You are encouraged to actively participate, share your own stories, and engage, including upcoming workshops and on social media platforms. Connect with Shawn on Facebook or Connect with Allison on Facebook

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This episode turns the spotlight on Shawn McGuire Meeks, exploring his purpose, background, and the unique approach he brings to personal growth and spiritual coaching. Allison Parr Plasha guides the conversation, helping listeners understand what it’s like to work with Shawn, both remotely and at his immersive retreat center.

Key Topics Covered:

• Shawn’s philosophy: operating from a place of “being” rather than “doing”
• The importance of resonance and mutual calling in coaching relationships
• Tools and symbols in Shawn’s practice
• Shawn’s journey: from family estrangement and homelessness to healing and service
• The 12-week coaching program: structure, pricing, and expectations
• Retreat offerings at Shawn’s 41-acre farm and retreat center
• The immersive experience: unplugging, connecting with the land, and personalized ceremonies
• Working with clients: phone coaching, in-person retreats, and group workshops
• The role of intention, threshold crossing, and ceremony in personal transformation
• Shawn’s training and influences: 12 Steps of AA, School of Lost Borders, shamanic practices, rites of passage, and more
• Co-creation and curation: tailoring the experience to each client’s needs and values
• Discovery packets, values exploration, and storytelling as tools for growth
• The “Magic of Listening” workshops and the power of deep listening

Actionable Information:

• To work with Shawn, visit mcguirelife.com and read client testimonials
• Options include phone coaching, immersive retreats, and group workshops
• Pricing: 12-week program ($2,000, prepaid), retreat stays (approx. $300/night)
• Discovery sessions and personalized intention-setting for all clients
• Upcoming events: “Magic of Listening” workshop, September 19–21

Notable Quotes:

• “The ceremony of working together begins when you reach out.”
• “Everything on this side of the threshold is possible.”
• “We are magical beings and our intention and motives shift the environment around us.”

You are encouraged to actively participate, share your own stories, and engage, including upcoming workshops and on social media platforms. Connect with Shawn on Facebook or Connect with Allison on Facebook

You are invited to share your thoughts and experiences. TAP or CLICK HERE to leave a message.

Thank you for listening!

Please explore our AVENUES FOR CONNECTION:

TAP HERE to Meet Shawn

TAP HERE to Meet Allison

WELCOME to The Farm Retreat Center in South Georgia

BOOK NOW for The Magic of Listening Workshop

Allison's Services for Individuals and Organizations

Learn more about Upcoming Events & Experiences at The Farm

Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network

FIND THE SPOT FOR YOU IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 – Welcome & Introduction 02:00 – Shawn’s Purpose and Philosophy 06:00 – Tools, Symbols, and the Healing Journey 10:00 – Working with Shawn: Programs & Retreats 15:00 – The Farm Experience: Immersion and Ceremony 20:00 – Coaching Options: Phone, In-Person, and Groups 25:00 – The Power of Intention and Thresholds 30:00 – Training, Modalities, and Spiritual Influences 35:00 – Discovery, Values, and Storytelling 40:00 – The Magic of Listening & Closing Invitation

In this episode of 'Conjuring the Human Spirit,' hosts Shawn McGuire Meeks and Allison Parr Plasha dive deep into the importance and impact of storytelling.

They discuss how storytelling can heal, connect people, and transform lives. Exploring topics such as historical storytelling practices, the science behind our thoughts, and the significance of telling personal stories, they provide valuable insights into how stories shape our identities and relationships. The hosts also share personal anecdotes and reflect on the stories we tell ourselves and others, encouraging listeners to embrace storytelling as a powerful tool for growth and connection.

You are encouraged to actively participate, share your own stories, and engage, including upcoming workshops and on social media platforms. Connect with Shawn on Facebook or Connect with Allison on Facebook

You are invited to share your thoughts and experiences. TAP or CLICK HERE to leave a message.

Thank you for listening!

Please explore our AVENUES FOR CONNECTION:

TAP HERE to Meet Shawn

TAP HERE to Meet Allison

WELCOME to The Farm Retreat Center in South Georgia

BOOK NOW for The Magic of Listening Workshop

Allison's Services for Individuals and Organizations

Learn more about Upcoming Events & Experiences at The Farm

Proudly produced by Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network

FIND A SPOT YOU NEED MOST IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 Welcome to Conjuring the Human Spirit

00:50 The Power of Storytelling

05:01 The Two Wolves Parable

07:29 The Stories We Tell Ourselves

10:47 Therapy, Confession, and Healing

18:42 The Magic of Listening

20:54 The Importance of Connection and Intimacy

22:31 Stories We Want to Leave Behind

24:38 The Power of Our Bodies as Storytellers

27:29 The Influence of Stories in Our Lives

32:38 Listening with Heart Ears