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Talking Stick Podcast with Jan Engels-Smith & Micah Schwader Episode Title: “The Pattern Is the Message” 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 personal attention on how to find your blind beliefs and make lasting changes in how you manifest, Jan promotes her ON DEMAND series, ReCreate YourSelf.  This class will be taught live on Zoom in the fall of 2025   https://www.lightsong.net/recreate-yourself/#op3-element-vs7fN29v 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 calls.  Participants from around the world who are interested in making positive changes in their lives: careers, relationships, health, and finances are on this call.  Jan begins this series with the most essential tips for 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. 

Talking Stick Podcast with Jan Engels-Smith & Micah Schwader Episode Title: “Dreaming as Power: A Shamanic Approach to the Nighttime Realms” 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. 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 are 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.  ·      If you would like to join these free gatherings, if you are ready to make positive changes in your life, you can join the group from www.lightsong.net or email Jan at jan@lightsong.net and she will add you to the list. . To learn more about Micah Schwader, visit ShamanSezz.com  

“How to Manage Difficult Relationships”   Invocation In this motiving podcast Jan and the audience discuss :      Continuation of last podcast on Relationships      How to react to obstacles and see them as opportunities.     The difference between judgment and discernment.     Do your judgements consume you?     People don’t take your peace, you give it away.      What do you do when you have so much anger inside you and you are trying to be positive?       Participant describes her success using Dream a New Dream meditation Mp3 on the LightSong website.  https://www.lightsong.net/product/awaken-unburden-create-3-cd-set/       When you want to take Giant Leaps, how do you do it with fun?      Dreams: shamanic understanding (right side of brain) vs. psychology understanding. (left side of brain)     Manifesting a house in a very specific setting.  How specific should we be?     Great tips on how to work with your bucket list. For personal attention in how to find your blind beliefs and make lasting changes in how you manifest Jan promotes her ON DEMAND series ReCreate YourSelf   This class will be taught live on zoom in the fall of 2025   https://www.lightsong.net/recreate-yourself/#op3-element-vs7fN29v   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.  ·      If you would like to join these free gatherings, if you are ready to make positive changes in your life, you can join the group from www.lightsong.net or email Jan at jan@lightsong.net and she will add you to the list.  

Do You Struggle with Relationships? Lets Explore the Bigger Picture"  Are you finding relationships challenging? I'm curious about the reasons behind this and whether there might be an energetic component at play, one that could offer insights into your personal growth.  Jan starts the discussion with an Invocation with the breath The group then discusses: The power of feeling and how it is the fuel for manifesting How to work with your bucket list Several examples from Jan and others on how they work with their bucket list.  The topic of RELATIONSHIPS and how to work with them in a good way. a.     What do you do when relationships go awry? b.     What are good boundaries? c.     Are boundaries the ultimate answer for you? d.     What is the bigger picture when struggling in relationships?   For personal attention in how to find your blind beliefs and make lasting changes in how you manifest Jan promotes her ON DEMAND series ReCreate YourSelf   This class will be taught live on zoom in the fall of 2025   https://www.lightsong.net/recreate-yourself/#op3-element-vs7fN29v   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.  ·      If you would like to join these free gatherings, if you are ready to make positive changes in your life, you can join the group from www.lightsong.net or email Jan at jan@lightsong.net and she will add you to the list.  

Talking Stick Podcast, Episode 4 Episode Title: "Shamanic Secrets to Emotional Balance" Welcome to the Talking Stick Podcast, where co-hosts Jan Engels-Smith—founder of the LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism and Energy Healing and author of Becoming Yourself: A Journey from Head to Heart—and Micah Schwader—Transformational Writing Coach and author of Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman—guide you through the shamanic principles that can help you manifest the life you desire. In this captivating episode of the Talking Stick podcast, hosts Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader invite you to explore ancient shamanic techniques for modern emotional regulation. Delving deep into the art of tuning into your inner landscape, they discuss a variety of practical tools—from reconnecting with nature and truly feeling emotions in the body to harnessing the restorative power of naps. Join Jan and Micah as they unpack how these time-tested practices can help you navigate your feelings, restore balance, and foster a deeper connection with your true self. Whether you’re seeking ways to enhance your emotional well-being or curious about integrating shamanic wisdom into your daily routine, this episode offers insights, personal anecdotes, and actionable tips to guide you on your journey. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that promises to shift your perspective and empower you with simple yet transformative techniques for naturally regulating your emotions.   If you are interested there is a special opportunity to train with Jan Engels-Smith.  The Basic Journey class with Jan Engels-Smith and Stacie Codino, scheduled for May 30-June 1, 2025.  Sign-ups are with Stacie Codino: Stacie@staciecodino.com or  512-905-7111 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     

Episode Title: Unmasking the Self   Episode Description: #3 with Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader Welcome to the Talking Stick Podcast, where co-hosts Jan Engels-Smith—founder of the LightSong School of 21st Century Shamanism and Energy Healing and author of Becoming Yourself: A Journey from Head to Heart—and Micah Schwader—Transformational Writing Coach and author of Stumbling Into Grace: The Adventures of a Transgender Shaman—guide you through the shamanic principles that can help you manifest the life you desire. In this powerful episode of the Talking Stick Podcast, your hosts Jan Engels-Smith and Micah Schwader dive deep into the concept of the masks we wear—those layers of subconscious programming, societal conditioning, and inherited patterns that shape our identities and behaviors without our conscious awareness. Drawing on years of shamanic practice and personal transformation, Jan and Micah explore how these masks form, why we cling to them, and what it truly takes to peel them away. Through personal stories, client experiences, and ancient shamanic wisdom, they offer insight into the tools and rituals that can help us recognize and release these limiting patterns so that we can live more soul-aligned and enriched lives. If you’ve ever felt like you're living a version of yourself that isn’t fully you, this episode offers a compassionate and illuminating path back to your authentic self. For personal attention in how to discover your beliefs and make lasting changes in how you manifest Jan promotes her ON DEMAND series ReCreate YourSelf   This class will be taught live on zoom in the fall of 2025   https://www.lightsong.net/recreate-yourself/#op3-element-vs7fN29v Or If you are interested there is a special opportunity to train with Jan Engels-Smith.  The Basic Journey class with Jan Engels-Smith and Stacie Codino, scheduled for May 30-June 1, 2025.  Sign-ups are with Stacie Codino: Stacie@staciecodino.com or  512-905-7111 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         

“Your Beliefs Control What You Manifest” MM#13               Oh no, what do I actually believe?                         How do I find out what I believe if I actually don't know? If you have a moment, please find a comfortable space, close your eyes, and simply listen. Enjoy this invocation to connect with your unlimited quantum self.  The discussion began by exploring how chakras hold our beliefs and their connection to the laws of attraction and what you manifest  We then delved into the concept of blind belief.  What is it and how do I find it? A significant part of our conversation revolved around MONEY, acknowledging its powerful energy on both a personal and global scale.  We also discussed practical techniques to engage the subconscious mind in cultivating a feeling of wealth. The distinction between magnets and the laws of attraction was examined,  how they differ and sometimes confuse people A great discussion on the root causes of illness within the body. Finally, we addressed relationship conflicts, identifying the underlying triggers and exploring effective ways to navigate these situations. The participants shared that they found these conversations to be deeply enriching and valuable for their individual growth. For personal attention in how to find your blind beliefs and make lasting changes in how you manifest Jan promotes her ON DEMAND series ReCreate YourSelf   This class will be taught live on zoom in the fall of 2025   https://www.lightsong.net/recreate-yourself/#op3-element-vs7fN29v Or If you are interested there is a special opportunity to train with Jan Engels-Smith.  The Basic Journey class with Jan Engels-Smith and Stacie Codino, scheduled for May 30-June 1, 2025.  Sign-ups are with Stacie Codino: Stacie@staciecodino.com or  512-905-7111 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     

There is a 12 minute long invocation with the light.  If you are able, please get comfortable and close your eyes to listen.  Enjoy The gathering starts right off with: ·      a participant that wanted to share some of the wonderful things that have been happening in her life as a result of participating in our gatherings and the shift in energy she has been experiencing. Our discussions touched on so many insightful topics, including:   * The fundamental metaphysical laws that influence our universe and ourselves. * Practical techniques for transforming negative energy into positive energy through the power of intention. * Exploring the deeper meaning of authenticity in our lives. * Effective methods for healing from past childhood experiences, particularly when familial support is lacking. * Understanding those perplexing situations when we feel unlike ourselves and later wonder about our actions. * Strategies for preventing such bewildering experiences in the future. * The incredible connection between raising our vibration and the body's natural ability to heal.   The participants found these conversations incredibly enriching and beneficial in their personal journey. If you are interested there is a special opportunity to train with Jan Engels-Smith.  The Basic Journey class with Jan Engels-Smith and Stacie Codino, scheduled for May 30-June 1, 2025.  Sign-ups are with Stacie Codino: Stacie@staciecodino.com or 512-905-7111 Email Jan@lightsong.net for more information   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.  ·      If you would like to join these free gatherings, if you are ready to make positive changes in your life, you can join the group from www.lightsong.net or email Jan at jan@lightsong.net and she will add you to the list.

12 minute long invocation with the light.  If you are able, please get comfortable and close your eyes to listen. Introduction of class with Stacie for announcement of Basic Journey Class May 30-June1, 2025  Sign-ups are with Stacie Codino: Stacie@staciecodino.com or 512-905-7111 Questions from the gathering Astrology question and do the spirits acknowledge astrology?  Also are aspects in your chart blocking you?   Do Solar flares effect our frequency of vibration.  Are you afraid of solar flares and how they might affect you?   Discussion about electromagnetic energy EMF’s.  Are you trying to protect yourself for EMF's   Are our devices harmful to us energetically?   What is the Mandala effect- and how does it explain parallel realities? 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.  ·      If you would like to join these free gatherings, if you are ready to make positive changes in your life, you can join the group from www.lightsong.net or email Jan at jan@lightsong.net and she will add you to the list.  

“There is an Elephant in the Living Room” How energy workers handle the state of the world in a good way. During our Manifesting Miracles gathering, a question arose regarding the "Elephant in the Living Room," specifically concerning the pervasive discord in the USA. How to stay positive when facing difficult situations.       What are some practical strategies for maintaining a positive outlook in challenging circumstances?      Could you please outline the process for manifesting one's dreams and transitioning to a different desired reality?       How do we as healers and energy workers perceive our politics and what is happening in the USA?       What can any of us do to make a difference in the USA or the world?        There seems to be so much fear, anxiety and distrust.        What can we do about this? This discussion was the theme throughout this broadcast. We had a conversation about anti-energy. We touched on how it often intertwines with feelings like disgust, rage, fear, and even hatred toward the object of opposition. We also discussed how anti-energy operates on the same energetic frequency as the very problem it seeks to address and can negatively impact manifestation efforts. Manifesting Miracles:  This podcast is 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.  If you would like to join these free gatherings, if you are ready to make positive changes in your life, you can join the group from www.lightsong.net or email Jan at jan@lightsong.net and she will add you to the list.