Spiritual Awakening, Consciousness & Energy Healing

Spiritual Awakening, Consciousness & Energy Healing

What happens when a scientist experiences a spiritual awakening that completely transforms the way she understands consciousness, healing, and the nature of reality? In this episode of Wild Enthusiasm for Living, I sit down with scientist, spiritual advisor, energy healer, and Soaring Beyond author Dr. Maria Inglesby for a fascinating conversation about the intersection of science and spirituality. We explore spiritual awakening, consciousness, meditation, intuition, energy healing, and why so many people are feeling called to question old beliefs and discover a deeper sense of purpose. Dr. Maria shares her journey from the hard sciences into the world of expanded awareness, explaining how meditation opened the door to profound experiences that reshaped her understanding of human potential. Together, we discuss recurring life patterns, limiting beliefs, soul growth, the power of the heart's wisdom, and how learning to trust our inner guidance can lead to greater peace, clarity, and joy. Whether you're curious about spirituality, navigating your own awakening, or simply feel there's more to life than you've been taught, this conversation offers thought-provoking perspectives and practical inspiration for your personal journey. Dr. Maria Inglesby is a transformational guide / high-frequency energy channel and author who bridges scientific rigor with an expansive understanding of consciousness. Drawing on studies in energy healing and years of deep inner alchemy, she now serves as a spiritual advisor to individuals committed to conscious growth, guiding them beyond intellectual understanding into embodied self-mastery. https://MariaInglesby.com [https://mariainglesby.com/].

The Messy Side of Manifesting: The Choices No One Talks About

What if the life you're dreaming about isn't created by one giant leap, but by the small, intentional choices you make every single day? In this episode, I'm sharing the story behind one of the biggest dreams I've brought to life: creating a holistic healing and wellness center. What began as a simple search for a new office became an opportunity to purchase a space that will allow me to expand my vision for healing, community, yoga, sound healing, workshops, and so much more. As I reflect on this journey, I'm reminded that manifestation isn't always just about magic. It's also a relationship with yourself. It's learning to trust your intuition, follow the energy, stay open to unexpected possibilities, and continue choosing what lights you up, even before you know exactly how everything will unfold. If you've been feeling called toward something bigger... a new career, a home, a business, a relationship, or simply a more joyful way of living... I hope this episode reminds you that you don't have to have it all figured out. You only have to be willing to choose the next step.

How Breathwork Heals Trauma, Regulates Your Nervous System & Unlocks Lasting Change

Have you ever felt like you've tried everything to heal, yet something still feels stuck? In this episode of Wild Enthusiasm for Living, I sit down with breathwork teacher and founder of Unity Breathwork, Megan Ashton, for a fascinating conversation about how conscious connected breathwork can help us access the subconscious, regulate the nervous system, and create lasting transformation from the inside out. Together, we explore why stress, trauma, anxiety, and even long-held emotional patterns can remain stored in the body, and why simply "thinking differently" isn't always enough to create real change. One of my favorite takeaways from this conversation is the reminder that healing isn't always about adding more information; sometimes it's about creating the space for your body and mind to release what they've been carrying all along. Whether you're curious about breathwork, looking for new approaches to emotional healing, or wondering how the breath can support mental wellness, resilience, and personal growth, this conversation offers both hope and practical insight. More about Megan: Megan Ashton is the founder of Unity Breathwork (unitybreathwork.com [unitybreathwork.com]) and a leading advocate for raising safety standards in the breathwork industry. Her own healing journey through trauma, bulimia, and alcohol dependence brought her to Conscious Connected Breathwork — and showed her firsthand its power as a tool for trauma processing, addiction recovery, and profound nervous system transformation. After years of collaborating with international breathwork schools, she became a vocal voice for trauma-informed practice, facilitator competency, and helping the public understand the real risks of altered states work before choosing who to work with. She now leads Unity Breathwork's GPBA-certified facilitator training program, one of the most comprehensive Conscious Connected Breathwork certifications available today.

From "Yeah, But" to Possibility: Transforming the Stories That Keep You Stuck

In this episode of Wild Enthusiasm for Living, I sit down with writer, coach, and author Shannon Presson to explore the powerful stories that shape our lives and how those stories may be keeping us from the joy, purpose, and fulfillment we truly desire. Shannon shares the inspiration behind her new book, The Unexpected Story, and introduces the four stories we all carry: the Challenge Story, the Dream Story, the "Yeah, But" Story, and the Unexpected Story. Together, we dive into how unconscious beliefs, old narratives, and inherited patterns can quietly guide our choices, limit our possibilities, and keep us disconnected from our authentic path. If you've ever wondered whether there's more available to you than the life you've been living, this conversation offers inspiration, wisdom, and practical insights for trusting the unknown, releasing outdated narratives, and embracing the story that wants to emerge. Join us for a heartfelt discussion about self-discovery, personal growth, spiritual awakening, mindset shifts, and finding the courage to follow the breadcrumbs toward a life filled with more joy, authenticity, and wild enthusiasm for living. Shannon Presson is the author of “The Unexpected Story,” a mythic fable and transformational guide told in two parts: “Lumina’s Journey” (a story of awakening and self-discovery) and “The Dragonfly Path” (a field guide for recognizing and reshaping the narratives that shape our lives). Through story and insight, she explores what happens when the life we’ve been living no longer fits and what becomes possible when we step beyond it. A longtime coach, writer, and speaker, Shannon is known for her ability to see the story beneath the story and name it in a way that allows people to recognize themselves and choose differently. Learn more at TheUnexpectedStory.com

Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop? How to Feel Safe When Life Is Finally Going Well

Have you ever noticed that just when life starts getting really good, a part of you begins waiting for something to go wrong? In this episode of Wild Enthusiasm for Living, I’m exploring the familiar feeling of “waiting for the other shoe to drop” and why so many of us struggle to relax, receive, and enjoy the beautiful things we’ve worked so hard to create. Whether it’s a new relationship, a thriving business, financial abundance, or simply a season of peace, many people find themselves feeling anxious when life starts flowing. Instead of celebrating what’s here, the nervous system goes into hypervigilance, scanning for danger and preparing for loss. In this conversation, we’ll look at how childhood conditioning, past experiences, and survival-based thinking can keep us stuck in fear, even when everything is actually okay. More importantly, I’ll share practical tools to help you regulate your nervous system, build self-trust, and return to the present moment so you can fully experience the life you’ve created. If you've ever felt anxious when things are going well, struggled with overthinking, worried about losing what you've built, or found it difficult to fully receive the good in your life, this episode is for you. Remember: You don't need certainty to feel safe. You can trust yourself to handle whatever comes next, and in this moment, you are safe.