karina is a functional nutrition chef, leveraging a deep understanding of how foods impact health and promoting cooking as an act of self-care. She provides functional nutrition solutions and guides members weekly to make sustainable and sensible changes to support vibrant health. Botanical Kitchen offers memberships to the general public and collaborative partnership programs with practitioners, farmers and organizations committed to helping people make sustainable dietary changes. Karina is highly trained with a well-cultivated skillset in a diverse array of cuisines. Her nutritional work is People-oriented and passion-driven with an international sensibility. Karina demonstrates proficiency in translating complex medical terminology to create accessible, actionable plans for people with chronic illnesses. 1:15:38 Closing Thoughts Connections: Karina Hines: Connect with Karina: Contact Karina: Recipes: Toward A Better Life: Website: Patreon: Kevin Pennell: /episode/index/show/towardabetterlife/id/42333355

Episode 184 Lughnsadh First Fruits of Harvest with Kevin Pennell 07/30/2026

Episode 183 Seeking the Divine Through Music and Magic with Emrys Abner 07/23/2026

Episode 183 Seeking the Divine Through Music and Magic with Emrys Abner Episode 183 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 00:00 Episode Preview 1:11 Almost Through the Dark by Tim Cheesebrow (Used with Permission) 5:47 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions: Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon. As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements. All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:09:42 Chat with Emrys Abner Emrys spent his life chasing the Divine through history, theology, music, and art. Emrys was a middle school music teacher for fifteen years, which helped him learn to deconstruct complex magical concepts and present them in an accessible way. He currently runs a sacred workshop business called The Acoustic Alchemist and hosts the Acoustic Alchemist podcast. We talked about Paganism, Druidry, Music, and some of his upcoming exciting projects. 36:23 Never Need Another Reason Why - By Tim Cheesebrow (Used By Permission) 40:52 Chat with Emrys Abner Continued 1:08:41 The Wire by Tim Cheesebrow (Used By Permission) 1:14:07 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Emrys Abner: Connect with Emrys Through Instagram: Explore Through Facebook: Tim Cheesebrow Music: Toward A Better Life Website: Patreon: Kevin Pennell: /episode/index/show/towardabetterlife/id/42188400

Episode 182 Breathwork To Unlock Your Best Self with Jon Paul Crimi 07/16/2026

Episode 182 Breathwork To Unlock Your Best Self with Jon Paul Crimi Episode 182 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:03 Episode Preview 0:57 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions: Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon. As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements. All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 5:36 Chat with Jon Paul Crimi Jon Paul Crimi is a Breathwork pioneer known for his zero filter East Coast edge and his ability to make deep transformation practical, powerful, and accessible. With more than a decade and a half of experience, he has helped redefine modern Breathwork by stripping away the overly mystical tone and replacing it with grounded, results driven work that speaks to skeptics, leaders, and everyday people alike. Jon Paul’s work focuses on emotional regulation, resilience, and trauma integration. Participants often describe their first experience as feeling like decades of therapy without saying a word. His ability to combine intensity, humor, and psychological depth has made him especially effective with entrepreneurs, creatives, executives, and those navigating major life transitions. Jon Paul has worked with major companies including Nike and LinkedIn, bringing Breathwork into corporate environments through customized workshops and retreats. He has also led in person and online teacher training certifications, mentoring the next generation of facilitators. His work has been featured at the HEAL Hay House Summit and recognized by major media outlets including The Hollywood Reporter, LA Magazine, Good Morning America, and numerous international podcasts. Now based in Bend, Oregon with his wife and two children, Jon Paul continues his mission to bring Breathwork into the mainstream and help people move from rock bottom to mastery using the most overlooked tool they already possess: their breath 52:38 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Jon Paul Crimi: Connect with Jon Paul: In Person Class: Teach Breathwork: Toward A Better Life: Website: Patreon: Kevin Pennell: /episode/index/show/towardabetterlife/id/42102685

Episode 181 Calm Over Stress with Lolita Guarin 07/09/2026

Episode 180 Immerse Yourself Into Spirit 07/02/2026

Episode 180 Immerse Yourself Into Spirit Episode 180 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 2:07 To The Yew Within the Mind That Remembers by Amanda Gisby (Used with Permission) 5:39 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions: Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon. As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements. All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 10:02 Chat with Stephanie Curd Stephanie Curd Stephanie Curd and her sister Natalie are Immersive Spirit. As spiritual coaches, intuitive mediums, energy workers, astrologers and haunting investigators, their expertise lies in guiding individuals towards deeper self-awareness, healing, and spiritual growth. With a unique blend of intuitive insight and practical wisdom, Stephanie and Natalie help clients tap into their inner knowing and unlock their true potential . Working with the stars they help others to dig in and understand a little bit more about themselves. Lastly, they work with those impacted by something otherworldly to investigate and cross or remove those beings whenever it is appropriate. Immersive Spirit’s approach is compassionate, empowering, and tailored to meet the individual needs of each person they work with. 1:07:47 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Stephanie Curd: Connect with Immersive Spirit: Immersive Spirit Courses: Podcast: Toward A Better Life: Website: Patreon: Kevin Pennell: /episode/index/show/towardabetterlife/id/41868265

Episode 179 Exploring the Otherworld with Raven Rissy 06/25/2026

Episode 179 Exploring the Otherworld with Raven Rissy Episode 179 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:01:18 Elemental Cry by Hem Netjer (Used with Permission) 0:06:42 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions: Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon. As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements. All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:09:47 Chat with Raven Rissy Raven Rissy is a practicing Heathen Völva, who has studied the art of Seidr, but has knowledge in many cultures and mythologies. She’s featured in Ryan Smith’s new book, Spinning Wyrd and is currently in the process of publishing her own works. Raven is also an accomplished musician and artist. Her band, Hem Netjer, opened this week’s show. Raven shares her spiritual experiences through music as well as teaching. Raven hails from the Pacific Northwest of Canada, where her journey has led her to study and practice within the Pagan and Occult Communities for over 15 years. She’s also studied at multiple Mystery Schools including OBOD. Throughout her spiritual journey thus far, RavenRissy is very grateful to have met some wonderful teachers and elders within her communities. She is very honored to hold the title of May Queen (2021-2022) within a large pagan organization from the Pacific Northwest. She has also created and been on the council of other pagan groups and organizations. She is well practiced with running and teaching one on one, small and large group rituals, as well as holding sacred space for members within her community, virtually and in person. 0:38:36 Otherworld - By Hem Netjer (Used By Permission) 0:44:06 Chat with Raven Rissy Continued 1:14:01 Echo by Hem Netjer (Used By Permission) 1:18:33 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Raven Rissy: Connect with Raven: https: Fire and Ice: Toward A Better Life Website: Patreon: Kevin Pennell: /episode/index/show/towardabetterlife/id/41743135

Ep 178 Steps to Recover Your Soul with Rachel Harrison 06/18/2026

Ep 178 Steps to Recover Your Soul with Rachel Harrison Episode 178 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:58 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions: Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon. As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements. All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:05:10 Chat with Rev Rachel Harrison Rev Rachel Harrison is an inspirational spiritual coach who offers a compassionate path to a happy and healthy life. She is the host of the Recover Your Soul Podcast and has authored her book Recover Your Soul Bonus. Rachel shares a transformational spiritual approach rooted in self awareness, healing, and awakening. Drawing from spirituality, positive psychology, 12 step wisdom, and New Thought metaphysics, Rev Rachel created the Recover Your Soul™ process after her own journey of healing from alcoholism, people pleasing, control addiction, and codependency. Her work is grounded in lived experience and guided by a deep trust in spiritual connection and inner wisdom. Rev Rachel’s coaching style is intuitive and personalized, supporting clients in developing self awareness, strengthening their relationship with a Higher Power, practicing self compassion, and releasing old patterns through forgiveness and acceptance. While her roots are in recovery, her teachings extend far beyond addiction, offering guidance for anyone seeking emotional healing, spiritual growth, and a more authentic way of living. 1:06:36 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Rev Rachel Harrison Website: Her Book and More: Toward A Better Life Website: Patreon: Kevin Pennell: /episode/index/show/towardabetterlife/id/41653200

Episode 177 Magick Behind Her Music with Nymphya mp3 06/11/2026

Episode 177 Magick Behind Her Music with Nymphya mp3 Episode 177 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:56 What Have I Forgotten - By Nymphya (Used with Permission) 0:04:56 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions: Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon. As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements. All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:09:47 Chat with Nymphya Nymphya shares magic through her music that has touched thousands of lives around the world. Not only a very talented artist that shares her heart and soul through each of her songs, she’s also a practicing pagan, 3rd degree in the Celtic Traditional craft, an animist and she’s studied the Western Mysteries for years. In fact, her most recent album What Have I Forgotten? (with an illustrated magical tome that accompanies it) is all about the 7 stages of spiritual alchemy, since it turns out that what the songs were about. There’s so much more to share about Nymphya’s music, life, work, so let’s get started. 0:41:14 Beachcombing - By Nymphya (Used By Permission) 0:47:26 Chat with Nymphya Continued 1:12:32 Unwanted Goodbyes - By Nymphya (Used By Permission) 1:16:32 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Nymphya: Listen Now & Get Your Free CD: Explore Nymphya's Realm: Discover the Art of Nymphya: Toward A Better Life Website: Patreon: Kevin Pennell: /episode/index/show/towardabetterlife/id/41577285

Episode 176 Healing Ancestral Karma with Edit B Kiss 06/04/2026

Episode 175 Personal Empowerment Through Energy with Herman Petrick 05/28/2026

Episode 175 Personal Empowerment Through Energy with Herman Petrick Episode 175 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:01:02 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions: Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon. As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements. All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:05:59 Chat with Herman Petrick Herman Petrick is an internationally renowned energy healer and spiritual guide with well over a decade of experience in holistic wellness and transformation. Originally from Portland, Oregon, he honed his unique abilities in energy healing while residing in New Zealand, where he developed techniques for clearing negative energies, closing dark portals, and channeling healing frequencies to promote harmony and positivity. Today, based out of his practice at globalenergyclearing.com, Herman specializes in remote energy clearings for individuals and properties, addressing issues like sleep disturbances, anxiety, depression, and intentional negative energy placements to help clients reset and reconnect with their true selves. A sought-after speaker at events like the Sedona Yoga Festival, Herman continues to inspire global audiences with his dedication to energy cleansing and personal empowerment. 1:54:22 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Herman Petrick Website: Contact Herman: Toward A Better Life Website: Patreon: Kevin Pennell: /episode/index/show/towardabetterlife/id/41416375

Episode 174 Embody Your Spiritual Path with Michael Wilson 05/21/2026

Episode 173 Mystic South Gathering 2026 with Heather Greene 05/14/2026

Episode 173 Mystic South Gathering 2026 with Heather Greene Episode 173 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:01:16 Eclipse - By Mac and Cheese (Used with Permission) 0:05:59 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions: Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon. As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements. All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:10:34 Chat with Heather Greene Heather Greene is an acquisitions editor with ., a freelance religion journalist and author of the award winning book Heather has been studying both Witchcraft and film for over thirty years. She has a B.A. and an M.A. in Film Studies. Heather also co-hosts The Witches Movie Coven podcast and she's on the board of the Atlanta-based Mystic South Conference. When she gets a few quiet moments, Heather can be found in her studio restoring dolls, singing along to a playlist, sipping tea on the back porch, or tending to her two very needy cats. 1:00:34 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Heather Greene: Website: Heather's Book: Contact: Mac and Cheese: Website: Mystic South: Website: Toward A Better Life Website: Patreon: Kevin Pennell: /episode/index/show/towardabetterlife/id/41269205

Episode 172 Tarot - A Guide For Livng with Steve Hounsome 05/07/2026

Episode 172 Tarot - A Guide For Livng with Steve Hounsome Episode 172 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:53 Eldur - By Hem Netjer (Used with Permission) 0:06:27 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions: Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon. As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements. All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:11:28 Chat with Steve Hounsome - Tarot-A Guide for Living Steve Hounsome has been working with the Tarot since his teenage years, over 45 years ago! From his beginnings as a Tarot reader he developed his own style of working with and teaching the Tarot that he called ‘Tarot Therapy’. In 1999 he published the first of his three volumes of books entitled ‘Tarot Therapy’, more recently adding ‘The Tarot Therapy Workbook’ to the series. He created two Tarot decks with accompanying books and continues to teach and promote use of the Tarot for personal and spiritual development by therapeutic means. He has created three Courses with Philip Carr-Gomm, creator of the Druidcraft Tarot, including the newly released ‘Tarot Therapy’. Steve’s recent books are ‘Tarot for Grief’ and new for 2026 ‘Tarot for Living and Dying’. 1:07:49 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Steve Hounsome: Website: Steve's Books: Contact Steve Hounsome: Hem Netjer: Website: Bandcamp: Order of Bards Ovates and Druids: Website: Join the Order and Train in Druidry: Toward A Better Life Website: Patreon: Kevin Pennell: /episode/index/show/towardabetterlife/id/41170995

Episode 171 The Fourth Branch of The Mabinogi with Damh the Bard 04/30/2026

Episode 171 The Fourth Branch of The Mabinogi with Damh the Bard Episode 171 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:01:13 Prologue - Fourth Branch of the Mabinogi by Damh the Bard (Used with Permission) 0:05:56 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions: Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling. Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon. As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements. All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:09:58 Chat with Damh the Bard and the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogi Damh the Bard is a modern-day Bard whose spirituality and love of folk tradition is expressed through his music, storytelling and poetry. His performances are both entertaining and educational, speaking directly to the heart, and never without a good splash of humour. With twelve outstanding albums, and singing and speaking engagements all over the world, Damh has become one of the most popular contemporary Pagan musicians – a musical storyteller who works within the world of myth: where the Elves dance on Midsummer’s Eve, where the trees talk, and the Hollow Hills take you into the Otherworld, where the Goddess rides her horse, guiding you to magic, and the Horned God and Greenman of old call to you from the shadows of the Greenwood. He began his Spiritual Journey at a very young age, often found in the school library reading through books on magic and the supernatural. Damh was initiated into a Ceremonial Magic group at age 18. He then discovered Paganism, which led him to Druidry, joining the in 1994. On the Summer Solstice of 2010, he was installed as the Pendragon of the Order, taking over from the artist Will Worthington who had been the Order’s Pendragon for the previous 19 years. Damh served the Order as Pendragon until the Summer Solstice of 2025 when he passed the role over to Matt McCabe. His Path is an Animistic Way that sees and acknowledges the connection between all life. That Spirit is within all things, from the pebble to the mountain, from the raindrop to the oceans, all alive, vibrant, conscious, and part of the Great Web. To Damh the Path of the Bard, the Skald, the Scop, is to sing of that connection and bring that magic to life through music. Along with his musical concerts, Damh has also given talks, run workshops, and participated in panel discussions at conferences and camps in the UK, Europe, Australia, Canada, and the USA, with his favourite topics including: Awen the Mead of Poetry and the Creative Quest; Animism; Magic and Seership; Tree Lore; Mythology; and Wilderness Awareness. 0:48:37 Son of the Waves - Damh the Bard (Used with Permission) 0:54:29 Continued Chat with Damh the Bard and the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogi 1:14:29 Oak Broom and Meadow Sweet - Damh the Bard (Used with Permission) 1:19:16 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Damh the Bard: Website: Y Mabinogi: Connect with Damh the Bard: Order of Bards Ovates and Druids: Website: Join the Order and Train in Druidry: Toward A Better Life Website: Patreon: Kevin Pennell: /episode/index/show/towardabetterlife/id/41060325

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