Finding Your People: How Spiritual Community Can Unlock Our Gifts

Finding Your People: How Spiritual Community Can Unlock Our Gifts

In this special episode of Becoming Spiritual, Heather is joined by retreat co-host Crystal Roberts and two attendees, Jenne and Bridget, for a heartfelt reflection on the Ley Lines of Your Spirit retreat. Rather than a formal recap, this conversation offers an intimate glimpse into what unfolded when a group of like-hearted souls came together in a safe, supportive space for healing, connection, and spiritual exploration. Together, they reflect on the power of community, the experience of returning to everyday life after a deeply held retreat container, and the unexpected gifts that emerged. Jenne shares how the retreat activated a new sense of purpose and spiritual ability, while Bridget reflects on feeling as though she had “woken up” after years of moving through life half-asleep. This episode is an invitation to remember the healing that becomes possible when we are witnessed, supported, and surrounded by people who can meet us without judgment. Whether you’ve attended a retreat before or are simply longing for deeper spiritual community, this conversation may inspire you to seek (or create) the spaces your soul is asking for. Connect with Heather Visit the Becoming Spiritual website [https://www.becomingspiritual.me/]Follow us on Instagram @‌becomingspiritualpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/becomingspiritualpodcast]Follow us on Facebook @‌becomingspiritualpodcast [https://www.facebook.com/becomingspiritualpodcast]Subscribe on Youtube @‌becomingspiritualpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/becomingspiritualpodcast] If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might be looking for their tribe or feeling called to community. Following and rating the show helps these conversations reach more open-hearted souls.

The Sacred Pivot: When Spiritual Awakening Leads to a New Career Path with Heather Dolan (from The Spiritual Warrior Coach Podcast)

This week, we’re doing something a little different. We’re sharing a recent interview from the Spiritual Warrior Coach, where Barbara Savin sits down with Heather for a conversation about spiritual awakening, career change, authenticity, and the often uncomfortable process of becoming who you really are. If you’ve ever felt caught between the life you’ve built and the person you’re becoming, this episode will likely resonate deeply. We hope you enjoy this special feature while Heather takes a short integration break after hosting the recent Ley Lines of Your Spirit retreat - she'll be back with you in the next episode. Listen to the Spiritual Warrior Coach Podcast with Barbara Savin Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spiritual-warrior-coach-podcast/id1579990706 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hleeZ2ucrAWLpC6GdZTjt?si=8696cd2585564913 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thespiritualwarriorcoach Website: https://www.barbarasavin.com/spiritual-warrior-podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barbara.savin.2025 [https://www.facebook.com/barbara.savin.2025] Connect with Heather Visit the Becoming Spiritual website [https://www.becomingspiritual.me/]Follow us on Instagram @‌becomingspiritualpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/becomingspiritualpodcast]Follow us on Facebook @‌becomingspiritualpodcast [https://www.facebook.com/becomingspiritualpodcast]Subscribe on Youtube @‌becomingspiritualpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/becomingspiritualpodcast] If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might be looking for their tribe or feeling called to community. Following and rating the show helps these conversations reach more open-hearted souls.

Walking Between Two Worlds: A Grounded Conversation on Shamanism with Leslie Wolf Baker

There are ways of knowing that don’t come through logic alone. Intuition, dreams, synchronicity, energy, and the quiet inner signals many of us have been taught to dismiss can all become pathways back to ourselves. In this episode, Heather sits down with Leslie Wolf Baker to explore shamanism through a grounded, accessible lens. Leslie describes shamanism as “walking between two worlds” - the practical world we live in each day and the deeper unseen world of intuition, energy, dreams, and spirit. Together, they explore altered states of consciousness, the healing potential of theta brain states, dream symbolism, spirit guides, power animals, and the role of gratitude in daily life. Leslie also shares her personal path from law librarian to psychotherapist and shamanic practitioner, and how grief became a doorway into deeper remembering. If you’ve ever sensed there is more to life than what can be measured, this conversation offers a thoughtful invitation to trust your own inner knowing and reconnect with the wisdom already within you. Episode Resources: Books discussed this episode: Shaman, Healer, Sage by Albert Villoldo The Way of the Shaman by Michael Harner Awakening to the Spirit World by Sandra Ingerman Memories, Dreams and Reflections by Carl Jung Podcasts discussed: Shaman's Cave with Sandra Ingerman About Leslie Leslie Wolf Baker is a licensed psychotherapist and shamanic practitioner who blends modern psychology with ancient healing wisdom. Her work helps people reconnect with intuition, heal old patterns, and access deeper levels of self-understanding through practices such as dream work, journeying, and spiritual inquiry. Connect with Leslie Website: soulutionalchemy.com [http://soulutionalchemy.com] Instagram: @soulutionalchemy [https://www.instagram.com/soulutionalchemy/] LAST CHANCE TO JOIN US ON RETREAT! If you’ve been craving deeper connection beyond the podcast, Heather and Crystal are excited to welcome you to their Ley Lines of Your Spirit Retreat in Arkansas on May 1-3. We have only 3 spots left, so if you’ve been contemplating joining us, this is your sign. Click here to register: https://becomingspiritualpodcast.podbean.com/p/retreats/ [https://becomingspiritualpodcast.podbean.com/p/retreats/] Connect with Heather Visit the Becoming Spiritual website [https://www.becomingspiritual.me/]Follow us on Instagram @‌becomingspiritualpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/becomingspiritualpodcast]Follow us on Facebook @‌becomingspiritualpodcast [https://www.facebook.com/becomingspiritualpodcast]Subscribe on Youtube @‌becomingspiritualpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/becomingspiritualpodcast] If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might be looking for their tribe or feeling called to community. Following and rating the show helps these conversations reach more open-hearted souls.

Creating with Intention: Designing a Life of Purpose with Satya Scainetti

Sometimes the path we think we’re meant to follow quietly shifts, and something deeper begins to emerge. In this episode, Heather is joined by Satya Scainetti, founder of Satya Jewelry, whose journey from social work to spiritual entrepreneurship unfolded through intuition and a powerful inner calling. Satya shares how moments of uncertainty (including witnessing 9/11) led her toward meditation, yoga, and ultimately a dream that inspired her to create jewelry rooted in intention, healing, and truth. What began as a creative expression evolved into a purpose-led business, one that not only inspires personal growth, but also gives back to children around the world through the Satya Foundation. This conversation explores trusting intuitive guidance, creating with intention, and designing a life that blends creativity, purpose, and service. Meaningful work doesn’t always follow a straight line. But when we follow what feels true, we often find ways to both express ourselves and make an impact beyond what we imagined.  Special offer for Becoming Spiritual Listeners: Get 15% off storewide at satyajewelry.com [https://www.satyajewelry.com/]  with code SPIRITUAL15  About Satya Satya Scainetti is the founder and CEO of Satya Jewelry, a brand inspired by spiritual journeys and the belief that in a world where paths are many, we celebrate the truth that unites us all. After over 30 years of exploring diverse spiritual and cultural traditions, Satya felt called to create jewelry that not only heals and empowers but also gives back to children in need. Connect with Satya Shop Satya Jewelry: https://www.satyajewelry.com/ [https://www.satyajewelry.com/]  USE CODE SPIRITUAL15 for 15% off  Workshops and events: https://www.satyajewelry.com/pages/events-workshops [https://www.satyajewelry.com/pages/events-workshops] Donate to Satya Foundation: https://www.satyajewelry.com/pages/satyafoundation [https://www.satyajewelry.com/pages/satyafoundation] Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/satyajewelry/ [https://www.instagram.com/satyajewelry/]  Tiktok- https://www.tiktok.com/@satyajewelry [https://www.tiktok.com/@satyajewelry]   Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/satyajewelry/ [https://www.facebook.com/satyajewelry/]   JOIN US ON RETREAT IN MAY If you’ve been craving deeper connection beyond the podcast, Heather and Crystal are excited to welcome you to their Ley Lines of Your Spirit Retreat in Arkansas on May 1-3. To learn more about this special event, or register to attend, visit the link below: https://becomingspiritualpodcast.podbean.com/p/retreats/ [https://becomingspiritualpodcast.podbean.com/p/retreats/] Connect with Heather Visit the Becoming Spiritual website [https://www.becomingspiritual.me/]Follow us on Instagram @‌becomingspiritualpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/becomingspiritualpodcast]Follow us on Facebook @‌becomingspiritualpodcast [https://www.facebook.com/becomingspiritualpodcast]Subscribe on Youtube @‌becomingspiritualpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/becomingspiritualpodcast] If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might be looking for their tribe or feeling called to community. Following and rating the show helps these conversations reach more open-hearted souls.

Gratitude Changes Everything: Celebrating the First Year of Becoming Spiritual

This special anniversary episode marks one year of the Becoming Spiritual podcast, and for Heather, a powerful moment to celebrate one of the most foundational practices woven through every conversation: gratitude. In this solo reflection, Heather shares how gratitude has shaped her life over the past year as a daily practice that supports mental clarity, emotional resilience, and a deeper connection to self. She explores both the science and the lived experience of gratitude, including how it can shift perspective, regulate the nervous system, rewire the brain and help move through difficult moments with greater steadiness. If you’re navigating uncertainty, seeking more presence, or simply wanting to feel more connected to your life as it is, this episode offers simple, grounded ways to begin or deepen your own gratitude practice, elevate your vibration and invite more peace and joy into your life. Episode Resources * David Hawkins Map of Consciousness: https://shorturl.at/ejrQf [https://shorturl.at/ejrQf] * Video explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KGBLuFdas8 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KGBLuFdas8] * The Gratitude Trick That Helps Mood and Sleep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYhQA7lQ68U&list=PLMicIsN00iB_SFqXkXNzSnmLWB2re688i&index=32 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYhQA7lQ68U&list=PLMicIsN00iB_SFqXkXNzSnmLWB2re688i&index=32] * The Science of Being Thankful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCs2gAaqvIs&list=PLMicIsN00iB_SFqXkXNzSnmLWB2re688i&index=17 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCs2gAaqvIs&list=PLMicIsN00iB_SFqXkXNzSnmLWB2re688i&index=17] JOIN US ON RETREAT IN MAY If you’ve been craving deeper connection beyond the podcast, Heather and Crystal are excited to welcome you to their Ley Lines of Your Spirit Retreat in Arkansas on May 1-3. To learn more about this special event, or register to attend, visit the link below: https://becomingspiritualpodcast.podbean.com/p/retreats/ [https://becomingspiritualpodcast.podbean.com/p/retreats/] Connect with Heather Visit the Becoming Spiritual website [https://www.becomingspiritual.me/] Follow us on Instagram @‌becomingspiritualpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/becomingspiritualpodcast] Follow us on Facebook @‌becomingspiritualpodcast [https://www.facebook.com/becomingspiritualpodcast] Subscribe on Youtube @‌becomingspiritualpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/becomingspiritualpodcast] If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might be looking for their tribe or feeling called to community. Following and rating the show helps these conversations reach more open-hearted souls.