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Rasia Pouncie has many titles: Priestess, Seer, Diviner (shells, tea, tarot), Crystal Therapist, Quantum Healer, Student and Practioner of Sacred Psychology, Plant Medicine enthusiast. Her calling is in mentoring others in an effort to support them in reaching their highest timeline and frequency. Rasia’s goal is to fan your soul's desire to inspire you to be honest, real, fun, sexy, wise, and loving to yourself.She was raised by her father who was a spiritualist and led the way for her to explore many mystical traditions. He also rooted her in her personal ancestry that has now led her to explore plant medicine on a regular basis. This conversation spans wide. Rasia talks about her connection to the Church of Daime, her experiences with nearly weekly plant medicine, and how it has transformed her anxiety. We talk about cultural appropriation in the spiritual world and how to navigate these issues with sensitivity and awareness. Keywords: Orishas Church of DaimeSanto DaimeAyahuasca http://wanderling.tripod.com/seven_powers.htmlAfrican Pantheon/Spiritual systemFind RasiaInstagram: Mystical Healing GuideWebsite: https://mysticalhealing.guideCheck out my Fall Retreat: annfancy.com/retreat

Lauren's tattoos tell you her story over the last 3+ years. Her first tattoo ever has the words "begin again" and the date her life changed forever. Have you ever struggled to remember that you are more than your mistakes, you are more than the things that have happened to you, you are more than your upbringing? Lauren's story is vulnerable, brave and so relatable. We have all waited too long to make a change, we have all sat idly by when the Universe was offering us lifeboat after lifeboat. We have all avoided change only to find ourselves in a swift kick in the pants that forced to leap into the next chapter of our lives. Lauren tells the story of why she was had no choice but to completely reinvent herself, reckon with shame and step boldly into a life she didn't recognize only to be lead gently back to her true self. She's had one hell of a journey these last few years and is now ready to shine light into the darker corners of her life. Please listen with an open and receptive heart. May we truly learn to meet one another with love, compassion and understanding. May we hold one another up and help each other when we are down. Join Lauren and I in Costa Rica May 9-16th: https://www.citizenyogastudio.com/costa-rica-retreat-2020/Follow Lauren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlivinyoga/Check her schedule out at www.citizenyogastudio.comCheck out my Fall Retreat: annfancy.com/retreat

This is something that has been heavy on my heart and mind over the last year. After decades of being completely disconnected from my body, I have realized the profound impact yoga has had on me. I spent my childhood & young adulthood struggling with severe anxiety and depression. I spent decades at war with my body, dieting, bingeing, loathing and obsessing over my form. I am certain I own every diet book, and self help book about food, body, emotional eating and the likes. Why does this matter? Because for one reason or another almost everyone I know is struggling to live in their human form. We all have come at this issue for a thousand different reasons, perhaps it's simply the culture of disconnect, it could be trauma, or ancestry, or any other multitudes of reasons. But we I know for sure, is that we MUST learn how to integrate in order to live out more meaningful, connected, purposeful and impactful lives. We as the collective must learn how to get out of our heads and into our bodies so we can reclaim our power and change this world. It is imperative that we do both. XO, AnnCheck out my Fall Retreat: annfancy.com/retreat

Amanda was put on her spiritual path, over twelve years ago, with her own recovery from drug addiction that was the catalyst to her spiritual awakening. Throughout the years, she has developed spiritually through her work within the Twelve Step Programs, being an active student and teacher of the metaphysical text, A Course In Miracles, work with The Laws of the Universe and ongoing intensive self study. Her intuitive abilities have been enhanced in her work with prayer, meditation, energy work, divination, crystals, the chakra system, body work, astrology and other metaphysical and intuitive practices.Amanda's personal mission is to help others heal and attune to their own inner voice. Amanda shares her story of addiction & recovery. She walks us through her own evolution that has led her to being a lightworker and spiritual teacher. We talk about faith and how she transformed her personal understanding of who Jesus was a teacher and spiritual master. Amanda is a trained, licensed therapist within the state of Florida, holding a Masters degree in social work, with a specialization in treating addiction. In addition, she is an intuitive coach and mentor, with a strong focus on spirituality and well-being. She is certified under Gabby Bernstein's Level 1 Spirit Junkie Masterclass. She is also a Registered Yoga Teacher and also holds a Usui Reiki Level Two Certification of Attunement. Amanda's personal mission is to help others heal and attune to their own inner voice. https://www.instagram.com/soulfeather_/https://www.soul-feather.com/Check out my Fall Retreat: annfancy.com/retreat

Elizabeth Atkins has spent most of her life working to bring the experiences of mixed race persons into the narrative of American culture. She is the daughter of a interracial couple whose fascinating journey includes a story of love, defying the catholic church, breaking rules & barriers while consciously raising two daughters who now work to do the same.  Elizabeth has spent the last decade or more healing her own pain around her identity, her deep need for spiritual connection and learning to make peace with her body. She has become a voice in the conversation around purpose, growth and the profound benefits of meditation. Her recent memoir expands on her personal journey: https://www.godsanswerisknow.com/Her publishing company: https://www.twosisterswriting.com/Check out my Fall Retreat: annfancy.com/retreat

Barbara Payton is a sultry, Detroit rock singer/songwriter with a soulful, bluesy voice. Recognized as one of Detroit’s most powerful and engaging live performers, Barbara has rocked stages, festivals, arenas and private listening rooms for more than 25 years. In addition to her solo career, Barbara has toured as a background singer for both Bob Seger and Kid Rock. But Barbara is so much more than this bio. She is thoughtful, articulate, honest and open about her life, the growth she has dedicated to, loss, pain, parenting aging adults, reclaiming her life and what it means to her to be living more wakefully. We talk about the trappings of religion, what it was like to come out, being a local lesbian icon for decades and the role the Salvation Army played in her life. I think you love her more than ever after this deep & stirring conversation. I know I do. http://barbarapayton.com/Detroit Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cadieux-cafe-presents-barbara-payton-with-kurzawa-group-zeppelin-tribute-tickets-80709547429?ref=eios&fbclid=IwAR0EDc7Hh-X_eVn4ahFS_l4SJPcuAnxb72AL56RPpKXj_iEw1hceoFd8iMsSalvation Army LGBQT statement:https://salvationarmynorth.org/northern/lgbt-statement/?fbclid=IwAR1JkmejHxzltLT-IQltAyaa4Qz-dIefFWlzPWqrdYgCa-rT-XSxfwIT-soCheck out my Fall Retreat: annfancy.com/retreat

The incredible, wise, funny and loving Lori Lipten is back with another enlightening conversation. Lori is a teacher, author, shamanic, medium, intuitive guide, healer and so so much more. She is a bright light in the world and this conversation is illuminating in so many ways. WARNING: We go really deep, I ask some hard questions of the Universe and Lori answers with honesty, humility, ease, and grace. We talk about much that may challenge your current paradigms, how you see your life, and what it really means to be alive, now, on earth, in this plane of experience. Connect with Lori: www.lorilipten.comhttps://www.facebook.com/loriliptenmedium/Check out my Fall Retreat: annfancy.com/retreat

Juliet Tang is a feminine business mentor for conscious and ambitious women service-based entrepreneurs – coaches, consultants, holistic doctors, therapists, practitioners, and transformational leadersAfter being raised in communist China, Juliet found her way to liberation and had many awakenings and breakthroughs along the way that has led her to her current work. We talk about life, the common hang ups and pitfalls spiritually driven women face when trying to launch into their unique soul's purpose. Juliet is a powerful, intuitive, heart centered woman whose mission it is to inspire other women to step forward into their passions & purpose by learning to harness masculine energy in a positive way that allows us to boldly do the change-making work we are called to. This conversation was important for me and I will be listening several more times in an effort to really embody these powerful reminders. Find Juliet here: https://juliettang.com/about/https://www.instagram.com/JulietTangZ/Sign up for a free master class: https://juliettang.com/premium-business-webinar/Work with her: https://juliettang.com/work-with-me/Check out my Fall Retreat: annfancy.com/retreat

Do you believe that the stars somehow dictate or guide the shifts that happen earthside? Have you often heard people blaming life's mishaps on MERCURY in RETROGRADE? Have you wondered what in the world that means? Do you find that this time of year leads you to feeling low? Do you feel like uncomfortable truths are asking to be exposed, do you feel called to heal? Do you feel ready to unearth some of what you have been keeping down for a long time? Welcome to Scorpio season with a bonus of mercury in retrograde. Carly helps us unpack what this all could mean as we traverse the shift into the depths of Fall. Follow Carly on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carlyonthedaily/ OR check out her new website: https://www.astroalignment.comCheck out my Fall Retreat: annfancy.com/retreat

Kelli McMullen is the firecracker owner of an eclectic and electric movement studio called The Space in Brighton, MI. Kelli is a self-proclaimed "Cheerleader in a Yoga Teacher's body." Her studio is part yoga, part HIIT, part dance with an anchor in soulful conversation on the meaning of life. Kelli is the my kind of person, she is brave, messy, radically honest and full of F-bombs. Our conversation goes from authenticity, the raw truth on how challenging relationships are for those of us who are really showing up in them, parenting and so much more. Connect with Kelli: https://www.instagram.com/kellimcmullen/The Space: https://www.facebook.com/theSpaceBrighton/https://discoverthespace.comKelli references this book: Heart Talk by Cleo Wade.Also referenced: Brené Brown & Braving the Wilderness Join the Becoming Community.Check out my Fall Retreat: annfancy.com/retreat

The lovely Rachel is back with another vibrant conversation on all the big questions of life. We talk about the purpose of suffering, oppression, healing, love, soulmates, twin flames, energy and how it moves the world and so much more. This is another life changing conversation and I am so grateful for my time with her and her willingness to share her wisdom. Rachel is always very clear to let us know she is still a student of life and to take all she says and check it against your own truth. I hope this conversation gets you thinking and inspires you to see your life from a different perspective. There are some deeply thought provoking and challenging concepts presented here. I encourage you to have an open mind and an open heart. If you are triggered by her words, dig in, look inward, find your own truth. To contact Rachel for a session email her: RL18works@gmail.comCheck out my Fall Retreat: annfancy.com/retreat

It seems so many of us have moments of lifetimes that we believe we don't belong. We spend our days trying to fit in, and our nights feeling the deep sadness of having compromised our selves to make it work. There is so much power in being seen, soulful authenticity and showing up as ourselves. Let's all learn to disappoint others while showing up in our own truth. It is powerful work and not for the faint of heart. Work I reference: https://www.amazon.com/Braving-Wilderness-Quest-Belonging-Courage/dp/0812995848 and https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Imperfection-Think-Supposed-Embrace/dp/159285849X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=M59THHBI0NE5&keywords=gifts+of+imperfection&qid=1570124675&s=books&sprefix=gifts+of+im%2Cstripbooks%2C176&sr=1-1Check out my Fall Retreat: annfancy.com/retreat

Nadia was raised by two immigrants, an Egyptian and a Brit. She spend much of her childhood free from boundaries and cultivated a life of curiosity. Somewhat unintentionally Nadia kept finding herself in the role of healer. She has worked as a massage therapist, clinical counselor and nutrition and wellness coach. But her insatiable curiosity continues to lead her to more and more interesting places. She is now part owner of Expanding Spirits an experiential crystal shop. She recently started a new adventure guiding others through Past Life Regression. This was an experience I had myself with Nadia, let me tell you... it was FASCINATING. Come along on this journey as we navigate Nadia's path and all the moments that led her to her most recent incarnation in this life. :) REFERENCEDEdgar Cayce: https://www.amazon.com/Story-Edgar-Cayce-There-River/dp/0876043759/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=edgar+cayce&qid=1568832194&sr=8-4Energy Codes by Dr. Sue Morter:  https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Codes-7-Step-System-Awaken/dp/B07JR31NXZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IYELWZ0304JM&keywords=energy+codes+dr+sue+morter&qid=1568832239&s=books&sprefix=energy+codes%2Cstripbooks%2C145&sr=1-1Expanding Spirits: https://expandingspirits.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpandingSpirits/James 2-The child who recalled his life as a WW2 pilot: https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/james-leiningerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYE0WEFz_OACheck out my Fall Retreat: annfancy.com/retreat

Hey, Hey! Season 2! Let's start this season off with a doozy of a conversation. Warning, this dialogue may push your buttons, because it has been pushing mine for years!In the world of spirituality (with or without the addition of religion), so many of us have unintentionally ignored, muted or shamed one another in the name of "faith." In fact, even if you find yourself under the label of atheist, I would challenge you to take the same look at the ways our society collectively seeks to avoid pain. We often avoid deep and challenging conversation, we fall short in holding safe space for one another in our lowest moments, and we quickly numb our own suffering in an effort to sidestep the pain. I know, we are all good people here. We don't intend to fall short. But, I think it is time to have an uncomfortable conversation around spiritual bypassing, numbing, disconnection and smatterings of plain BS in how we "use" religion, love, light, spirituality in an effort to circumnavigate pain, growth, evolution, understanding and radical responsibility to show up more fully in life. Check out my Fall Retreat: annfancy.com/retreat

Patty Shaw is a healer, spiritual counselor, light-worker, author, akashic record reader and self proclaimed introvert. She has a gentle angelic energy with the ability to find a lightness and laughter in all of the challenges we face. She has been in the healing arts, the woo-woo and the new age movement since the early 90's and brings a voice of wisdom and experience as she has lived through the continual evolution of this awakening towards a 5D reality. Patty was raised in a large family, she is one of nine. She was painfully shy and learned much about the world from the vantage point of quiet observation. She and her sisters began exploring the world of energy, metaphysics, mysticism and spirituality nearly 30 years ago. They own and operate the Candle Wick Shoppe in Ferndale, MI and have expanded their reach into various facets of spirituality. We had so much to talk about from the evolution of spirituality in the last few decades, managing negative energies and ghosts, healing blockages through akashic exploration and so so much more. I hope you stick with it to the end because that's were it really gets interesting. To learn more and connect with Patty Call 313-506-5711To follow Patty click here for FB: https://www.facebook.com/healingwithpattyshawhttps://www.facebook.com/thecandlewickshoppe/https://www.amazon.com/Do-Yourself-Akashic-Wisdom-Library/dp/1578635403Check out my Fall Retreat: annfancy.com/retreat

Join Carly and I as we discuss the upcoming full moon this month. Carly continues to educate us on how astrology can impact our day to day life, what makes people seemingly lose their mind around the full moon and who is impacted most deeply by the moon this July. From Carly:Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Capricorn July 16 - Full Moons are all about releasing. On Tuesday incorporate time into your day to release what no longer serves. This specific Full Moon is asking us to step toward our personal truth & give a deep bow to the structures in your life that have gotten you to this point. Journal Prompts include:• Celebrations & Successes - write out all of your societal successes. Ex: graduating from college• Graditude - write out all the things/people/jobs that have allowed you to accomplish your achievements. Ex: grateful for my Mom for babysitting so I could focus on my job to receive my big raise. • List out the blocks & stories that stop you from pursuing new areas of your life, new areas of interest, new life directions If you feel compelled, burn the list & make sure the ashes go back into the earth. Full Moon Blessings! Happy releasing & creating space for new energy to flow in. Book a session with Carly: https://www.astroalignment.com/Check out my Fall Retreat: annfancy.com/retreat

Teri Williams says she is simply someone who is doing her best to live her life. She is proudly 25 years sober and made some big shifts 25 years ago that let her to deepening her innate connection to spirit, intuition, energy work and a shamanic path. Teri is also no-nonsense kind of gal. We talk openly about the courage and bravery it takes to shift away from the dogma and programming most of us have been taught throughout our lives and step into a different understanding, a new perspective and an alternate way of seeing the world. Teri is a Shamanic Energy Practitioner as well as host of Soulful Living on Empower Radio who LOVES the sound of the drum. It reminds her heart is still beating and deepens her connection to the Universe.  She has 25 years’ experience in the healing arts and mysticism, assisting others in unleashing their potential within for overall good health and well-being. Her specialties include: Shamanic Drum Circles, Shamanic Energy sessions, Shamanic Journey Sessions, Soul Retrieval, Shamanic Rebirthing, Reiki, Meditation and Mindfulness practices as well as various specialty workshops.“I USE MEDITATION! Meditation has been the single most significant practice of my life for over 25 years, beginning with a guided meditation and Shamanic teachings are the foundation for everything I do in this life! I meditate or practice a shamanic journey every day, even if only for a few minutes at a time. Most days, when the temperature is above 30 degrees, practice in the sunshine, somewhere in nature.  Having been clean and sober for more than 25 years, it’s good for my mental stability, my skin, my energy, and my soul. It gets me HIGH on life." ~Teri WilliamsFind out more about Teri and how to connect with the work she is doing:soulpractices.comshamanicjourneypractice.comContact: teri@soulpractices.comCreator of Shamanic Journey Practice 30-Day Guided Introduction to the Shamanic JourneyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulPracticeswithTeri/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulpracticeswithteri/Books mentioned in the podcast: Everything is Here to Help You by Matt KahnEnergy Codes by Dr. Sue MortnerCheck out my Fall Retreat: annfancy.com/retreat

Peter is a visionary and radical thought leader creating a new economic paradigm in the Canadian wilderness through the intentional community he is co-creating - https://www.visitzenith.org/   After creating a "successful" life by all typical measures, Peter found himself chipping away at the story he was sold about what success looks like. He slowly began to realize his values did not align with the life he had created. Little by little a new way of living, thinking and being emerged and from it, with the help of other like minded people they have laid the roots of an intentional community in the wilderness with a mountain view. Peter and I talk life, the deep human lessons of relationships, why he believes everyone should have the right to inhabit beautiful land, be supported in all necessary ways and create meaningful connections. Mostly, Peter wants to inspire others to live more consciously, to create a life in line with what human nature is truly about and to connect to one's own innate purpose. These are certainly ideas I can connect with! Mentioned in the podcast: The Ominvore's Dilemma by Michael PollanFood Inc.Check out my Fall Retreat: annfancy.com/retreat

Wendy Luczak is the powerhouse owner of Doggie in the Window. She touts a title that is Detroit's First Doggy Day Care. Wendy talks about how she stumbled onto this path, her upbringing, growing up with 3 sisters and taking a risky leap of faith to get her to where she is today. Wendy openly talks about the challenges she has faced in learning and growing as a business owner, she talks about sacrifice and a deep commitment to helping her employees grow as people, make connections and push themselves beyond what's comfortable. Wendy is committed to making connections, networking her people and spending time with her tribe. For her, this is a spiritual practice that keeps her present, grounded and thriving. You'll wanna check her website:https://ditw.netFollow her on facebook to see all the fun the dogs have in her incredible facility. https://www.facebook.com/ditwmichigan/Check out my Fall Retreat: annfancy.com/retreat

Carly Lozdoski guides me...and you as we dip our toes in to understanding astrology, moon cycles and more specifically new moons. As new moons come and go it is a great time to plant seeds of manifestation, who doesn't need assistance in manifesting... and getting out of our own way! I was personally blown away by my astrology reading with Carly a few weeks ago because of its accuracy and I want to keep learning more about why I feel all the feels as the moon, stars, and planets constantly realign. I think this all just powerful information for us each to have in our pockets to better understand ourselves and the world. I would love your feedback. What do you want to learn more about with regard to astrology? Send me messages on my website annfancy.com/podcast. Or send me a direct message on instagram, facebook or pop into the Becoming facebook page. Let's talk about it. Check out my Fall Retreat: annfancy.com/retreat