Becoming Spiritual

This week, Heather sits down with Earth Magic maven Stephanie Schafer for a grounded and magical conversation on earth wisdom, plant spirits, and practical, everyday ritual. With roots in folklore and and a deep connection to the natural world, Stephanie shares how we can connect more intimately with the plants, trees, herbs, flowers and cycles that surround us.
From the sacred power of the garden to the symbolic lessons of folklore and the healing presence of the earth itself, Stephanie invites us to experience spirituality in ways that are tangible, embodied, and accessible. This episode is a reminder that magic doesn’t have to be abstract and ethereal, it’s living and breathing all around us (and inside of us), waiting to be discovered.
About Stephanie
Stephanie Schafer is a co-founder of Serpent and the Dove, with roots in Catholic tradition and a deep love for earth magic and folklore. Her work is grounded in the sacred energies of the earth, moon, and divine. With a background in psychology, biology, and nursing, she bridges the physical and spiritual to create offerings that inspire healing, connection, and transformation. Her garden and kitchen are sacred spaces where magic comes to life, and her mission is to help others awaken to the magic within and around them.
Connect with Stephanie
Website: serpentandthedove.com
Instagram: @myaltaredhome and @the.serpent.and.the.dove
Facebook: facebook.com/serpentandthedove/
Upcoming Retreats are in Sedona April 2026 and New Orleans October 2026
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In this episode of Becoming Spiritual, we dive into the world of past life healing with Kristy Wilson, the Historic Healer. Kristy shares how hypnotherapy and past life regression opened doorways to profound healing, not only helping her on her own healing journey, but also allowing her to witness extraordinary transformations in her clients. Through her unique approach, blending techniques from Dolores Cannon, Brian Weiss, and her own intuitive methods, Kristy shows how exploring past lives can bring deep clarity, empowerment, and lasting change.
Kristy’s own spiritual awakening was so impactful it became part of Sarah Bresman Cosme’s book A Hypnotist’s Journey to Avalon, where her sessions revealed wisdom from Avalon, Atlantis, and beyond. In this conversation, she explores the role of past lives, ancestral connections and elemental spirits,  reminding us that healing across lifetimes is not just possible, it’s a powerful pathway back to our true selves.
Episode Resources
Sarah Bresman Cosme – A Hypnotist’s Journey to Avalon and A Hypnotist’s Journey to Atlantis
Dolores Cannon – Past life regression, QHHT® and author of many books
Brian Weiss – Many Lives, Many Masters and past life regression work
 Dr. Kenneth Hanson - Dead Sea Scrolls: The Untold Story
About Kristy
Kristy Wilson is a QHHT (Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique) practitioner and channeler who helps clients access profound healing, self-understanding, and alignment with their soul’s purpose. Known for her compassionate approach and intuitive insights, Kristy’s work bridges past lives, ancestral healing, and spiritual wisdom. She is also featured as the hypnosis subject in Sarah Breskman Cosme’s book A Hypnotist’s Journey to Avalon, where her experiences revealed deep truths about Avalon, Atlantis, and the divine feminine.
Connect with Kristy
Website: thehistorichealer.com
Instagram: @the.historic.healer
Facebook: @the.historic.hypnotist.qhht
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In this episode, we sit down with Connie Viglietti, a modern scent priestess and sacred circle holder, to explore what it really means to walk the priestess path in today’s world.
Connie shares her journey of reclaiming the reverence of the priestess, and how practices like women’s circles, essential oils, storytelling, and sacred self-care can help us reconnect with our worthiness and power. She reminds us that we are all deserving of beauty, love, and abundance, and that community is one of the most profound medicines available to us.
Whether you’re curious about the priestess path, seeking new ways to deepen your daily rituals, or longing to reconnect with community, this episode offers both inspiration and practical wisdom to support your journey.
About Connie
Connie Viglietti is an intuitive healer, channel, and scent priestess devoted to guiding women home to themselves. With deep presence and a gift for holding sacred space, she blends creativity, voice, and a safe container to support transformation and healing.
Her work is rooted in ritual, connection, and the remembrance of who we truly are. Through 1:1 sessions, women’s circles, retreats, and her signature line of holy anointing oils, Harmonia Anointing Oils, women soften, sing, laugh, and rise together in unity.
Connect with Connie
Learn more about Connie’s healing sessions and her line of anointing oils, Harmonia Anointing Oils, at:
Website: connieviglietti.com 
Instagram - @connie_viglietti
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In this heartfelt episode, Heather sits down with her twin sister, Nicole, for an intimate conversation about life, love, loss, and spiritual growth. Together, they reflect on the unique connection of being twins, from childhood memories and parallel life paths to the ways their relationship has evolved over time.
They share candidly about navigating big life transitions, motherhood, career changes, and finding true meaning, while honoring the deep bond they’ve maintained through it all. This isn’t just a story about sisterhood, it’s about finding your own identity, supporting each other through challenges, and walking side by side on the path of self-discovery.
Whether you’re a twin yourself, have a sibling you’re close to, or simply appreciate stories of deep connection and growth, this episode offers warmth, insight, and a beautiful reminder of the power of unconditional love.
About Nicole
Nicole Hilson is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D) who has been working in the field of autism and developmental disabilities for more than 15 years. Passionate about serving children with complex medical and behavioral needs, Nicole has worked across a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, homes and schools. Volunteering with autism programs in Kenya and the Maldives, ignited Nicole’s passion for supporting and advocating for underserved communities both at home and abroad. Joining A Global Voice for Autism as a member of the Board of Directors in 2021 allowed Nicole the opportunity to contribute even more meaningfully to addressing the economic, social and health disparities that exist for children with autism and their families around the world. 
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In this episode, we sit down with Evidential Medium, Teacher, and Founder of Montclair Psychic School, Lee Van Zyl. Lee shares her fascinating journey from corporate law to full-time spiritual work, and how healing became the foundation of her approach to mediumship.
Lee shares stories about the spooky and surprisingly amusing world of spirit communication, and  offers some really powerful insights into why healing is the key to accessing your gifts safely and clearly. She also breaks down the different clair senses (like clairsentience, clairvoyance, and clairaudience) in an easy-to-understand way, and explains why most people are more naturally connected to their feeling senses rather than hearing.
With clarity and honesty, Lee unpacks common misconceptions around mediumship and offers a clear look at what evidentiary readings actually involve.
Whether you're curious about connecting with the spirit world or developing your own intuitive gifts, this episode offers a grounded, empowering perspective on how mediumship really works, and why healing is the heart of the journey.
About Lee
Lee is a former lawyer from South Africa who now lives and works in Clifton, NJ as a medium, healer and spiritual tutor.  She is the owner of the MontClair Psychic School, currently located in Clifton, NJ. The school as is one of the foremost schools in the NYC Metro Area  for the development of psychics, mediums and healers. Lee has been training mediums and healers for the last 18 years.
Connect with Lee
Montclair Psychic School: https://montclairpsychicschool.com/
Follow Lee on Instagram: @leevanzylspiritual
Follow Lee on TikTok: @leevanzylspiritual
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In this episode, we sit down with spiritual artist and galactic ambassador Willow Shire, who shares his extraordinary spiritual journey. From childhood encounters with faeries and Sasquatch to years spent building trust with multidimensional beings in forests and mountains, what unfolds is a rich conversation about what it really means to live in alignment with your divine truth.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that spiritual awakening isn’t just about connecting with magic (though that’s definitely part of it), it’s about doing the deep inner work that makes those connections meaningful and safe. We explore the fae, shadow work, psychic gifts, ancestral trauma, and how to meet fear with compassion.
If you’ve ever felt “too sensitive” or “too out there,” this episode offers a grounded, empowering invitation to explore the unseen realms with clarity and confidence.
About Willow
Willow Shire is a spiritual artist, author, and galactic ambassador known for his unique ability to connect with multidimensional beings through spirit art and storytelling. Through his books, artwork, and workshops, he helps others connect with their divine teams, release fear, and reclaim their sovereignty. Willow’s mission is to awaken people to the realms beyond the veil and empower them to explore their own multidimensional nature with curiosity, courage, and compassion.
Connect with Willow
Explore Willow's book series or book a session at his website: awakenwithwillow.comFollow Willow on Instagram: @awakenwithwillow
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In this refreshingly grounded conversation, Heather sits down with Priscilla Keresey, hypnotist, medium, and founder of Manifesting for Skeptics, to boost your self-confidence and manifest the life you desire.
Priscilla opens up about her own journey from a deeply disconnected start in life to becoming a respected spiritual teacher. She shares some of the secrets of real manifestation, like how boredom is actually a pathway to creation.
We also dive into how your self-esteem shapes your ability to manifest, and why your sixth sense might already be online (even if you don’t realize it yet).
This episode is an invitation to get curious and begin where you are with practical tools that work in real life. 
About Priscilla Keresey
Priscilla Keresey is an Advanced Clinical Hypnotist and creator of Manifesting For Skeptics, a program where she has taught hundreds of clients how to use the power of conscious and subconscious minds to realize lives of prosperity, love, health, and purpose. She is also recognized throughout the country as one of the most accurate, compassionate, and sought-after evidential mediums, connecting the physical and spiritual worlds for individuals and demonstrations. 
Priscilla is the author of two books on mediumship:
 “It Will All Make Sense When You’re Dead: Messages From Our Loved Ones In The Spirit World” and
“Nobody Gets Out of This Alive: More Messages From Our Loved Ones In The Spirit World,” 
and two books on self-esteem:
“The Self-Esteem Solution: The Breakthrough Plan to Overcome Obstacles, Determine Your Destiny, and Pursue Your Extraordinary Life,” and
“R.I.S.E. & Shine: Your Day-by-Day Guidebook to Healthy Self Esteem.”
She is also the author of the popular Live & Learn Guides™ series (including the Live & Learn Guides™ self-hypnosis audio files). 
Episode Resources
Learn more about Priscilla’s work at manifestingforskeptics.com
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Have you ever been curious about tarot, but felt a little intimidated or unsure where to begin?
In this episode, Heather interviews our very own Natalie Grace, producer of Becoming Spiritual and founder of the Crystal Aura Tarot School, about her journey with Tarot and how it became a trusted teacher, intuitive tool, and lifelong spiritual companion. Natalie shares how Tarot is more than just cards ~ it’s a gateway to inner wisdom, a playful path to self-trust, and a deeply personal mirror for your spiritual growth.
We dive into common misconceptions, the intimidating “dark” cards, and why you don’t need to know it all to start learning. You’ll also hear how to choose a deck, what the Major and Minor Arcana are really about, and how to build confidence with your intuitive practice through play, reflection, and curiosity.
Whether you're tarot-curious or have decks collecting dust on your shelf, this conversation will help you demystify the practice and connect with it in your own authentic way.
Learn Tarot with Natalie
Sign up for the waitlist of her upcoming beginner course Tarot Foundations - the next round begins in July: https://www.crystalauratarot.com/tarot-foundations
About Natalie Grace
Natalie Grace is the founder of Crystal Aura Tarot, an online hub for intuitive tarot education and soulful self-discovery. After a personal awakening sparked her fascination with the symbollic language of the cards, she created the Crystal Aura Tarot School to help others cut through the noise, trust their inner voice, and read Tarot *their* way. Her approach moves beyond memorisation and onto the path of mastery, making tarot a practical, everyday tool for clarity, growth, and deeply aligned living.
Connect with Natalie
Book a reading with Natalie: crystalauratarot.com
Follow Natalie on Instagram @‌crystalauratarot
Listen to her podcast: The Initiates Podcast with Natalie Grace
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What if everything you’re searching for already lives inside you?
In this episode, we sit down with spiritual executive coach Jessica Joines for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about the journey from fear to purpose. Jessica shares how she transitioned from a high-powered corporate career into her soul’s calling, and how that leap began by finally listening to her intuition.
We talk about the collective awakening happening now and how the pursuit of joy ~ not perfection ~ can be the greatest compass on your path. Jessica opens up about the practical ways she helps women tune into their truth, release the grip of fear, and trust the unknown.
If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to live with purpose, this conversation is your invitation to begin.
About Jessica Joines
Jessica Joines is a former Global CMO turned bestselling author, spiritual coach, and international speaker who helps women awaken to their true purpose and power. Through her coaching, media appearances, and vibrant online community, Jessica supports women in breaking free from fear, reclaiming their intuition, and living soul-aligned lives.
She is the host of Soul Purpose, founder of the Women’s Purpose Community, and has been featured in Forbes, Marie Claire, Thrive Global, and more.
Connect with Jessica
Visit jessicajoines.comBuy her book Dare to Believe on AmazonListen to her radio show: Soul PurposeJoin the Women’s Purpose CommunityFollow Jessica on Instagram and Facebook
Episode Resources
Book Recommendation: Eckhart Tolle - A New Earth
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Ever wondered if you're psychic, or how to tell if your intuition is real? In this episode, we sit down with psychic development teacher Angela Bixby to explore what it really means to be psychic, how to tune into your intuitive gifts, and the difference between psychic abilities and mediumship.
Angela shares her personal journey of awakening and discovery, navigating from a traditional career path to running her own psychic school. We talk about the fears that can arise when developing these skills, and why you don’t need to be “special” to connect with your intuition.
Whether you’re curious about psychic development, ready to explore your own gifts, or want to learn how intuitive messages show up in daily life, this episode will help you feel seen, supported, and a little more spiritually tuned-in.
✨ Free Gift for ListenersAngela is offering Becoming Spiritual listeners a free Third Eye Activation Meditation to support the opening of your intuitive vision. This 10-minute audio is designed to help you activate or enhance your clairvoyance—whether you're just beginning to explore your gifts or deepening an existing connection.👉 Visit www.energyintuit.com and sign up for Angela’s newsletter to receive the free meditation straight to your inbox!
 
About Angela Bixby
Angela Bixby is a professional psychic, medium, and founder of Energy Intuit, where she helps people connect with spirit, build confidence in their intuitive gifts, and navigate personal healing through her psychic development programs. With a background in healing arts and a passion for teaching, Angela supports clients around the world with grounded, practical guidance and spiritual insight.
Connect with Angela
To learn more about Angela and her Conscious Psychic program, visit her  Website: www.energyintuit.com
Follow Angela on Instagram @energyintuit: https://www.instagram.com/energyintuit
 
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