Mystical Alchemy™

Episode 5: Grief and the Void

Description of Episode: In this deeply personal and emotionally raw episode, Shandra Shultz returns after a hiatus to share her recent journey through a profound “dark night of the soul.” She opens up about navigating grief, trauma, addiction, spiritual growth, and healing with vulnerability and compassion. The episode is centered around the 21st anniversary of her father’s passing coupled with the coming to terms of her relationship ending with her former partner, which becomes a reflective lens through which she explores the nature of grief, its layered complexity, and how it resurfaces through different life experiences. By the end of this episode you will have a greater understanding of the following: Personal grief and healing: Shandra recounts the complicated relationship with her father, her early experiences of loss, and how grief impacted her path into addiction and ultimately, sobriety. Spiritual insights: She frames grief as “love with nowhere to go,” discussing how understanding this allowed her to process it through spiritual and somatic practices like EFT tapping, Reiki, and inner child work. The void phase: A spiritual metaphor for being stripped of what no longer serves you, and sitting in the unknown. Shandra describes how surrendering to this space helped her rediscover clarity, intention, and self-love. Cultural silence around grief: She emphasizes that society doesn’t teach us how to deal with grief, and stresses the importance of honoring all feelings without shame. Future vision: Inspired by her healing journey, Shandra mentions her upcoming workshop on grief to help others safely process their emotions and find peace. Tone and style: Soulful, intimate, therapeutic — Shandra weaves storytelling with spiritual insight, aiming to comfort and empower listeners who are moving through their own pain or transformation. EPISODE RESOURCES Grab our FREE Chakra Clearing meditation at www.igotthewoo.com/meditation [http://www.igotthewoo.com/meditation] and stay up to date on all future episodes. More from Mystical Alchemy™ * Subscribe: www.mysticalalchemypodcast.com [http://www.mysticalalchemypodcast.com/] * Instagram: www.instagram.com/IGotTheWoo [http://www.instagram.com/IGotTheWoo] * Facebook: www.facebook.com/CelticShandra [http://www.facebook.com/CelticShandra] * TikTok: www.tiktok.com/IGotTheWoo [http://www.tiktok.com/IGotTheWoo] * Website: www.igotthewoo.com [http://www.igotthewoo.com/]

How is Deconstructing Racism Spiritual?

Description of Episode: Shandra Shultz discusses her emotional and spiritual journey following the 2024 U.S. election, expressing disappointment over the re-election of a controversial figure. She reflects on her privilege as a cisgendered white woman and her efforts to deconstruct internalized racism and misogyny. Shandra emphasizes the importance of education, empathy, and self-awareness in addressing systemic issues. She shares her personal experiences, including her father's racist comments and her own struggles with internalized homophobia. Shandra advocates for continuous self-improvement and allyship, urging others to listen, learn, and take responsibility for their own growth. By the end of this episode you will: Have a better understanding of how Shandra came to understand her internalized beliefs around race, gender, sexuality, and more. You will be able to take steps to start or continue your own journey to deconstruct the toxic beliefs that society has put up you. Learn how to become a better Ally. EPISODE RESOURCES * How to Be an Anti-Racist * White Fragility * Hood Feminism Grab our FREE Chakra Clearing meditation at www.igotthewoo.com/meditation [http://www.igotthewoo.com/meditation] and stay up to date on all future episodes. More from Mystical Alchemy™ * Subscribe: www.mysticalalchemypodcast.com [http://www.mysticalalchemypodcast.com/] * Instagram: www.instagram.com/IGotTheWoo [http://www.instagram.com/IGotTheWoo] * Facebook: www.facebook.com/CelticShandra [http://www.facebook.com/CelticShandra] * TikTok: www.tiktok.com/IGotTheWoo [http://www.tiktok.com/IGotTheWoo] * Website: www.igotthewoo.com [http://www.igotthewoo.com/]

The Rise of a Phoenix: My Journey through Addiction

Description of Episode: *Content warning: Addiction and Trauma topics mentioned* Shandra, the Bestselling Author of "The Rise of A Phoenix: My Journey through Addiction" in the collaboration "Evolving on Purpose: Mindful Ancestors Paving the Way", shares her journey through addiction and recovery. She discusses her addiction, which took root deeply after being prescribed opioids at age 14, due to trauma and severe menstrual pain. Going on 13 years of sobriety, Shandra emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of addiction beyond the physical, such as unresolved trauma and emotional pain. She highlights the role of spiritual healing, energy work, and somatic therapies in her recovery. Shandra encourages listeners to connect with their inner child and shadow self to heal and overcome addiction, offering her support and resources for those in need. By the end of this episode you will: Learn more about Shandra, her journey through addiction and recovery through spiritual healing. A greater understanding of where addiction comes from and how to move through it as well as a deeper knowledge of human development and the role that it and trauma play in addiction. EPISODE RESOURCES * 24/7 Substance Abuse & Addiction Hotline - 844-289-0879 or https://drughelpline.org/ [https://drughelpline.org/] Grab our FREE Chakra Clearing meditation at www.igotthewoo.com/meditation [http://www.igotthewoo.com/meditation] and stay up to date on all future episodes. More from Mystical Alchemy™ * Subscribe: www.mysticalalchemypodcast.com [http://www.mysticalalchemypodcast.com/] * Instagram: www.instagram.com/IGotTheWoo [http://www.instagram.com/IGotTheWoo] * Facebook: www.facebook.com/CelticShandra [http://www.facebook.com/CelticShandra] * TikTok: www.tiktok.com/IGotTheWoo [http://www.tiktok.com/IGotTheWoo] * Website: www.igotthewoo.com [http://www.igotthewoo.com/]

Alchemizing the Stigma of Miscarriage

*CONTENT WARNING!!!!!! Sensitive topics that can be activating/triggering are discussed on this episode* Description of Episode: Shandra discusses her personal experiences with miscarriage and the societal stigma surrounding it. She reveals having three miscarriages and one live birth, highlighting the emotional and physical toll, including the trauma from assault. Shandra critiques the misrepresentation of abortion debates in the USA. She recounts her struggles with medical neglect, societal pressure, and the impact of her experiences on her mental health and relationships. Shandra advocates for destigmatizing miscarriage and abortion, supporting women's rights and healing, and calls for societal change to protect reproductive freedoms. Finally, she discusses how she was able to alchemize her own experiences through the healing work she herself does. By the end of this episode you will: Have a deeper understanding of the choices that some have to make and the stigma's surrounding them. Receive more of Shandra's story and able to relate to her journey of healing deeper. Understand what women in the USA are facing during this pivotal time in "herstory" and how spiritual healing of one's trauma's can lead to self-discovery and self-love. Have a little more knowledge around the truth of what certain subjects include and are in medical terms. EPISODE RESOURCES If you or someone you know is experience a unplanned pregnancy or is looking for support after a loss of pregnancy, the following are great resources. If you are looking for further education around the subjects discussed on this episode, those links are here too. * https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560521/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560521/] National Library of Medicine - Miscarriage/Spontaneous Abortion * https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001488.htm [https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001488.htm] Medline Plus - Miscarriage * https://www.aamc.org/news/what-gender-affirming-care-your-questions-answered [https://www.aamc.org/news/what-gender-affirming-care-your-questions-answered] Association of American Medical Colleges - Gender Affirming Care (Not just for Trans Folx) * https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/] Planned Parenthood * https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/loss-grief-in-pregnancy-postpartum [https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/loss-grief-in-pregnancy-postpartum] March of Dimes - Postpartum Support for Pregnancy loss Grab our FREE Chakra Clearing meditation at www.igotthewoo.com/meditation [http://www.igotthewoo.com/meditation] and stay up to date on all future episodes. More from Mystical Alchemy™ * Subscribe: www.mysticalalchemypodcast.com [http://www.mysticalalchemypodcast.com/] * Instagram: www.instagram.com/IGotTheWoo [http://www.instagram.com/IGotTheWoo] * Facebook: www.facebook.com/CelticShandra [http://www.facebook.com/CelticShandra] * TikTok: www.tiktok.com/IGotTheWoo [http://www.tiktok.com/IGotTheWoo] * Website: www.igotthewoo.com [http://www.igotthewoo.com/]

Waking Up Not Knowing Who I am....

Description of Episode: On today's inaugural episode Shandra recounts her traumatic brain injury in 2014, which left her with dissociative amnesia, causing her to lose 31 years of memories. She describes the initial confusion and emotional turmoil, including the support from than man who would become her future spouse and the challenges of reconnecting with her child and mother. Shandra's recovery involved various therapies and the use of plant medicine, which combined, eventually restored her memories. She emphasizes her journey of self-discovery, becoming a Mystic Shaman, and helping others through similar life altering experiences. This podcast episode aims to share her story and tools for personal growth and inspiration. This is one part of the greater whole that is the story of Shandra's becoming the Phoenix she is. *Content Warning* Suicide is briefly mentioned, though not in detail. Additionally there is mention of other trauma. By the end of this episode you will: Have a better idea of who Shandra is, why this podcast came to be, and how she became the Spiritual Midwife, Alchemist, and Mystic Shaman she now is. EPISODE RESOURCES * Grab our FREE Chakra Clearing meditation at www.igotthewoo.com/meditation [http://www.igotthewoo.com/meditation] and stay up to date on all future episodes. More from Mystical Alchemy™ * Subscribe: www.mysticalalchemypodcast.com [http://www.mysticalalchemypodcast.com/] * Instagram: www.instagram.com/IGotTheWoo [http://www.instagram.com/IGotTheWoo] * Facebook: www.facebook.com/CelticShandra [http://www.facebook.com/CelticShandra] * TikTok: www.tiktok.com/IGotTheWoo [http://www.tiktok.com/IGotTheWoo] * Website: www.igotthewoo.com [http://www.igotthewoo.com/]