Listener note: This episode features an open discussion about navigating significant life transitions, including the end of a long-term marriage and the experience of "hitting a wall" during major life shifts. It explores themes of spiritual awakening, ancestral connections, and moving through the fear of judgment when stepping into your true power.

In this powerful episode of the Healing Circle, Christine Higgins sits down with Carol Barrett, a woman who chose to completely rewrite her life’s script at nearly 60 years old. After decades of putting her family and high-level career first, Carol found herself at a crossroads where her old purpose no longer served her soul.

Carol shares her remarkable journey of "remembering who she is" - from a child who saw spirits and gathered stones in circles, to a science student and corporate boss, and finally, to embracing her lineage as the descendant of a "white witch".

TIMESTAMPS

1:00 Guest Introduction: Meet Carol Barrett.

1:49 The "Awaken the Healer" moment: Recognizing your own power.

2:38 Life as a "Double Worker": Balancing home, career, and marriage.

3:31 Hitting the Wall: Divorce and the "Empty Nest" transition.

4:35 Finding Purpose: The pull toward intuition and family roots.

5:36 Childhood Memories: Crows, spirits, and early spiritual signs.

6:29 The Science vs. Spirit Balance: Studying plant biology.

7:31 Remembering Who You Are: Overcoming societal conditioning.

8:38 The "Volume Dial": How to increase your intuitive vibration.

9:40 The Shamanic Path: Connection to ancestors and spirit guides.

11:54 Spiritual Disciplines: Why the divine asked for "No Coffee".

12:27 Family Secrets: Katie the White Witch and the lost Grimoire.

14:24 The Pied Piper: Carol’s father and the legacy of healing.

16:41 Trust vs. Validation: Pushing through the fear of judgment.

18:37 Stepping Out of the Shadows: Leading a healing circle for employees.

21:32 The Woo-Woo Lady: Owning your identity at work.

22:46 Filling the Gap: How the loss of a parent creates space for your power.

24:51 Leaving the 25-Year Safety Net: Choosing soul over security.

26:29 Moving into the Trust: Overcoming the fear of money and failure.

31:10 Words of Wisdom: Why you are never too old to start.

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Welcome to The Healing Circle podcast, a grounded and soulful space for a healing journey through real-life conversations. Each week features live shamanic counselling sessions and conversations with brave souls navigating emotional change, identity shifts, grief, and soul-level transformation. This space is for those seeking healing, clarity, emotional guidance, and spiritual awakening.

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Listener note: This episode shares a personal survivor's story involving emotional manipulation, controlling relationship dynamics, abuse, and addiction. The content, particularly accounts of physical abuse and fear for life, may be activating. Please listen with care, and feel free to pause, step away, or return when it feels supportive for you.

Guest Sam shares her raw and powerful story of spiritual awakening through trauma. After enduring a decade-long, controlling relationship where she lost herself and then a frightening, abusive relationship fueled by drug addiction, Sam reached her rock bottom

Hear how ignoring red flags and lowering standards led her down a path of manipulation. Sam recounts the moment she discovered her first partner's cheating and her subsequent decision to move to Portugal. She describes her spiritual journey, including her first life-changing moon ritual on the beach the soul-connection with her child who "saved my life" and the terrifying moment of physical abuse.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Guest Introduction

1:03 The Guest's Story Starts

1:06 Ignoring Red Flags and Lowering Standards

2:23 Controlling Relationship and Loss of Self

2:51 Current Co-parenting Dynamic

5:51 Discovery of Cheating

7:00 Confrontation and Reaction to Cheating

8:34 Mother's Support and Move to Portugal

10:20 Ex's Mother Blames Sam

10:49 Finding Spiritual Wellness Christine (Embodied Energy Wellness)

12:05 Shamanic Journey and Connection to Ex's Grandmother

14:25 The Child's Role as a Savior and Awakener

15:46 Start of the Healing Journey: Reiki and the Beach

17:17 Friend Michelle and Finding the Healing Circles

22:20 Jumping into a New Relationship

23:57 New Partner's Addiction and Manipulation

28:54 Physical Abuse and Fear for Life

34:07 Soul Loss and Soul Retrieval

38:59 Healing, Self-Acceptance, and Current Relationship

39:00 Advice for the Listener: Trust Your Gut

NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY

Welcome to The Healing Circle podcast, a grounded and soulful space for a healing journey through real-life conversations. Each week features live shamanic counselling sessions and conversations with brave souls navigating emotional change, identity shifts, grief, and soul-level transformation. This space is for those seeking healing, clarity, emotional guidance, and spiritual awakening.

JOIN THE HEALING CIRCLE

✍️ Step into a safe, grounded space and receive a full shamanic counselling session. You can choose to be on camera or remain anonymous. Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8q2W3Xwirf9ZYxbYRJKTKMFM9ybIyimkAkUyJoRUxxvMbGQ/viewform

💬 Prefer a private session? Join me for intuitive energy healing and discovery calls. No pressure, just gentle guidance when you are ready.

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Listener Note: This episode explores choosing alignment over approval and the journey of living life differently. It’s for anyone feeling the call to stop seeking external validation and start trusting their own inner fire.

In this episode of The Healing Circle, host Christine Higgins sits down with Laura Seed, founder of Inner Wild Fire, to talk about the brave transition from living for others to living for yourself. Laura shares her powerful story of moving away from the "climb" for external status and titles to find a life that feels truly aligned with her soul. They discuss the concept of choosing alignment over approval and how we often ignore our body’s signals just to fit in. This conversation is a deep dive into reclaiming your personal power, breaking free from people-pleasing, and the liberation that comes when you finally decide to honor your "Inner Wild Fire" and speak your truth.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

01:08 Meet Laura, the Artistic Creator behind Inner Wild Fire

02:45 Founding Inner Wild Fire

04:50 Stepping Up & The Fear of Standing Out

06:57 Finding Your Calling

08:30 Blurring the Lines Between Passion and Work

11:20 Taking a Step Back: External vs Internal

16:24 The Fear of Money

19:40 Following Your Path

22:20 Travelling & Being an Artist

25:20 Self-Imposed Limitations & Giving Back to Yourself

35:07 Being Grounded & Life Stages

37:05 Finding Your Voice

NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY

Welcome to The Healing Circle podcast, a grounded and soulful space for a healing journey through real-life conversations. Each week features live shamanic counselling sessions and conversations with brave souls navigating emotional change, identity shifts, grief, and soul-level transformation. This space is for those seeking healing, clarity, emotional guidance, and spiritual awakening.

JOIN THE HEALING CIRCLE

✍️ Step into a safe, grounded space and receive a full shamanic counselling session. You can choose to be on camera or remain anonymous. Apply here:

💬 Prefer a private session? Join me for intuitive energy healing and discovery calls. No pressure, just gentle guidance when you are ready.

CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE

▶️ Subscribe here: @embodiedenergywellness

💌 Website: www.embodiedenergywellness.com📱 Follow Christine on Instagram: @embodiedenergywellness