Hosts:

• Michelle Walters, Mind Power
• Cinthia Varkevisser, Mystic (absent this episode)

Guest:

• Eloise Hill, medical intuitive, healer, author, and Wiccan practitioner

Episode Summary:

In this special episode of Mind Power Meets Mystic, Michelle Walters is joined by returning guest Eloise Hill to explore the rich history and traditions of Samhain, the ancient pagan festival that marks the end of the harvest season and the Celtic New Year. While Cinthia Varkevisser, our show mystic, is off this week, Eloise offers deep insights into Samhain and shares how this holiday has been celebrated for over 12,000 years.

We dive into the significance of Samhain in Wiccan and Celtic practices, discuss how the veil between the living and the dead is believed to be at its thinnest, and explore modern ways to connect with this ancient festival. Eloise also shares a beautiful Samhain Blessing for the Ancestors, providing listeners with a moving way to honor their loved ones who have passed.

Key Discussion Points:

• Samhain Origins: The festival’s roots in Celtic tradition, marking the third and final harvest and the beginning of the Celtic New Year.
• The Wheel of the Year: How Wiccans celebrate the sabbats and the significance of the cyclical nature of life and death.
• The Thinning Veil: How Samhain allows for easier communication with ancestors and loved ones who have passed, and how this time of year offers an opportunity for reflection and spiritual growth.
• Cultural Overlaps: The connections between Samhain and other cultural traditions, such as Día de los Muertos and All Saints Day.
• Practical Ways to Celebrate: Eloise shares three spiritual practices to embrace during Samhain: meditation, tarot or oracle readings, and self-reflection through seasonal introspection.
• Tarot Spread for Samhain: A six-card tarot layout you can use to guide your reflections during this special time of year.

Special Guest Feature:

Eloise Hill also shares a Samhain Blessing for the Ancestors — a beautiful invocation to honor those who have passed. This moving blessing can be a meaningful way to celebrate Samhain and connect with your loved ones in spirit.

Contest Reminder:

Michelle and Cinthia are offering a special one-hour Zoom session, which includes a 30-minute reading with Cinthia and a 30-minute hypnosis session with Michelle. To enter, leave a review and submit it through the form linked in today’s show notes. You’ll be entered to win, and you may even be featured on the podcast!

Special Offer from Eloise Hill:

Eloise is offering a Samhain special for her Wicca 101 course. The course includes four hour-long classes that cover the basics of Wicca, the sabbats, effective rituals, and candle magic.

• Single classes: $35 (a $10 discount)
• Full course: $100 (a $40 discount)

This offer is available until November 1st. Links to book can be found in the show notes.

Connect with Us:

• For more about Eloise Hill
• For more about Basics of The Craft, Sabbats and Esbats, Spell Casting Fundamentals, and/or Candle Magick

Episode Overview:

Join Cinthia and Michelle as they continue their engaging conversation with animal communicators Yvette Buigues and Melissa "Mo" Scout Chaidez. This episode dives into the fascinating world of animal communication, exploring the inner workings of their practices and how they connect with both pets and their owners.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The unique experiences of first-time clients seeking animal communication.
• How animal communicators approach clients and ease them into the process.
• The impact of trauma on animal behavior and how practitioners can help.
• Funny and heartwarming stories about communicating with animals, including lost pets.
• Insights into what different animals like to talk about (dogs, cats, horses, and more).
• The emotional connections between pets and their owners, and how these affect communication.
• Fun anecdotes about animal personalities and their preferences.

Guest Bios:

• Yvette Buigues: A cranial sacral healer and Reiki practitioner for animals, as well as an artist with a passion for animal communication.
• Melissa "Mo" Scout Chaidez: An animal communicator and healer, helping humans through their connections with animals.

Contest Announcement:

Don't forget to enter our contest for a chance to win a free reading with Cinthia followed by a hypnosis session with Michelle! To enter, simply rate and review our show and fill out the entry form linked in the show notes.

• For more about Yvette Buigues
• For more about Melissa Chaidez
• Mind Power Meets Mystic Product Information

• Cinthia Varkevisser: Website | Social Media
• Michelle Walters: Website | Social Media

Episode Overview:

In this exciting two-part series, Cinthia Varkevisser and Michelle Walters welcome two incredible guests, Yvette Buigues and Melissa "Scout" Chaidez, who are both animal communicators and healers. Together, they explore the profound connections between humans and animals, discussing the healing power of animal communication and the emotional journeys of both pets and their owners.

Key Topics:

• Introduction of Guests:
• Yvette Buigues: Animal communicator, healer through cranial sacral therapy and Reiki, and artist known for her crow art.
• Melissa "Scout" Chaidez: Animal communicator who also helps humans navigate their relationships with their pets.
• Personal Journeys:
• How each guest discovered their unique abilities to communicate with animals.
• The importance of spirituality in enhancing their communication skills.
• Understanding Animal Emotions:
• The concept that animals are not just pets but true companions with their own emotions and perspectives.
• How animal behavior often reflects the emotional state of their owners.
• Experiences in Animal Communication:
• Anecdotes of surprising and profound moments during animal readings.
• The emotional connections shared between animals and their humans during readings.
• Healing Through Communication:
• The therapeutic impact of working with animals on both the animals and their owners.
• How changes in the owner’s energy can significantly affect their pets.
• The Role of Sensitivity:
• Discussion on the heightened sensitivity of animal communicators and how it affects their work.
• The distinction between the emotional honesty of animals and the complexities of human behavior.
• Tips for Pet Owners:
• Observing and understanding animal behavior to enhance communication and connection.
• Practicing mindfulness with pets, including meditation to foster a calm environment.

Contest Announcement:

Listeners are encouraged to participate in the contest to win a special session with Cinthia and Michelle, including a reading and hypnosis. Entries are accepted until episode number 111.

• For more about Yvette Buigues
• For more about Melissa Chaidez
• Mind Power Meets Mystic Product Information

• Cinthia Varkevisser: Website | Social Media
• Michelle Walters: Website | Social Media

Episode Overview:

In this week's episode, Michelle takes the reins while Cinthia enjoys a well-deserved week off. Join us as Michelle explores the intriguing question of whether AI could replace spiritual advisors, delving into personal stories and insights along the way.

Michelle reads her blog post titled "Will AI Replace Your Spiritual Advisor? Who Wins, Astrologers or ChatGPT?".

Contest Announcement:

Cinthia and Michelle are offering a special giveaway: a one-hour session that includes a 30-minute reading by Cinthia and a 30-minute hypnosis session by Michelle. To win a free session of Mind Power Meets Mystic - The Project, review the podcast and submit your review in this form. Winner will be announced at episode 111. Details are explained in the episode and on the submission form.

Michelle shares her personal story titled "The Amazing Healing Power of Stories: My Path from Grief to Growth."

• Michelle Walters' Blog Referred in this Episode
• Mind Power Meets Mystic Product Information

• Cinthia Varkevisser: Website | Social Media
• Michelle Walters: Website | Social Media

Welcome to Mind Power Meets Mystic!

Join your hosts, Cinthia Varkevisser, your resident mystic, and Michelle Walters, our mind power junkie, as they discuss the transition into autumn and how to align your social life with your body's natural rhythms.

• Seasonal Shifts: Cinthia and Michelle explore the cultural and physical conflicts of moving into autumn, and how to harmonize social expectations with physical responses.
• Prioritization Tip: Michelle shares the Eisenhower prioritization tool for organizing and managing tasks based on urgency and importance.
• Intention Setting: Cinthia discusses the power of setting an intention for the season and how it can guide your focus and priorities.
• Daily Self-Care Tips:
• Affirmations: Michelle’s tip on using affirmations effectively and incorporating them into daily routines.
• Creative Affirmations: Cinthia’s recent innovation—turning affirmations into a song to sing while washing your hands.
• Mind Power Meets Mystic Product: Learn about our new collaborative offering that combines intuitive readings and hypnotherapy sessions. Enter our contest for a chance to win a free session by submitting a review and sharing with friends.
• Upcoming Events:
• Cinthia’s Free Masterminds: Two free masterminds each month starting in October, plus new intuitive and channel-related events.
• Michelle’s Monthly Free Event: Nourish and Flourish—free hypnosis sessions on the second Friday of each month.
• Self-Care Reset Tips: How to handle slips and resets in your routine, including the power of taking deep breaths and practicing self-compassion.

• Eisenhower Prioritization Tool
• Nourish and Flourish Registration
• Mind Power Meets Mystic Product Information

• Cinthia Varkevisser: Website | Social Media
• Michelle Walters: Website | Social Media

Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and help us spread the word. Don’t forget to enter our contest and tune in for more insightful episodes!

Episode Overview:

In this episode of Mind Power Meets Mystic, Cinthia Varkevisser dives deep into the concept of the Empowered Empath. With Michelle Walters taking time off, Cinthia addresses the challenges empaths face when managing their energy levels. She offers practical advice on how to stay aligned and maintain energetic boundaries, even when faced with conflict or emotional challenges.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Energy Management for Empaths
2. Cinthia explains how many empaths may feel their energy is sporadic or drained, and provides tips for tuning up and staying aligned with your own energy.
3. Empaths in Service
4. Empaths often find themselves in service-oriented roles, whether it's in a profession, community, or family. Cinthia reminds listeners that self-care and energy tune-ups are crucial, not just for others but for themselves too.
5. Recognizing Misalignment in Everyday Situations
6. Cinthia gives real-life examples of common situations where an empath's energy might be impacted:

• Witnessing conflict in public (like in a store).
• Feeling uncomfortable in meetings due to mismatched vibes.
• Offering unsolicited advice when someone just needs to vent.

1. Empath Responses: Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fix
2. Cinthia breaks down the four ways empaths may respond when they are out of alignment:

• Fight: Defensive energy, often manifesting as boundary work.
• Flight: Physically or emotionally withdrawing from the situation.
• Freeze: Overwhelm or confusion, leading to inaction.
• Fix: The desire to offer solutions and advice, which may not always be aligned.

1. Practical Tools for Alignment
2. Cinthia provides tools to help listeners tune up their empathic powers:

• Expanding Your Energy Field: A guided exercise to expand your energy without needing rigid boundaries.
• Ole That Energy: A fun visualization tool to let unwanted energy pass by without impacting your space.
• Simple Phrases for Overwhelm: How to use non-committal phrases like “How interesting” to dissipate the energy of others without draining your own.

1. Special Giveaway
2. Cinthia and Michelle are offering a special giveaway—a session combining Cinthia’s intuitive reading with Michelle’s tailored hypnotherapy, designed to help listeners align and amplify their energy.

Connect with Us:

• Like and comment on the Mind Power Meets Mystic podcast.
• Share with your friends to spread the word!
• We love hearing your questions and curiosities—get in touch and let us know what you want to learn more about.

Episode Takeaways:

• Tune in to check your energy alignment and discover how to maintain your empowered empathic nature.
• Understand the importance of self-service as an empath and avoid burnout by staying energetically balanced.
• Join Cinthia in exploring the power of vulnerability and how it strengthens empathic connections.

Remember:

This episode offers a deep dive into the empathic experience, with real-world tips and tools you can start using right away. Whether you're in fight, flight, freeze, or fix mode, there are simple yet powerful ways to stay aligned with your highest energy.

Stay connected, and may you be blessed in everything you do today!

Cinthia Varkevisser can be found at

Hosts: Cinthia Varkevisser and Michelle Walters

Introduction:

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Mind Power Meets Mystic with your hosts, Michelle Walters, the mind power behind the show, and Cinthia Varkevisser, our resident mystic. This podcast is designed to expand your mind, uplift your spirits, and help you move forward with confidence and joy as you collaborate with the invisible. This week, we’re thrilled to have Haley Gray join us—a mystical, magical marketing expert who brings practical wisdom and marketing solutions to small business owners.

Guest: Haley Gray, a marketing strategist with a unique blend of practical marketing know-how and a deep understanding of energetic principles. She is known for her ability to bring clarity to marketing strategies and help small business owners make sense of what works for their business.

Episode Highlights:

• Haley shares her journey from corporate marketing to helping small businesses navigate the complex world of marketing with a focus on practicality and avoiding hype.
• Discussion on the importance of knowing what’s right for your business, how to avoid expensive mistakes, and the power of staying open to receiving in your business.
• Haley’s approach to marketing is all about magnifying the energy of her clients—if they are ready to receive, their marketing will reflect that readiness.
• Insightful conversation on the importance of standing firm in your values while navigating the online space, especially in a polarized social media environment.
• The role of clarity in marketing and how entrepreneurs can stay in integrity with their messaging without getting caught up in external noise.
• Haley’s advice on being true to yourself in business, managing naysayers, and ensuring your marketing reflects who you truly are.

Special Segment:

Cinthia and Michelle remind listeners about their ongoing promotion: Submit a review of the podcast to enter a contest for a chance to win a one-hour session with both Cinthia and Michelle, valued at $400. This session includes a reading and hypnosis, a powerful combination to help you up-level your energetic stratosphere.

Upcoming Events:

Haley Gray invites listeners to join her upcoming round tables for women business owners. These events, held three times a month, offer a unique networking experience where women can build meaningful connections and grow their businesses. Check the show notes for more details.

Closing:

Thank you for joining us on this week’s episode of Mind Power Meets Mystic. Be sure to subscribe, review, and share the podcast with your friends. We appreciate your support and look forward to bringing you more inspiring content next week.

Links:

• Haley Gray is where you'll find all her information
• Submit Your Review and Enter the Contest

Cinthia Varkevisser can be found at www.cinthiavarkevisser.com

Michelle Walters can be found at www.michellewalters.net

Michelle is hosting a special 5 Day FREE Challenge Sept 9 - 13, 2024. Don't miss this chance to crush your limiting belief. Sign up now.

Hosts: Cinthia Varkevisser & Michelle Walters

Introduction:

Welcome to another episode of "Mind Power Meets Mystic," where we expand your mind to what's possible, uplift your spirits, and help you move forward with confidence and joy. We create a space for you to collaborate with the invisible and discover your inner power.

This Week's Episode:

In today's solo episode, Michelle Walters, your "Mind Power" host, delves into the topic of limiting beliefs—those pesky thoughts that hold you back from achieving your full potential. While Cinthia Varkevisser, our "Mystic" host, takes a well-deserved week off, Michelle explores the origins of limiting beliefs, how they manifest, and practical strategies to overcome them.

Key Highlights:

• What Are Limiting Beliefs?
• Michelle breaks down the concept of limiting beliefs—those thoughts or assumptions that restrict you from moving forward in life. Often rooted in childhood experiences, these beliefs can impact everything from time management to personal fears.
• Common Limiting Beliefs:
• Examples include beliefs like "I can't manage time," "I rely on alcohol," or "I'm afraid of [blank], so I can't [blank]." Michelle discusses how these thoughts can be deeply ingrained and the importance of addressing them to unlock your potential.
• Conscious and Subconscious Approaches:
• Michelle explains that overcoming limiting beliefs often requires a two-pronged approach: conscious efforts, such as changing habits or perspectives, and subconscious techniques like hypnotherapy. She shares stories of clients who have successfully navigated these challenges.
• Upcoming Free 5-Day Challenge:
• Exciting news! Michelle is hosting a free 5-day challenge from September 9-13, designed to help participants identify and overcome their limiting beliefs. The challenge includes daily videos, a workbook, group hypnosis sessions, and a take-home MP3 to support your journey.

Special Contest Announcement:

We are thrilled to announce a contest leading up to Episode 111! Cinthia and Michelle are offering a special "Mind Power Meets Mystic" session to one lucky winner. This paid Zoom session combines Cinthia's intuitive readings and Michelle's personalized hypnotherapy to help you move forward in your life with clarity and purpose. To enter, leave a rating and review for the podcast, and refer friends for extra entries. The winner will be announced on Episode 111, so don't miss out!

Sign Up & Stay Connected:

• 5-Day Challenge: Visit Michelle's website michellewalters.net under the "Classes" tab to sign up for the free 5-day challenge.
• Contest Details: Check the show notes for the contest entry form and instructions.
• Follow Us: Stay connected with us on social media for updates, and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode.

Closing:

Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of "Mind Power Meets Mystic." We hope you found inspiration and tools to help you challenge your limiting beliefs. Join us next week for more insights, and until then, keep expanding your mind and uplifting your spirit. Bye for now!

We are having a contest! To win a free session of Mind Power Meets Mystic - The Project, review the podcast and submit your review in this form. Winner will be announced at episode 111. Details are explained in the episode and on the submission...