Podcast appearances and mentions of sarah seidelmann

From Amy:Welcome to my 100th Episode! Thank you for celebrating with me.When I launched this podcast as Frau Amy's World on January 1, 2019, Sarah Bamford Seidelmann was my very first guest. As the original name suggests, I was still transitioning out of my teaching career, through the life coach world, into this literary life as a writer and editor of my own unfolding design. My first true-life novel, German Awakening: Tales from an American Life, had come out in October 3, 2018. This book was much more timely than I anticipated, which made me nervous to talk much about it. As a woman who had stood on both sides of the Berlin Wall at seventeen, two years before it unexpectedly fell, and then went on to teach 20th-century German film and literature for most of my career, I saw too many themes from my book echoing out in my own native land concurrent with publication. How on earth would I talk about that? Such a unique problem for memoir writers.But / and / also universal to all human beings living on this planet together. We're longing for language to meet these times.And how did I possibly talk about this life-coaching-meets-narrative-craft world I've been shaping for myself ever since?Indirectly, via my podcast. The podcast helped me get used to the idea of talking about timely topics. I don't really shape this content. The topics present themselves to me. I read something or I cross paths with somebody. I reach out. Almost invariably they say yes. (Though I must say: ONE famous author that I admire sent me an incredibly gracious no thanks! All I could say was: SHE WROTE ME BACK! But also: I ask knowing she can say no, which likewise requires grace on my part.) I've spoken with many gracious guests, and some amazing humans have partnered with me, especially Will Quie, my first editor, and now Brooke Roy.All that collaboration requires me to know where I stand, and where others begin. Which gets to this special 100th episode: Boundaries Make Love Possible, also the title of Sarah's most recent beautiful book. And I've seen Sarah live those words.In saying yes, Sarah was my ideal first guest. Like me, she was a published author (who had graciously blurbed my front cover!) and had left an established career (in her case, as an MD) and gone through Master Coach Training. At the time—and I did look to see—Sarah was the only other Martha Beck Certified Master Life Coach in Minnesota when I graduated. (That name has since changed too. It's now Wayfinder Master Coach Training. Anyway... Sarah is a mentor, a few steps ahead of me in many ways.) The more things change, the more they stay the same, to quote a cliche. I am still a teacher. Sarah is still a healer.America is still changing fast. It's still hard to talk about it.But also... we have come a long way in those six years. As I write this, this podcast is nearing 6400 downloads.Sarah is now known as an artist, and I have always considered myself a working, real-life creative. Which is why it was such an honor to interview Sarah about her most recent workbook that combines Sarah's writing and her distinctive artwork. You really might want to read it. It's lovely and colorful, and I find myself relying on the wisdom inside and quoting sections to friends. Several of them have received Sarah's book from me for birthdays and Christmas. It really is that relevant and timely.I have a few more episodes with Sarah coming up in April to celebrate my second book's second birthday.Meanwhile, inspired by Sarah once more, I'm unveiling new show art. Enjoy!Here's to 100 episodes. And here's to 100 more.Sarah Bamford Seidelmann is a 4th generation physician, accomplished author, artist and shamanic healer. Her celebrated and unconventional work aims to restore the soul. “Sarah Seidelmann is a true medicine woman and everything she creates is good for what ails us.” —Martha Beck, New York Times bestselling author of The Way of Integrity.Boundaries Workbook Amy Hallberg is the author of Tiny Altars: A Midlife Revival and German Awakening: Tales from an American Life. She is the host of Courageous Wordsmith Podcast and founder of Courageous Wordsmith Circle for Real-Life Writers. As an editor and writing mentor, Amy guides writers through their narrative journeys—from inklings to beautiful works, specifically podcasts and books. A lifelong Minnesotan and mother of grown twins, Amy lives in the Twin Cities with her husband and two cats. Get Amy's Books and AudiobooksLearn about Courageous Wordsmith Circle for Real-Life WritersWork with Amy 1:1

What if breaking up with sugar and alcohol could unlock a radiant new chapter in your life? This episode promises to reveal the transformative journey of Dr. Sarah Seidelmann, a fourth-generation physician who reinvented herself from a hectic, nature-starved lifestyle into a shamanic mentor and author. Hear how Sarah battled a midlife sugar addiction with the help of the Bright Line Eating program and discover the profound changes she experienced in her energy levels and well-being. Sarah shares the hero's journey of her transformation, the initial resistance, and the eventual self-acceptance, giving listeners a candid look into her powerful story.Love and acceptance are pivotal in personal transformation, and this episode highlights the power of support groups and structured programs. Sarah shares her strategies for navigating social settings while maintaining dietary commitments, and the emotional journey of leaving behind old behaviors for a healthier, more fulfilling life. We explore her transition from medical doctor to shamanic mentor, discussing the profound lessons learned from nature and animal spirits. From writing books to embracing new social circles, Sarah's story is a testament to the interconnected nature of life and the unexpected guidance we receive along the way.Got questions? I'd like to hear from you.Florence's courses & coaching programs can be found at:www.FlorenceChristophers.comConnect with Florence on:FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

Uh, oh! There's an elephant in the room! A problem that needs to be addressed. A conversation that's growing long, long overdue. What do you want to do about it? Fight?Run away?Shoo the elephant out in hopes that it will run away?Or will you ride that magnificent beast?In this week's podcast episode, I talk about:Why some people avoid what is labeled “conflict”Examples of elephants that might be in the rooms of your lifeWhat it means to ride the elephantResources mentioned:Follow Your Feel Good, the online home of the magical Sarah Seidelmann, MD“3 Types of Conflict and How to Address Them” (Harvard Program on Negotiation)“Elephant in the room” (Wikipedia)Thanks for listening!Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"Visit the Lisa Schwaller Coaching Website to learn more, sign up for my email list, or get links to follow me around the internet. © 2023 Lisa Schwaller

join the waitlist for CPR of the SOUL, Revive your spirit live virtual CEREMONY for midlife female physicians https://www.drsogol.com/soulAre you an animal lover? Do you find peace and calm when in the presence of an animal?  Pet therapy has become a mainstream in modern medicine.  Did you know that animals carry their own spirits? They can guide you in life, direct you in the right direction, and teach you valuable lessons?  She's a Shamanic Mentor and the author of several popular books including her memoir swimming with Elephants and a daily devotional How Good Are You Willing to Let It Get? Critics are saying her new novel, Where the Deer Dream, is “Enchanting!” Dr Sarah Seidelmann was a fourth-generation physician living a nature-starved, hectic lifestyle until a walrus entered her life and changed everything. She was a fourth-generation physician living a nature-starved, hectic lifestyle until a walrus entered her life and changed everything. She's a Shamanic Mentor and the author of several popular books including her memoir https://followyourfeelgood.com/

Author, Sarah Bamford Seidelmann, joins Rainbow Raaja and shares how Creative Writing has contributed to her spiritual practice and quality of life.  Rainbow discusses the powerful impact Sarah's newest book, "Where the Deer Dream" had on her.  ✍️ Contact Sarah Seidelmann

May's Topic is Writing and Rainbow Raaja wants to start the month off with a strong impact.  Rainbow wrote a poem on her perspective of why writing is important and then she reads intuitively chosen excerpts from 8 different books as inspiration for your monthly journey.

The Next Room with Jane Asher was the official podcast of the Beautiful Dying Expo in November. Jane had so much fun interviewing some of her favorite guests “live” from the Main Stage. This week it's Sarah Bamford Seidelmann. Join Jane as she dives deep into topics ranging from expanded consciousness, grief, afterlife, pursuing your passion, and living your best life until you transition to The Next Room! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I'm joined by long-time author but first-time novelist, Sarah Seidelmann, discussing her new coming-of-age novel, "Where the Deer Dream." We talk about her decision to include psychedelic healing in the novel, as well as her own path from mainstream medicine to shamanic healing and visionary plants and a whole host of other topics from her work and writing along the way. Her book is out now and you can learn more about Sarah and her work at www.followyourfeelgood.com 

Sarah Seidelmann M.D.was a fourth- generation physician living a nature-starved, hectic lifestyle until a walrus entered her life and changed everything. She's a practicing Shamanic Mentor and Woman of Medicine and leads transformational travel retreats around the world. She's also the irrepressible author of several popular books including Swimming with Elephants, How Good Are You Willing to Let It Get? Born to FREAK, and The Book of Beasties!. Sarah resides in northern Minnesota, near Lake Superior with her family and two dogs. Find her at followyourfeelgood.com

Return guest Sarah Seidelmann comes back on The Next Room to connect with Jane on creativity and grief. The two discuss beautiful topics surrounding life, death and the power of music while grieving. Sarah played her mother a meaningful song on her ukulele when she was waiting to be called home. The song is “All I Ask” With Sarah's profound connection to her mother, she shares a fascinating story of the day after her mother died and the knowledge that arrived through her mother's transition. Sarah now knows that her mom is everywhere. Join Sarah and Jane for how good are you willing to let it get, this week on The Next Room! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the first teacher I was divinely guided to, a decade ago, Sarah Bamford Seidelmann M.D. saw my shamanism begin to take root from my apartment in Brooklyn that looked out to a healing tree – my nature anchor for my initiation into my true self and to communicating with Mother Earth. Sarah was instrumental in my spiritual growth spurt, and shortly after our sessions together, I was shot out of the shamanic cannon. Her great care, shamanic abilities and support, alongside Great spirit, Great Mother Earth and all my other spiritual allies, held me as I flew to the great unknown.  It was wildly profound for me as we reunite and reflect on where our shamanic journeys have taken us thus far. For Sarah, that began with a radical sabbatical from her “day job” as a certified physician, traveling to India to bathe in the Ganges during the Kumbh Mela festival, and returning to The States to fully embody her calling as a shamanic mentor through formal studies and other avenues.  Along the way, she's authored six books and a card deck, the latter of which we will receive a reading from today. Like myself, Sarah blends her spiritual work with conscious entrepreneurship, and we discuss how we invite abundance into our lives without attachment to profit. We also discuss the wild journey of writing books. We also dive deep into various Shamanic ceremony experiences, including Sarah sharing about her very first shamanic journey and the two animal allies who revealed to support her and she also gifts us with telling one of the most honest, hilarious and humbling ones I've ever heard. Today's episode is a celebration of two medicine women holding space for one another and celebrating the humbling, flawed, yet always beautiful and miraculous ways shamanism expresses itself and reminds us of our humanity and infinite magnificence.  The Ceremonial Offering Sarah guides you on an extraordinary rainbow drumming journey where you will meet her and me in a beautiful yurt to meet your own creative spiritual ally: the key to unlocking your spiritual powers.  Resources: Alyson on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamalysoncharles/ (@iamalysoncharles) Website: https://followyourfeelgood.com/ (followyourfeelgood.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahseidelmann/ (@sarahseidelmann) Pre-order my book: https://www.alysoncharles.com/animalpower (Animal Power: 100 Animals to Energize Your Life and Awaken Your Soul) Thanks to https://staranimalsundays.com/ (Star Animal Sundays) for sponsoring this episode! This conscious jewelry brand is a powerful and fun way to tune into the shamanic teachings of the animal world. Head tohttps://staranimalsundays.com/ ( staranimalsundays.com) and use the code "STARPOWER!” at checkout to receive 3 eco-friendly meditation candles (worth $80). Using this code also donates 25% of sales to The Javari Project's Alternative Livelihoods program: a registered for-purpose organization working alongside a coalition of partners such as Cultural Sanctuaries and the indigenous communities of the Vale do Javari indigenous territory – one of the most pristine biodiverse areas in the world. ⁣It has an unparalleled diversity of plants and animals, and is home to the highest number of remote, uncontacted Indigenous Peoples known today⁣. The Javari Project and Cultural Sanctuaries identify and evaluate the current threats to the cultural and environmental assets of the Javari region to sustainably support their territorial rights, protect their livelihoods, and preserve their habitat.  Ceremony Circle is a production of http://crate.media (Crate Media)

How good are you willing to let it get?Not only is that an awesome and thought provoking question, it is also the name of my guest's new book and card deck.Sarah Seidelmann is a 4th generation board certified physician turned shamanic healer, mother of 4, wife, author and life coach.  Feeling unsatisfied in her career as a Surgical Pathologist, she searched for answers as to what was next for her during a sabbatical. Spending time in nature fueled her fire and her creative spirit. Finding inspiration in the art of decoupage and unleashing her creative nature via vintage cards featuring animals, Sarah found her way to the healing practice of Shamanism.  As Sarah wandered through nature, she stumbled into the ancient idea that the wild animals that cross our path might have messages for us. Enter a walrus, an elephant and the inspiration for her six books.I ask you again, HOW GOOD ARE YOU WILLING TO LET IT GET...tune in and see what you think.If you are enjoying these podcasts, I invite you to share, comment and rate, so we can help the world, one person at a time, SHINE!Shine on!Sarah can be found:www.followyourfeelgood.comInstagram: @sarahseidelmannHere's me:www.kim-selby.comInstagram: @kimduffselbyFacebook: Kim Duff Selbykimduffselby@gmail.com

In this episode, Simona chats with Sarah Seidelmann all about her journey of breaking through the mold and expectations, to live her life authentically and aligned with her highest self. We set the intention at the beginning of the episode with a fun card pull, and the rest was history! Sarah Seidelmann M.D. was a fourth- generation physician living a nature-starved, hectic lifestyle until a walrus entered her life and changed everything. She took a sabbatical and never looked back. She's a practicing Shamanic Mentor and Woman of Medicine and leads transformational travel retreats around the world. In this episode: - All about her unique spiritual mentor and guide, Alice - How her card decks came to life - What Shamanic Journeying is - The power of Spirit as a teacher - Tips to finding the small moments of joy and gratitude She's also the irrepressible author of several popular books including Swimming with Elephants, How Good Are You Willing to Let It Get? Born to FREAK, and The Book of Beasties!. Sarah resides in northern Minnesota, near Lake Superior with her family and two dogs. Find her at Links mentioned in the episode - Purchase her books and card decks Connect with Sarah - Facebook - Twitter - YouTube - Instagram  - www.followyourfeelgood.com Want to chat about launching or growing your podcast? Book a free 30 minute discovery call here: https://calendly.com/simonacostantini/30-minute-discovery-call Download my guide to help you launch your podcast in 8 weeks: http://simonacostantini.com/free-resources/ CONNECT WITH SIMONA https://www.instagram.com/simona__costantini https://www.instagram.com/happinesshappenspodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/happinesshappenstoday https://twitter.com/simona_cos www.simonacostantini.com  

Shaman, Life Coach and all around fascinating lady Sarah Seidelmann M.D. joins me to talk about finding your freedom! www.followyourfeelgood.com       Subscribe on Apple podcasts Watch Paranormal Karen Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rontowski Contact Karen: karenrontowski@gmail.com Please also enjoy Karen and Kira Can Read! https://www.karenrontowski.com Produced by Mike Flinn https://twitter.com/Unorisingmedia

It's a fair question these days when it feels like we are all waiting to see how much worse things can get. And yet, it doesn't have to be that way. Join former physician and current shaman, Sarah Seidelmann and her magnificent spirit animal Alice the Elephant. Together they created a book of inspiration to encourage creatives, healers and helpers. Alice offers up daily wisdom in a lighthearted (and sometimes salty) way and Sarah adds her own reflections along with a prompt and prayer. Themes include:-Humility-Moderation-Self-love-Family-Friendship-Creativity-Pitfalls & quagmires-Addiction recovery-Dealing with fear. How good are YOU willing to let it get? We hope that your answer is, ‘VERY good!' and this conversation will help you get there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(Encore Show) The Dr. Pat Show: Talk Radio to Thrive By!: How Good Are You Willing To Let It Get? with Guest Sarah Bamford Seidelmann M.D.

(Encore Show) The Dr. Pat Show: Talk Radio to Thrive By!: How Good Are You Willing To Let It Get? with Guest Sarah Bamford Seidelmann M.D.

The Dr. Pat Show: Talk Radio to Thrive By!: How Good Are You Willing To Let It Get? with Guest Sarah Bamford Seidelmann M.D.

The Dr. Pat Show: Talk Radio to Thrive By!: How Good Are You Willing To Let It Get? with Guest Sarah Bamford Seidelmann M.D.

Four-time author and former physician Sarah Seidelmann has been on a professional and personal journey that all began with a walrus.

Giveaway Link: https://www.heatharmstrong.com/giveaway Shownotes: https://www.heatharmstrong.com/34 Sarah's New Book: How Good Are You Willing to Let It Get? Her Other Book Mentioned: The Book of Beasties Sarah's Website: FollowYourFeelGood.com  Help me out and leave an iTunes review!   How Good Are You Willing to Let it Get? No matter what type of fear, procrastination, or resistance gremlins enter your life, there is always one thing you can control that will stop their invasion: your energy.    Will you allow these negative forces to drain and taint your energy, or will you take control of your energy and use it to learn, reflect, and move closer to your visions?   Over many years, I have intermittently struggled with allowing myself to feel my happiest because of some sort of external factor that was bothering me. Sometimes this shows up in the form of depression, full-body inflammation, or a lack of self-worth and often leads to a downward spiral. Because of the negative experiences, I sometimes created imaginary limitations for myself in an attempt to establish protection from more bad experiences moving forward. I was removing parts of my life that brought me happiness and love because I was scared that something might go wrong and make me unhappy. I was settling for a middle ground of simply existing rather than experiencing. Does this seem familiar?    You see, the security blanket is actually the problem in itself. We hold ourselves back from our dreams because we are afraid we will fall on our face. In other words, we aren’t allowing ourselves to reach our heightened states of mind, body, and spirit. We aren’t willing to let allow ourselves to blossom into the flowers we can be. We are sacrificing our lives to fear.    So, How Good Are You Willing to Let it Get?   What happens if you let love in? What happens if you say yes to everything that excites you? What happens if you trust in your intuition? What happens if you release your fears and doubts? How will things change if you surrender, let go, and become one with your passions?   “it is a mess out there, but sit up tall, smile, and laugh. that’s your work.”    I first heard Sarah Seidelmann talk on a podcast she did with a mentor of mine, Jared Angaza, on "the wisdom of the wild things,” and I was immediately catapulted into a stronger, happier mindset. She’s one of those rare people that can change the way you look at life in its entirety with just a few words.    Sarah spent two decades practising medicine, specializing in surgical pathology, and raising her family. But something started shifting in her, drawing her into an exploration of deeper creativity, nature and intuition. She wanted to figure out what would make her FEEL GOOD all the time, and how she could apply her experiences to help others do the same. So, she took a six-month sabbatical from her job and started exploring.   Well, when you follow your bliss, magical things start to happen. Sarah followed hers through shamanic journeying, animal totems, and an interesting meeting with one of her spirit guides, Alice the Elephant.    To date, Sarah and Alice have co-authored multiple books, including their newest release, How Good Are You Willing to Let It Get? Daily FEELGOOD Inspiration for Creatives, Healers, and Helpers. (Secret**: She has a card deck coming soon too!)   I’m ecstatic to have Sarah on this episode of Never Stop Peaking, as we explore universal synchronicity, spirit-animal guides, the magic of nature, shamanic journeying, life transportations, the creative process, and more.         

Sarah Seidelmann is an MD turned Author, Shamanic Healer and Coach with a special interest in helping others forge a deep and satisfying connection to the Earth. Sarah's deep appreciation for Nature has helped her find numerous ways to help others connect to their own brilliance. She's been a frequent guest blogger at Maria Shriver's site for Architects of Change and has led retreats combining surfing and shamanism in Hawaii and a sacred pachydermal pilgrimage to Thailand. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/griefandrebirth/support

Sarah Seidelmann is an MD turned Author, Shamanic Healer and Coach with a special interest in helping others forge a deep and satisfying connection to the Earth. Sarah’s deep appreciation for Nature has helped her find numerous ways to help others connect to their own brilliance. She’s been a frequent guest blogger at Maria Shriver’s site for Architects of Change and has led retreats combining surfing and shamanism in Hawaii and a sacred pachydermal pilgrimage to Thailand. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/griefandrebirth/support

I got the opportunity to interview three amazing business owners LIVE at the Duluth Wellness Alliance meeting! My heart is on FIRE after hearing this wisdom!Connect with these ladies at: Kate Isles - DuluthLivingWalls.comYana Stockman- YanaStockman.comSarah Seidelmann- FollowYourFeelGood.comAll credit for this recording goes to Bill Isles.. I couldn't have done it without you!If you LOVED this episode and want more like this, please screenshot and share it! Tag me @whyshewhistles so I can give you some love back!Thank you to Sydney for her incredible photography @Fuel.Your.FocusLove Peace and Positivity,-Lexi | WhySheWhistlesThis is an AD-FREE podcast. To support the creation of The WhySheWhistles Podcast & get hands-on worksheets, mindset training hacks, and more positivity, (and to never hear an ad in the middle of an episode), join the community on Patreon with the link below! Join the CommunityConnect with WhySheWhistles:Let’s get positive & personal in your inboxConnect on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupCheck out the place where WhySheWhistles began

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As we look to the wisdom of nature for guidance in challenging times, spirit animals may emerge to help us navigate our lives. Sarah Seidelmann introduces us to the power of animal totems, or “beasties,” inviting us to explore why certain animals show up in our lives and what teachings they may be trying to share. Sarah Bamford Seidelmann was a physician living a nature-starved, hectic lifestyle until a walrus entered her life and changed everything. She has trained at the Martha Beck Institute and Michael Hamer's Foundation for Shamanic Studies. Sarah is the author of Swimming with Elephants, and her new book is The Book of Beasties: Your A-Z Guide to the Illuminating Wisdom of Spirit Animals. Find out more about Sarah and her work at followyourfeelgood.com.

As we look to the wisdom of nature for guidance in challenging times, spirit animals may emerge to help us navigate our lives. Sarah Seidelmann introduces us to the power of animal totems, or “beasties,” inviting us to explore why certain animals show up in our lives and what teachings they may be trying to share.

As we look to the wisdom of nature for guidance in challenging times, spirit animals may emerge to help us navigate our lives. Sarah Seidelmann introduces us to the power of animal totems, or “beasties,” inviting us to explore why certain animals show up in our lives and what teachings they may be trying to share. Sarah Bamford Seidelmann was a physician living a nature-starved, hectic lifestyle until a walrus entered her life and changed everything. She has trained at the Martha Beck Institute and Michael Hamer’s Foundation for Shamanic Studies. Sarah is the author of Swimming with Elephants, and her new book is The Book of Beasties: Your A-Z Guide to the Illuminating Wisdom of Spirit Animals. Find out more about Sarah and her work at followyourfeelgood.com.

Sarah Seidelmann has a special talent for taking seemingly unrelated ideas and creating something NEW. She says, “Part of being me involves having many, many interests and an EXTREME curiosity about many things.” That curiosity led Sarah to her latest work, Beasties – You’re A to Z Guide to the Illuminating Wisdom of Spirit Animals. Take a listen to this episode of Soulful Living with Teri Williams to hear new ways in embracing the message an animal's appearance in your life may have for you!

Sarah Seidelmann is a former physician who decided to "right-size" her life, devoting her career to the path of personal transformation. With Sounds True, she has published The Book of Beasties: Your A-to-Z Guide to the Illuminating Wisdom of Spirit Animals. In this episode of Insights at the Edge, Tami Simon talks with Sarah about animal spirits and totems—how they show up in our lives, the meaning they carry, and how they can reveal our true paths to us. They discuss midlife career changes and the dark night of the soul that led Sarah to embrace a different sort of calling (including a fateful encounter with a walrus). Sarah and Tami also speak on the nature of synchronicity and recognizing when signs are pointing us in a particular direction. Finally, Sarah considers how we can actively create our best possible lives. (56 minutes)

After two decades in the study and practice of medicine, Sarah Bamford Seidelmann took a three-month sabbatical to search for a way to FEEL GOOD again. Having witnessed human suffering early in her career, and within her own family, she longed for a way to address more than just the physical needs of her patients and to live in a lighter, more conscious way. Swimming with Elephants tells the eccentric, sometimes poignant, and occasionally hilarious experience of a working mother and wife undergoing a bewildering vocational shift from physician to shamanic healer. During that tumultuous period of answering her call, she met an elephant who would become an important companion on her journey, had bones thrown for her by a shaman in South Africa, danced with sacred stones, and traveled to India for an ancient Hindu pilgrimage, where she received the blessing she had been longing for. Ultimately, she discovers an entirely different kind of healing, one that enables her to help those who are suffering in the way she had always aspired to.

After two decades in the study and practice of medicine, today's special guest Sarah Seidelmann took a three-month sabbatical to search for a way to FEEL GOOD again. Having witnessed human suffering early in her career, and within her own family, she longed for a way to address more than just the physical needs of her patients and to live in a lighter, more conscious way. Her new book, Swimming with Elephants, tells the eccentric, sometimes poignant, and occasionally hilarious experience of a working mother and wife undergoing a bewildering vocational shift from physician to shamanic healer. During that tumultuous period of answering her call, she met an elephant who would become an important companion on her journey, had bones thrown for her by a shaman in South Africa, danced with sacred stones, and traveled to India for an ancient Hindu pilgrimage, where she received the blessing she had been longing for. She discovers an entirely different kind of healing, one that enables her to help those who are suffering in the way she had always aspired to. Sarah was a board certified Physician specializing in Surgical Pathology at a tertiary care Multispecialty group  in the Midwest. While she thoroughly enjoyed her wonderful practice and partners, after 13 years, she felt a strong pull to do transformative work and to be creative again. By that time, she had four children and her life had become “complicated”.  She took a 6 month sabbatical from being a doctor and found herself wandering deep into the woods. Sarah was re-awakening her own deep connection to Nature and to herself. At the end of 6 months, she determined that her path was to continue on in the field of personal transformation. Sarah completed Martha Beck's Coach Training and got certified by Martha herself, who is s a former Harvard Professor and writes the Life Coach Monthly piece for Oprah's O magazine. 

Physician turned shamanic healer and life coach Sarah Seidelmann shares her own story of how and why she made that transition, and how she helps others live courageously and enthusiastically.

Welcome! Today’s guest is Dr. Sarah Seidelmann, a shamanic healer and life coach who wants to help you on YOUR PATH. Join us to learn how to reflect, let go, and move on to your best life! What you’ll hear in this episode: Why Dr. Sarah wasn’t content with her career as a surgical pathologist How she went to part-time work, then took a sabbatical to spend time in nature Notice the animals around you How animal totem work happens I met a bear . . . How a peony became a magical and significant symbol Ask for help Let yourself EXPLORE! How to drop the conditioning of the “old life” The benefits of a guided shamanic journey Find your spirit animal Ask for a night dream The layers and levels to “letting go” You can read the full show notes and access all the resources at www.viviancarrasco.com

Please join Health Educator & Life Coach, Erica Haray-Butcher, as she chats with Coach & Author, Dr. Sarah Seidelmann, about shamanic healing and beasties. Sarah is a board certified physician and practiced surgical pathology for 13 years.  After having a strong pull to do transformative work, she took a six month sabbatical and re-awakened her connection to nature.  She […]

Join Angela Lauria of the Author Incubator as she interviews Sarah Seidelmann, author of Born to Freak: A Salty Primer for Irrepressible Humans. Sarah originally trained as a physician, but then took a sabbatical from medicine that was originally supposed to last three months but which eventually turned in her not going back, as she decided to follow the path of shamanic healing, which is where spirits are called to help other people heal. Born to Freak is a confessional, written in a lighthearted and accessible manner. Read more and get the transcript here: Sarah Seidelmann on the Author Incubator.

Sarah Bamford Seidelmann,fourth-generation physician turned shamanic healer and life coach, lives with her husband and  4 children near the shores of Lake Superior. Her first book, What The Walrus Knows, is getting rave reviews on Amazon. Her second book, went to the top of the ADHD category  on Amazon on its launchBorn to FREAK:  A Salty Primer for Irrepressible Humans.  "Since my teen years I have longed to go to India.  I was a bit obsessed with Ghandi in high school and have always been drawn to Indian design, spirituality and the food.   Slumdog Millionaire is probably one of my all time favorite films about the invincibility of the heart and spirit despite staggering difficulty.  When the local yoga group announced they were planning a trip to the Khumba Mela in Allahabad in 2013, the largest gathering of humanity on earth for a spiritual purpose.   I recognized this was how I was to go to India.  70 million people will gather at the confluence of two rivers where it becomes the Ganges at this very auspicious time to intend peace for the world."  Join me as we discuss Sarah's travels and motivation for her unique journey to India.

Sarah Bamford Seidelmann,fourth-generation physician turned shamanic healer and life coach, lives with her husband and  4 children near the shores of Lake Superior. Her first book, What The Walrus Knows, is getting rave reviews on Amazon. Her second book, went to the top of the ADHD category  on Amazon on its launchBorn to FREAK:  A Salty Primer for Irrepressible Humans.  "Since my teen years I have longed to go to India.  I was a bit obsessed with Ghandi in high school and have always been drawn to Indian design, spirituality and the food.   Slumdog Millionaire is probably one of my all time favorite films about the invincibility of the heart and spirit despite staggering difficulty.  When the local yoga group announced they were planning a trip to the Khumba Mela in Allahabad in 2013, the largest gathering of humanity on earth for a spiritual purpose.   I recognized this was how I was to go to India.  70 million people will gather at the confluence of two rivers where it becomes the Ganges at this very auspicious time to intend peace for the world."  Join me as we discuss Sarah's travels and motivation for her unique journey to India.

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