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Healing Our Kindred SpiritsFive Sacred Truths: What Creating a Sacred Space Can Teach UsSacred space isn't just about a physical location—it's about creating a sanctuary where your nervous system can finally exhale amid life's chaos. When the external noise of news cycles, work demands, and family responsibilities collides with our internal chatter of anxiety and self-doubt, having a touchstone becomes essential for emotional regulation.The five sacred truths shared in this episode serve as guiding lights for creating meaningful sanctuaries. First, sacred space provides crucial emotional grounding in our chaotic world—whether through a dedicated room, a small corner, or even a single meaningful object that signals safety to your...2025-07-3018 minHealing Our Kindred SpiritsThe Reality of Chronic Pain and Illness—And the Unexpected Lessons Along the WayA deeply personal reflection on what chronic illness and pain have taken—from physical abilities to long-held dreams—and the resilience, insight, and quiet strength that have emerged in their place. In this intimate episode of Healing Our Kindred Spirits, Donna shares the honest, unfiltered reality of living with chronic illness and chronic pain—not just the symptoms, but the social, emotional, and spiritual toll they take. From missed moments with loved ones to being dismisses, she speaks candidly about what these conditions have cost her… and also, what they’ve unexpectedly taught her. T...2025-07-091h 28Healing Our Kindred SpiritsUnder the Strawberry Moon: A Sacred Invitation to Release, Reflect and RenewHave you ever felt a mysterious pull when gazing at a full moon? That cosmic tug is more than just gravitational—it's an invitation to release, renew, and realign with your deepest truths.Welcome to a special episode recorded under the luminous glow of the full Strawberry Moon from my sacred place on Cape Cod beach. After years of being unable to visit this cherished spot due to health challenges, the universe aligned to bring me here on this perfect night. The synchronicity felt too powerful not to share with you, my kindred spirits.The fu...2025-06-1120 min
Healing Our Kindred SpiritsGuided Meditation for Releasing and Renewing During the Full Strawberry MoonStep onto the moonlit shores of Cape Cod where the Full Strawberry Moon of June bathes everything in silver light. This immersive guided meditation creates a sacred space for profound release and renewal—no matter when or where you choose to listen.The journey begins as you feel cool sand beneath your feet and the ocean stretching before you. With each guided breath, you'll ground deeper into this coastal sanctuary where the rhythmic waves become the sacred breath of the earth itself. Here, surrounded by kindred spirits both seen and unseen, you're invited to gather what no lo...2025-06-1111 minHealing Our Kindred SpiritsEvolving Together: Our New Journey of Connection and GrowthHealing Our Kindred Spirits podcast is evolving to provide deeper, more soulful content with expanded resources. We're building a comprehensive website to serve as your personal sanctuary of support with guided meditations, visualizations, journal prompts, and specialized tools aligned with each episode.• Creating a new website launching in late summer/early fall with resources to complement podcast episodes• Expanding topics to include spirituality, life transitions, chronic health, grief, energy healing, and resilience stories• Implementing experiential learning approach that awakens insight and guides lasting change • Adding deeper community connections through live coaching sessions on social media2025-05-1507 minHealing Our Kindred SpiritsReclaiming Your Light as an Empath: The Sacred Strength of SensitivityHave you ever been mocked for your spiritual beliefs, intuitive gifts, or the "quiet way you move through the world"? This deeply personal episode delves into the powerful journey of reclaiming your dignity when faced with judgment, particularly from those closest to us.When someone in our inner circle ridicules our authentic self, the pain cuts deeper than criticism from strangers. As empaths and sensitive souls, we often feel compelled to defend our beliefs, explain our choices, or shrink ourselves to avoid becoming targets. But what if there's another way? What if the answer isn't fighting harder...2025-05-0126 min
Healing Our Kindred SpiritsReclaiming Your Truth: A Guided Meditation for Inner PeaceHave you ever felt that someone else was trying to write your story? That your voice, beliefs, or experiences were dismissed or misunderstood by others? This guided meditation creates a sacred space for you to reclaim what's rightfully yours—your authentic truth.Unlike traditional meditations focused solely on relaxation, this practice guides you through powerful visualizations designed to restore your sense of personal sovereignty. You'll journey to an inner landscape where you stand barefoot on warm earth, surrounded by the comforting scent of your favorite wildflowers. Here, in this sanctuary that belongs only to you, you'll encounter th...2025-05-0109 min