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.
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Episode 127 Bouncing Back
06/26/2025
Episode 127 Bouncing Back
Episode 127 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:01:15 Silverbird - Denise London (Used By Permission) 0:03:58 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 [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe 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 [email protected] for a free discovery call. 0:06:44 Interview with Andrew Matthews About Andrew Matthews Today we're talking to Australian author and international speaker, Andrew Matthews. Andrew's books, including BEING HAPPY!, FOLLOW YOUR HEART and BOUNCING BACK speak to happiness, resilience, gratitude, and so much! He has sold over 8 million copies in 48 languages and has presented to over 1000 corporations on 5 continents! Andrew is popular with CEOs and surgeons, with teenagers and even prisoners. Andrew's latest book is BOUNCING BACK! - How we rebound from disaster and disappointment. It is now available on amazon in hardcopy, eBook and Audible. Andrew is an accomplished artist and his 12 books are lavishly illustrated with his own cartoons. Andrew has done over 5,000 media interviews on 5 continents. Andrew lives in Queensland, Australia, with his wife and publisher, Julie. 0:50:41 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Andrew Matthews Website: Contact Andrew: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 126 Communing With Spirit Guides
06/19/2025
Episode 126 Communing With Spirit Guides
Episode 126 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:01:08 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 [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe 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 [email protected] for a free discovery call. 0:03:55 Interview with Chris Lippincott About Chris Lippincott Chris is an international psychic medium, spiritual teacher, bestselling author, and the host of the Spirits Beside Us podcast. Chris is my guest on this episode of Toward A Better Life. Through his evidential readings and unique insights from spirit, Chris has transformed lives by providing comfort, healing, and the profound reassurance that our loved ones in spirit remain close and continue to care for us. His mission is to elevate the spiritual awareness of humanity by sharing spirit’s healing messages through his mediumship, teachings, books, and frequent podcast appearances. As a trance medium, Chris channels messages of love and healing from his spirit guides, offering listeners a direct link to spirit’s wisdom. Chris also teaches the fundamentals of mediumship, guiding those on their spiritual journey toward a deeper understanding of spirit and the afterlife. 1:08:00 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Chris Lippincott Website: Soul Growth Circle: Free Meditation: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 125 Songs of Magick Myth and Legend
06/12/2025
Episode 125 Songs of Magick Myth and Legend
Episode 125 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:50 Spirit of the Green - Spiral Dance - (Used By Permission) 0:06:59 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 [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe 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 [email protected] for a free discovery call. 0:10:45 Interview with Adrienne Piggott About Adrienne Piggott and Spiral Dance Many of you have heard Spiral Dance songs featured on past episodes of the show. A visit to their website will share that Spiral Dance is As powerful as any equinox and as magical as any inspired ritual, Spiral Dance offers up rich vocals, delicate melodies and rousing jams all invoking the pagan world at the dawning of its rebirth. Spiral Dance plays high energy pagan folk rock that combines an eclectic blend of powerful self-penned songs and tunes. Spiral Dance are the song catchers of Magick, myth and legend. The band was formed in 1992 as a project to explore some of the more mystical elements in life and has drawn its energy from the song-writing and vocal skills of Adrienne Piggott. Adrienne’s haunting lyrics and Paul’s innovative accordion tunes are carefully arranged to blend acoustic folk- rock with lush Celtic harmony, creating an almost tangible musical aura that envelopes the audience. Spiral Dance Songs Featured During the Episode Interview (Used by Permission) 0:19:02 Thirteen Notes 0:35:33 Marrundi Song 0:47:44 To The Wild-Dancing Hare 1:04:42 Man of Straw 1:10:58 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Adrienne Piggott & Spiral Dance Website: The Music of Spiral Dance: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 124 What Is A Druid
06/05/2025
Episode 124 What Is A Druid
Episode 124 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:01:13 Yggdrasil - Alex Roberts - (Used By Permission) 0:04:57 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 [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe 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 [email protected] for a free discovery call. 0:08:34 Interview with Dr. Larisa A White About Dr. White Larisa writes to celebrate nature, advocate ecological stewardship, and to explore the ways in which people relate - or fail to relate - across nations and cultures, landscapes and species. She has won international awards for her poetry and screenwriting, and enjoys writing rich stories with compelling characters, grounded in the living world. Larisa’s past projects have ranged from award-winning screenplays for animated films ( / Logline: Bee meets girl.) to acclaimed academic studies ( / exploring how modern Druids relate to their local landscapes). At present, she is developing the modern eco-myth trilogy, Tales of the Primordial Mountain. 0:52:20 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Dr. Larisa A. White Website: Larisa's Newest Book: Alex Roberts Alex Roberts Music Downloads and More: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 123 Soulful Magical Insights
05/29/2025
Episode 123 Soulful Magical Insights
Episode 123 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:49 Forests - Willowolf - (Used By Permission) 0:04:36 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 [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe 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 [email protected] for a free discovery call. 0:07:55 Interview with Michael Wilson About Michael Wilson Michael is a psychotherapist with an extensive background in psychotherapy, and (or Spiritual Psychology). He has written excellent books on psychology. Michael is a long term membef of OBOD (The Order of Bards Ovates and Druids) He also recently published a phenomenal book, Portals Into Deep Imagination, Celtic Mythology, Nature's Year, and the Quest for Soul. 0:34:10 The Dragon Lines - Willowolf - (Used By Permission) 0:37:50 Michael Wilson Interview Continues with Book Discussion 1:02:04 I'll Be With You - Willowolf - (Used By Permission) 1:06:40 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Michael Wilson Website: Michael's Publications: Michael's New Book & Events: Willowolf Willowolf Music Downloads and More: Order of Bards Ovates & Druids Website: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 122 Navigating Our Spiritual Path
05/22/2025
Episode 122 Navigating Our Spiritual Path
Episode 122 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:01:04 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 [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe 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 [email protected] for a free discovery call. 0:05:08 Interview with Katie Turner Katie Turner Katie is a Registered Psychologist, speaker and the founder of Katie Turner Psychology Inc. and the author of F*ck Toxic Spirituality: Avoiding Red Flags and Navigating the Spiritual Path with Integrity. Katie believes in a holistic approach to healing. She has studied a wide range of Western psychological approaches and Eastern healing techniques. Katie is passionate about helping her clients to heal the past, find more peace in the present and to create their best possible future. Her mission is to bring together the science of psychology to the practice of spirituality. She offers consultation services, sessions, workshops and resources for organizations and modern-day spiritual seekers. She lives in Calgary, Alberta Canada with her daughter and rescue dog. When she is not holding space in her practice or working on her latest project you can find her exploring the Rocky mountains or on her yoga mat. You can take her FREE Quiz to Discover your Dominant Intuitive Superpower at at: katieturnerpsychology.com 0:49:48 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Katie Turner Website: Free Quiz: Katie's Book: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 121 Mind Mapping for Personal Growth
05/15/2025
Episode 121 Mind Mapping for Personal Growth
Episode 121 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:46 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 [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe 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 [email protected] for a free discovery call. 0:03:35 Interview with John Diggs John is a Mappineering Mentor and the creator of the I AM Mind Map System, a transformative approach to personal development that combines mind mapping with powerful self-discovery techniques. John Diggs is dedicated to helping people live and love their best lives by using their own unique blueprint for health, wealth, success and happiness. Through the power of Mappineering, John has guided individuals, from students and athletes to parents and professionals, in gaining clarity, building resilience, and achieving extraordinary results. 0:44:57 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: John Diggs Website: Begin The I AM System: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 120 21st Century Bardic Troubadour
05/08/2025
Episode 120 21st Century Bardic Troubadour
Episode 120 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Tresspass - Alex Roberts (Used with Permission) 0:02:34 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 [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe 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 [email protected] for a free discovery call. 0:06:23 Interview with Alex Roberts John is a Mappineering Mentor and the creator of the I AM Mind Map System, a transformative approach to personal development that combines mind mapping with powerful self-discovery techniques. John Diggs is dedicated to helping people live and love their best lives by using their own unique blueprint for health, wealth, success and happiness. Through the power of Mappineering, John has guided individuals, from students and athletes to parents and professionals, in gaining clarity, building resilience, and achieving extraordinary results. 0:19:25 Bumblebee - Alex Roberts (Used with Permission) 0:29:52 John Barleycorn - Alex Roberts (Used with Permission) 0:56:58 Guilding the Ascendant - Alex Roberts (Used with Permission) 1:00:57 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Alex Roberts Website: Music Link: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 119 The Circle of Ceridwen
05/01/2025
Episode 119 The Circle of Ceridwen
Episode 119 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:33 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 [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe 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 [email protected] for a free discovery call. 0:04:13 Interview with Octavia Randolph Octavia Randolph Octavia authors The Circle of Ceridwen Saga, a book series set in 9th century England, Denmark, and the Baltic island of Gotland, where she lives. A life-long fascination with the making of England, along with the material artifacts of the Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age, has ever guided her work: the hand-carved combs, skillfully wrought swords, and gemmed goblets of the world of the Saga. The path of her interests has led to extensive on-site research in England, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, and Gotland. She is a frequent speaker at both international literary festivals and museums, and has been the recipient of Artistic Fellowships at the Ingmar Bergman Estate, Fårö, Sweden; MacDowell; Ledig House International; and Byrdcliffe. 1:02:14 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Octavia Randolph Website: Sign up here to receive a free copy of Book One of The Circle of Ceridwen Free Cookery Cookbook: Facebook: Instagram: To visit the Baltic island of Gotland with Octavia on one of her Saga Tours, write to Octavia directly with the subject heading "Saga Tour", at Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 118 From Chaos to Creative Play
04/24/2025
Episode 118 From Chaos to Creative Play
Episode 118 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:50 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 [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe 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 [email protected] for a free discovery call. 0:03:40 Interview Susan Hensley Susan Hensley As an executive in HR navigating the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic, Susan found herself overwhelmed, seeking a way to decompress. Despite years of professional success, she realized she was missing a creative outlet—a hobby that would bring color back into her life. That’s when Susan discovered art journaling, a practice that not only sparked creativity but also provided a profound tool for navigating life transitions. Art journaling became a lifeline during a time of immense stress. Through its playful, childlike nature, she reconnected with the joy and curiosity that often gets buried beneath adulthood’s complexities. I realized art journaling wasn’t just a fun distraction, but a way to process emotions and make sense of life's chaos. Susan's Book, Art for Your Sanity, offers readers a roadmap to rediscover the joy, resilience, and clarity often lost with age—inviting them to embrace their inner artist in the face of life’s transitions. 0:50:37 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Susan Hensley Website: Contact: Susan's Book: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 117 Rebuilding Community
04/17/2025
Episode 117 Rebuilding Community
Episode 117 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:54 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 [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe 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 [email protected] for a free discovery call. Ancestral Healing and Becoming A Hollow Bone in April 25-27, 2025 FMI "Events" page of my website TowardABetterLife.com 0:04:31 Interview Heath, Mac, & Kyle from The Fellowship of Northern Traditions Fellowship Of Northern Traditions Fellowship of Northern Traditions, a religious non-profit organization, that dedicates itself to promoting Northern spirituality in the modern world. They hold seasonal weekend-long gatherings across the United States and beyond. FONT is a community that promotes deeper connections to our natural world. That's one part, the other is how a small group of dedicated people from FONT came to together to help rebuild a community devastated by a natural disaster. They have done and continue to do this even now as I am sharing their story. They are living this life, not just talking about it. The Fellowship of Northern Traditions exemplifies a true sense of community as they bring hope and caring to a community. 0:54:35 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Fellowship of Northern Traditions Website: Events: Email Thor: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell: Ancestral Healing Workshop:
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Episode 116 Inuition and Mysticism
04/10/2025
Episode 116 Inuition and Mysticism
Episode 116 of Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:37 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 [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe 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 [email protected] for a free discovery call. Ancestral Healing and Becoming A Hollow Bone in April 25-27, 2025 FMI "Events" page of my website TowardABetterLife.com 0:06:04 Interview with Dr. Mary Sanders Dr. Mary Sanders Dr Mary has over 25+ years of experience as a self-employed business woman and consultant … AND 15 years ago, she experienced burnout firsthand and crashed hard! At the time, she didn’t have the necessary tools or resources to navigate the difficult period in her life, so she panicked and ran away to the other side of the world. Now, she is wholeheartedly committed to supporting those who want to transform the way they show up in this world and experience thriving health, happiness, and purpose, utilizing the tools of energy medicine, spiritual embodiment, and meditation. Dr. Mary is the host of the internationally acclaimed podcast Energy Medicine where she talks about all things that align the mind, body and spirit. Dr. Mary earned her doctorate in Chiropractic from Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, MO. She completed her Certificate in Positive Psychology from the Wholebeing Institute. In addition, she completed her Masters in Intuition Medicine® from the Academy of Intuition Medicine® in Sausalito, CA. 0:46:13 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Dr. Mary Sanders Website: Contact: Podcast: Free Gift from Dr. Mary: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell: Ancestral Healing Workshop:
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Episode 115 Living A Druid Life
04/03/2025
Episode 115 Living A Druid Life
Episode 115 - Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:32 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 [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe 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 [email protected] for a free discovery call. Ancestral Healing and Becoming A Hollow Bone in April 25-27, 2025 FMI "Events" page of my website TowardABetterLife.com 0:03:54 Interview with Penny Billington Penny Billington Penny has been practicing and living the life of Druidry for many years. She's been involved with the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids equally as long through teaching, organizing events for OBOD's early camps, offering weekend workshops internationally and coordinated events such as the prestigious . Penny currently co-facilitates the OBOD Inner Visualisation and Ritual Workshops, runs a Grove on the Somerset levels and has devised ceremonies and talks for groups. As an author, she has written several books including The Path Of Druidry: Walking The Ancient Green Way and her latest How to stop the rain: Conversational Magic with the Cosmos. Penny also offers regular insights into the life of Druidry online. 0:53:45 "Something Beautiful" Damh The Bard (Used with Permission) 0:58:17 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Penny Billington Website: Contact: Class: Damh The Bard Website: Latest Album: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell: Ancestral Healing Workshop:
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Episode 114 Personal Transformation VS Status Quo
03/27/2025
Episode 114 Personal Transformation VS Status Quo
Episode 114 - Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:29 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 [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe 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 [email protected] for a free discovery call. Ancestral Healing and Becoming A Hollow Bone in April 25-27, 2025 FMI "Events" page of my website TowardABetterLife.com 0:02:56 Interview with Dan Storey Dan Storey A behavioural scientist on a mission to help people get unstuck from the status quo and make better decisions that move them toward a more fulfilling life. As an author, trainer, and motivational speaker, Dan works with teams and individuals who want to overcome burnout, rediscover their passion and purpose, and generally re-engage with life and work. 0:52:04 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Dan Storey Website: Podcast: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell: Ancestral Healing Workshop:
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Episode 113 The Magic Of Life
03/20/2025
Episode 113 The Magic Of Life
Episode 113 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell. 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:01:25 Tiny Seeds - w/Maritha from Willowolf (Used with Permission) 0:04:58 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 [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe 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 [email protected] for a free discovery call. Ancestral Healing and Becoming A Hollow Bone in April 25-27, 2025 FMI "Events" page of my website TowardABetterLife.com 0:07:23 Interview with Philip Carr-Gomm Philip Carr-Gomm Philip has been involved in Druidry is almost an understatement. He's a prolific author, teacher with a career in psychology and psychotherapy. With all that and much more he was the Archdruid of OBOD for decades. He says, he's retired now and busier than ever as he continues to write and share the magic of life. He even has a podcast titled This Magical Life. As the Spring Equinox ushers in this change of seasons let's consider how natural magic permeates this time with Philip Carr-Gomm as we chat about The Magic of Life. 0:52:46 Blue Sky - w/Stephen from Willowolf (Used with Permission) Connections: Philip Carr-Gomm Website: Podcast: Willowolf Listen and Purchase Music: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell: Ancestral Healing Workshop:
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Episode 112 Connecting With The Web Of Life
03/13/2025
Episode 112 Connecting With The Web Of Life
Episode 112 Toward a Better Life with Kevin Pennell. 0:00:40 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 [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe 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 [email protected] for a free discovery call. Ancestral Healing and Becoming A Hollow Bone in April 25-27, 2025 The information is on the "Events" page of my website TowardABetterLife.com 0:03:14 Interview with Manda Scott Manda Scott Manda was once a veterinary surgeon and is now a novelist, smallholder, contemporary shamanic trainer and host of the international chart-topping Accidental Gods podcast. Best known for the Boudica: Dreaming Series, she’s been shortlisted for the Orange Prize, the Edgar and the Saltire Award, and won the McIlvanney Prize. With her wife, Faith Tilleray, she is co-creator of the Thrutopia Masterclass. Her new novel, Any Human Power is a Thrutopian political thriller woven through with Boudica-style dreaming: a new mythos for a new reality. Connections: Manda Scott Website: Podcast: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell: Ancestral Healing Workshop:
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Episode 111 Brighter Realms
03/06/2025
Episode 111 Brighter Realms
Episode 111 of Toward A Bette Life wth Kevin Pennell 0:00:34Through the Veil - Willowolf (Used By Permission) Willowolf: 0:04:41 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 [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe 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 [email protected] for a free discovery call. Ancestral Healing and Becoming A Hollow Bone in April 25-27, 2025 The information is on the "Events" page of my website TowardABetterLife.com 0:06:07 Interview With Stephen Daniel: Stephen Daniel An artist and writer, recognized for his ability to articulate the intersections between physical and nonphysical worlds. Residing in Los Angeles, California, Stephen shares his insights into the questions of where we come from and go from here as the first step to discovering our wholeness and ourselves at deeper levels... We're talking about Brighter Realms in this episode of Toward A Better Life. Connections: Stephen Daniel Website: Stephen's Book "Brighter Realms" Willowolf Album - "Children of the Sun" Toward A Better Life Website: Ancestral Healing - Becoming the Hollow Bone: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 110 Dont Believe Everything You Think
02/27/2025
Episode 110 Dont Believe Everything You Think
Episode 110 of Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:58 "Hacking Back To The Wild" Alex Roberts (Used By Permisson) Alex Roberts 0:05:10 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 [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe 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 [email protected] for a free discovery call. Ancestral Healing and Becoming A Hollow Bone in April 25-27, 2025 The information is on the "Events" page of my website TowardABetterLife.com 0:07:31 Interview with Peter Teuscher Peter Teuscher Peter is a seasoned business and life coach whose book, "Rethinking Happiness," delves into the complexities of happiness and offers a refreshing perspective on how individuals can achieve it on their own terms. His approach aligns with the goals to go beyond superficial checklists and embrace deeper, more meaningful changes that foster genuine mental health and wellbeing. 0:52:41 Episode Closing Connections Peter Teuscher: Website: Alex Roberts: Website: Toward A Better Life: Website: Kevin Pennell: Information on Workshop: Ancestral Healing - Becoming the Hollow Bone April 25-27:
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Episode 109 Pagan Kitchen Witch
02/20/2025
Episode 109 Pagan Kitchen Witch
Episode 109 Toward A Better Life Kevin Pennell Host 0:00:10 Seven Sisters - Spiral Dance (Used By Permission) Spiral Dance 0:07:02 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 [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe 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 [email protected] for a free discovery call. 0:08:38 Interview with Jenn Johnson Synopsis This is a magical episode! I welcome Jenn Johnson a Registered Nurse from Canada who uses her intuition regularly. She shares how intuiton can be so helpful in her profession as a nurse in the ER. She has written several books including "Nursing Intuition: How to trust Your Gut, Save Your Sanity". Jenn teaches practical nursing skills utilizing her intuitve skills. Jenn also has a magical side as what she likes to call her path as a Pagan Kitchen Witch. Settle back and enjoy my chat with Jenn. You're gonna love it! 0:51:12 Episode Closing Connections Jenn Johnson: Website: Spiral Dance: Website: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell: Discovery Call:
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Episode 108 The Spirit of Regenerative Medicine
02/13/2025
Episode 108 The Spirit of Regenerative Medicine
Episode 108 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:11 - "Petrichor" - Alex Roberts (Used by Permission) 0:06:13 - Welcome to Episode 108 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. Submissions You may share your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling on the show just send them to me . If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscibe Please subscribe to the show and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Also remember to support the show by leaving your review on Apple Podcasts. Episode Synopsis This episode examines Regenerative Medicine, though often seen as modern breakthrough medicine, yet it's been around much longer than you think. Dr. Jeffrey Gross has been working for years on this cutting edge medicine which includes specific orthopedic concerns for the neck, back, shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee to name a few along with Anti-Aging, and Longevity. 0:09:26 - Dr. Jeffrey Gross Interview Dr Jeffrey Gross Regenerative stem cell medicine and anti-aging specialist. Spine fellowship trained neurological surgeon. Author of book chapters and medical research cited over 1000 times. Treats athletic injuries of the hip, knee, shoulders, spine, and more. Conservative specialist offering precision medical, longevity, and biohacking consultations to reduce disease and improve health-span. Undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from U.C. Berkeley Medical degree of the GeorgeWashington University School of Medicine International award-winning speaker at Biohacking and Stem Cell conferences. 0:55:32 - Episode Closing Connections: Dr. Jeffrey Gross Website: Regenerative Medicine Research: PRP in the joint (not the bone) does not improve the joint “arthritis” structurally: Hyaluronic Acid (Lubricant) injections: Detailed Lecture on Exosomes used to regenerate cartilage: Alex Roberts Website: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 107 Uncovering Layers to Navigate Change
02/06/2025
Episode 107 Uncovering Layers to Navigate Change
Episode 107 Toward a Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:06 - 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 [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe 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 [email protected] for a free discovery call. 0:01:50 Interview with Marc Scheff Marc Scheff Certified Coach Award-winning artist Transformation Connoisseur Synopsis: Dedicated to guiding people particularly creative people on a profound inner journey. With his guidance, individuals break through barriers, transcending self-limiting beliefs to unlock the full spectrum of their capabilities. Marc's transformative coaching goes beyond the visual arts, resonating with a diverse array of creative minds, empowering them to architect their own narrative and flourish in their professional endeavors. Listen up to learn about Uncovering The Layers to Navigate Change on this episode of Toward A Better Life. 0:51:22 Episode Closing Connections: Marc Scheff Website: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 106 Natural Life Transformations
01/30/2025
Episode 106 Natural Life Transformations
Episode 106 Toward a Better Life - Kevin Pennell Host 0:00:06 Opening Remarks Features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on how to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. 0:00:44 Poetry Submission Imbolc by Dave MoonOak Read and Produced by Kevin Pennell Submissions: Send prose, music, poetry, or storytelling to [email protected]. Audio - Send as an MP3 file. 0:03:42 Interview wth Arlene Miller Interview Synopsis: Arlene Miller Work-Life Balance Coach Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation, Arlene brings a wealth of training and experience to help you on your journey. She guides you to compassionately and wholeheartedly lead yourself and create the life that works and feels right for you, a life where you experience less stress and more patience, kindness, and peace; a life where you experience more contentment and joy. Join Arlene Miller and I as we discuss Natural Life Transformation on Toward A Better Life. 0:46:48 Closing Remarks Connections: Arlene Miller: Website: Toward A Better Life: Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 105 Our Sacred Connection to the Natural World
01/23/2025
Episode 105 Our Sacred Connection to the Natural World
Episode 105 Toward A Better Life - Kevin Pennell Host 0:00:05 Damh the Bard - "Wolf In The Corn" - Raise The Flag of Green Album 0:05:00 - Episode Opening Podcast Description: 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. Submissions: Send prose, music, poetry, or storytelling to . Note: Submit Audio As MP3 file. In This Episode: Tahverlee Anglen, Author, High Priestess, and Temple Keeper of Moon Temple Mystery School. Music Provided by: Damh the Bard Spiral Dance. 0:06:54 Interview With Tahverlee Anglen Synopsis: Tahverlee is the heart and High Priestess of the Moon Temple Mystery School, guiding seekers through the mystical landscapes of self-discovery, witchcraft, empowerment, and spiritual awakening. Rooted in ancient wisdom and aligned with the wild, she bridges the mundane and the magical, empowering others to embrace their full power and sovereignty. In this interview, we're talking about Our Sacred Connection to the Natural World. 1:01:00 Closing Remarks 1:03:16 Spiral Dance - "Spirit of The Green" - Thirteen Notes Album Connections: Tahverlee Anglen: Website: Moon Temple School: Damh the Bard: Website: Spiral Dance: Website: Toward A Better Life: Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 104 A Nurses Intuition
01/16/2025
Episode 104 A Nurses Intuition
Episode 104 of Toward A Better Life Kevin Pennell - Host 0:00:00 Open About 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. Submissions: You may share your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling on the show just send them to me [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. This Episode's Guest Is Jenn Johnson Been an ER nurse 16 years She's written several books that support nurses regardless if they are veteran nurses or just beginning their career. 0:01:52 - Jenn Johnson Interview Synopsis Learned more about intuition after listening to what her body was telling her. After years of nursing in the ER, she started feeling about what was going on with her patients before tests would clearly show the diagnosis. In this episode, Jenn shares some of the science behind intuition and how she started relying on her own experiences when caring for patients. 0:47:07 Closing Connections: Jenn Johnson: Website: Toward A Better Life: Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 103 Reclaim Health Energy and Joy
01/09/2025
Episode 103 Reclaim Health Energy and Joy
Episode 103 of Toward A Better Life - - Kevin Pennell-Host 0:00:09 Spiral Dance - To Dream A Raven 0:05:36 Episode Opening Spiral Dance - To Dream A Raven From their new double album Thirteen Notes Available through their website spiraldance.com.au/thirteennotes. 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. Y Episode Submissions Prose, music, poetry, or storytelling on the show just send them to me [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Episode Guest Sal Holden About Sal Kinesiologist Intuitive Life Coach Speaker Amazon Best Selling Author ("Thrive" and "A Joyful Life") Sal's Goals She's from Austrailia where she has personally empowered thousands of women internationally for the last 14 years, overcoming burnout, reclaiming their health, energy and joy and helping them create a life they love. 0:08:17 Interview with Sal Holden 0:44:13 Spiral Dance - Let It All Wash Away 0:49:59 Episode Close Connections: Sal Holden Website: Link Tree: Spiral Dance Website: Thirteen Notes Album Link: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 102 Manifesting Your Dreams
01/02/2025
Episode 102 Manifesting Your Dreams
Episode 102 of Toward A Better Life - Kevin Pennell Host 0:00:00 Episode Opening Subscribe and Follow For personal spirituality, self development, and self care Leave Your Reviews on Apple Podcast Submissions Send Submissions for prose, music, poetry, or storytelling to . If audio, send as an MP3 file. Today's Guest Victoria Gallagher A worldwide leader in Hypnotherapy Best selling author International speaker Life success coach Dedicated her life to empowering people all over the world to successfully live a life of liberty, aligned with their dreams through effective meditative recordings and online courses. 0:01:43 Interview Join Victoria Gallagher and I as we talk a bit about Manifesting Your Dreams Toward A Better Life. 0:53:30 Episode Closing Connections: Victoria M Gallagher Victoria Gallagher: Believe Application: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 101 Personal Empowerment
12/26/2024
Episode 101 Personal Empowerment
Toward A Better Life Show Notes 00:00:11 - Damh the Bard - The Last Apple Tree 00:05:29 - Welcome to Episode 101 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. You may share your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling on the show just send them to me [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Please follow and subscribe Please leave your review on Apple Podcasts. This Episode's Guest Interview JJ Flizanes JJ helps all sorts of people toward their path of empowerment. An Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. Works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers remove emotional blocks to success. Helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, curates personalized roadmap to emotional healing. 00:07:35 - JJ Flizanes Interview 00:48:41 - Closing Remarks Connections: JJ Flizanes: Damh the Bard: Toward A Better Life: Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 100 Crafting Your Druidry
12/19/2024
Episode 100 Crafting Your Druidry
Episode 100 of Toward A Better Life Kevin Pennell - Host 00:00:10 Spiral Dance - Winter's Dreaming 00:06:44 Welcome Special edition of Toward A Better Life. Episode 100! Celebrating the Winter Solstice/Albun Arthan. Thanks to Listeners Podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Show Submissions Share your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling on the show Send to [email protected]. If it's audio, please send as MP3 file. Please follow the show and subscribe through your favorite podcast platform 00:08:52 - Interview With Dana O'Driscoll - Crafting Your Druidry Dana O"Driscoll Grand Archdruid of Ancient Order of Druids in America Lifelong student of nature spirituality and druidry Practicing for 18 years. Author of multiple books that focus on nature spirituality and neopagan practices through the lenses of reverence, respect, and direct action on behalf of the living earth. These include (REDFeather, 2024) (REDFeather, 2021) and the Sacred Actions Journal (REDFeather, 2023). Painted and published Oracle/Tarot Deck and Books: , and . Ollave Adept in the Ancient Order of Druids in America (AODA) and currently serve as the Grand Archdruid of the . 01:06:35 Show Information 01:08:31 Spiral Dance - Dark Days and Heys Connections Dana O'Driscoll Website: Ancient Order of Druids in America: Spiral Dance Website: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 98 Mid-Life Physical Fitness
12/12/2024
Episode 98 Mid-Life Physical Fitness
Episode 98 of Toward A Better Life. Kevin Pennell - Host 00:00 Welcome Podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions Reviewed of Prose, Music, Poetry, Storytelling Send to . Please send MP3 for Audio Submissions Support Please follow and subscribe through your favorite podcast platform A free way to support our show is by leaving your review on Apple Podcasts. 01:44 Interview - Mid-life Physical Fitness Kim Rahir 60 year old mother of three Diagnosed with MS 10 years ago and decided to ignore her doctor's advice and muscle her way back to a happy life. Became European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category. Left her journalism career to become a health coach for middle aged women Helps women tap into an abundant source of vitality. Connections Kim Rahir: Toward A Better Life: Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 97 Understanding Your Personality
12/05/2024
Episode 97 Understanding Your Personality
Episode 97 of Toward A Better Life. Kevin Pennell Host 00:00 Welcome - Understanding Your Personality Podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. If you'd like to have your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling featured on the show please send them to me [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Please follow the show, by subscribing through your favorite podcast platform Please Review on Apple Podcast This Week's Guest - Candice Thomas Author of Your Vitality Personality Award-winning Holistic Health Professional Enneagram researcher and international speaker. Bachelor’s degree in molecular and cellular biology Master’s degree in acupuncture Certifications as an Enneagram Accredited Professional Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique Practitioner. Pursuing higher understanding of Consciousness and the source of Vitality. 01:53 Interview - Understanding Your Persoanlity with Candice Thomas Connections: Candice Thomas: Toward A Better Life: Website: Kevin Pennell:
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