A Free Spirit Life

Hello, friend!I'm thrilled to be sharing this new podcast episode with you. If you've been following my journey, you know I've been exploring different ways to connect—through YouTube, podcasting, and writing—but there's something about the intimacy of audio that always calls me back home. So here I am, back on the audio version of my podcast, diving deep into inspiration, authenticity, and the magic of trusting our creative path together.Today, I pulled a card from my Your True Nature affirmation deck, and its message couldn't be more aligned with the theme of this episode:I am like the sun, illuminating my own path and inspiring others to express their authentic brilliance.We're exploring the element of fire—the spark of creativity, personal power, and courage. I open up about my own experience of launching my affirmation deck, the waves of self-doubt that arose, and the synchronicities that reminded me to stand in my light. (Here's a short Youtube video I created about my own vulnerability launching this project.)Inside this episode: ✨ Why I'm shifting back to audio podcasting. ✨ The affirmation that guided today's reflections. ✨ How nature co-creates with us and fuels inspiration. ✨ Embracing vulnerability as part of the creative process. ✨ A powerful synchronicity that reminded me to trust my path.I hope this episode sparks something within you—a reminder that your fire, your creativity, and your brilliance are needed in the world. Let's keep walking this path together!Ways to Connect & Go Deeper:

Dear friends,I've been feeling deeply called to dive into the question: What does awakening really mean?What does it mean to truly wake up in our lives? It's a journey that calls to us in unique ways—through the challenges we face, the quiet moments of self-reflection, and the times we question our own path.So, what does awakening look like? For some, it's a shift from the familiar routine to something that feels aligned with their heart. For others, it's the experience of loss or unexpected life events that push us to see life through a new lens. However it unfolds, awakening is deeply personal and beautifully unique. It's a process of rediscovering and celebrating our true selves.In moments of reflection, we reconnect with our essence—our true nature. We're reminded that we are part of a cycle, just like the seasons. Awakening means embracing the highs, the lows, and the inner callings that make us who we are. It's about honoring our uniqueness, learning to listen, and trusting the music within.No matter where you are in your journey, know that you're not alone. Many of us are waking up to our own truths, unlearning what no longer serves us, and leaning into what feels real. I'm grateful to be on this journey with you, and I hope today's message reminds you of the beauty of your own path.Enjoy listening to this episode or watch it on YouTube. In this episode, we dive into:* Recognizing signs of awakening in your life.* The role of challenges and life shifts in awakening.* Learning to connect with and trust your true nature.* Embracing change as a catalyst for growth and authenticity.* Why we need community and a sense of belonging in these times.Join me in this episode as we explore what it means to wake up and live from a place of inner alignment, authenticity, and self-compassion. Thank you for being here on this journey with me!Let me know what resonates with you and… What does awakening feel like and look like to you?With love,ShannonA Free Spirit Life | www.ShannonKinneyDuh.comP.S. If any of this resonates, let's connect. Subscribe to my YouTube channel and let's connect on Instagram. Visit HERE to learn more about pre-ordering my Your True Nature affirmation deck. Let's explore this journey of awakening together! Get full access to A Free Spirit Life at afreespiritlife.substack.com/subscribe

Hello beautiful YOU.In today's podcast episode we're exploring ENERGY. What drains us, what fills us up, what's keeping us from living in alignment with it, and how we can remove resistance, recharge and live in union with who we truly energetically are.Do you know what prevents you from living in alignment with your authenticity? When we discover the energy drains, we learn how to live more in FLOW.Let's talk about how to find our center in the midst of the storm. Knowing what the best tools are to help us stay present while going through deep transformation is instrumental on our healing and growing path.Many topics and helpful goodness await you in this episode. :)Also, I opened registration for my Reiki Hands-On Healing Level One and Two online courses this week. Once you sign-up, you'll have access to all the course content to enjoy at your own pace. I'm also offering a monthly online meet-up for past and current Reiki students to ask questions, practice and receive Reiki from others. It's going to be fun and relaxing!To learn more, visit REIKI LEVEL ONE or REIKI LEVEL TWO. Let me know if you have any questions. It would be an absolute honor and joy to introduce energy healing to you, or to deepen your practice.Thanks for listening to today's show!Be well, and keep taking good care of YOU.With love,ShannonA Free Spirit Life | www.ShannonKinneyDuh.com Get full access to A Free Spirit Life at afreespiritlife.substack.com/subscribe

Hello friends!In today's podcast episode, we're exploring what it means to heal your inner child and why now is the time to feed your creative soul.Are you feeling it? The change and big transformations going on in your life?When we go through this amount of change, it can make life feel pretty serious. Heavy even. In the midst of great change, it's good to laugh more, breath deeply and connect with like-hearted people so you can lighten your load. This month is going so fast - action packed for so many. It's an important time to take more pauses and notice what needs your attention in your life right now.You are not alone, even though it feels like it sometimes.Your path is a winding road, and it's hard when we don't know where it's taking us. That's also the adventure of life. This adventure is calling us to heal, learn, grow and evolve. It's waking us up so we can remember and reconnect with our authentic essence - our truest nature. You are on a sacred self-discovery journey of waking up.It's ok that it feels messy, confusing, unknown and even out of control.We are learning the art of surrender, letting go and allowing our path to unfold. Not super easy, but with a perspective shift we can face life's challenges with greater curiosity, wonder and an openness. This helps us experience a sense of ease and grace as we navigate change. That is the practice of receiving and allowing.Our ego may have tantrums, gripping to the past and holding on for dear life. But we've been there. We know that life well - stuck in a state of survival mode and just trying to make it through. We're done with just getting by.The changes happening in your relationships, your career, your family and personal life, your health - it's all here to teach you what you no longer need, to show you how far you've come, and to make space for the new to flourish. It's time to build a stronger foundation in your life. It's time to honor your divine feminine and integrate it with mindful action. Intuition, creativity, nurturing yourself, honoring your energy, prioritizing joy and making empowered choices in alignment with your authenticity are your greatest tools and best teachers at this time.Exploring and healing your inner child and feeding your creative soul go hand-in-hand. We'll explore these topics and so much more in this podcast episode. Join me for The Artist's Way exploration this summer, where I'll be sprinkling in energy healing, sparking your creative spirit and feeding your soul. NO experience necessary. Simply come as you are.In need of a personal healing session? Visit here to learn more.Enjoy and keep taking good care of YOU.With love,ShannonA Free Spirit Life | www.ShannonKinneyDuh.com(And let me know how your “stuck” and “free” journal exercise goes! I share about this in today's episode. Reach out to me on Instagram @afreespiritlife or email me at hello@shannonkinneyduh.com.) Get full access to A Free Spirit Life at afreespiritlife.substack.com/subscribe

Wow, friends.These are interesting, challenging AND exciting times. Are you feeling it? Are you going through a lot of change or are you noticing others in your life going through it?One of the most common questions I have received lately is this:“How can I calm my nerves and cope with the anxiety or grief I'm feeling right now?”Even if you aren't personally experiencing anxiety or grief, if you are reading these words I know you are a sensitive, empathic soul, so you can probably sense and feel it from those around you.It's a lot right now, and we ALL could use some reminders when it comes to navigating the changes and overwhelm we are going through as a collective.In today's podcast episode 81: Calming Your Nervous System as You Go Through Change, I'm sharing simple, practical and powerful reminders on how to take good care of your nerves and move through the fight, flight or freeze that can happen when going through transition.It's a good one. Let me know what resonates with you!Remember: you aren't alone, you are designed to SHINE and you are more powerful than you realize.To learn more about my Artist Way gathering, visit here.To learn more about my 1:1 Sessions, visit here.To join my new online community of like-hearted souls, visit here.Other Links I Mentioned:Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield, The Emotion Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson, Flower Essences by Bach or The Flower Essence Society, The Artist's Way by Julia CameronBe well and keep taking good care of YOU. Get full access to A Free Spirit Life at afreespiritlife.substack.com/subscribe

Change is in the air. I've talked to so many people recently who are experiencing this: life as they know it is changing. It feels messy, chaotic and a bit unnerving.Although a lot of the transition people are going through wouldn't necessarily have been something they would have chosen on their own, there is also a bit of intrigue and even inspiration happening. When going through change, we don't know where it's going to lead. It often feels confusing, because our 3D mind wants to know and have everything figured out!Transformation isn't always easy, but here's one thing I know from personal experience, it certainly teaches us what we're made of. Going through a big transformation reminds us how dang powerful we really are. (It also reminds us that our lives are a series of change.)If you find yourself waking up and not recognizing your life, or knowing things need to change and aren't sure what to do, you are in a place on your transformation journey that is showing you what is out of alignment, so you can get clear about your next steps moving forward. Trust where you are on your path. Trust that you are being supported, one breath, one step and one moment at a time.Creating a life that is in alignment with your authentic self and your natural rhythm, takes patience, commitment and space is needed to experiment and explore, so you can get in touch with what you really need. Making changes in life, either by choice or by force, pushes you closer to living more in alignment with your true self - and that, in the end is always worth it.Every day offers us a new moment - a fresh clean slate - to be who we're meant to be so we can choose steps that support our highest path moving forward. Sometimes the best way to navigate and move through change is to practice living in the present moment. When you learn how to live in this moment and take care of yourself on your sacred self-discovery practice, you learn how to clear out the negative thoughts, you learn how to let go of the past and surrender to this moment. You learn how to be here in this now moment.When you practice being present, you can manage overwhelm during tender times of change. You can move through your day without being so bogged down by the past or hindered by your limiting thoughts.Going through change will open your heart and expand your awareness. It will bust through the shadows and help you shine brighter than you ever have in your life. Be gentle with yourself as you go through change. We talk about this and much more in today's podcast episode.Let's connect on Instagram here: A Free Spirit Life on InstagramTo learn more about my new 1:1 Sessions, visit here: Deep Dive & Intuitive Spiritual Guidance Sessions.To learn more about my new Online Community, visit here: A Free Spirit Life Community.It's time to live an empowered, authentic life! Your highest path forward awaits.Are you ready?With love,ShannonA Free Spirit Life | www.ShannonKinneyDuh.com Get full access to A Free Spirit Life at afreespiritlife.substack.com/subscribe

In today's podcast episode 80, let's dive into the truth of who you are - it's pure magic!Let me start by saying, “I love you.” I remember a time several years ago when I was writing content for my website. I wanted to use the word "love," but one of my editors advised against it. I listened, but it didn't sit right with me at the time.As agents of change in the world, love forms a significant part of what we're here to share. I see it as one of the shifting paradigms. We are longing for a more conscious world - a place in tune with unconditional love, where we freely exchange that love frequency with each other, even within the business and entrepreneurial world.What happens as we begin to awaken? We start to feel love on a greater scale - for ourselves, our inner child, our past, nature, animals, family, even those who've caused us pain, and humanity as a whole.It's as if our hearts expand, allowing us to experience emotions we've previously suppressed.Through experiencing more love, we're guided to navigate life by feeling in a deeper way.In allowing ourselves to feel, we open the door to healing and create space for more love. The more love we invite into our lives, the more inner peace and outer harmony we can see in life.Maybe we've been conditioned to resist our natural rhythms and have lost sight of our soul's imprint. Yet, in our awakening process, we remember and reconnect with our soul's essence. It's always been there, obscured by the societal constructs dictating who we should be.Are you content to continue living up to others' expectations, or are you ready to move down a new path? The new may be unfamiliar and even feel scary, but deep down, you know it's right.The unknown path feels less daunting when we allow love to lead the way. It can even feel energizing and magical!Waking up means remembering who you truly are meant to be in this lifetime and how you want to feel while living it.As my son says, "I don't know what life is for, but I sure love living it."Sometimes, amidst life's complexities, we forget to truly LIVE. The living part is where the magic happens. We'll explore this and more in today's episode. Enjoy the show!To learn more about my new sessions and online community, visit my website: A Free Spirit Life. Connect with me on Instagram: @afreespiritlifeFeel free to share this episode with those who'd resonate with its message.Be well, and thank you for being YOU.With love,ShannonA Free Spirit Life | www.ShannonKinneyDuh.com Get full access to A Free Spirit Life at afreespiritlife.substack.com/subscribe

Hello there!Let's go on a nature walk talk together and use the power of our imagination.In your mind, take yourself to your favorite place in nature and let's explore what it feels like to BE connected to your true nature.Where's your favorite place in nature that wakes up your senses? That makes you feel alive? Where do you feel in tune with your heart-space?At the ocean with your feet in the sand? Floating in a canoe on a still lake? Swirling and dancing in an open field of wildflowers?Take yourself there today as we explore the energy shifts we all are experiencing right now. We are being invited to release old baggage, learn and heal from the past, and make space for more love and joy in our lives. In today's episode, we'll explore the importance of grounding right now, like having a morning and evening ritual to set up for peaceful sleep, as well as how to go with the flow, ignite our passions and make space to spark new beginnings.There is an anticipation and excitement, along with overwhelm, confusion and burnout, that many of us are feeling right now. How are you feeling?Let's talk about the shifts and changes we are going through, and the importance of tuning in and connecting to our true selves. It's a beautiful time to be extra tender with our hearts as we learn, grow and bust through old paradigms to discover a whole new world - from the inside out.To join my new online community, visit HERE. To sign-up for a 1:1 Spring Energy Reset Session, visit HERE. To listen to my guided meditations on Insight Timer, visit HERE.Thanks for listening.Be well and keep taking good care of yourself.With love,ShannonA Free Spirit Life | www.ShannonKinneyDuh.com Get full access to A Free Spirit Life at afreespiritlife.substack.com/subscribe

Hello there!In this new podcast episode 77: Focusing on Your Healing Journey, I'm sharing another vulnerable story about applying for a job and not getting hired. Every twist and turn in life offers a chance for awakening, inviting us to embrace new beginnings, while remembering our true essence. We certainly are being faced with so many opportunities to grow right now - but it certainly doesn't always feel good in the moment!Part of my karma in life is learning how to heal from rejection, not feeling seen and creative insecurities. I talk about this and more in today's episode.Amid life's frenetic pace, we often overlook celebrating our small victories and moments of courage. Yet, it's these instances of vulnerability and healthy risk-taking that deserve recognition and appreciation.As we navigate our individual paths, it's important to honor our energy. Energy has a weight to it, from the lightness of alignment to the burdens of karma, as we strive to release past wounds and insecurities. Take some time this week to reflect and focus on the light or dense energy you feel in your life. What is it teaching you? How is that energy helping you on your healing journey?Embrace the opportunities and challenges that come your way, discerning what no longer serves your highest purpose. By aligning with your heart, body, mind, and soul, you will continue to expand and unlock a true sense of purpose and joy.Interested in being part of a community as you navigate your path toward inner peace and transformation? Check out my new online sacred space HERE.Through storytelling and sharing, we illuminate the power of reflection and the inspiration it ignites within us. I'd love to hear your stories, too! Feel free to email me here or shoot me a message on Instagram @afreespiritlife. And remember this… Celebrate your worth, for no one can diminish the radiance of your true essence. You are worthy. Your dreams matter. Keep going and keep growing.With love,Shannon(Reminder: Registration for Intuitive Watercolor closes Monday, March 18th!) Get full access to A Free Spirit Life at afreespiritlife.substack.com/subscribe

Hi there!I'm sharing a personal story today on the podcast about how following my heart hasn't always been easy, and how even just yesterday I was triggered by something a loved one said to me. It brought up anger. And I realized I had to make space to honor that anger. In making space to honor our feelings, we make space for healing. Also, when we are on the verge of a shift, something big and great happening, or about to make progress or experience momentum, the Universe and the people in our lives often test us. When we don't have that challenge, tension or pressure, we tend to stay so comfortable that we stop growing. But the challenges we face aren't easy and usually not welcome in the moment!When we get to a place where something big is about to happen, something often comes along that feels as though it's derailing us. We often feel in those moments we should just give up or quit.I had a moment yesterday that made me feel like quitting. But as you'll hear in this new episode, after releasing my anger, reflecting on it and having a good night's sleep, I see now that the triggering moment is helping me step more fully into my power and is propelling me to keep showing up for my dreams.My inspiration for you today is don't give up. Remember the challenges you face are here to help you grow beyond your wildest dreams. The shift is here. You are changing. Your life is changing. The world is changing.Change can bring up fear, but remember what the flip side of fear is…PASSION. When you feel the fear coming up as you dream big and see your life changing, look at that fear as energy. Releasing that energy and looking through the lens of curiosity will help you break the pattern, so you can heal from that lesson and move forward.You may be noticing some repeat patterns or cycles coming up to the surface in your life right now. Make space to honor your feelings. Release them. Learn from them.And…do not give up on your dreams. SHOW UP for your life today with love. You matter. Your dreams matter. And new beginnings are on the horizon. Listen to my new podcast episode 77: Showing Up For Your Dreams as we explore more together. Be well, my friend.With love,ShannonA Free Spirit Life | www.ShannonKinneyDuh.comVisit A Free Spirit Life to check out my new Spring Energy Reset sessions, online community and upcoming Intuitive Watercolor classes! Get full access to A Free Spirit Life at afreespiritlife.substack.com/subscribe

Hello, beautiful you.I'm excited to be back on the podcast! I like to go into my creative cave in the winter and am now feeling the nudge from the upcoming Spring energy that it's time to emerge. :)As we are hitting March 2024, there is a new energy shift happening. Can you feel it? Maybe you feel it as people and things in your life don't “fit” anymore. Maybe you feel it as you can't put up with that irritating stuff you used to. Maybe you feel it as an electrical charge, propelling you to make changes in your life and move forward.Spring symbolizes new beginnings and there is definitely new energy here to help us make some changes.This is a good time to observe where you put your energy and what you focus on in the day.Are you giving energy to your inner critic? Do you tend to blame others for the state of your life? Are you focusing on healing, growth and ways to manifest your wildest dreams?What you focus on and where you put your energy matters.This time we are in right now is one for the books. You might hear this time being referred to as the New Earth, 5D Consciousness, The Age of Aquarius or the Creative Revolution. Whatever we call it, we know we can feel that greater change is on the horizon in our personal lives and in the world.We are waking up to our truer selves - to a more love-filled life, rather than staying stuck rooted in survival mode.We know what it feels like when we're just getting by. We are feeling really done with that kind of living. We want to live in alignment with our true self and in union with our true purpose so we enjoy greater flow, ease and harmony.It starts by loving yourself and paying attention to what you focus on. Ask yourself: Where is my authentic self guiding me to go next on my path?Enjoy this topic and more in this newest episode and thanks for listening!Remember…you are designed to SHINE. To learn more about my new 1:1 Session visit: Spring Energy Reset Sessions.To learn more about my March Intuitive Watercolor 2-Part Online Class, visit: Intuitive Watercolor.To learn more about my new online community, visit: A Free Spirit Life on Patreon.Thanks for listening and keep taking great care of yourself.ShannonA Free Spirit Life | www.ShannonKinneyDuh.com Get full access to A Free Spirit Life at afreespiritlife.substack.com/subscribe

Happy 2024!I'm feeling hopeful about the New Year. How about you?We are going through a collective upheaval, and whether you feel the changes happening more in your personal life, in your community or globally, you may find yourself in the “space between.”We see the transformation happening. We see what we no longer want in our lives, yet we aren't quite living in the newness. There is something that happens when we welcome a New Year. Can you feel the hope and magic that a New Year brings?We've been conditioned to think this is a good time to set resolutions. I feel it's a better time to make space for stillness, solitude and reflection.Questions to reflect on or journal about this time of year:What did 2023 teach me?What did I learn about myself?How did I grow?What were my life lessons in this past year? What am I ready to invite in the New Year?If you are experiencing the season of winter, you are being called to slow down and return to your own natural pace. It's a beautiful time to tune in and deeply listen to your heart.Where is your intuition guiding you to go in this moment?What does your heart and soul long for?Your natural rhythm matters. Your dreams matter. And remember this…YOU ARE MAGIC.2024 is THE YEAR to let your divine light, your authentic power and your innate magic guide you in life.I am so excited to see where this year takes us both. Be well and keep taking good care of YOU. Enjoy this new Podcast Episode.(To learn more about my healing sessions, visit here.)Love,Shannon Get full access to A Free Spirit Life at afreespiritlife.substack.com/subscribe

Hi friends,I'm writing today to share that my newest podcast episode 74 is now available: Taking a New Breath; Awakening Your Dreams. In this episode, I share how patience is a spiritual practice, and it's my least favorite one! :) Sometimes life feels like a gentle ride and other times it's a little too wild for my taste. Regardless, we have opportunities to heal, grow and practice patience along the way. Awakening isn't usually the “easy” path. But with patience, presence and practice, we start to see that truly waking up is a beautiful gift - and it becomes the only way. When you are a visionary, an intuitive, highly sensitive, empathic, have a big heart and see clearly the future ahead, it can make this moment feel lonely and discouraging, because what you envision isn't quite here.Yet, that truly is the spiritual path. To see the vision of where we're heading, to let your intuition, heart and soul guide you, and still be able to see the beauty - even in the mess.I've been feeling the tug of waking up from the past, seeing the future clearly and then knowing being present really is the only way.Ahh…surrendering is yet another spiritual practice that our egos want to kick and scream about. :)I'm sharing this today because I'm proud of you. I see you waking up. I see you choosing a new path. I see how your positive outlook on life and your open heart brings more enthusiasm and joy to the everyday. I see you finding peace in the middle of the chaos.And, I also see how your humanness gets tired sometimes. I see how discouraging it can feel when you know there's a better way, and yet, you're not quite where you see your dream is taking you. There is a mass awakening happening. We are waking up from a world that taught us how to fit in, how to be, and how to hide our true uniqueness. Having a spiritual awakening and moving into a love-filled consciousness - you see what life can be when joy, peace, harmony and unconditional love are a constant, where we uplift and encourage each other, and where our uniqueness shines brightly.We need the trailblazers and the free spirits - like you - in this world. In your quiet and gentle ways, or in your loud and extroverted ways of being you.Living and leading with love is revolutionary. And NOW is the time for that revolution. What a joy to be a part of it.Make sure you are unplugging when you need to, getting rest and slowing down, grounding in nature, connecting with like-minded kindreds, tending to your needs, drinking water and honoring your energy during the ups and downs.Times are changing, and know you aren't alone in it. Do what you need to do to enjoy this wild ride.You matter. Your uniqueness matters. Keep shining a light on your true gifts. I talk about all of this and more in this podcast episode, including how knowing your unique energy map helps you remember who you really are. Enjoy listening to this Episode 74: Taking a New Breath; Awakening Your Dreams.To look up your free Human Design body graph, visit Genetic Matrix. To receive a Deep Dive Human Design reading or to learn more about my 1:1 healing sessions, visit here.Thank you for being you. It's time to take a new breath and awaken your dreams.With love,Shannonwww.ShannonKinneyDuh.comPlease Note: The content we discuss on the A Free Spirit Life podcast is based on personal experiences. While I strive to provide valuable insights, it's important to understand the topics we explore should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Get full access to A Free Spirit Life at afreespiritlife.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Episode 73 of the A Free Spirit Life Podcast! Thank you so much for being here. I'm Shannon Kinney-Duh, your host, holistic life coach, intuitive, spiritual mentor, writer, artist, and teacher. In this episode, I want to give a special shoutout to my brother, Jeff Kinney. Many years ago, back when my now 15-year-old son was just a baby, my brother and I collaborated to create the theme song for this podcast. I initially used it for promotional purposes in my business, but it has since become the official theme song of the show. At some point, we'll record a new version of it, but I'm grateful for my brother's talent and how his music enhances the podcast.Today, I am diving into a topic that I've been observing in my coaching clients and conversations with people lately - doubt, specifically self-doubt. I've also noticed doubt creeping in when we question things we intuitively feel drawn to. As we awaken and tap into our innate gifts, many of us are starting to question the conditioning that has led us to believe we should always seek external answers and rely on outside authorities. We're realizing the importance of looking within, connecting with source, Mother Earth and our own intuition and inner authority. This shift aligns with the new 5D consciousness and heart-based living.If you're experiencing a growing curiosity about your own unique gifts or interests that you may have been conditioned to doubt, I encourage you to ask questions and stay curious. Experiment with exploring these aspects of yourself and trust your inner guidance. One practice I recommend is to regularly ask yourself, "What does my soul need most in this moment?" Tune into your heart, feel gratitude, and trust the whispers that arise. These whispers will become louder and more frequent as you clear away doubt and fear. Doubt is not necessarily a bad thing; it can be a form of curiosity. However, staying stuck in doubt and living in the past or future can block your connection to the present moment and prevent you from activating your true gifts.In a 3D world, we've been conditioned to seek external authority, but as we transition to 5D consciousness, we are called to trust ourselves, access our inner authority, and lead from the heart. Trusting your uniqueness and embracing your gifts are essential steps on this journey.Your thoughts are energy, and they affect how you feel and what you manifest in your life. If you catch yourself thinking low-vibe thoughts about yourself or others, simply acknowledge them and choose not to engage with them. Replace them with high-vibe thoughts that align with love, self-acceptance, and abundance.Remember, you are a co-creator of your life, and source is there to support you. Instead of trying to fix the people in your life, trust source to handle it. Treat yourself and others with compassion and set healthy boundaries.Thank you for joining me on this episode. If you're interested in exploring your own Human Design, you can find a free chart online, and I'd love to hear about your energy type and experiences. Reach out to me on Instagram at @afreespiritlife or via email at hello@shannonkinneyduh.com.Take care of yourself, trust your inner wisdom, and radiate your unique light into the world. You are a beautiful part of the puzzle of life.You can look up your free Human Design chart on Genetic Matrix.To learn more about my Human Design and healing sessions, visit 1:1 Sessions with Shannon. Get full access to A Free Spirit Life at afreespiritlife.substack.com/subscribe

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Welcome to Episode 71 of the Free Spirit Life Podcast! I'm your host, Shannon Kinney-Düh, and I'm thrilled to have you here with me today. Whether you're a long-time listener or you're just joining us for the first time, I want to express my deep gratitude for your presence. Thank you for sharing this journey with me.As many of you know, this podcast is a space where I follow my intuition and share what's inspiring me in the moment. Sometimes it's interviews, sometimes it's solo episodes like this one. And lately, I've been feeling called to show up here more regularly. I've received so much love and resonance from you, and it fuels my desire to share more with you.So, if you have a story to tell, a favorite episode, or just want to say hello, please reach out to me. You can email me at hello@shannonkinneyduh.com. You can also find me at afreespiritlife.com. Your words and experiences matter to me, and I look forward to connecting with you on a deeper level.Before we dive into today's topic, I want to share a card from the Soulful Woman deck. It's called "The Flow of Partnership." This card speaks to the ebb and flow of relationships in our lives, especially during times of awakening and transformation. It reminds us that as we change and grow, some relationships may naturally evolve or end. Trust in the flow of life, and the right people will come into your life at the right time.Finding Peace When Energy CollidesToday, I want to talk about something that has been on my mind lately—finding peace in moments of great change. We're all experiencing awakenings and shifts in our lives, and sometimes it feels like our old selves are colliding with the new, creating moments of disorientation. It's perfectly normal, and in this episode I'm sharing a few simple ways to refuel and ground ourselves during these times.1. Nature: One of the most powerful ways to refuel your energy is by connecting with nature. Whether you live in a bustling city or a quiet countryside, find a moment to step outside, breathe in the fresh air, and soak in the sunlight. Nature has a way of grounding us, bringing us to the present moment, and reminding us of our connection to the world around us.2. Creativity: Nurturing your creativity is another beautiful way to refuel. It doesn't have to be complex or time-consuming. Start with something simple, like coloring in a coloring book, or try painting, writing, cooking, gardening or photography. The act of creating can be a joyful and meditative experience, bringing you into the now.3. Music: Music has the incredible power to shift our energy and mood. Create a high-vibe playlist filled with songs that resonate with you and lift your spirits. Whenever you need a boost or a moment of inspiration, turn on your favorite tunes and let the music refuel your inner light.4. Inspirational Readings: Consider reading or listening to inspirational books, quotes, or passages. Surround yourself with positive and high-vibe content that uplifts your spirit and encourages you on your journey. You can also curate your social media feeds to follow people who inspire you and share messages of joy and empowerment.5. Human Design: If you're open to it, exploring your Human Design can be a game-changer. Human Design is your energetic blueprint, offering insights into how you operate, communicate, and access your vital life force energy. Knowing your design validates what you've always known or wondered about yourself and helps you return to the path of purpose, meaning, authenticity and true, empowered abundance. Understanding your energy type can help you navigate life with more ease and authenticity.Remember, as you embrace your awakening and navigate life when you experience a collision of energy, trust in the process. Like pieces in a board game that get tossed into the air, the pieces will eventually land where they need to be. You have the power to co-create your life, eliminate energy drains, and live in alignment with your authentic self.To learn more about my current 1:1 sessions, and to sign-up for a reading, visit HERE.Thank you for joining me in this episode. Your presence means the world to me, and I'm grateful for our connection. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends and leave a review on iTunes. Your support helps our community grow, and I look forward to connecting with you again soon.Until then, keep taking great care of yourself and continue on your path of awakening. You are right where you need to be... Get full access to A Free Spirit Life at afreespiritlife.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to another episode of the A Free Spirit Life Podcast, where we dive deep into topics that resonate with your heart and soul. In this episode #70, we explore the powerful theme of awakening to a new level of consciousness, grieving and shedding the layers of the old and embracing the 5D way of being.Embracing the Shift: From 3D to 5D ConsciousnessAs we navigate the profound changes in our world today, many of us are experiencing a spiritual awakening unlike anything we've felt before. We're transitioning from the old 3D way of existence to the new 5D consciousness - heart-centered living and leading with love.Navigating the Messy TransitionThe mess we may be feeling reminds me of when I saw Marianne Williamson speak many years ago, as she was talking about the #metoo movement. The energy we initially felt during that time was like when an old bathtub faucet that hasn't been used in years and gets turns on. At first, the water gushes out chaotically, carrying with it all the accumulated gunk and rust. Similarly, as we awaken, we're confronted with anger, frustration, and a sense of being duped by systems that no longer serve us. It's a messy process.Shaking Off the MuckBut here's the beautiful part: we're shedding the accumulated muck from our wings. Imagine that you've always had wings, but they've been burdened by this heavy layer. As we shake off this muck, our wingspan expands, and we begin to soar. This is happening to people all around us as we release the old and make space for the new.Learning to Flow with the CurrentIn this transformative journey, we're learning how to go with the flow. Think about the water you might find around mountains – powerful yet graceful. It knows its path and doesn't let obstacles deter it. It smoothly carves its own way, never stopping its flow. This is what's happening as we awaken; we're learning to move gracefully and authentically through life.Choosing Love Over FearThe shift from 3D to 5D is about choosing love, compassion, and empathy over fear, anxiety, and worry. It's a choice between building our lives on the foundation of love or fear. Ask yourself: "Do I want a life rooted in fear or one built on love, compassion, and empathy?" The Courage to Choose LoveIt's not easy to choose love in a world that often thrives on judgment and division. But choosing love, compassion, and empathy is our calling. It's about embracing our uniqueness and lifting each other up, rather than tearing one another down.The Path to AuthenticityAs we walk forward on this journey, it can feel like a spew of dirty water, full of blame, judgment, and fear from those who haven't yet awakened. If you find yourself wanting to blame, judge, or mock those who choose love and authenticity, look within. Examine where that judgment comes from. And use this time to set healthy boundaries to honor and protect your energy.Reclaiming Your PowerFrom the moment we enter this world, we're conditioned to doubt ourselves and our innate gifts. It's time to grieve the moments we were consumed with self-doubt, and step fully into your authentic power. You have wings; it's time to soar...Our Mother EarthIt's heartbreaking to witness the harm we've inflicted on Mother Earth. But we're raising a generation that values nature and understands our interconnectedness with it. Times are changing.Letting Go of 3D ControlThe shift to 5D consciousness involves surrendering control to the heart. While the human mind resists this, it's essential to let the heart lead and co-create with your mind. Your heart knows the way; your mind can be the co-creator.Practicing Presence and PeaceWhenever you feel overwhelmed by the mind's doubt or restless chatter, place your hands on your heart, close your eyes, and breathe deeply. Your breath is the anchor to the present moment, where your inner peace resides. Quiet the mind, and let the heart guide you.New BeginningsAs we transition into September 2023, we're entering a season of new beginnings. It's a time to let go of the old, the 3D way of life, and embrace the 5D path. It's a time to live with love, light, peace, and authenticity. Remember, you are a light worker, here to make a positive impact. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world.Stay ConnectedIf you're seeking support during this transformative journey, here are my 1:1 healing session options. Share this episode with fellow light workers and kindred spirits who are feeling the call to create a new life rooted in love, light, and empowered authenticity. We need each other as we navigate this shift together. Take good care of yourself, and remember, the current of love is waiting for you to step into it.With love,Shannon Get full access to A Free Spirit Life at afreespiritlife.substack.com/subscribe

Hello, beautiful you.I'm writing to share a new episode of the A Free Spirit Life podcast. In this episode 69, I'm sharing some of the practices that might be helpful on your self-discovery, healing and transformational journey in this moment.If these words resonate with you, trust that what you need to hear most will find you today. There's a lot of changing energy happening right now, so notice if you're being guided by fear or if love is leading the way.Choose love every time. Love for yourself. Love for others. Love for nature and our world. Your light will guide you when you get quiet, listen to it and trust where it leads you next.Listening to Your IntuitionLearning to trust and follow your intuition is an essential part of my teaching and mentoring. It's about discerning when you're guided by fear or when you're being guided from a place of love, peace, and inspiration. This skill takes practice, but it's crucial for discovering your true essence and purpose.The Healing JourneyMy journey has taken me through various healing modalities throughout my lifetime (and beyond), from yoga and meditation to creative exploration, journaling, energy work, and more. Each step has been a beautiful part of my healing journey, shaping who I am today. If you're reading these words, I know you are on your own magical healing journey, too.Nature as a Healing ModalityOne constant companion on my journey has been nature. When feeling ungrounded or overwhelmed by fears and anxiety, connecting with nature has been my go-to remedy. Nature has a unique ability to reawaken our senses and bring us back to our inner peace.Blending the Dualities of LifeLife is a beautiful tapestry of dualities, from inhales and exhales to night and day, challenge and ease, sadness and joy. Embracing and merging these dualities as part of life, helps use learn how to live with greater unity, harmony and flow.Nurturing Creativity and Overcoming Fear Creativity is a gateway to intuition and self-discovery. It helps us overcome self-doubt, perfectionism, and the fear of failure. Sometimes, fear can be a powerful motivator if we learn to lean into it and use it to drive our passions. Fear is natural to feel in our human experience. When you take mindful action through the fear, love will carry you.The Power of Sunflower EssenceWorking with flower essences, especially sunflower, has had a profound impact on my journey. Sunflower essence ignited my confidence in profound ways and has continued helping me step into my radiant and authentic light. It's a good one if you're feeling you need a boost in your solar plexus and finding your confidence, too.The Authentic Path ForwardAs I continue writing my book and sharing my journey, I invite you to explore your dreams and embrace your inner light. Don't let fear hold you back. Take that step forward, trust your intuition, and believe in yourself.Thank you for being par to my community. If you resonate with the message, share it with your friends and feel free to reach out at hello@shannonkinneyduh.com. Your journey is a beautiful unfolding story, and I'm walking this path with you. Stay tuned for more episodes, and remember, you're not alone on this path of self-discovery and transformation. Interested in a healing session? Learn more here.With love,Shannon Get full access to A Free Spirit Life at afreespiritlife.substack.com/subscribe

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Welcome to Episode 66 of the A Free Spirit Life podcast. Today, I am thrilled to share a heartwarming conversation with my friend, Kristina Patrick-Meiers. Kristina is an energetics practitioner and teacher specializing in energy work, astrology, ancestral and past life trauma, earthbound spirits, and galactic connections.Kristina's journey is a powerful example of someone who has been awakening to her natural gifts throughout her lifetime. Now, she is fully stepping into her authentic power and sharing her wisdom with the world, inspiring countless people along the way.In this episode, we delve into the significance of astrology and natal chart readings as a blueprint to your soul. Understanding your unique setup helps you discover your purpose, strengths, challenges, and the obstacles you chose to overcome in this lifetime. It's a validation of who you truly are, empowering you to embrace your gifts unapologetically.We also explore the concept of 5D consciousness, which signifies a shift in the collective awakening. As we awaken to our intuitive abilities and connect with higher dimensions, we tap into love, enlightenment, and oneness. More and more people are experiencing this awakening, and it's an exciting time to explore the messages we're receiving and embrace our unique roles in this cosmic dance.Kristina shares her journey as a parent of a highly sensitive child and the importance of understanding our children's unique gifts and challenges based on their design. These new generations of children are advanced beings with big missions, and as parents, we must adapt our approach to support their growth and awakening.For those interested in deepening their connection to their intuition and exploring limitless possibilities, Kristina and I are excited to collaborate on a one-day immersive retreat experience called Illuminate Your Intuitive Abundance. This retreat, taking place in the Kansas City area, is designed for heart-centered entrepreneurs, visionaries, and big dreamers who want to step into their true gifts in a more empowered way. Join us for transformative practices and exercises that unlock your innate intuition, enhance your decision-making abilities, and help you manifest your authentic power. Visit HERE for details and click "retreat."To learn more about Kristina and her work, visit her website HERE. You can follow her on Instagram @thestinalife. For details about the retreat, head over to my website HERE and click retreats. You can find me on Instagram @afreespiritlife.As we navigate through this awakening and embrace our true selves, remember that you are a powerful being with unique gifts to share. Trust your intuition, listen to your guides, and follow the path that lights up your soul. Embrace the shift to 5D consciousness and let love and enlightenment guide your journey. You are a co-creator, and this is your time to shine.Thank you for joining us in this soul-stirring conversation. Until next time, stay aligned with your true self, and remember, you are a free spirit, capable of incredible transformation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit afreespiritlife.substack.com

Thank you so much for joining us today! I'm beyond grateful to share this inspiring and empowering space with each one of you. As a holistic life coach, intuitive human design and energy guide, flower essence practitioner, and an artist, I'm thrilled to announce that a book is pouring out of me this summer, and I can't wait to share it with you. This journey of writing my book has been brewing within me for several years now. As I flip through my old journals, I find fragments of thoughts and ideas that I knew would someday form the essence of my book. Throughout this winding road, I've been honing my ability to listen to, trust, and follow my intuition. I believe that learning to discern between our conditioned, fearful selves and our true intuition is a vital part of our growth and transformation. Embracing the unknown, leaning into fear, and using it as motivation are keys to living a life of authenticity and purpose. Over the past 25 years, my path has led me through various healing modalities, including yoga, meditation, art exploration, energy work, and more. Yet, the one constant has always been the profound simplicity of nature. Whenever I feel ungrounded or overwhelmed, I find solace in the healing embrace of nature. It is in those moments that I reconnect with my true self, my inner peace, and my intuitive guidance. In nature is where I catch myself saying, "There I am." As some of you may know, I've had my fair share of struggles with creativity and self-doubt. However, embracing my creativity, especially through watercolor painting, has helped me in my practice to explore without judgment. I have come to love painting flowers, capturing their energy and essence on paper. This summer, something magical happened during my wildflower tour. I felt an intense flow of creativity after working with Mariposa Lily, which is all about the sacral chakra, creativity, and joy. It propelled me forward, igniting clarity for my book. And then came Sunflower, a powerful plant that boosted my confidence and helped me step into my radiant light. The flowers have become my companions, gently guiding me in the writing of my book. During this transformative journey, I enrolled in a flower essence practitioner program. I've always felt deeply connected to the consciousness of nature, and this modality has allowed me to understand and attune to the healing qualities of flowers. It's been truly magical, and I feel honored to share more about the healing magic of flower essence therapy with you. Introducing my new sessions: Embodying Brilliance - a soulful fusion of flower essence therapy, intuitive human design, and holistic life coaching. These one-on-one sessions with me are designed to illuminate your true essence and help you embrace your unique brilliance. Through flower essence therapy, intuitive human design guidance and holistic life coaching over three 1:1 calls with me, you'll receive powerful and simple tips and a personalized flower essence plan to awaken your natural energy, your authentic self, and your intuition - allowing you to connect deeply to your true nature and let your authentic light out into the world. Listen to this episode to learn more about my journey and feel inspired and empowered to step fully into your authentic roots so you can connect deeply to what matters most to you and have a positive impact on our world. Thanks for listening! Shannon

In today's show, Ayurveda Practitioner and Wellness Coach, Stephanie Mohr, shares her journey of learning how to trust herself, following synchronicities and taking brave, bold steps on her health and wellness journey. This show is part of my Radiant Awakening Summer Series: Igniting Authenticity, Energizing Your Life and Unleashing Your Creative Magic. For the past decade, Stephanie has helped women enjoy more energy, have stronger digestion, balance hormones and simply feel better to live with more ease. She works with these four main pillars: food, energy, rest and mind. Stephanie teaches that when you understand how your body and mind change throughout your life and how to heal through food and wellness, you set aside the struggle. Stephanie's customized approach incorporates Ayurvedic-inspired principles of body and mind by making the best, and most delicious food choices along with minimizing the toll stress takes on our bodies, mind and longevity. It's all about whole body, mind and family wellness. In this show we explore many topics, like how to listen to what you need most in this season of your life, how to figure out what your individual health and wellness goals are and the power of learning how to reach those goals through food, nutrition, movement and stress management. This episode will leave you feeling inspired and motivated to take back your health and healing power, too. Enjoy the show! To learn more about Stephanie, visit her site: Go With Steph.  Visit her on Instagram here: @gowithsteph.  You can listen to her previous episode 11 conversation with Shannon here: Learning Your Body Type and Returning to Balance. To learn more about Shannon, visit her site: A Free Spirit Life with Shannon Kinney-Duh. Visit her on Instagram here: @afreespiritlife. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to this episode!  Holistic life coach and host, Shannon Kinney-Düh, is launching her summer podcast mini-series: Radiant Awakening: Igniting Your Authenticity, Energizing Your Life and Unleashing Your Creative Magic.  In the upcoming episodes, you'll hear inspiring stories from visionary, empowered women who share their personal journeys of struggle and celebration as they follow their hearts and live more authentically, aligning with their unique gifts. Heather Fischer-Page is an intuitive guide, cosmic visionary, and holistic wellness mentor. In today's warm conversation, Heather shows us that we can all develop our psychic skills and can tap into the intuition necessary to connect with our spirit guides. Heather helps her clients establish connections with their guides and mentors them to develop their own psychic abilities while learning to trust themselves. From an early age, Heather experienced profound connections with spirits and other multidimensional beings. Simultaneously, she faced a series of health crises that prompted her to integrate various healing modalities into her daily practices. As Heather's spiritual practice and connection with her guides evolved, so did her understanding of others from a holistic perspective encompassing mind, body, spirit, and soul purposes. As an adult, she began integrating a variety of spiritual techniques, ranging from nutrition and human design to energy healing and deep wisdom from her guides. These approaches helped her clients undergo significant transformations in their lives. Clients also sought her assistance in connecting with departed loved ones and clearing their homes and business spaces of spirits and negative energy. Consequently, Heather's practice experienced exponential growth. Her innate ability to connect with and guide trapped spirits, as well as cleanse homes' energies, has brought positivity back into the lives of many. Now, she mentors others to connect with their guides, angels, and spirits, enabling them to unlock their true potential and gifts. Heather also hosts "The Integra Podcast," where she interviews leaders in wellness, spiritual guidance, and functional medicine, offering her listeners inspiration, wisdom, and wellness. You can find her podcast on all major platforms. In this episode, Heather shares how she feels ignited by her authentic path and reveals where her intuitive journey is leading her next. Enjoy the show! To learn more about Heather, visit her site: Integra Holistic Wellness. Visit Heather @integraholisticwellness to learn more about her Sacred Sunday Sessions. Visit Shannon's site: A Free Spirit LIfe and follow her on @afreespiritlife. Thanks for listening!       *The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be substituted for professional medical advice. By listening to this podcast, you agree that the host, guests, and creators are not liable for any outcomes resulting from the use of this information. For medical or mental health concerns, consult with qualified professionals and make informed decisions for your well-being. © 2023 A Free Spirit Life, LLC

Hello friends!   In this episode, I share an update about how my wildflower tour is taking me down the path of trusting my intuition and learning new things along the way. I'm also introducing to you my upcoming 2023 summer series, "Radiant Awakening: Igniting Authenticity, Energizing Your Life and Unleashing Your Creative Magic" with future guest epsiodes. I am a life-long student and teacher and I've been filling up my well of experience and knowledge over the years with yoga, coaching, human design, energy healing, art and now my newest healing modality - becoming a flower essence practitioner. I am SO excited to bring you more deep wisdom about the gentle practice of using flowers as a compliment to your self-discovery journey.  More on this to come in future episodes! Visit Insight Timer for my free guided meditations. Visit my website to learn about my coaching, readings, courses and companion products. Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing with your friends.  I appreciate the reviews! Warmly, Shannon *The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be substituted for professional medical advice. By listening to this podcast, you agree that the host, guests, and creators are not liable for any outcomes resulting from the use of this information. For medical or mental health concerns, consult with qualified professionals and make informed decisions for your well-being. © 2023 A Free Spirit Life, LLC

Most of you know me as a holistic life coach, yoga and meditation teacher, intuitive human design specialist, artist and mom to three boys.  I've dedicated the past 20 years of my professional life to guiding women towards living an empowered, authentic and creative life. I'm doing something new and I'm really putting myself out there in a way that's taking me out of my comfort zone and making me feel vulnerable. In today's episode, I'm sharing more about my Wildflower Tour and Product Launch announcement, and we'll explore why accessing, trusting and building the courage to follow your inner gps is so important on your journey towards living the life you are here to live! We need awakend women as the energy of the world continues to shift.  (I keep hearing Alicia Key's lyrics, "...and we will RISE UP...." playing in the back of my mind.).  You can see different systems really rocky right now, including how out of balance the environment is and how things have to change! We are awakening.  We don't want to live the way everyone is telling us to live.  We want to be our most authentic self in this lifetime so we can share our true gifts while living more in tune and in rhythm with mother nature.  We need to be connected to our inner GPS - our intuition and inner guide - in order to do just that.   I also share in this episode how to learn more about your Human Design energy blueprint and how powerful that can be on your next step towards living in harmony with your life's purpose and your dreams.  Your life is precious and you deserve to express your true nature while you are here on this planet! You can look up your free Human Design chart here. Learn more about my human design coaching sessions here.  Visit my Etsy shop here. Visit my site, A Free Spirit Life to learn more. Thanks for listening!

I took a pause from the A Free Spirit Life podcast to dedicate more time to my painting, enjoy winter break with my family, and to kickstart the return to the Mindful Mama Movement podcast.  I am so happy to be back to this podcast today! In today's episode, I explore the importance of living in rhythm and in flow with your authentic nature. I talk about how energy is so important and invaluable in how we experience our daily lives. As a holistic life coach, I have guided hundreds of women going through small and big life transitions and one thing we all have in common is we want to be seen and appreciated for who we are - even in the midst of the mess. We as humans don't particularly love change, and we tend to stay comfortable with how things are, even when we aren't happy, because the unknown feels scary. It takes a lot of courage to choose to change.  Let me say that again...  It takes a lot of courage to choose to change. A free spirit is someone who questions the way things have always been. It's someone who follows curiosity and wonder.  It's someone who is remembering what's important in life and it's someone dedicated to reconnecting with their own inner magic.  A free spirit is someone on a quest to feel safe being who they truly are so they can share their authentic gifts with the world. The messages we receive from our culture is on how to be a "good girl," how to "please others" at the expense of our needs, how to fit in and how to live totally out of alignment from our true self. If there is a longing inside you that knows there's a different way to live, that's your intuition nudging you.  You are ready to walk through transition and change with courage. This episode will encourage and support you to do just that and more.   Enjoy the show! Resources mentioned in this episode: Shannon's Holistic Life Coaching + Human Design Readings The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Thanks for listening.  I see you...

In this episode, we're exploring the sweet spot between setting intentional goals and creating a vision for your future dreams and learning how to surrender and let go of control. I'm also introducing my new course, The Peaceful Planning Program. How would you like to tap into your intuitive wisdom, unlock your potential and have bountiful opportunities flow into your life? It's completely possible when your authentic energy is aligned with clear intentions. In Peaceful Planning, you'll identify what's blocking your prosperity, get crazy clear about your values and vision, and create a peaceful plan that opens up new possibilities and brings your dreams to life. You are a dream maker. Somewhere along our life's path, we learn how to suppress, hide or even fear our own magic. You have dreams you're ready to discover and uncover. You want to bust through limiting fears and get clear about your life's direction. Celebrate and embrace your magic as you move towards your dreams. Visioning Your Path When you feel happy, joyful and grateful in your life, you know you're pointed in the right direction. You'll feel empowered, excited and wildly alive as you move towards your dreams in a focused, intentional way, while letting go and surrendering to the limitless possibilities on your unique path. The Power of Ritual An impactful practice in feeling focused and realizing your dreams is through daily ritual. Rituals ground you, keep you centered and connect you to your intuitive, inner wisdom. In this program, you'll create simple, sacred, daily rituals that will help you stay balanced and recharged so you can consistently and mindfully move towards your dreams.   We'll explore this and more in today's episode. Three Journal Questions to Explore as you Make Space for Your Dreams: Put your pen to paper and without overthink, see what comes from your heart: What does your heart long for?  What do you yearn for? If you. had all the time, energy and resources, what would you want to focus on? If you fully invested in what you yearn for and what you want to focus on, how would your life change? To learn more about my new course, visit The Peaceful Planning Program!  Thanks for listening.  Keep believing in your dreams!

We wear a lot of hats and hold up many plates and the day-to-day juggle is real.  When we are faced with so much on our work and home life plates, we can easily miss the everyday joyful moments in life because we are simply overwhelmed and depleted.   In this episode, we'll eplore the 5 energy types in Human Design and learn how to feel more attuned with our true nature.  I'll teach you how to find your energy type and why learning more about your personal chart is so life-changing. I've had years of experience as a spiritual teacher and life coach, and since integrating Human Design into my intuitive practice, I have guided hundreds of women as they navigate change and break free of limitations with greater direction, clarity, peace and authenticity.  So many women - just like you and me - are struggling to regain some sense of "normalcy" as we move through these unsettling times.  We are awakening to the fact that we don't have to live like everyone else, and in fact, when we discover more about our true self, we see we're all unique puzzle pieces. Human Design helps you embrace and celebrate your differences, while shining a light on your authentic strengths and gifts.   We all can see how fast life is moving and changing. Let's break the cycle of living on autopilot and rather than draining our energy, learn how to connect deeply to our intuition so we can say "yes" to the right things, and say "no" to what's holding us back and depleting our precious energy. After taking a deep dive into the 5 energy types, I'll share my love notes to each of you.  My hope is that you feel seen, heard and validated.  I want you to remember how amazing and beautiful your messy and imperfect life really is.  Knowing more about your Human Design will help you celebrate your authentic self and see your unique place in this world. When we learn how to connect with each other in a more empathetic and genuine way, our relationships feel more in sync. And when life feels in sync, we experience true harmony - as though we're flowing with the current. Human Design is a way to step into the current and to flow with life in a more ease-filled and energized way.   Enjoy the show! If you're interested in learning more about my coaching and deep dive Human Design readings, visit HERE. You can look up your free Human Design body graph here. Thanks for listening! Shannon

I'm back after a long break from the podcast.  My dad passed away very suddenly 6 months ago and I've taken some time away to get quiet, to rest and to grieve.  In this episode I'm exploring what it feels like to show up in life, even when it doesn't go the way we think it "should." The world is a noisy place and works hard to pull us away from our truest nature.  There is no right path, only the path that is right for you. Are you listening to your heart and soul?  What are you longing for?  Where's your path taking you?  Do you trust it? Let's explore that and more together in this episode. Thanks for listening.  I'm happy to be back with you. With love, Shannon

In today's episode, I'm sharing an amazing conversation with entrepreneur, spiritual guide and coach, Tiffany Baker. Tiffany recently learned that she's a Projector in Human Design. In this show, we explore how and why learning about her projector nature has been so rewarding, empowering and freeing. I love how Tiffany describes that experimenting with life as a Projector with Splenic Authority has helped her understand her true nature in a way she never understood before.  She now knows why she needs more rest than others, and she's creating a family life and business that allows her to rest and work when she feels like it, rather than hustling and burning out like she did in the past.   Tiffany is honest and genuine in her sharing about learning to trust her intuition, even when it means changing her mind, setting new boundaries or disappointing others.  She's a true testament to what it means to live more in alignment with your natural energy type and more connected to your authentic self. If you are new to human design and want to learn more about the 5 different energy types, listen to Episode 47: What is Human Design & What's Your Energy Type? To learn more about @revtiffanybaker or visit her website here. To learn more about my new Energize Your Life sessions, visit here. To learn more about Deep Dive Human Design Readings, visit here. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.

In this episode we'll explore how important it is to practice living more in alignment with your true self.   Learning your human design energy type gives you the language to explain what you've always known about yourself.  The parts of your personality that make you feel different tend to hold the information about your true gifts.   If you get stuck looking outside of yourself for the answers, that's a sign you're living out of tune with your intuition.  If you have limiting beliefs that make you think you should be like everyone else, you end up living your life feeling like you don't have enough, that you don't do enough and that you aren't enough.   It's time to break free and be who you're meant to be. You are designed to shine.  Learn more about your true design and check out my new Energize Your Life sessions! Thanks for listening.

Hello friends! I'm back with a short episode checking-in this summer as we are slowly emerging after a year of the pandemic.  I've received so many emails and messages about how you all are exploring life after what once felt "normal," and how you're learning to embrace the reset that is helping you return more to your authentic self. One of the gifts of the upheaval, unknowns, discomfort and changes from the past year is that so many of us are learning what it feels like to live more in alignment with our true nature.  And it seems like we like it here!  What about the shifts from this past year have resonated with you? What about it do you want to carry with you moving forward?  What awakened in you during this time of deep transition? During this time of change, I've rediscovered my love of watercolor and created a new course, Inspired Flow, where I integrate energy healing with intuitive creative, art journaling.  It's all about using the playful modality of watercolor to spark creativity, raise your vibration, get you in-tune with your energy centers and connect to your intuition, so that you can experience more ease, balance, alignment, joy and playfulness in your life.   It's not about painting a beautiful piece of art (although it is quite beautiful when you express yourself intuitively), but it's about learning how to be in the moment.  It's about learning how to listen to your heart and discovering what your soul wants to express.  Intuitive creating in this way helps you notice how you feel, without your restless mind getting in the way.  It's a powerful healing, self-discovery journey. Shoot me a DM on Instagram and tell me: What are you feeling creatively inspired by?  How are you taking care of yourself during this life-altering time? What does your heart need most in this moment? In honor of the change and the summer solstice, I'm offering a summer special.  For the next 10 coaching clients, if you sign-up for a Human Design reading or a personal life coaching session, you'll receive one free week of Voxer coaching support!  VISIT HERE to learn more. I also announce my Fall, 2021 retreat in this episode. Happy Summer and thanks for listening. Warmly, Shannon www.afreespiritlife.com  

In today's episode, we'll explore energy, connecting to your intuition (through your human design energy type) and the gentle hands-on healing modality, Reiki. We've been born with an inner wisdom.  It is your intuition - your teacher and guide.  Your intuition is nudging you subtly in life, sometimes really loudly - hitting you on the head, to get you to listen.  It's our job to learn how to pay attention to it, and find the courage to follow where it's leading.   We've been taught that our mind is really the place to make decisions from.  We end up getting stuck, fixing problems and mulling over solutions in our head.  The mind is a great place to generate ideas and process information, but to make decisions that are in tune with our authentic self, that's when the mind can get in the way.   Maybe you get headaches from over-thinking, worrying, or ruminating about the past.  It can feel like a mental game of ping-pong - bouncing back and forth from past regrets to future worries.  We find ourselves stuck in our heads, while missing the present moment. Today I'm talking about how to get in tune and in touch with your intuition, and how to become your own guide and energy healer through the Reiki. I am now teaching Reiki online!  You can take Reiki with a group or as a self-study program, and get a personal Reiki Level One attunement with me.  Visit HERE to learn more! I'm also offering a free course, Energize Your Life with Human Design, where you can learn more about your energy type. Thanks for listening. Be well and keep taking good care of YOU. www.afreespiritlife.com

In today's show, I am so excited to share this lovely conversation with Theta Healer and Business Coach, Amelia Critchlow. Amelia is the creator of Soul Space Healers.  She's an intuitive healer and experienced coach who has a deep passion for helping you break free of the mental, emotional and energetic blocks that keep you from seeing how powerful you are. Amelia shares how the modality of Theta Healing® can clear the body of the self-sabotaging beliefs that keep you from living your most authentic and prosperous life. She believes true abundance is your birthright. Amelia leads her signature program, Passion to Profit, where she guides service based teachers, healers and heart-centered solopreneurs how to make a profitable business doing what they love so they can share their gifts with the world.  Amelia has a gift of merging practical business strategies with the intuitive healing modality of Theta Healing® to make lasting, impactful changes to your business and to your life. This is a beautiful episode full of enthusiasm, inspiration and wisdom. We encourage you to look at your own life.  What page in your life's story did you turn to today?  This is a new moment – a fresh, clean slate.  You have an opportunity to pause, to learn something new, to think a new thought and to dream a new version of your dream – and it starts right now. Enjoy the show! Visit Amelia's website, Soul Space Healers, to learn more about her Passion to Profit Online Program and her 1:1 Theta Healing® Sessions.  You can follow her on Instagram here.  Make sure to join her free, private Facebook group here. Thank you for listening and thank you for being you.

I'm so excited to share this beautiful conversation with you today.   My guest is Amy Zoe Schonhoff. Amy is a mindfulness and meditation teacher and the founder of Mindfulness in the Heartland. She is a qualified teacher of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and a trained Mindful Schools Educator for grades K-12. Amy has had a lifelong fascination with the human condition, especially how we meet life's challenges and foster personal resilience. Having had a personal mindfulness practice for over 25 years, she has found the practices and principles of mindfulness to be the most instructive and transformative approach to embracing this experience of "being human." Amy is certain of one thing, we cannot genuinely experience the joy of life without also accepting its moments of sorrow; because they are two faces of the same coin. Fundamentally, we are all naturally creative, resourceful and house the answers to our innermost needs and desires. The practices and teachings of mindfulness can bring us home to this truth, time and time again. It is Amy's intention to inspire you to walk through life with a sense of reverence—fully honoring your moment-to-moment experience, to bravely lean into life's challenges—relinquishing attachments to what “should be” for the sake of what is, and ultimately, to live more joyfully—with compassion and kindness for yourself and others. You can learn more about Amy at Mindfulness in the Heartland. Here is information about her free mindfulness workshop in January, 2021. As we explore in this conversation today, mindfulness is as practice.  We have many opportunities in our beautiful, messy lives to practice mindfulness.  Amy talks about the quality of our attention and that having an open, compassionate and friendly attitude are the qualities we can practice infusing into the moment and how they are so critical in how we experience the present moment. We talk about how to practice mindfulness in our daily lives, when healing from trauma, in family life, in the chaos from this past year and how to set heart-based intentions for the New Year.   This is a rich, full, in depth exploration of practicing mindfulness in the middle of daily life.  Let's dive right in! To join my A Free Spirit Life private community on Facebook, visit here. To learn more about my upcoming self-discovery / energy healing online course, The Power of Being You, visit here. Thanks so much for listening. Enjoy the show!

I'm happy you are here listening during this tender time in your life and in the world.  I'm glad our paths have crossed.  I see you. I feel you.  I hear you!   If you're like me, maybe you're feeling a little run down, tired, drained...  This has been a trying year, that is for sure.  We are all being faced with the fact that - everything is temporary.  The one thing that is for sure is - everything changes.  We are especially learning that lesson this year! In today's show, I want to invite you to pay attention to how you feel.  Are you listening to what you need?  Are you allowing yourself to rest, to renew, to find stillness and to slow down?  I'll also share more details about my New Year online self-discovery and energy healing course - The Power of Being You - that starts January 7th, 2021.  (Registration is now open!) Thank you for listening and thank you for being you.  Keep taking good care of your heart and soul during this time. Visit here to learn more about my new course. Visit here to join our private group on Facebook! With love, Shannon  

Today's show is all about mindful parenting and the powerful modality of Human Design.  I'll explore how Human Design has helped me on my quest to practice mindful parenting and how it can help you. If you have children, grandchildren or simply love children :), you'll love this episode.  I'll share in detail the 5 energy types in Human Design and how this info can be used as a parenting tool to help raise authentic, resilient, confident, connected and empowered kids. Now, more than ever, we are ready for this.  I've spent many years guiding women back to their authentic selves (as I've stumbled and fumbled along the way, too).  As we've moved through life and experienced challenges and pressures from the past, most of us have been pulled further away from who we naturally are.  We've learned through the years to doubt ourselves and judge what makes us unique as personality flaws, rather than embracing and celebrating what makes us different. When you learn about Human Design, you are reminded what you know deep down inside yourself, of who you truly were before you were conditioned to be someone else. Rather than raising kids who will have to spend years rediscovering and reconnecting to their authentic selves in their adult years, let's raise our children to be aligned and in-tune with their inner power, beauty and wisdom - starting today. You know that magic and presence you see in young children and how they walk through life uninhibited, creative, fearless and full of wonder?  That's when they are living in the flow of their true essence.  They don't get consumed by self-doubt, question their uniqueness and think there's something wrong with them.  They simply enjoy being who they are. Think about how you were at that precious young age when you still believed in magic.  When you believed in things unseen.  Human Design helps you return to that place where you believe, see and connect with the unlimited possibilities, magic and flow that comes from simply being who you really and truly are. Mindful parenting using Human Design gives us the practice to heal and return to our true selves while raising authentic children.  When you know your children's energy type, you will awaken to new ways that you can honor how they're naturally designed to be, so they experience greater health, sleep, creativity and overall well-being.  That's what this show is all about today.  Enjoy! To learn more about design, listen to Podcast Episode 47:  What's Human Design & What's Your Energy Type? To look up your free Human Design body graph, visit here. To book a 1:1 Human Design Chart Reading or to purchase gift certificates, visit here. GIVEAWAY: If you leave a review of this podcast on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts, email me and let me know.  As a thank you for the month of November, 2020, you'll be entered into a drawing for one free Human Design chart reading! Thanks for listening and thanks for being you.

I'm so happy you are joining me for this episode.  In today's show, I'm going to share my favorite sleep rituals - ways to help you sleep more peacefully. I am feeling, sensing and deeply wanting to give you a moment of peace today.  If you are listening to this live, you know in the US we are in the midst of the 2020 election.  This year is a year we'll always remember.  It's the beginning of a new shift in our lives and in the collective.  With massive shift comes massive uncertainty, which can be very uncomfortable, unsettling and even painful at times.  Sometimes, the only way to move through change is to breathe through it and take it moment-by-moment, day-by-day. If you're feeling stressed, burned out or just plain tired of 2020, I want to offer you a little reprieve today. Many of us have a real struggle when it comes to sleep.  Maybe you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or deal with trauma or anxiety that keeps you awake at night.  It's hard for many of us to find peace in sleep. I'm sharing my 5 favorite sleep ritual tips, as well as a guided meditation for peaceful sleep. For more free guided meditations, visit Shannon Kinney-Düh on Insight Timer. Here's episode 47 if you'd like to learn more about Human Design. I would love for you to join me for my upcoming workshop, What's Your Energy Type? Join our private A Free Spirit Life group on Facebook!  I'd love to connect with you there. Thanks for leaving your reviews on iTunes or Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Thank you so much for listening.

What does "finding who you are" or "being your true self" really mean? Do you know how to be yourself?  Do you know who you really are? In today's episode, I will share more about the powerful self-discovery tool of Human Design.  What is Human Design and how can learning your energy type (and learn about the rest of your chart) help you move beyond burnout and live more in alignment with abundance, joy and peace? The reason I love Human Design so much is it helps you decipher and affirms what you know deep down inside yourself - about what it means to be who you are.   When we come into the world we are connected to source and our natural way of being.  But soon after taking our first breath we start to collect the baggage and conditioning that weighs us down and takes us further away from our truth and authenticity.  We learn that in order to fit in and feel a sense of "belonging" we have to look outside of ourselves and try to be like everyone else.   Living a life that is out of alignment with our true selves eventually becomes overwhelming, exhausting and leads to burnout!  It's time to discover who you really are and what you're here to do. Human Design and learning your energy type can support you on your path of self-discovery and healing as you gain the courage to be your true self.  We need you to feel energized, authentic and free, so you can be who you're meant to be and share your gifts with the world.  I'm so excited to share it with you! Visit here to join my upcoming workshop, What's your energy type? Visit here to sign-up for a 1:1 Human Design reading! Visit www.afreespiritlife.com for the show notes and to learn more about my Human Design workshops. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Season Three of the A Free Spirit Life Podcast!  A Free Spirit Life - the podcast where you discover who you truly are and how to find the courage, clarity and direction to be THAT in the world. Now, more than ever before, we are being called to let go of the conditioning, thoughts, habits and patterns that no longer serve a purpose in our lives and in the world.  You know, that old "stuff" that prevents us from being our most authentic selves - so that we can return to what matters most in life, remember our inner beauty, reconnect to our inner power, self-compassion and soul's purpose.  It's time to feel happier, healthier and experience the true abundance life can offer while we are here living it! When you feel in alignment with who you truly are, you feel more energized, in love and enthusiastic about your life.  That makes you want to share your energy and gifts with us!  And we need your energy and gifts in this world, beautiful you. When you are authentic - you are free.  In today's show, episode 46, I'm returning from a very long break.  It's 2020 - need I say more?  Talk about learning how to let go and adapt!  Today, I share with you a brief overview of what I've been up to.  In particular, I'll introduce you to the powerful, life-altering modality that has brought immense change to my own life - Human Design. Human Design is a powerful tool that is a synthesis of eastern and western astrology, the chakra system, Kabbalah tree of life and the I-Ching, merged together with what we are learning about quantum physics.  It teaches you your energy blueprint and shows you a map of how to live more in alignment with your energy type and design.  I'll share many more details about Human Design in future episodes. Join us on Facebook - A Free Spirit Life community. Thanks for listening.

In this final podcast episode for 2019, I share my desire to find stillness this time of year.  There is a season for outward activity, as well as a time to come inside and experience more quiet and solitude. This episode will bring inspiration to your life as you may be experience deep change and transformation.  Living a free spirit life is about being authentic.  It's about staying connected to your intuition.   It's really hard to listen to the messages of your heart when you are in a constant state of busy.  I find it challenging to grasp what my heart is saying when my mind is constantly running, when my fingers are constantly scrolling, and when I'm tending to the needs of everyone else without making my own needs a priority. I see you.   I know you sometimes feel alone.  I know that you are going through change right now and that it can feel scary.  I know you may feel like resisting it.  I know you may feel open to it.  I know you feel like you you're going back and forth between the past way of being, and the change you are so ready for.  I know some days you feel really good and some days you get knocked down and not sure how you'll get back up.  I know how unsettling change can be. I hope these words speak to you today.  Whatever change you are feeling, honor it.  Wherever you are in this moment, embrace it. What do you need most? Where is your heart guiding you to go? Visit A Free Spirit Life to  learn more about my 1:1 Live Awakened Reiki Sessions and 2020 retreats. Be well and listening to your heart!  

In today's show you'll meet Reiki Master, Speaker and Teacher, Micara Link. Micara teaches intuition workshops, Reiki trainings and hosts retreats. Micara has a wealth of knowledge about the world of intuition and Reiki healing energy.  We talk about how to determine when your head is making the decisions and when your heart is leading the way. We dive more deeply into how to connect to your inner voice - the whispers of your soul. Our intuition is a teacher and is here to help guide you in life. In this beautiful conversation with Micara, we explore how to listen to your intuition, how to trust where it's leading you and how to find the courage to follow it.  We also share our love of Reiki and talk about how this form of energy work is deeply relaxing and healing for your mind, body and spirit. Enjoy the show. To learn more about Micara visit her site, www.micaralink.com. You can learn more about my Reiki sessions here. Thanks for listening!

In today's show, I am honored to bring back an interview from my Mindful Mama Movement podcast archives with one of my favorite authors, Katrina Kenison. Katrina is a mother of two young men and has been writing about motherhood for over 20 years. I especially love that Katrina is authentic, honest, vulnerable, and shares her real life in such a beautiful way. Her words have the power to make you feel as if you're living her life right beside her. In this episode, we specifically talk with Katrina about her experiences writing about her life as a mother (and what her family really thinks about it), She shares her tips for writing a memoir of your own, how the ordinary moments are truly the greatest gifts, her self-care practices and how to choose love over fear.   To learn more about Katrina and her books, visit www.katrinakenison.com. Thanks for listening!

In today's show, I share where my spiritual journey has taken me now.   I recently returned from hosting another powerful retreat for a beautiful group of brave women. I say brave, because it certainly takes courage to go on retreat. For 3 nights we step outside the "norm" of our every day life to enjoy rest, relaxation and some tender loving care. Most of the time the women come not knowing anyone, yet shortly after retreat begins we all feel as if we've been friends for life. And every time I go on retreat I learn something new about myself. Listen to the show to hear more about that. This show will inspire you to pay attention to where you need boost some confidence in your life. Do you have a new dream unfolding or are you being guided outside your comfort zone but feel nervous about it?  Remember your power lives within you.  Enjoy the show! Introducing: Intuitive Awakening Sessions I like to think of these sessions as the bridge that will help you cross to a place with more peace, meaning, clarity and the understanding about the path you're on and the direction you want to go moving forward. In these sessions, we will work to clear the mental, physical, emotional and energetic blocks that are no longer supporting you in life. These are old negative thoughts, doubts, fears and trepidations that are keeping you feeling tired, stuck or lost. It's time you enjoy more energy, and the joy that comes from living a balanced, connected and authentic life. These sessions can be done virtually through Skype or locally in person. Think of it as life coaching, guided meditation, Reiki, affirmation card reading - all in one session! Sessions are 90 minutes in length. Life Coaching: We will spend the first 30 minutes sharing and talking about the blocks you are currently feeling in your life. This is the life coaching portion of the session. Reiki: We will begin the Reiki session with a personalized guided meditation for the first 10 minutes. This deep relaxation will lead into the 45 minute Reiki energy healing portion of the session. (Click here to learn more about Reiki distance healing.) Tarot / Closing: We will wrap up our session with an affirmation Tarot card reading. Think of Tarot cards as simply a symbolic picture that affirms what you already know intuitively. They offer powerful reminders of what our intuition is already telling us. Visit www.afreespiritlife.com and click on "work with me" to learn more.

In today's show, I'm bringing back one of my favorite interviews I did for the Mindful Mama Movement podcast.  Karen Maezen Miller is a wife, mother, author and Zen Buddhist priest at the Hazy Moon Zen Center in Los Angeles, California. Maezen has written three books and several anthologies about spirituality in everyday life. She leads retreats around the country and we feel blessed that she's with us today to share her valuable insights on motherhood and life from a Zen Buddhist perspective. Maezen became a mother at 42 years old and prefers to call the transition into motherhood more of a cotastrophe and she explains why in this episode. Maezen shares how important it is to be very clear about your life, and what is actually happening, at each moment in time. Without doing so, she feels you can never truly be open to the answers life provides, understand the energy you project onto those around you, or be able to handle situations that don't go your way without becoming depressed. Maezen uses this philosophy when parenting her own child, and admits that it's easier said than done, in order to not make herself the center of her daughter's life. Maezen also uses her expertise to offer tips for those looking to start meditating. Maezen's ability to step into herself and take full responsibility for her thoughts and feelings are an inspiration. I adore Maezen and know you will as well. Some quotes from the show: "Your life brings to you exactly what you don't want, because you need it. You need to be able to learn and grow... As many parents realize, our children are their teachers."   "Understand that your power lies in that moment of response and reaction. That's where your power and responsibility lies."   "We hear so much talk about living in the moment, so I'm going to bring it back to this... We really have to be so clear where that moment is. It's always right where you are. Although in our mind we think so much is happening at once, but actually not that much is happening at once.   If we slow down our thinking we will see more clearly that there is a flow to things. And the things we might be hyperventilating about right now, we can probably give them more time and more information will appear. Especially these decisions that have to do with our children's lives. I think we are so smart and have so much information but we have all made, and certainly I have, a critical error in placing ourselves at the center of our children's lives, instead of our children at the center of their lives. Thanks so much for listening. Warmly, Shannon   www.afreespiritlife.com

In today's show, I'm grateful for the opportunity to share my conversation with Author and Conscious Parenting Coach, Catherine Weiss.  Catherine wrote the book, The Present Mother, and she is passionate about helping women grow and develop their ability to be more present, conscious, and connected with their kids and other loved ones. Starting a family led Catherine to take her regular mindfulness practice off the yoga mat and into her mothering life. She has found great joy in the possibility of harnessing “The Power of Now” as she and her husband raise their children. She practices being present each day by using her upsets with her children as the invitation to go within and heal, grow, and empower herself and her kids.  Catherine shares a few of the awakenings she's experienced that led her to this moment, and how that when we are triggered in our lives, those are rich opportunities to love each other and ourselves.   We will explore how we can pause, breathe and be more present, even during the challenging times, so we can experience the fullness and joy of life. We talk about tools we can practice daily to deeply listen to our intuition so we can be more available, present and connected to our Authentic Self. There is so much goodness and powerful wisdom in this episode!  Grab your favorite drink and give yourself the time and space to soak it in. Also, this is the last week to register for my November 2019 retreat. Check out the schedule here. My new online course, Live Freely: finding peace, courage and clarity through mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion, starts September 3rd and registration is now open!  This is a great course for anyone who is sick and tired of being sick and tired.  You are ready to break free of what's wearing you down and draining your energy.  It's time to make change and be present and celebrate the life you are living.  If you are ready to show up in your life and explore the gift of mindfulness, meditation and more.  Visit here to learn more. Thanks for listening and thanks for being you! Warmly, Shannon www.afreespiritlife.com  

I am back with a new podcast episode after a full summer with my boys.  My youngest son started kindergarten this week and I'm seeing just how fast life is flying by! It's such a reminder that NOW is the time to show up in our lives.  We need daily reminders that life is flashing before our eyes because we are here to share our gifts with the world, and not be stuck in fear. We need to awaken and manifest the dreams we are dreaming about. We need to break free of stress and overwhelm because we aren't here to suffer through it. It may feel scary, but YOU have to show up in your life.  You must continue to nurture your inner life, believe in your dreams, connect to your intuition and find the courage to be your true self. Feel inspired today to take mindful action and pair it with your inner dreams and desires today. Check out new retreat dates here and learn more about my brand new e-course, Live Freely - find peace, courage & clarity through mindfulness, simple meditation and self-compassion.   I would love for you to join me! Email me shannon@afreespiritlife.com with questions. Warmly, Shannon  

Hello beautiful.  Thanks for being here.   In today's show, we continue our exploration of new beginnings and how to continue making changes in our lives, especially when it feels like nothing is happening. Remember that underneath the soil of a vibrant garden are the seeds taking root.  It appears from the outside that nothing but dirt is there. Yet, beneath the surface is where the rich, fertile, vibrant life is taking form.  Think about that in your own life.  It's your job to tend to your inner life - to take good care of your heart and soul.  Your dreams are the seeds of your life.  But they need a healing foundation in which to flourish.  What weeds (old thoughts, patterns and habits) are keeping your garden (dreams) from growing? What do you need to tend to? Can you let the flowers bloom in their own timing, yet still tend to the soil of your life? That's my inspiration for you today. With love, Shannon www.afreespiritlife.com

In today's show, we're talking about new beginnings. I'm going to share what SPA stands for when using it as a mindful practice to help you check-in, so you can find the courage to listen to and follow your heart. Spring is in the air and it's a great time for new beginnings.  It's a time to clear out the old - the regret, guilt, worry, fear and self doubt -so you can prepare the best foundation for new changes to unfold. This moment - right here and now - is a new beginning.  It's a fresh, clean slate.  You have turned a new page in your life. We tend to write that new page with our worries, with past regrets. with the things we think might happen and with our fears.  We think we know what's going to happen in the future.  We think we aren't ever going to get out of "the story" we're living now.  We tend to hold on too long because it feels comfortable, even when we know it's time for a change. Your life is a work of art.  Today is a new day.  This episode will inspire you to make mindful changes in your life.  It will also give you a simple mindfulness exercise to practice as you prepare for, trust and allow these new beginnings to take shape. If you are interested in joining me for my New Beginnings online experience in April, 2019 - send me an email for details.   Thanks for listening and for sharing this episode with your friends! Shannon

If you are listening to this March, 2019, you can enter to win 2 free relaxing organic eye pillows!  Listen to this episode for details or visit me on Instagram here.  Share a photo on your Instagram feed and tag it #afreespiritlife or tag a friend on my Instagram post and you'll be entered to win.  I'll announce a winner on March 15th! In today's show we'll talk about how to create a simple, consistent beginning meditation practice.  Let's explore meditation and how it brings deeper awareness to your life, how it helps with focus and concentration, and how it brings you more closely connected with your heart, intuition and inner peace. If you're feeling distracted, plagued by life's daily stresses and are tired of being tired, you will love the quiet relaxation that comes when you take a pause in your day to be still and practice meditating. The tips I share in this episode are about getting started and keeping a simple practice.  You don't need anything to begin, just an open, curious heart and a few minutes each day to close your eyes and listen to your breath.  The gift of quieting your mind and going within are so numerous and will spill out into all aspects of life. Enjoy! Send me an email and let me know how it goes. With love, Shannon www.afreespiritlife.com