Welcome back to the Compromised to Alchemized podcast. This conversation is a rare and deep dive into the lifework of Michael Shea, Ph.D., a legendary figure in the worlds of biodynamic craniosacral therapy, somatic psychology, and embryology. Moving from the sandy soil of South Florida mango groves to the subtle body visualizations of Tibetan medicine, Michael explores how the ancient and the contemporary meet in the human heart. He shares profound insights into biodynamic cardiovascular therapy, the importance of metabolic health and how his spiritual path as a Buddhist practitioner informed his work with infants and trauma. The conversation shifts from the physical anatomy of the heart to its deep spiritual and metabolic significance. Michael shares a vulnerable look at his own path—from a struggling student and second-generation Rolfer to a formal student of the Dalai Lama.

Michael Shea defines the Alchemy of Healing. He breaks down his Top Three framework for moving a client from a state of compromise to a state of joy. We dive deep into the Vascular Tree as the spiritual Tree of Life, the critical role of the thyroid in infant metabolism, and Michael’s moving revelation that the children he treated were actually the ones who healed his own soul.

🕒 Chapter Timestamps

0:00 | Introduction

11:25 | The geometry of a mango, and his service to the community

17:45 | When visualization became an important aspect of Michael's life and how his Tibetan medicine influences his practice and teachings

27:07 | How to use visualization to help your children

34:07 | Dr. Michael's career trajectory with working with children

42:14 | Michael reflects on his lessons with the Dalai Lama

55:30 | The silliest part of Michael's practice

1:10:15 | The illness of our time, 'The Pandemic of Metabolic Disorders'

1:17:22 | The impact of Ketogenic diets in the brain chemistry in infants with neurological challenges

1:20:27 | How to go through this next phase with an alchemy that produces healing

1:32:30 | How Dr. Michael stays on his path to his personal legend

Michael J. Shea, PhD. has an MA in Contemplative Psychotherapy from Naropa University (1986) and a PhD in Somatic Psychology from the Union Institute (1995). He specializes in infants and adults with metabolic an developmental challenges. He is the author of eight books in the fields of the manual therapeutic arts and spiritual healing for the heart. His most recent book, The Biodynamic Heart, Somatic Compassion Practices for a Clear and Vital Heart is the basis of his presentation at the CranioResearch Congress 2026 at the University of Antwerp. He is a U.S. Vietnam Era Army veteran with a 100% service-related PTSD Disability with the Veterans Administration. He lives in Florida with his wife Cathy and grows the world’s best mangoes.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Michael Shea on his Website: https://sheaheart.com/

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In this expansive dialogue, I sit down with "Cowboy-Hippie-Philosopher" Harvey Martin. This conversation is a deep-map of a life lived at the intersection of high-performance athletics and mystical contemplation.

From Harvey’s nomadic childhood in Michigan—moving over 50 times—to his front-row seat at the data revolution in Major League Baseball, this episode explores the invisible patterns (the geometry) that curate our consciousness. Harvey discusses his recent professional sabbatical, the ego death of stepping away from a successful business, and why the future of humanity lies not in more data, but in Heart Coherence and the Intuitive Age.

0:00 | Introduction and how we met

13:10 | How living in 50+ homes destroyed Harvey's attachment to place and turned him into a chameleon—someone capable of integrating into any culture with authenticity.

30:50 | Why your environment is the key to the pursuit of the slow down and why convenience is the enemy of the spirit.

41:50 | The Soul of the Sauna and how to change your awareness and consciousness.

60:20 | Why breathing is the unconscious environment we must make conscious.

1:06:32 | How shapes influence everything and how Harvey used sacred geometry during his sabbatical to map out the human ego and the breaking of illusions.

1:16:21 | Mapping the body through geometry. The heart serves as the center point between our three physical bodies (root, sacral, solar plexus) and our three mental bodies (throat, third eye, crown).

1:40:21 | Harvey reflects on his time in the MLB, witnessing how an over-reliance on data can cause elite performers to lose their subjective abstract self.

1:50:36 | Why the billion-dollar youth sports industry is incapable of teaching mastery because it relies on scripts rather than uniqueness and why a true teacher doesn't provide answers but holds space for the student to explore their own uniqueness.

1:58:21 | Harvey posits that wisdom can only be reached through abstract contemplation—something AI cannot replicate.

2:04:31 | Someone that has inspired Harvey by living their personal legend

2:11:55 | Harvey recounts a 10-year journey of trying to change the medical system for his father, only to realize the most courageous act is simply being oneself.

2:20:13 | Harvey's personal legend and how he knows he is on track

Harvey Martin is an entrepreneur and coach for high performers such as professional athletes, musicians, and entrepreneurs.

In 2012, he began teaching courses related to health and fitness at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where he received his master’s degree. His services included consulting college athletic programs around the country, for instance, Ohio State and Oregon State University, in mental skills and organizational behavior. During this time, he spent eight seasons in the Milwaukee Brewers organization as a player and scout for both professional and amateur players.

In 2020, his services expanded to organizations like the Carolina Hurricanes, Seattle Mariners, and San Francisco Giants. He began facilitating sessions with USA Olympic teams, NFL groups such as the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers. His work stretched to major bands like Rufus Du Sol and in 2025, he was the Performance Coach on the Upside Down Tour with the artist Mike Seander "Mike.”.

During three Major League Baseball Seasons (2022-2024), Harvey was the Major League Human Performance Coach for the San Francisco Giants, where he oversaw the team's recovery systems and mental skills programming. Individually, he has...

In this episode of Compromised to Alchemized, I am joined by the incredible Dr. Mona Patel, founder of Healing Light Alchemy.

For over 30 years, Dr. Mona Patel has helped others heal—first as a dentist and educator, now as a Shamanic Practitioner and Energy Healer. She specializes in guiding empaths, healers, and seekers to release trauma, clear energetic blocks, and realign with their true essence.

Blending science and spirituality, she creates a safe, sacred space for deep healing and transformation. Whether through her programs, private sessions, or retreats, Dr. Mona is here to help you reclaim your energy and step into your highest self.

In this episode Dr. Mona shares the pivotal moments she realized her path was shifting from physical dentistry to the deep work of the soul.

0:00 | Introduction to Dr. Mona Patel.

9:28 | When Dr. Patel first recognized her spiritual gifts.

17:10 | How to use recognition as a catalyst for self-healing.

29:32 | Strategies for staying connected when the world feels chaotic.

38:01 | Reflecting on Indian culture.

44:02 | Why non-linear movement is essential for emotional release.

50:14 | A look inside the process of working with Dr. Mona.

1:02:12 | Turning your empathy into a superpower.

1:07:19 | How to step off the drama triangle.

1:13:23 | How Dr. Mona knows she is on the right path.

1:17:17 | Connect & Transform: How to work with Dr. Patel.

Connect with Dr. Mona Patel:

Instagram: @healing_light_alchemy_

Facebook: Healing Light Alchemy

YouTube: @Healing_Light_mona

Website: https://www.healinglightalchemy.com/

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