Luminous Life Podcast: Soulful Conversations for High-Performers

#64 R.G. Shore on Spiritual Healing After Incarceration and Writing His Next Book

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2327377/fan_mail/new] In this episode of the Luminous Life Podcast, host Annie Adragna welcomes back returning guest R. G. Shore for a soulful and reflective conversation on life, healing, and the evolution of spiritual work. R. G. shares how life has unfolded since the release of his award winning memoir The Ocean Inside Me, reflecting on how his relationship with identity, safety, presence, and purpose has continued to deepen. The conversation explores what compelled him to begin writing again, how his spiritual practice has evolved, and what it means to live bravely in a world that often asks us to abandon ourselves. Together, Annie and R. G. discuss incarceration as both a wound and a teacher, the courage required to stay present with discomfort, and the ongoing process of shedding what no longer serves. R. G. also offers insight into the themes guiding his next book and shares updates on his nonprofit work through Northwest Wisdom, which creates spaces for healing at the intersection of spirituality and social justice. This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen inward, and remember that transformation is not about becoming someone new, but returning more fully to who you already are. About R. G. Shore R. G. Shore is the author of the award winning spiritual memoir The Ocean Inside Me, which received Kirkus Reviews Best Indie Books of 2024 and a Nautilus Book Award Gold for Memoir and Personal Journey. He is the founder of Northwest Wisdom, a nonprofit based in the Pacific Northwest dedicated to integrating spirituality and social justice. Northwest Wisdom offers spiritual counseling, Reiki, energy healing, yoga, retreats, and community meditation experiences designed to support healing and personal growth. R. G. is currently working with Blue Cactus Press on his upcoming book, expected to be published within the next year. To learn more about R. G.’s work or get involved with Northwest Wisdom, visit  www.northwestwisdom.org [http://www.northwestwisdom.org] Follow R. G. Shore Instagram: @northwest_wisdom [https://www.instagram.com/northwest_wisdom/] If you enjoyed our conversation, please take a moment to like, comment, and give us a stellar 5-star rating on your preferred podcast platform. Also, spread the light by sharing our episodes with your loved ones. Contact and Socials: Explore Annie’s coaching programs, podcast and resources through her Digital Storefront: [link] [https://stan.store/our_luminous_life] Email:  Annie@ourluminouslife.com [Annie@ourluminouslife.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/our_luminous_life/ [https://www.instagram.com/our_luminous_life/] LinkedIN (Annie): https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-adragna/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-adragna/] Stay connected and stay inspired! I believe in you.

# 63 The Power of Gene Keys: Aligning Business Strategy with Your Energetic Design w/ Kehla G.

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2327377/fan_mail/new] In this episode of the Luminous Life Podcast, Annie welcomes Kehla G, a Human Design and Gene Keys business coach who helps entrepreneurs align strategy with energetic authenticity. Kehla shares how these frameworks—rooted in both ancient wisdom and modern science—can illuminate the deeper layers of how we’re wired to create, lead, and succeed. During the episode, Kehla conducts a live Human Design and Gene Keys reading for the Annie, breaking down key aspects such as the five energy types, the Golden Path and the Pearl Sequence. The conversation explores how understanding one’s design can enhance clarity, creativity and fulfillment while translating inner alignment into tangible business results. Listeners will gain insight into how Human Design and Gene Keys can support personal evolution and professional growth, along with practical advice for beginning their own exploration. About Kehla G Based in Victoria, BC, Kehla G is a bold 6/2 Sacral Generator and a leading Human Design and Gene Keys Business Coach for entrepreneurs. She helps business owners scale with intention by weaving their unique energetic blueprint into strategy, ensuring every move amplifies their natural genius. Known for her raw, edgy, no-BS approach, Kehla brings clarity and tangibility to the often intangible world of spiritual work—helping clients ground their alignment into real-world results. Her work bridges spirituality and practical strategy, supporting entrepreneurs to build purpose-driven businesses rooted in fair exchange. Kehla is also the host of Built for the Edge, a top 2% global podcast with more than 490 episodes and over 150 interviews with powerful voices across industries. Podcast & Gift Links 🎧 Built for the Edge Podcast on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/built-for-the-edge/id1456420158] 🎧 Built for the Edge Podcast on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4iBwSg4GewcnyfSZyZvpO6?si=7efda02b15214ec7&nd=1&dlsi=819ec2e24f81491e] 📘 Gift: Actualize Your Genius with the Pearl Sequence E-Book [https://www.kehlag.com/actualizewithyourpearl] If you enjoyed our conversation, please take a moment to like, comment, and give us a stellar 5-star rating on your preferred podcast platform. Also, spread the light by sharing our episodes with your loved ones. Contact and Socials: Explore Annie’s coaching programs, podcast and resources through her Digital Storefront: [link] [https://stan.store/our_luminous_life] Email:  Annie@ourluminouslife.com [Annie@ourluminouslife.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/our_luminous_life/ [https://www.instagram.com/our_luminous_life/] LinkedIN (Annie): https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-adragna/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-adragna/] Stay connected and stay inspired! I believe in you.

#62 Saying No to the Wrong Clients: A Guide to Sustainable Success

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2327377/fan_mail/new] In this episode of The Luminous Life Podcast, Annie Adragna sits down with Melissa Morris, founder of Agency Authority. Melissa helps business owners simplify how they work so they can grow sustainably, without burning out or sacrificing what matters most. Together, they explore what it really means to say “no” to the wrong opportunities so you can make space for the right ones. Melissa opens up about her own journey from agency life to entrepreneurship, the hard lessons that came with it, and how learning to protect her energy and time transformed everything. This conversation is a powerful reminder that fulfillment doesn’t come from doing more—it comes from doing what aligns. You’ll hear practical ways to set boundaries, shift away from scarcity, and build a business that feels grounded, spacious, and true to you. Key Takeaways: * Why saying “no” is an act of self-trust, not self-sabotage * How to identify misaligned clients and opportunities early on * The mindset shift that helps you move from hustle to harmony * Simple steps to create more space for what actually matters Connect with Melissa Morris: As the founder of Agency Authority, an operations consultancy for agency owners, Melissa Morris uses her 10 years agency experience to help business owners maximize their team, increase their productivity, and grow their profits. Firmly committed to breaking the ‘long hours and bad pay’ stigma that plagues the agency world, Melissa and her team help business owners and their team members do the work they love without sacrificing client satisfaction, the bottom line, or their own sanity.     www.youragencyauthority.com [https://www.youragencyauthority.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youragencyauthority/ [https://www.instagram.com/youragencyauthority/] LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissavmorris/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissavmorris/] Connect with Annie: Instagram: @our_luminous_life [https://www.instagram.com/our_luminous_life] Learn more at ourluminouslife.com If you enjoyed our conversation, please take a moment to like, comment, and give us a stellar 5-star rating on your preferred podcast platform. Also, spread the light by sharing our episodes with your loved ones. Contact and Socials: Explore Annie’s coaching programs, podcast and resources through her Digital Storefront: [link] [https://stan.store/our_luminous_life] Email:  Annie@ourluminouslife.com [Annie@ourluminouslife.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/our_luminous_life/ [https://www.instagram.com/our_luminous_life/] LinkedIN (Annie): https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-adragna/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-adragna/] Stay connected and stay inspired! I believe in you.

#61 Breaking Free: Lydia Keeney’s Journey from High-Control Religion to Authentic Living

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2327377/fan_mail/new] In this episode of the Luminous Life Podcast, Annie welcomes energy healer and musical artist Lydia Keeney for a heartfelt conversation about liberation, healing, and the courage to live from truth. Lydia shares her story of breaking free from a high-control religious group  (an un-named religious group known as "2x2's" or "The Truth") and the emotional, spiritual, and physical healing that followed. She opens up about the toll of suppressing her intuition, the unraveling that came with stepping away, and the deep work of rebuilding trust in herself and her body. The conversation explores how Lydia’s health challenges, including a severe corn allergy, became catalysts for deeper self-awareness and awakening. Together, Annie and Lydia talk about the power of stillness, the importance of honoring our triggers as teachers, and the beauty that emerges when we allow our hearts—not fear—to lead. Lydia’s journey is one of resilience and reclamation. Her story reminds us that healing is not about returning to who we were, but about becoming who we truly are. Key Takeaways: * What it means to leave a high-control religious environment * The emotional and spiritual process of rebuilding self-trust * How the body mirrors our inner truth and holds the key to healing * The link between gratitude, presence, and personal liberation Connect with Lydia: Linktree - http://linktr.ee/keeney.lydia [http://linktr.ee/keeney.lydia] Music - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3dk1myjPPZW7UE6ldOEBNH?si=UpEIs1ZuQWSpFfK4csNzTQ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3dk1myjPPZW7UE6ldOEBNH?si=UpEIs1ZuQWSpFfK4csNzTQ] Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unconditioning-love/id1723509003 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unconditioning-love/id1723509003] Connect with Annie: Links/ Amazon store/ Coaching [https://stan.store/our_luminous_life?fbclid=PARlRTSAMq2PpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpyfwnrOmZUFvNGT71Rqp7cnrI3Ym0vsGic7EIuQheaXD0H-N4BqQkmKph3Np_aem_PVMXfJnrJdhQviFcRRxx-g] Follow Annie on Instagram @our_luminous_life [https://www.instagram.com/our_luminous_life] If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend and leave a review to help others find the show. If you enjoyed our conversation, please take a moment to like, comment, and give us a stellar 5-star rating on your preferred podcast platform. Also, spread the light by sharing our episodes with your loved ones. Contact and Socials: Explore Annie’s coaching programs, podcast and resources through her Digital Storefront: [link] [https://stan.store/our_luminous_life] Email:  Annie@ourluminouslife.com [Annie@ourluminouslife.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/our_luminous_life/ [https://www.instagram.com/our_luminous_life/] LinkedIN (Annie): https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-adragna/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-adragna/] Stay connected and stay inspired! I believe in you.

#60 Emotional Fluency and Healing Generational Trauma with Dr. Miriam Sekandi

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2327377/fan_mail/new] In this episode of the Luminous Life Podcast, Annie welcomes Dr. Miriam Sekandi, a seasoned educator, keynote speaker, and international best-selling author of It Takes a Village to Wreck a Child. Born and raised in Uganda, Dr. Miriam grew up navigating the push and pull of traditional culture and Christian values. Later, after immigrating to Canada and raising four children across continents, she realized she was repeating the same trauma-shaped patterns she had worked so hard to escape. That moment became the catalyst for her life’s mission: helping parents and leaders stop passing emotional pain down to each generation. Dr. Miriam’s work in emotional fluency and relational intelligence equips families to end cycles of generational trauma. In this heartfelt conversation, she shares how we can recognize inherited patterns, hold space for healing, and create a legacy of resilience instead of pain. Key Takeaways * What emotional fluency is and why it matters for parents and leaders * How generational trauma hides in everyday patterns * The cultural and personal journey that shaped Dr. Miriam’s mission * Practical ways to start breaking cycles of pain in your own life If you’re ready to stop carrying the weight of someone else’s wounds and begin creating a different future, this episode is for you. Find Dr. Miriam at:  https://www.facebook.com/msekandi [https://www.facebook.com/msekandi]  https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriamsekandi/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriamsekandi/] https://www.instagram.com/breakfreezone4/ [https://www.instagram.com/breakfreezone4/] If this conversation resonated, share the podcast with a friend, leave a review, and follow Annie on Instagram @our_luminous_life [https://www.instagram.com/our_luminous_life] for more insights and conversations that spark true fulfillment. breaking generational trauma emotional fluency generational trauma healing Dr. Miriam Sekandi how to stop passing down trauma relational intelligence parenting inherited trauma patterns parenting without trauma cycles ending generational pain Luminous Life Podcast If you enjoyed our conversation, please take a moment to like, comment, and give us a stellar 5-star rating on your preferred podcast platform. Also, spread the light by sharing our episodes with your loved ones. Contact and Socials: Explore Annie’s coaching programs, podcast and resources through her Digital Storefront: [link] [https://stan.store/our_luminous_life] Email:  Annie@ourluminouslife.com [Annie@ourluminouslife.com] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/our_luminous_life/ [https://www.instagram.com/our_luminous_life/] LinkedIN (Annie): https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-adragna/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-adragna/] Stay connected and stay inspired! I believe in you.