The Karuna Life Podcast

What Is Biofield Tuning? A Conversation with Lucas Kirschman

In this episode of The Karuna Life Podcast, Gina welcomes Lucas Kirschman, founder of Nirvana State Wellness, for a conversation about sound healing, Biofield Tuning, intuition, and the power of frequency. Lucas shares his journey from nearly two decades in corporate to a more aligned path in yoga and sound healing. Together, Gina and Lucas explore what Biofield Tuning is, how sound can support the nervous system and energy field, and why tuning forks, gongs, and sound baths can create such powerful shifts. They also talk about Lucas’s group “biofield sound bath” experiences, remote sessions, the intuitive impressions that can come through during sound work, and his playful snack brand, Sound Nuts™, created around the idea that intention and healing frequencies can be infused into everyday life — even what we eat. IN THIS EPISODE Gina and Lucas discuss: * What Biofield Tuning is and how sound can support the energy field * Lucas’s transition from corporate into yoga, sound healing, and intuitive wellness * How tuning forks, gongs, and sound baths can support relaxation and energetic clearing * The intuitive impressions that can come through during sound healing sessions * The story behind Sound Nuts™ and infusing intention into everyday life GUEST BIO Lucas Kirschman is the founder of Nirvana State Wellness and a Sound Healing Academy certified practitioner, certified Biofield Tuning practitioner, and 200-hour RYT yoga teacher based in Tampa, Florida. Through Nirvana State Wellness, Lucas offers private sound therapy, Biofield Tuning, group sound baths, and yin yoga both in person and remotely. His sessions are guided intuitively and shaped by what each person needs in the moment. Lucas is also the founder of Sound Nuts™, a snack brand built on the idea that intention and healing frequencies can be infused into everything — including what we eat and drink. 🌿CONNECT WITH LUCAS Website: https://www.nirvanastate.com/ [https://www.nirvanastate.com/] Instagram: @lucaskirschman Sound Nuts™ Instagram: @soundnutssnacks Lucas offers in-person sessions and classes in the Tampa area, as well as remote Biofield Tuning sessions. 🌿CONNECT WITH GINA Explore Gina’s 1:1 sessions, online programs, upcoming events, meditations, and intuitive resources: https://www.thekarunalife.com/ [https://www.thekarunalife.com/] Email: support@thekarunalife.com [support@thekarunalife.com] 🍃🌟 Intuition Development: Spirit Guides + Divination Tools is available on Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/course/intuition-development-for-beginners/?referralCode=9F5A02C27016105FC259 [https://www.udemy.com/course/intuition-development-for-beginners/?referralCode=9F5A02C27016105FC259] For Trimatri® Reiki training, visit: https://www.trimatrihealing.com/ [https://www.trimatrihealing.com/] Instagram: @thekarunalife ✨Thank you for listening to The Karuna Life Podcast. If you enjoyed this conversation with Lucas, please follow the show and leave a 5-star review. It helps more people discover grounded conversations about energy, intuition, sound healing, and spiritual growth. Disclaimer: The content shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical or mental health condition. These practices are complementary wellness approaches and should not replace medical care, therapy, or guidance from a licensed healthcare professional. Always consult a qualified provider for medical or mental health concerns.

Mindfulness in Motion: Exploring Qigong with Jennie Delich

In this episode of The Karuna Life Podcast, Gina welcomes Jennie Delich, Qigong instructor and founder of QiCurious Qigong, for a grounded, joyful, and deeply accessible conversation about the healing practice of Qigong. Together, Gina and Jennie explore what Qigong is, how it differs from Tai Chi and yoga, and why this gentle practice of mindful movement can be so supportive for beginners. Jennie shares her personal path from belly dance and yoga into Qigong, how she began to feel the energy beneath the movements, and why this practice became something she felt called to teach. This conversation touches on the physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual benefits of Qigong, including stress relief, nervous system support, emotional release, grounding, and the subtle art of listening inward. Gina and Jennie also speak to common beginner concerns—like coordination, flexibility, and feeling self-conscious—with a beautiful reminder that Qigong is not about performance or perfection. It is about presence. Listeners will also hear about a simple shaking practice, the magic of students discovering the feeling of Qi, the beauty of practicing outside in nature, and how even a few minutes of Qigong can create meaningful shifts in the body, mind, and energy field. This episode is a gentle invitation for anyone curious about Qigong, energy work, meditation, nervous system support, or embodied spiritual practice—and a reminder that sometimes the simplest practices are the ones that bring us home to ourselves. ⭐Support the Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, please follow The Karuna Life Podcast and leave a 5-star review. We'd be grateful! About Jennie Delich Jennie Delich is a Qigong instructor and founder of QiCurious Qigong, rooted in the belief that Qigong is for everyone. She invites others into embodied practice through listening inwardly, moving with pleasure, and caring for themselves in ways that ripple outward to humans, critters, and the natural world. Jennie is a Holden Qigong Certified Teacher with additional certifications from Mimi Kuo-Deemer, and she previously served as Teacher Liaison for Holden Qigong. Through QiCurious Services, she facilitates a monthly Embodied Arts Teacher Circle and offers curriculum and learning-design coaching to help teachers turn their expertise into clear, teachable offerings. Connect with Jennie Website: www.qicuriousqigong.com / Instagram: @qicuriousqigong Connect with Gina Learn more about Gina’s 1:1 sessions, online programs, upcoming events, and Trimatri® Reiki training at www.thekarunalife.com [http://www.thekarunalife.com]. 🌿 Intuition Development Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/intuition-development-for-beginners/?referralCode=9F5A02C27016105FC259 [https://www.udemy.com/course/intuition-development-for-beginners/?referralCode=9F5A02C27016105FC259] Instagram: @thekarunalife ⭐Questions, comments, or ideas for a future episode? Email Gina at gina@thekarunalife.com.

Deb Schaffer of Enchanted Botanicals on Ancestors, Ritual, and Intuition

Use code GINA for 20% off at https://www.enchantedbotanicals.com [https://www.enchantedbotanicals.com] Such a generous gift from Deb for listeners of the show. In this episode of The Karuna Life Podcast, Gina Kitzmiller is joined by Deb Schaffer of Enchanted Botanicals for a heartfelt conversation about ancestors, intuition, plant wisdom, and meaningful ritual. Together, they explore who the ancestors are, what it means to connect with “well” ancestors, and simple, grounded ways to begin working with your ancestors in everyday life. Gina and Deb also talk about trusting subtle signs, creating spiritual practices that feel personal and true to your own path, and allowing connection to unfold in a way that feels natural and supportive. Deb shares how her family lineage, connection to nature, and personal healing journey have shaped her work and inspired the way she blends ritual with everyday life. Gina also shares her Online Intuition Development course, created to help you strengthen your inner knowing in a grounded, practical way. ➡️ How do you connect with your ancestors? We’d love to know in the comments! 🌿✨ Deb Schaffer is the creative heart behind Enchanted Botanicals, a magical lifestyle brand built around the belief that real life gets better when you add a little ritual. She is a spiritual herbalist, energy intuitive, natural magic coach, author of Notes from an Enchanted Garden, and teacher of Plant Magic. Gina Kitzmiller is the creator of The Karuna Life®, founder of Trimatri® Reiki, and host of The Karuna Life Podcast. She is also the creator of the Online Intuition Development course, an Intuitive, Reiki Master Teacher, and the Amazon bestselling author of Soul Walk: The Unexpected Gifts of Grief and Connection to Those in Spirit. Connect with Deb: 🌿 https://www.enchantedbotanicals.com [https://www.enchantedbotanicals.com] 📱 https://www.instagram.com/enchantedbotanicals [https://www.instagram.com/enchantedbotanicals] 📖 Book: Notes from an Enchanted Garden Connect with Gina: 🌐 https://www.thekarunalife.com [https://www.thekarunalife.com] 🌀 https://thekarunalife.thinkific.com/products/courses/intuition-development-course [https://thekarunalife.thinkific.com/products/courses/intuition-development-course] 📱 https://www.instagram.com/thekarunalife If this episode resonated, be sure to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who would love this conversation ✨🤍

You Are Not Broken: Donna Bishop on Addiction, Shame, and Healing

In this episode of The Karuna Life Podcast, Gina Kitzmiller sits down with Donna Bishop for a deeply honest and compassionate conversation about addiction, shame, thought patterns, and the possibility of lasting change. Donna shares her personal story of living as a functioning addict, the profound turning point that led her into treatment 12 years ago, and the life-changing insight that helped her see she was not broken — she was believing thoughts that were never meant to define her. Together, Gina and Donna explore why addiction often serves a purpose, why one-size-fits-all recovery models do not work for everyone, and how kindness, self-trust, and a new understanding of thought can open the door to real freedom. They also talk about family dynamics, shame, coping behaviors, relapse, and what it means to move beyond survival into a life that feels clear, grounded, and truly your own. This episode is for anyone navigating addiction, loving someone who is, or trying to understand the deeper emotional and mental patterns that keep us stuck. It is also a powerful reminder that change is possible, that healing is not always linear, and that there may be more paths to freedom than we have been taught to believe. ⭐️ If this episode speaks to you, please follow The Karuna Life Podcast, leave a five-star rating and share it with someone who may need this conversation. We'd also love to hear your thoughts in the comments. ✨Connect with Donna Bishop via email: discoverywithdch@gmail.com. Her website will be shared here soon once her new site is finalized and published. ✨ To explore more of Gina Kitzmiller’s work — including her Intuition Development course on Udemy, healing offerings, and her book Soul Walk — visit: 🌿 https://thekarunalife.com/ [https://thekarunalife.com/] 📸 Instagram: @theKarunaLife 📧 Email: gina@thekarunalife.com This podcast is for Informational purposes only and reflects Donna Bishop’s personal experience with addiction and healing. Nothing in this episode should be considered medical, psychological, or professional treatment advice, and we are not recommending any specific recovery approach or program. If you are struggling with addiction, substance use, or mental health concerns, please reach out to a qualified medical or mental health professional for support.

Craniosacral Therapy and the Mindset Shift: Andrea Morrison of Balance From Within

In this episode of The Karuna Life Podcast, Gina Kitzmiller - Professional Intuitive, author, Reiki Master Teacher, and founder of Trimatri® Reiki - sits down with Andrea Morrison of Balance From Within (Sebring, Florida) for a grounded, expansive conversation on craniosacral therapy, nervous system regulation, and the inner shifts that help us reclaim our power. Andrea breaks down craniosacral therapy as a gentle, fascia-informed approach that supports the body’s return to homeostasis - especially when we’ve been living in chronic fight/flight/freeze. Together, Gina and Andrea explore how stress and emotion can be held in the body, why true healing isn’t something that’s “done to you,” and how the right support can help you come back into your own inner authority. This episode also goes deeper into the real-life spiritual work: judgment vs. compassion, authenticity, and the “shadow” as a teacher. You’ll hear why patterns often return leveled up - not to punish you, but to help you strengthen boundaries, integrate the lesson, and move forward with more clarity. Plus, Andrea shares her surprising career pivot and a manifestation moment. KEY TAKEAWAYS * Your body is designed to heal - but it needs the nervous system to feel safe enough to do it. * How we fall into the victim mindset and how to change it. * Awareness is powerful: observing thoughts without labeling them “good/bad” can create real change. * Boundaries often get tested at higher levels as you grow - this is how lessons become embodied. * Presence is medicine: when someone can hold steady, your system can recalibrate naturally. If you enjoyed this conversation, please follow the show and leave us a comment, rating, or review - it truly helps support our work and we'd be really grateful! ABOUT ANDREA MORRISON Andrea Morrison is a Craniosacral Therapist and channeling energy healer, and the founder of Balance From Within. After experiencing craniosacral therapy 15 years ago, she felt called to leave a 23 year career in dental hygiene and devote her work to supporting the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Fascinated by healing from an early age, Andrea has studied and blended multiple modalities into her practice including elements of massage, sound, crystals, and frequency work, creating sessions that are both subtle and profoundly transformative for the mind body and soul. * Website: https://mybalancefromwithin.com/ [https://mybalancefromwithin.com/] * Instagram: @mybalancefromwithin * Podcast (Spotify): Balance From Within ABOUT GINA KITZMILLER / THE KARUNA LIFE® Gina Kitzmiller is the creator of The Karuna Life®, founder of Trimatri® Reiki, and the Amazon bestselling author of Soul Walk: The Unexpected Gifts of Grief and Connection to Those in Spirit. She offers 1:1 sessions, mentorship, and her self-paced course Intuition Development—a practical roadmap for strengthening intuition with Spirit Guides, divination tools, and grounded practices. * Explore offerings: https://thekarunalife.com/ [https://thekarunalife.com/] * Intuition Development (online programs): https://thekarunalife.com/online-programs [https://thekarunalife.com/online-programs] * Instagram: @thekarunalife * Email comments or show suggestions: gina@thekarunalife.com [gina@thekarunalife.com] Disclaimer This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.