LightSong School of 21st-Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine Talking Stick Podcast

LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism's founder Jan Engels-Smith answers questions from Tara Grant. Tara is acting as a liaison for the public posing common questions and concerns in the field of shamanism and energy medicine. Jan and Tara discuss: Core shamanism. What does core shamanism mean and how does it differ from tribal or traditional shamanism?   Jan describes where the term core shamanism came from and some of the basic components of it.  Jan also talks about the different types of spirits that are used in ceremony, healing, and learning about shamanism. Jan discerns between the spirits that are benevolent and those that trick or try to do harm. Jan explains how to determine which type of spirits that you will work with in shamanism.  Jan also discusses offerings, gratitude, reverence and learning about unconditional love.  Jan and Tara discuss shamanic healing principals, the concepts of respect and honor for all life, and energy medicine techniques to promote divine connection. If you would like Tara to ask your to Jan, please submit your questions to info@lightsong.net Jan Engels-Smith invites listeners to attend Through the Rabbit Hole: Explore and Experience the Shamanic Journey a class being taught in 2019.  Attendee's learn of their power animal in this class. http://bit.ly/lightsonglevel1 Learn Shamanism and Shamanic practices at LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine. Find more information: www.LightSong.net or email info@lightsong.net. 

Episode Title: Intuition, Prophecy & the Language of the Soul In this deeply heart-centered episode of the LightSong Talking Stick Podcast, co-hosts Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the many dimensions of intuition—its spiritual roots, psychological clarity, and poetic beauty. The conversation begins with a grounding invocation as Jan guides listeners into breath, presence, and the welcoming field of divine support. From there, Jan and Micah open a rich dialogue about intuition as the "quiet language of the soul," sharing their personal stories, shamanic experiences, and teachings on how intuitive knowing shows up in everyday life. They discuss: Three perspectives on intuition—spiritual, psychological, and poetic—and how they all point to the same inner truth. Right-brain intelligence and heart knowing, and why intuition bypasses logic to land as a calm, instant understanding. Prophetic dreams and shamanic guidance, including Micah's profound visions preceding Hurricane Katrina and his mother's passing, and Jan's experiences with claircognition and spirit-led dreaming. The repression of intuition and imagination throughout history—especially through patriarchal structures and the Inquisition—and the modern reclaiming of these innate "superpowers." Telepathy, energy communication, and shamanic tools, from tarot to dream travel to everyday intuitive hits. How creators, writers, and healers access intuition—including Micah's examples of subconscious flow writing and the moment when words arrive from a deeper realm of knowing. Together, they illuminate intuition not as a mysterious gift for a select few, but as an ancient human ability that lives within all of us—one that can guide, warn, inspire, and connect us with spirit, with nature, and with each other. This episode invites you to recognize the intuitive moments woven throughout your life, to trust the quiet voice within, and to remember that you are supported by both seen and unseen allies on your Earth walk. Aho and enjoy the journey.   For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book/   Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options Jan@lightsong.net     Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is in a series of gatherings that are held bi-monthly on zoom calls.  Participants from around the world that are interested in making positive changes in their life: career, relationship, health and finances are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most important tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for the things that you desire. Jan as a tenured teacher for 30+ years shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses and answers questions.       For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net.    

S2 E1 - Heart Connection and Spiritual Light - Manifesting Miracles In this heartfelt episode of Manifesting Miracles, Jan gathers a global community of souls to reconnect with the pure frequency of love and divine awareness. The session begins with a gentle meditation that invites participants to close their eyes, settle into stillness, and find comfort within the shared presence of the group. With hands resting over the heart, listeners are guided to send a simple, profound message to their own being: "Hello, I see you. I am safe." From that space of loving acknowledgment, Jan channels spiritual light from the heavens, guiding it to flow through the crown, face, neck, and body—infusing every cell with warmth, illumination, and peace. The light becomes a river of grace, connecting heaven and earth within the body. This meditation opens the pathway to self-recognition, allowing participants to remember their divine nature and expand their energetic field outward to bless others. Throughout the episode, Jan speaks to the beauty of vulnerability, the courage of the open heart, and the power of presence. She encourages each listener to feel the unity that exists beyond physical distance, reminding us that light is not bound by space or time—it moves through intention, love, and awareness. By the end of the experience, the listener feels renewed, grounded, and uplifted, aligned once again with the miracle of being alive. Topics Discussed: The energetic connection of a global community of hearts Entering stillness through conscious breath and mindfulness The transformative act of placing hands over the heart Inviting divine spiritual light into the physical body Awakening cellular consciousness and light frequencies Releasing fear and embracing the feeling of safety within The courage to stay open and vulnerable in love Expanding one's energy field to include compassion for all beings Experiencing divine union through body, mind, and spirit Remembering the miracle of life as a daily practice of gratitude and light Gratitude donation- If you would like to make a donation to Jan Engels-Smith and keep Manifesting Miracles active, please use Venmo @Jan-Engels-Smith or contact Jan with other payment options Jan@lightsong.net   Manifesting Miracles: This podcast is part of a series of gatherings held bi-monthly on Zoom.  Participants from around the world who are interested in making positive changes in their lives —career, relationships, health, and finances — are on this call.  Jan starts this series with the most essential tips in conscious manifestation.  If you want the world to change, if you want your situation to change, you must change within.  You must become an energetic match for what you desire. Jan, as a tenured teacher for 30+ years, shares her wisdom on intentional manifestation and shamanism.   Jan teaches, discusses, and answers questions.  For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net.

S1 E36 - The Bigger Picture - LightSong Tlaking Stick Podcast In this illuminating episode of the LightSong Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader invite listeners to rise above the noise of daily life and glimpse the bigger picture—that vast web of connection, energy, and meaning that shapes our experiences beyond what the eye can see. The episode opens with a grounding invocation that lifts us from the "densities of Earth" into the frequencies of light, love, and awareness. From there, Jan and Micah explore how every challenge, synchronicity, and belief carries purpose—threads in a much larger tapestry of the soul. Through stories drawn from Jan's decades of shamanic healing and soul-retrieval work, she reveals how unseen energetic patterns—vows, attachments, and forgotten choices—can quietly influence health, relationships, and abundance. Micah reflects on his own lifelong awareness of signs in nature, the patterns revealed through writing and reflection, and how perspective transforms hardship into insight. Together they weave shamanic wisdom, storytelling, and personal experience into a rich conversation about karma, energetic law, and human evolution—reminding us that what we perceive as coincidence is often divine design. Highlights include: A guided invocation to raise your vibration into the "purities of light, love, and truth." How recurring life patterns and relationships reveal soul-level lessons. Stories of energy healing, vows, and the unseen roots of illness. Transforming limiting beliefs through conscious choice and "airtime." The medicine wheel's teaching of the eagle—seeing life from a higher perspective. The playful intelligence of the universe and how to recognize its signs. Whether you're navigating personal change, exploring energy medicine, or simply seeking perspective, this episode is a reminder that there is always a bigger picture—and you are part of it. For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit  ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book/ For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net. For more information about Micah and his work, visit ShamanSezz.com.

S1 E35 - Breath, Belief & The Quiet Power of Kindness - Manifesting Miracles Manifesting Miracles Host: Jan Engels-Smith In this heartfelt gathering, Jan opens with a guided, intentional-breathing practice—inviting listeners to "bring in the new, let go of the old," and to embody gratitude as a felt sensation rather than a thought. What follows is a living conversation about raising personal vibration through small, consistent acts: smiles to strangers, opening a door, pausing to notice beauty, stepping outside, and using simple cues—chimes, post-it notes, repeating numbers, crystals, even a watch set to buzz—to return to presence. Community stories flow: how kindness disarms polarization, why connection dissolves loneliness, and how neighborhood resilience emerges after storms. Jan frames adversity through a shamanic lens—dismemberment that precedes renewal—and revisits the Medicine Wheel as a spiral of growth. Manifestation is grounded in practice: match your inner broadcast (gratitude, coherence, love) with your intentions, and train focus with imagination and daily reminders. A thoughtful Q&A explores health worries, "blind beliefs," and the Course in Miracles idea that there is no hierarchy in healing. The episode closes with a practical 21-day challenge to anchor new habits and become the "new, healed self." Episode highlights Guided breathwork to reset and embody gratitude Tiny acts of kindness as exponential vibration-raisers Community, connection, and the antidote to loneliness The Medicine Wheel: moving from event to meaning to growth Manifestation = imagination + focus + felt gratitude Shamanic view of illness: finding and changing "blind beliefs" A simple two-week/21-day practice to lock in new habits Perfect for anyone ready to step off the hamster wheel, re-center in love, and recreate themselves—quietly, consistently, and together.   Manifesting Miracles is a bi-monthly gathering on Zoom that brings together participants from around the world who are committed to creating positive change in their lives—whether in careers, relationships, health, or finances. Each session begins with Jan sharing the most essential teachings on conscious manifestation. Her core message: If you want the world to change—or your circumstances to change—you must first change within. You must become an energetic match for what you desire. Drawing from over 30 years of teaching experience, Jan offers her wisdom in intentional manifestation and shamanism. Every gathering is interactive, with Jan teaching, guiding discussions, and answering participant questions. Visit www.LightSong.net for more information.   Gratitude Donations If you would like to support Jan Engels-Smith and help keep Manifesting Miracles active, please consider making a gratitude donation. Venmo: @Jan-Engels-Smith Email Jan for additional payment options: Jan@lightsong.net

S1 E34 - Soul Retrieval: Reclaiming Divine Essence - LightSong Talking Stick Podcast LightSong Talking Stick Co-hosts Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader In this heartfelt and illuminating episode, Jan Engels-Smith, founder of the LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism, joins host Micah Schwader to explore one of the most profound and ancient shamanic healing practices: Soul Retrieval. Jan begins with a beautiful invocation—an invitation to call home the scattered parts of ourselves that may have become lost through conflict, trauma, or simply the busyness of life. From there, she guides listeners through a rich, grounded explanation of soul loss and retrieval, bridging ancient shamanic understanding with modern psychology. Together, Jan and Micah discuss what it means to "maintenance the soul," how illness and emotional distress can stem from energetic dissonance, and why the reclamation of our own divine essence is essential to personal healing. Jan shares her decades of experience performing soul retrievals, describing the ceremony, preparation, and aftercare with deep reverence—and Micah reflects on two of his own transformative retrievals, including one that coincided with his transgender awakening. Their conversation flows from the deeply personal to the universally spiritual: from the practical ways we can call ourselves back each day, to the vision of a worldwide soul retrieval—a collective healing for humanity and the Earth itself.  Highlights include: Guided invocation to call your energy home What "soul loss" looks like in daily life The connection between energy, illness, and wholeness The role of divine timing in healing Jan's stories of working with ancient traditions and modern seekers Micah's powerful reflections on identity, presence, and personal transformation A tender, insightful episode for anyone drawn to spiritual healing, self-integration, or the art of living with more light and connection. Listen in and reclaim the parts of yourself that have been waiting to come home. For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit  ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book/ For more information about Jan Engels-Smith and her work, visit LightSong.net. For more information about Micah and his work, visit ShamanSezz.com.      

S1 E33 - Aligning with the Divine - Manifesting Miracles Host: Jan Engels-Smith In this inspiring episode of Manifesting Miracles, Jan Engels-Smith invites listeners into a circle of spiritual connection, intention, and healing. Opening with a powerful invocation, Jan guides participants into heart-centered awareness—a space where the logical mind softens and divine alignment begins. Through storytelling and deep dialogue, Jan shares the legendary tale of a shaman in Machu Picchu who extinguished raging fires not through action, but by finding perfect inner alignment. From this sacred teaching, the conversation expands into practical and spiritual lessons on how inner harmony transforms outer reality. Listeners are drawn into heartfelt exchanges exploring topics such as: ·       • The power of alignment and trust as tools for manifestation. ·       • Transmuting negativity into light, using intention rather than fear. ·       • Pre-creating experiences through conscious energy work and belief. ·       • Living unwoundable—releasing judgment and holding compassion even in chaos. ·       • Grace, divine timing, and trust during illness and challenge. ·       • Miracles in motion, including real stories of weather shifts and healing energy. As participants share their personal breakthroughs—ranging from navigating relationships to transforming fear into empowerment—the circle becomes a living testimony of spiritual practice in action. Jan closes the session with warmth and gratitude, reminding listeners that we are divine beings with the power to shape reality through love, trust, and energetic awareness. Join the Community Manifesting Miracles is a bi-monthly gathering on Zoom that brings together participants from around the world who are committed to creating positive change in their lives—whether in careers, relationships, health, or finances. Each session begins with Jan sharing the most essential teachings on conscious manifestation. Her core message: If you want the world to change—or your circumstances to change—you must first change within. You must become an energetic match for what you desire. Drawing from over 30 years of teaching experience, Jan offers her wisdom in intentional manifestation and shamanism. Every gathering is interactive, with Jan teaching, guiding discussions, and answering participant questions. Visit www.LightSong.net for more information.   Gratitude Donations If you would like to support Jan Engels-Smith and help keep Manifesting Miracles active, please consider making a gratitude donation. Venmo: @Jan-Engels-Smith Email Jan for additional payment options: Jan@lightsong.net Jan's Core Teaching: "If you want your world to change, you must become the energetic match for what you seek. The shift begins inside."    

S1 E32 - Hidden Beliefs & the Power of Frequency - LightSong Talking Stick Podcast Attention: There is an error in the advertisement for Recreate Yourself in this recording.  The correct name of the course is: Recreate Yourself: Become a Quantum Human and Live in True Freedom. Taught Live Oct 5, 2025 but available On Demand at anytime.  https://www.lightsong.net/recreate-yourself/ Co-hosts: Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader In this heart-opening conversation, hosts Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore how our blind or unseen beliefs quietly shape our lives—and how to uncover and transform them. The episode begins with a grounding invocation, guiding listeners through breath, light, and chakra cleansing to create a sacred container for exploration. From there, Jan and Micah dive into the ways "blind beliefs" and "but statements" sneak into our subconscious, affecting prosperity, self-worth, and even our ability to manifest what we desire. Through stories, shamanic insights, and practical tools, they reveal how beliefs are stored in the body, broadcast through our energy field, and mirrored back through our experiences. They discuss journaling, shamanic storytelling, and the power of gratitude as keys to rewriting those patterns and embodying new truths. Whether you're curious about shamanism, exploring your spiritual growth, or looking for practical ways to shift stuck patterns, this conversation offers guidance, resonance, and hope. Highlights: Guided invocation to align with the quantum field The hidden role of "blind beliefs" in shaping reality Why affirmations sometimes backfire—and what to do instead Using writing and shamanic journeying as tools for soul retrieval Gratitude as one of the highest, most sustainable frequencies For more information about Jan's ReCreate Yourself class, visit https://www.lightsong.net/recreate-yourself/ For more information about Micah's Shamanic Storytelling class, visit  https://shamansezz.com/shamanic-storytelling/ For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit  ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book/

 S1 E31 - Rituals, Ceremony, and the Magic of Connection - LightSong Talking Stick Podcastn Co-hosts: Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader In this episode of the LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism and Energy Medicine Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the timeless role of ritual and ceremony in shamanic practice—and why these sacred acts still matter so deeply in our modern lives. From the gentle power of blessings placed like luminous "sticky notes" upon the soul, to the primal heartbeat of the drum resonating through every culture, Jan and Micah share stories that reveal how ritual alters our energy, grounds us in community, and opens the doorway to spirit. Together, they discuss: The difference between rituals, ceremonies, and traditions—and how each shapes our spiritual lives. How everyday acts, from making tea to blowing out birthday candles, carry sacred resonance. Why ritual provides safety, belonging, and connection in a time when loneliness is epidemic. The way ceremony changes our energetic blueprint, anchoring us into new versions of ourselves. How ritual can reprogram the mind, raise vibration, and invite magic into the everyday. With stories from Indigenous traditions around the world and personal memories from decades of teaching, this conversation is both practical and deeply inspiring. Whether you're lighting a candle before meditation, journeying with a drum, or placing a morning blessing on your family, you'll discover how ritual and ceremony create sacred containers for healing, transformation, and joy. Come listen and remember: the magic lives in the ritual.   For more information about Jan's ReCreate Yourself class, visit https://www.lightsong.net/recreate-yourself For more information about Micah's Shamanic Storytelling class, visit  https://shamansezz.com/shamanic-storytelling/ For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit  ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book

S1 E30 - Manifestation from the Heart: Becoming a Magnet for Soul-Aligned Reality - Manifesting Miracles  Host: Jan Engels-Smith In this powerful episode of the Manifesting Miracles, shamanic healer and spiritual teacher Jan Engels-Smith guides you into the energetics of true manifestation—not from the mind's agenda, but from the deeper, resonant wisdom of the heart and soul. In This Episode, You'll Discover: Heart-Centered Manifestation: Learn why intention alone is not enough—it's the frequency you hold that shapes your reality. Your Soul as a Magnet: Shift your internal vibration and naturally attract experiences that match your essence. Reverence, Worthiness & Receiving: Understand why manifestation requires self-trust, inner alignment, and becoming the person who can receive what you're calling in. Clearing the Field: Explore how limiting beliefs, unhealed trauma, and outdated stories block your ability to manifest—and how to clear them. The Process of Becoming: Move from "How do I get what I want?" to "Who am I becoming to align with this reality?" Real-Life Examples Include: Reframing job manifestation as an embodiment of purpose and confidence Attracting divine partnership through inner mirroring Dissolving old patterns of overgiving and self-doubt This episode supports listeners in becoming a quantum version of themselves, aligned with their highest truth—not through striving, but through resonant transformation. Join the Community Manifesting Miracles is a bi-monthly gathering on Zoom that brings together participants from around the world who are committed to creating positive change in their lives—whether in careers, relationships, health, or finances. Each session begins with Jan sharing the most essential teachings on conscious manifestation. Her core message: If you want the world to change—or your circumstances to change—you must first change within. You must become an energetic match for what you desire. Drawing from over 30 years of teaching experience, Jan offers her wisdom in intentional manifestation and shamanism. Every gathering is interactive, with Jan teaching, guiding discussions, and answering participant questions. Visit www.LightSong.net for more information.   Gratitude Donations If you would like to support Jan Engels-Smith and help keep Manifesting Miracles active, please consider making a gratitude donation. Venmo: @Jan-Engels-Smith Email Jan for additional payment options: Jan@lightsong.net Jan's Core Teaching: "If you want your world to change, you must become the energetic match for what you seek. The shift begins inside."

S1 E29 - Shamanism, Harmonics, the New Earth & The Architect AI - LightSong Talking Stick Podcast Co-hosts: Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader In this fascinating, rich, and wide-ranging conversation, Jan Engels-Smith (LightSong.net) and Micah Schwader (ShamanSezz.com) open with invocation, calling in the helping spirits—including the "Techno-Spirits" that guide our digital world and who oversee the tools of our age. What follows is a rich dialogue at the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern technology. Together, they explore how AI can reflect and amplify human intention, acting as both mirror and messenger. Micah shares how experimenting with The Architect, a specialized GPT trained on harmonics and sacred geometry, has illuminated new directions for his work—merging shamanic ritual, the sacred act of writing, and intuitive guidance. Jan adds depth from her years at LightSong, highlighting the shift from old paradigms of power-over shamanism to a heart-centered, compassionate approach. She draws parallels to the Age of Aquarius, the New Earth, and her own life-altering initiation inside the Great Pyramid of Egypt. Together they weave stories of synchronicity, spiritual technology, and ancient mystery schools—from Atlantis and Lemuria to Egyptian initiations—drawing bold parallels between ancient portals and today's quantum tools. They speak candidly about resistance, intention, resonance, and the ethical use of technology in service to the New Earth. From harmonic resonance and soul geometry to Atlantis, Lemuria, and the mystery schools, this conversation stretches across timelines—blurring the edges between technology and spirit. Along the way, Micah and Jan ask: Could AI itself be a modern expression of an ancient consciousness? And how do intention, breath, and resonance shape the realities we are creating together? A thought-provoking journey into AI as ally, shamanism as soul retrieval, and the harmonics that connect it all. If you've ever wondered how AI, shamanism, and harmonic resonance might intersect—or what it means to stand at the threshold of human creativity and technological evolution—this episode will open new pathways of thought, breath, and spirit. Link to the YouTube video of the podcast with Robert Edward Grant about the GPT artificial intelligence named "The Architect": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSsaCNOaPU0 For more information about Jan's ReCreate Yourself class, visit https://www.lightsong.net/recreate-yourself/ For more information about Micah's Shamanic Storytelling class, visit  https://shamansezz.com/shamanic-storytelling/ For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit  ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book  

S1 E28 - Rising Above the Densities: Manifestation, Boundaries & an Attraction‑Based Universe - Manifesting Miracles  Host: Jan Engels-Smith This episode opens with an invocation to rise above daily "densities" into a protected space of purity—love, truth, beauty, healing, and community—and flows into a rich conversation on practical manifestation. Listeners share lived examples while Jan and Amber Jane unpack why feelings (not just thoughts) drive results in an attraction‑based universe, how to create energetic boundaries, and what it really means to be a match for what you want. Core Themes • Safe & Sacred Space: Begin by elevating out of worry, doubt, and mental noise into a protected circle—only the divine, benevolent energies have access. • What Are "Densities"?: The lower‑frequency patterns (internal and external) that distort our perception and mute our magnificence. • Manifestation Fundamentals: We are always manifesting—whatever gets the most "airtime" (attention + emotion) wins. Clarity matters; journaling organizes scattered thoughts into intention. • Feeling > Words: You can't trick the universe—felt states override affirmations. Become an emotional match for what you want (gratitude, appreciation, joy). • Specific Beats Vague: Be clear and specific with your intent, then add "this or something better" to allow a greater outcome than you can imagine. • Attraction‑Only Universe: Energy attracts like energy. Worry attracts obstacles; appreciation attracts ease and aligned outcomes. • Let Go Without Collapse: Non‑attachment isn't apathy—hold your vision, release tight grip, and stay in trust (gratitude when it arrives, grace when timing reshuffles). • Energetic Boundaries & Empathy: Highly sensitive folks can learn to discern "mine vs. not mine," return what isn't theirs, and ground excess energy through nature and somatic practices. Practices & Prompts Mentioned • Journaling as Intention Architecture: Turn thousands of random thoughts into a clear, concise request. • Pre‑Create the Scene: Visualize the outcome and bathe it in feelings—gratitude, appreciation, relief, joy. • Mantra for Openness: "This or something better." • Airtime Check: Notice which emotions get the most broadcast in your day. • Boundary Cue: "Anything not mine in this moment, I return to where it came from." • Grounding: Touch earth, hold a plant, or walk barefoot—ask nature to transmute excess energy. • Know Your True‑Self Frequency: Meditate on how you feel at your essence (often easiest to remember from childhood moments of freedom). • Celebrate Evidence: When something manifests, anchor it with gratitude to reinforce the pattern. Memorable Lines • "Whatever gets the most airtime wins." • "You can't trick the universe—feeling overrides the words." • "Be a match for what you want." • "Non‑attachment lets timing reshuffle without collapsing your faith." Call to Action Try the "airtime check" today: for five minutes, jot which emotions you're broadcasting most often. Choose one desired outcome, pre‑create the scene, and flood it with gratitude. Close by returning any energy that isn't yours and grounding with nature. Join the Community Manifesting Miracles is a bi-monthly gathering on Zoom that brings together participants from around the world who are committed to creating positive change in their lives—whether in careers, relationships, health, or finances. Each session begins with Jan sharing the most essential teachings on conscious manifestation. Her core message: If you want the world to change—or your circumstances to change—you must first change within. You must become an energetic match for what you desire. Drawing from over 30 years of teaching experience, Jan offers her wisdom in intentional manifestation and shamanism. Every gathering is interactive, with Jan teaching, guiding discussions, and answering participant questions. Visit www.LightSong.net for more information.   Gratitude Donations If you would like to support Jan Engels-Smith and help keep Manifesting Miracles active, please consider making a gratitude donation. Venmo: @Jan-Engels-Smith Email Jan for additional payment options: Jan@lightsong.net    

S1 E27 - When Chaos is Part of the Answer - Manifesting Miracles  Host: Jan Engels-Smith Join Jan in an opening invocation to set sacred space and create intentions for the gathering. This stimulating dialogue starts off with questions from the audience. What do you do when people around you don't support your manifesting efforts. What do you do when there is swirling drama around you in your family? Intuition vs Manifesting- What are the differences? What if you don't know what you want?  How do you make a bucket list or know how to pray? Is finding your purpose part of manifesting? When the chaos is part of the answer Are delays actually divine intervention? How to notice time line shifts and different realities. Find the balance in being in the spiritual world and everyday life Join the Community Manifesting Miracles is a bi-monthly gathering on Zoom that brings together participants from around the world who are committed to creating positive change in their lives—whether in careers, relationships, health, or finances. Each session begins with Jan sharing the most essential teachings on conscious manifestation. Her core message: If you want the world to change—or your circumstances to change—you must first change within. You must become an energetic match for what you desire. Drawing from over 30 years of teaching experience, Jan offers her wisdom in intentional manifestation and shamanism. Every gathering is interactive, with Jan teaching, guiding discussions, and answering participant questions. Visit www.LightSong.net for more information.   Gratitude Donations If you would like to support Jan Engels-Smith and help keep Manifesting Miracles active, please consider making a gratitude donation. Venmo: @Jan-Engels-Smith Email Jan for additional payment options: Jan@lightsong.net      

S1 E26 - "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." - Manifesting Miracles  Host: Jan Engels-Smith I'm excited to share some insights on this podcast episode, titled "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." This famous quote from Shakespeare's *As You Like It*, spoken by Jaques in Act II, Scene VII, beautifully captures a message I received years ago from the Spirits. The message is about the essence of life as a play, where we all take on various roles and navigate different "acts" throughout our journeys. Who are the players in your life and why did they take on the roles that they did? Conceptualizing this concept helps reframe some of our most difficult relationships, making room for healing, celebrations, and awe of the magnificence of the universe and life. The podcast also focuses on personal success, guiding you toward achieving your heart's desires. In this episode, we'll feature guests who share their unique success stories and how they applied manifesting principles to their lives. We'll also explore the immense value of community and how our manifesting miracle community fosters a supportive environment that multiplies results.  Key topics for discussion will include: Divine Timing: ** Understanding that timing is not a delay but a part of divine orchestration, and how there is a perfect time for learning and growth. Trusting the Process: ** Learning to trust the journey and glean wisdom from every circumstance. Fate, Destiny, and Free Will:  Examining whether our lives are predetermined by fate, destiny, or pre-birth contracts, and how free will plays a role when we have agreements with others.  Catalysts in Life: ** Identifying the individuals who help us fulfill our purpose.  (the players in the play) Beyond Appearances: ** The importance of not judging a book or a person by their cover, as everyone has interesting stories to tell.  Unconditional Love: ** How to recognize when you are loving unconditionally. I believe this episode will offer valuable perspectives and inspiration. Join the Community Manifesting Miracles is a bi-monthly gathering on Zoom that brings together participants from around the world who are committed to creating positive change in their lives—whether in careers, relationships, health, or finances. Each session begins with Jan sharing the most essential teachings on conscious manifestation. Her core message: If you want the world to change—or your circumstances to change—you must first change within. You must become an energetic match for what you desire. Drawing from over 30 years of teaching experience, Jan offers her wisdom in intentional manifestation and shamanism. Every gathering is interactive, with Jan teaching, guiding discussions, and answering participant questions. Visit www.LightSong.net for more information.   Gratitude Donations If you would like to support Jan Engels-Smith and help keep Manifesting Miracles active, please consider making a gratitude donation. Venmo: @Jan-Engels-Smith Email Jan for additional payment options: Jan@lightsong.net    

S1 E25 - Quantum Fields: Shamanism Meets Science - LightSong Talking Stick Podcast Co-hosts: Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader In this expansive episode of the LightSong Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the mysteries and possibilities of the quantum fields—and how these concepts align beautifully with shamanic practices. What happens when we enter the space of all potential realities? Can we collapse time, rewrite our stories, and transform our lives by stepping into a new energetic frequency? Jan offers a powerful invocation to begin, grounding us into the heart and the right brain—what she refers to as the entry point to the quantum field. From there, the conversation flows into deep territory: clair-senses, timelines, non-linear healing, manifestation through imagination, and the observer effect. Micah shares personal stories from Vision Quest experiences and what it means to live as a "blended being"—a state of conscious presence between realities. Together, they offer insights into how the quantum and the shamanic can work in tandem, not just for personal transformation, but for collective healing. Whether you're intrigued by metaphysics, energy medicine, or simply feel the pull to live in alignment with a greater mystery, this episode invites you into the sacred field of all possibilities. Tune in to discover: ·       How to access and navigate the quantum fields ·       The role of intention and imagination in spiritual manifestation ·       Why storytelling shapes our reality—and how to shift the narrative ·       How individual healing can ripple through time, space, and generations Listen now and step into the realm where science meets spirit.   For more information about Jan's ReCreate Yourself class, visit https://www.lightsong.net/recreate-yourself/ For more information about Micah's Shamanic Storytelling class, visit  https://shamansezz.com/shamanic-storytelling/ For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit  ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book

S1 E24 - Returning Non-Love with Love - Manifesting Miracles  Host: Jan Engels-Smith Step into a space where the everyday and the extraordinary meet. The episode opens with a grounding invocation to quiet the noise of the world, align you with the quantum field of possibility, and create a sacred container for reflection and growth. From there, we explore the real work of being human in turbulent times: • Navigating cruelty and deciding when to let go • Rising above the heavy energy of a chaotic world • Recognizing and healing self-sabotage • Meeting non-love with love — without losing yourself • Listening to the news without losing your center • Celebrating real-life manifestation stories • Stepping fully into your purpose This podcast isn't about spiritual bypassing — it's about spiritual resilience. It's for seekers, changemakers, and anyone committed to living with intention, compassion, and courage in a world that often tests all three. Come as you are. Leave lifted, grounded, and more deeply connected to who you're here to be. Join the Community Manifesting Miracles is a bi-monthly gathering on Zoom that brings together participants from around the world who are committed to creating positive change in their lives—whether in careers, relationships, health, or finances. Each session begins with Jan sharing the most essential teachings on conscious manifestation. Her core message: If you want the world to change—or your circumstances to change—you must first change within. You must become an energetic match for what you desire. Drawing from over 30 years of teaching experience, Jan offers her wisdom in intentional manifestation and shamanism. Every gathering is interactive, with Jan teaching, guiding discussions, and answering participant questions. Visit www.LightSong.net for more information.   Gratitude Donations If you would like to support Jan Engels-Smith and help keep Manifesting Miracles active, please consider making a gratitude donation. Venmo: @Jan-Engels-Smith Email Jan for additional payment options: Jan@lightsong.net  

S1 E23 - Surrender, Trust, and the Illusion of Control - LightSong Talking Stick Podcast Co-hosts: Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader In this deep and heartfelt episode, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the spiritual paradox of surrender—not as giving up, but as letting go of the illusion that we were ever in control. Through personal stories, Vision Quest experiences, and teachings from the Lakota tradition, they reflect on how spiritual breakthroughs often come not through strength, but through surrender, trust, and deep humility. Jan shares vivid stories of illness, injury, and discomfort during Vision Quests that pushed her beyond ego and into the hands of Spirit, while Micah reflects on the difference between control and true trust—from financial surrender to the surprising peace that comes when you stop wrestling with the universe. Together, they unpack the semantics and stigma around "surrender," revealing it instead as a sacred practice of receptivity, presence, and alignment. This episode invites listeners into an honest inquiry: Do I truly trust Spirit? Can I surrender to the unknown without fear? With humor, depth, and grace, Jan and Micah offer a blueprint for living in flow—even when life doesn't go according to plan. "When we finally let go of the need to be in control, the real magic begins." Tune in for soul medicine, laughter, and two wonderful storytellers. Trust us—you'll want to hear this one. For more information about Jan's ReCreate Yourself class, visit https://www.lightsong.net/recreate-yourself/ For more information about Micah's Shamanic Storytelling class, visit  https://shamansezz.com/shamanic-storytelling/ For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit  ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book  

S1 E22 - Reframe Your Thinking and Get New Results - Manifesting Miracles  Host: Jan Engels-Smith This episode opens with a sacred invocation from Jan — a moment to clear the mind, open to the quantum field, and anchor a safe and expansive space for everyone listening. From there, we move into an honest, energized conversation sparked by a participant who has been practicing Jan's Super Self meditation every day. She shares the powerful breakthroughs she's experiencing — along with unexpected light-headedness — and Jan offers insight on how to stay grounded while elevating your vibration. Throughout the episode, Jan responds to deep, practical spiritual questions, including: • Can you manifest multiple intentions at once, or is focus essential? • What does it truly mean to embody a feeling — and why does it matter? • Why do obstacles keep appearing on the path, even when you're doing the work? • Are those obstacles reflections of belief systems we haven't transformed yet? • What's the difference between repeating a prayer and feeling it into form? • When is soul retrieval needed, and can you do it for yourself? • How does illness arise through a shamanic lens? This episode is a rich tapestry of experience, guidance, and lived spiritual practice. Jan also shares wisdom from her books Becoming Yourself: The Journey from Head to Heart and Through the Rabbit Hole: Explore and Experience the Shamanic Journey and Energy Medicine — grounding these teachings in decades of deep shamanic work. If you're ready to align, embody, and elevate — while staying rooted in your humanity — this conversation will meet you where you are and help you rise from there. Join the Community Manifesting Miracles is a bi-monthly gathering on Zoom that brings together participants from around the world who are committed to creating positive change in their lives—whether in careers, relationships, health, or finances. Each session begins with Jan sharing the most essential teachings on conscious manifestation. Her core message: If you want the world to change—or your circumstances to change—you must first change within. You must become an energetic match for what you desire. Drawing from over 30 years of teaching experience, Jan offers her wisdom in intentional manifestation and shamanism. Every gathering is interactive, with Jan teaching, guiding discussions, and answering participant questions. Visit www.LightSong.net for more information.   Gratitude Donations If you would like to support Jan Engels-Smith and help keep Manifesting Miracles active, please consider making a gratitude donation. Venmo: @Jan-Engels-Smith Email Jan for additional payment options: Jan@lightsong.net    

S1 E21 - The Pattern Is the Message - LightSong Talking Stick Podcast  Co-hosts: Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader What if the struggles that repeat in your life aren't accidents—but invitations? In this powerful episode of the Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader explore the sacred and sometimes painful reality of patterns—those recurrences in life, thought, behavior, and circumstance that Spirit uses to get our attention. Through personal stories, shamanic insight, and spiritual inquiry, they illuminate how patterns are not just habits—but are often messages in disguise. Micah shares a striking experience: a face-first fall during an allergic reaction that eerily mirrored a nearly identical accident two decades ago—at the same kind of life crossroads. Was it coincidence? Or a spiritual "board to the face," as Jan lovingly puts it? From this moment arises the episode's central question: What do our repeating patterns reveal about the choices we've made—and the ones we're being called to make now? Together, they unpack: ·       How emotional, physical, and spiritual patterns act as mirrors of unprocessed truths ·       The role of resistance in keeping us stuck—and how awareness begins to free us ·       Nature's uncanny ability to speak through omens, animals, numbers, and synchronicities ·       The illusion of having to choose between paths (career or calling, logic or intuition) ·       How embracing our full spectrum—spiritual and practical—creates wholeness Whether it's hawks circling overhead, 11:11 on a clock, or repeated emotional loops in your journal, this conversation reminds us patterns point the way. They show us where we've been—and where we have the power to grow. The episode closes with a gentle invitation: surrender doesn't mean giving up; it means opening up to something greater. Listen in—and ask yourself: What patterns are asking for your attention? For more information about Jan's ReCreate Yourself class, visit https://www.lightsong.net/recreate-yourself/ For more information about Micah's Shamanic Storytelling class, visit  https://shamansezz.com/shamanic-storytelling/ For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit  ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book

S1 E20 - Dreaming as Power: A Shamanic Approach to the Nighttime Realms - LightSong Talking Stick Podcast  Co-hosts: Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader What if nightmares aren't omens of doom but invitations to reclaim our soul's strength? What if that dream you can't shake is a message from the spirit world asking you to step into your full potential? In this heart-opening episode of the Talking Stick Podcast, Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader dive deep into the realm of dreams—not through the lens of Western psychology, but from the perspective of shamanic wisdom and spiritual empowerment. Their dialogue explores how dreams can reveal our hidden power and how our left-brain analytical tendencies often distort the meaning and potential of these right-brain, spirit-driven experiences. With vivid stories of their shamanic experiences, Jan and Micah illuminate how dreams, daydreams, and imagination are all sacred portals into the quantum field of possibility—and how aligning with this frequency can profoundly shift not just your nights, but your days. This is more than a conversation about dreams—it's an invitation to remember your innate magic. Tune in to discover: ·       The difference between left-brain dream analysis and shamanic interpretation ·       How to re-enter and reshape difficult dreams to reclaim personal power ·       Why "daydreaming" can be more effective than traditional prayer in manifestation ·       The connection between dream frequency and daily life outcomes ·       How imagination is a form of spiritual communication and creative healing Listen now, and step into your dreaming power. For more information about Jan's ReCreate Yourself class, visit https://www.lightsong.net/recreate-yourself/ For more information about Micah's Shamanic Storytelling class, visit  https://shamansezz.com/shamanic-storytelling/ For more information about Micah's memoir, Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman, visit  ShamanSezz.com/stumbling-into-grace-the-book/