Shine with Mary Obana

068— The most unexpected things can arise from our most significant challenges. In this episode, Mary candidly explores the adversity her family encountered in their health journey. She reflects on the valuable lessons learned, the guidance that surfaced amidst the struggles, and the transformative direction it steered her toward, leading to the fulfilling work she feels called to pursue.To learn more about Mary's work with The Food Whisperers, please visit:thefoodwhisperers.comTo learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazon

067—In this follow-up episode, Mary dives deeper into the world of connecting to your guidance, including how to recognize the forms intuition can take (clairsentience, claircognizance, clairvoyance, clairaudience), the obstacles that can stand in the way, and a valuable tool anyone can use to connect to the wisdom of your guidance so you can receive messages in a matter of minutes!Show notes:Wisdom of the Oracle Divination Cards by Colette Baron-Reidhttps://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Oracle-Divination-Cards-Know/dp/1401946429Message to set your intention when connecting to guidance:“Thank you, guidance of love and truth, for sharing what I need to know today to stay aligned with my highest good.”To learn more about Mary's work with The Food Whisperers, please visit:thefoodwhisperers.comTo learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazon

066—Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads or feeling stuck, uncertain about what’s ahead? Have you wondered why something is happening or showing up in your life? What if you could just know? Each of us has access to a fountain of wisdom that stands ready to help us live our best lives. It’s our Guidance. And it’s within each of us. If you want to understand what it is and how to connect to it so you can fully benefit from its magic, join Mary as she delves into this enlightening subject.To learn more about Mary's work with The Food Whisperers, please visit:thefoodwhisperers.comTo learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazon

065—This is a re-release of an episode from 2020 whose subject is as relevant today as ever. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you know what you want and what you need to do, but you struggle to do it? It can be stuck in a job you don't enjoy, but you stay anyway. It can be finding yourself in a relationship you know you shouldn't be in, but you don't make a change. It can be majoring in something in college because it's what you think your parents want you to do, rather than pursuing what you truly love. It's pretending to be someone you think society wants you to be, but you know it's not who you really are.Honoring and being who you truly are is the only path to peace.Listen to this episode. There's a message in it for everyone.To learn more about Mary's work with The Food Whisperers, please visit:thefoodwhisperers.comTo learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazon

064—What does it mean “to be content”? Does it mean giving up on what you want and settling for what you have? What does it feel like to have it? Is it a path to peace? In this episode, learn what contentment is—and isn’t—and the four steps to guide you to it. It’s something you want, trust me.To learn more about Mary's work with The Food Whisperers, please visit:thefoodwhisperers.comTo learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazon

063—Do you have a busy mind filled with unwanted thoughts? Do you wonder why you aren't getting what you want? What happens when we die? What would God have to say about all the conflict in the world? Have we had previous lives? What would a neurosurgeon say about spirituality? You'll want to listen to this episode if you've ever asked any of these questions and are interested in the answers. Mary shares six books for the spiritually curious that you'll want to add to your reading list. You may just find a new favorite. The Power of Now, Eckhart TolleA Guide to Spiritual Enlightenmenthttps://rb.gy/rngvpAsk and It Is Given, Esther and Jerry HicksLearning to Manifest Your Desireshttps://rb.gy/jp50yConversations with God, Neale Donald WalschAn Uncommon Dialoguehttps://rb.gy/0msxdJourney of Souls, Michael Newton, PhDCase Studies of Life Between Liveshttps://rb.gy/wmzdoSoul Survivor, Bruce and Andrea LeiningerThe Reincarnation of a World War II Fighter Pilothttps://rb.gy/9vbsc Into the Magic Shop, James R. Doty, MDA Neurosurgeon's Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Hearthttps://rb.gy/gksbiTo learn more about Mary's work with The Food Whisperers, please visit:thefoodwhisperers.comTo learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazon

062—Have you ever glanced at your phone or woken up in the middle of the night and seen the same number again and again? Maybe it’s a repeating number like 222 or a number you have a personal connection to, like your birthdate. Have you ever wondered why it’s happening or what it means? Listen as Mary sheds light on this phenomenon and how you can decipher the meaning behind what you are seeing. It’s no coincidence!Show Notes:Visit https://www.maryobana.com/blog/episode-062-numbers for full descriptions for each number1: You are ONE2: Intuition3: Expansion4: Resolve5: Change6: Balance7: Restoration and Magic8: “True” Abundance9: Wake Up & Let Go0: Infinite PossibilityYour Personal Number“You are not alone. You’ve got this! Keep going with what is in your heart. TRUST IT.”To learn more about Mary's work with The Food Whisperers, please visit:thefoodwhisperers.comTo learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazon

061—Sometimes, we don’t feel the way we want. It can be something that’s going on at school or work, with friends or at home. There’s nothing worse than feeling off. Our energy is low, and it can feel like we’re stuck; like we can’t do much about it.In this episode, Mary shares what she wishes she knew then: her advice for the younger generation—a proven method for feeling better. It’s straightforward, and you can do it yourself at any time. Feeling good is in your control. No waiting, no wondering. And it works. And the best thing is that feeling good in a moment can affect how you feel all the time.Listen and share this episode with someone you think can benefit from it so they can feel good, too!To learn more about Mary's work with The Food Whisperers, please visit:thefoodwhisperers.comTo learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazon

060—What happens when life throws us curveballs? Are we equipped to deal with them? What does it mean to be spiritual? Religious? Is there a difference? And aside from the epic existential questions spirituality can help us navigate, are there everyday benefits to being spiritual?These are the questions Mary tackles in this episode, sharing how an accident helped her see the role spirituality played for her.To learn more about Mary's work with The Food Whisperers, please visit:thefoodwhisperers.comTo learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazon

059—Whether it’s a New Year, a new week, or a new chapter, you want to make the most of what’s in front of you. Mary packs this short but sweet episode with three clear and practical steps to succeed when you start something new. You won’t want to miss it!To learn more about Mary's work with The Food Whisperers, please visit:thefoodwhisperers.comTo learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazon

058—When trauma strikes, it can leave you feeling lost and afraid. And when you are in the midst of it, it can be hard to see the value of what is in front of you. In this episode, Mary interviews Allison Dittmer, an outdoor adventurist whose life was met with devastating life challenges, including a ski accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury. Allison shares the life lessons that emerged from it and the magical ways the Universe guided and supported her along the way leading to her family’s decision to sponsor two Ukrainian refugees. This is a story of how trauma can lead to triumph, and an inspiring example of how leading with trust brings out the good in everyone.----Contact Allison Dittmer at:Email: AlDitty@gmail.comUniting for Ukraine for refugee sponsorship information https://www.uscis.gov/ukraineAccommodation, Help & Shelter for Ukraine Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/699929631375624/NPR Interview: Ukrainian Couple Arrives to Park City to Big Community Welcomehttps://www.kpcw.org/park-city/2022-11-10/ukrainian-couple-arrives-in-park-city-to-big-community-welcomeBook: "The Happiest Man on Earth: The Beautiful Life of an Auschwitz Survivor" by Eddie Jakuhttps://www.amazon.com/Happiest-Man-Earth-Eddie-Jaku-ebook/dp/B087423FC7To learn more about Mary's work with The Food Whisperers, please visit:thefoodwhisperers.comTo learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazon

057—We are all natural-born storytellers. Whether or not we realize it, we craft the story of our lives, piecing our experiences into a coherent storyline. We carry these stories with us, and they become so much a part of our lives that we start to identify ourselves with them—the good ones and the not-so-good ones, alike.But here’s the little-known secret: our stories aren’t always accurate. Listen to Mary as she shares the role stories play and the power of a rewritten story to create profound shifts in our lives.----To learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazonTo contact Mary directly about Awakening Coaching or to receive her newsletter, please email her at:mary@maryobana.comFollow her:Facebook @maryobana.shineInstagram @obanamaryLinkedIn @maryobanaTo learn more about Mary's work with The Food Whisperers, please visit:thefoodwhisperers.comTo learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazon

056—Our lives are supposed to be joyful, flowing smoothly as we appreciate each moment for what it is. No expectations, no analyzing, just being with it. We see things. We hear things. We do things. We move effortlessly through things. Life’s a gift.But this isn’t the way it always goes.Have you ever had a day going well, but something just set you off? Have you felt hurt by something someone did or said, and the feeling felt familiar? Have you felt undeserving, not smart enough, or disconnected from others?In this episode, Mary helps us understand what is going on, so we can live our lives with the joy and peace we desire. ---To learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazonTo contact Mary directly about Awakening Coaching or to receive her newsletter, please email her at:mary@maryobana.comFollow her:Facebook @maryobana.shineInstagram @obanamaryLinkedIn @maryobanaTo learn more about Mary's work with The Food Whisperers, please visit:thefoodwhisperers.comTo learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazon

055—Are you feeling off? Maybe you’re worried about someone, or a relationship is strained. Maybe you feel disappointed about something. It can feel like you’re stuck when you feel what you truly want depends on something or someone else—it’s out of your control. Why do we end up in situations like this? And even more, how do we get out of them so we can feel good again?There is a secret to living in the full flow of our life, and it is accessible to all of us. Listen as Mary lets us in on what is likely going on and how you can get back to feeling good again because you CAN. Don’t miss this episode!---To learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazonTo contact Mary directly about Awakening Coaching or to  receive her newsletter, please email her at:mary@maryobana.comFollow her:Facebook @maryobana.shineInstagram @obanamaryLinkedIn @maryobanaTo learn more about Mary's work with The Food Whisperers, please visit:thefoodwhisperers.comTo learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazon

054—What is grief? Are feelings of grief only associated with the loss of a loved one? Grief is more complex than we may think, and the way it shows up for each of us is different. Listen to Mary’s conversation with Grief Recovery Specialist, Anne Dale, to learn what grief is and isn’t, how it can show up, the myths associated with grief, and if you are experiencing it, how you can move through it—an enlightening and hopeful episode.------Contact Grief Recovery Specialist, Anne Dale:Email: anniehalldale@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.annedale.netTo learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazonTo contact Mary directly or get added to receive her newsletter, please email her at:mary@maryobana.comFollow her:Facebook @maryobana.shineInstagram @obanamaryLinkedIn @maryobanaTo learn more about Mary's work with The Food Whisperers, please visit:thefoodwhisperers.comTo learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazon

053—One of the things each of us will inevitably face is the loss of someone dear. How do we process the loss of a loved one?  How do we heal?Listen as Mary invites us in on her own personal journey as she processes the loss of her beloved brother, John. Raw and honest, Mary shares how she is leaning on her spirituality in this time of loss in the hopes that it helps others find peace.----To learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazonTo contact Mary directly or get added to receive her newsletter, please email her at:mary@maryobana.comFollow her:Facebook @maryobana.shineInstagram @obanamaryLinkedIn @maryobanaTo learn more about Mary's work with The Food Whisperers, please visit:thefoodwhisperers.comTo learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazon

052—Do you wonder if loved ones who have passed are still with you? Do you see the same numbers again and again? Do you ever have moments of uncertainty, questioning if you are on the right track? Have you ever experienced something crazy you just can’t explain?Wonder no more—this episode is for YOU! Listen as Mary dives into SIGNS, those magical and, at times, mysterious experiences, sharing many of her own, shedding light on what they’re all about, where they come from, what they mean, and SO MUCH MORE, including how you can open up your connection to it all! This is an illuminating and fun episode, even for the more skeptical at heart, opening you to the magic of the Universe. ----To learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazonTo contact Mary directly or get added to receive her newsletter, please email her at:mary@maryobana.comFollow her:Facebook @maryobana.shineInstagram @obanamaryLinkedIn @maryobanaTo learn more about Mary's work with The Food Whisperers, please visit:thefoodwhisperers.comTo learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazon

051—Have you wondered why am I here? What is my purpose? Have you noticed a newfound curiosity, craving deep understanding that is more spiritual in nature? Have you become more selective about how you spend your time, your friends, what you read, and what you watch? Have you been drawn to those with whom you can have more substantive conversations? You are awakening.Listen to Mary as she shares the common signs of an awakening, what it is, when it happens, why you want it, and the five ways to support and nurture it.-----To learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazonTo contact Mary directly or get added to receive her newsletter, please email her at:mary@maryobana.comFollow her:Facebook @maryobana.shineInstagram @obanamaryLinkedIn @maryobanaTo learn more about Mary's work with The Food Whisperers, please visit:thefoodwhisperers.comTo learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazon

050—Do you know who you truly are? Believe it or not, most of us don’t. We confuse what we do, what we have, or our reputation for who we are, living a life driven by who we think we are or should be. Are you feeling stuck? Not yourself? Adrift? You may be living out of alignment with your true self. Listen to Mary as she shares the signs of being out of alignment, how we likely got there, and how to find our way back in.---To contact Mary, email her at:mary@maryobana.comTo learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazonTo contact Mary directly or get added to receive her newsletter, please email her at:mary@maryobana.comFollow her:Facebook @maryobana.shineInstagram @obanamaryLinkedIn @maryobanaTo learn more about Mary's work with The Food Whisperers, please visit:thefoodwhisperers.comTo learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazon

049—Have you ever wondered whether you are doing “enough” with your life? Whether you are making a difference? How do you explain when you have your heart set on something that doesn’t turn out as you hoped? Have you been at a busy time in your life when suddenly something happened that stopped everything? What do all of these situations have in common? THERE IS SO MUCH GOING ON THAT YOU CAN NOT SEE.Listen as Mary shares valuable insight that sheds light on what is truly going on and the importance of trust. It will change your perspective and make you feel better!---To learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazonTo contact Mary directly or get added to receive her newsletter, please email her at:mary@maryobana.comFollow her:Facebook @maryobana.shineInstagram @obanamaryLinkedIn @maryobanaTo learn more about Mary's work with The Food Whisperers, please visit:thefoodwhisperers.comTo learn more about Mary Obana, visit her website:maryobana.comTo learn more about having Mary connect you directly to your own spiritual guidance, visit:maryobana.com/private-readingFor more information about Mary's book "Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World", visit:maryobana.com/amazon