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Shaman Sister Sessions

Michelle Hawk and Katherine Bird

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Shaman Sister Sessions PODCAST WITH SHAMANS MICHELLE HAWK AND KATHERINE BIRD Welcome to Shaman Sister Sessions! We created this podcast to empower spiritual seekers and practitioners of all modalities. Shamans and all those on the path of awakening. We offer a deep look into our personal and professional experiences as healers and Universal seekers, along with tools for navigating the expansion of human consciousness, cultivation of psychic and Shamanic gifts and living a fulfilled, uniquely ...
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Any time is a great time to honor the ancestors, but this energy is particularly potent during the Samhain portal when the veil is thinnest. This is a time when we may connect with our ancestors by celebrating their songs, their lives and the stories told around the fire. We acknowledge their pains, hurts, suffering and harmful choices, and we hono…
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Michelle and Katherine are delighted to welcome Kristen Von Foxx for a discussion on Near Death Experiences (NDEs) and ancestral healing! In 2022, Kristen Von Foxx, a long-time Shamanic practitioner and 14th generation descendant of Pocahontas, had a near-death experience where she received a powerful activation from her ancestors. In this episode,…
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Do you attend ceremonies, festivals, spiritual gatherings or community events? If so, this episode is a must for you! Just because an event uses spiritual language or addresses spiritual topics doesn’t mean it is held as a solid container. Events like this are often porous portals, with many people attending from all points on the spiritual path. I…
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Who are my spirit guides? How do I work with my Shamanic allies? Are some guides “better” or more powerful than others? These are common questions we hear from people on the healing path. Knowing who your spirit guides are and how to collaborate in functionally purposeful relationships with your Shamanic allies are essential tools for any practitio…
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Michelle and Katherine are delighted to welcome Dr. Oscar Pérez for a discussion on grief bearers, ancestral healing and Toltec wisdom teachings! According to Toltec wisdom, in each generation, there is one family member whose soul path includes feeling, holding and processing wounding and shadow on behalf of their lineage. Unfortunately, in the mo…
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Michelle and Katherine welcome congressional candidate Dr. Melissa Bird for a discussion on intuitive leadership, spirituality and politics, and the graceful revolution! As healers, mystics, practitioners and spiritual teachers, we know that we’re here to participate in the transformation and healing of the collective. But how does that translate o…
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Michelle and Katherine welcome Amy and Nancy Harrington for a discussion on collaborative leadership, entrepreneurship and social change! Building supportive community networks can fuel entrepreneurship while fostering personal development and encouraging positive social change. So many healers, mystics and spiritual seekers feel alone or isolated …
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Practicing Shamanism in the modern, Western world is fraught with challenges. Is it okay to practice Shamanism as a Western person? What is the most integral way of working with our Shamanic practices? What is Shamanism asking us to confront in ourselves? As modern, Western people working with Shamanism, we must consistently ask ourselves these que…
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What is Shamanism? Where does Shamanism come from? What does the word “Shaman” mean? Those called to healing and spiritual development often brush up against Shamanism but don't know how to contextualize it within their journey. Michelle and Katherine get back to their Shamanic roots and explore some of the foundations of Shamanism as an animistic …
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Is spirituality political? What is the “higher consciousness” of politics? How do we balance universal principles and the theory of transformation and spiritual teachings with the embodied reality of pain, suffering and conflict? Michelle and Katherine recorded this episode shortly after Trump’s inauguration. While the fascist takeover has hurtled …
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Michelle and Katherine are happy to welcome Furkhan Dandia for a discussion on the intersection of spirituality and therapy!Traditional therapy has long been dominated by the “supremacy of the mind,” cognitive processing and talking about our problems. But as more people turn towards non-religious, animistic spirituality, principles of energetic aw…
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We firmly believe that you have the right to ask your healer, therapist, medicine practitioner, coach or care provider about their values. Is it possible for a practitioner to be truly “neutral?” We say no. Regardless of their “professional neutrality,” any practitioner will inherently hold their own values and training as the standard of well-bein…
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In the wake of the election, many of us are reckoning with our collective trauma. The United States has a brutal trauma history etched into our collective unconscious. From centuries of genocide inflicted upon indigenous peoples of this land, to the immigration and assimilation of war-ravaged refugees hoping for a better life, to importing enslaved…
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What does “healing the collective” mean? Why is talking about planetary healing so important? How is that related to the individual healing journey? What is the best way for us to work with healing collective and planetary traumas? Our personal healing process ripples out beyond us to impact the collective and planetary consciousness. Acknowledging…
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How do I heal myself? I don’t even know where to start. The process of “healing” seems so big and intimidating. Acknowledging my healing journey makes me feel vulnerable and weak. If I’m healing myself, how can I possibly help other people? If you’re on a healing journey, you’ve probably had thoughts like this. Maybe you’ve felt stuck or blocked in…
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Are you going through a spiritual awakening or deepening of your awakening experience? Did you know that the Death, Purification, and Rebirth phases of Alchemy can be some of the most powerful support and spiritual tools for your awakening? The esoteric wisdom teachings of the ancient alchemists are relevant today on your journey of self-healing an…
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Are you experiencing a Light Language activation? What is Light Language and what does it mean for you and your spiritual practice? Maybe you’re speaking in tongues or seeing symbols. Now what? Michelle and Katherine are pleased to welcome Galactic Ashley to discuss Light Language activation, integration, and mastery. Join the Shaman Sisters for a …
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Do you have unwanted spiritual attention? Are you concerned about entities, demons, or spirit attachments? What is a shamanic extraction or exorcism, and why might it not be enough to help you?Following up on episodes 92 and 93, Michelle and Katherine talk about shamanic extractions and removing entities. They share what they commonly hear from con…
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Elevate your consciousness. Ascend to the 5th dimension. Access the quantum field. Yes, and…There's a fine line between elevating consciousness and using spirituality to avoid discomfort.Ascending to the 5th dimension doesn't mean you get to bypass anything inconvenient in this dimension. It's great to do quantum healing or work in the quantum fiel…
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Shamanic work can take a lot of energy and requires not only energetic stamina, but also physical resilience and endurance. When in Shamanic trance, practicing incorporation mediumship, or holding ceremony for 10 hours, your body has specific needs for minerals, muscle strength and flexibility, and ion exchange. Michelle and Katherine offer tools a…
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The Shaman Sisters continue their conversation about abuse and harm within the spiritual and personal development community. Following up on episode #121 (Gaslighting, Narcissism, Manipulation and Abuse in the Spiritual and Coaching Community) and episode #46 (Predators in the Spiritual Community), Michelle and Katherine share what they have observ…
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Psychedelic and entheogenic medicine work have been emerging in the western world as powerful spirit allies for healing and guidance. The spectrum of “medicine work” includes the western clinical pathology model, the traditional church, the ceremonial shamanic devotional experience, the recreational trip and more. Big reveal in this episode! Introd…
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The spiritual, personal development, coaching community has narcissists, abusers, sociopaths and shitty people in it, just like everywhere else. Unfortunately, these people are very skilled at distorting and manipulating spiritual teachings, language and practices to take advantage of and harm clients who come to them for help. These abusers may be…
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Many of us struggle with self-trust. Maybe you have trouble making decisions, you are easily swayed by the opinions and expectations of others, or seem to put your own needs and desires last. If so, you’re not alone. We live in a world that systematically undermines our connection to inner wisdom and guidance, and unless we actively learn the skill…
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Spiritual initiation cycles often bring up a lot of resistance. You’ve probably experienced this: initiations can be uncomfortable, confronting, challenging and triggering. But, as Michelle and Katherine discuss in this powerful episode, “resistance is fertile.” Resistance shows us where there is potent energy available for transformation, and when…
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We hear so much in the spiritual and “conscious” world about being non-judgmental, not judging ourselves or others. But what if judgment is actually a really helpful, valuable and positive tool? Judgment is incredibly important for setting boundaries, evaluating integrity, aligning with right action and opening to high-frequency spiritual experienc…
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What happens when our emotional systems become overwhelmed by a constant barrage of stress, suffering, disaster and crisis? Unfortunately, “compassion fatigue” is all too common these days, especially among healers, caretakers and empaths. It might feel like you’re numb or simply can’t bring yourself to care anymore, but it’s actually a sign of nee…
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Creating sacred healing tools, tinctures and elixirs, visionary art, jewelry, talismans and totems are all ways to anchor powerful energy into the Earthly plane through physical objects. These sacred totems, crafted with intention, prayer and guidance, can work with shamanic energies, alchemical correspondences, elemental frequencies and energies e…
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It’s one thing to advertise oneself as a “transformational guide,” but how do we actually measure and quantify that transformation in our clients? Transformation and results are not the same thing. To truly support a transformational experience for our clients requires subtlety, attention, curiosity and working collaboratively with the ecosystem of…
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As soul-aligned practitioners, sometimes our practice asks us to radically shapeshift the way in which we serve, altering our personal and professional identities. This process can be incredibly challenging and uncomfortable, inviting us into deeper layers of trust, surrender and possibility. What happens when our practice changes so dramatically? …
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As a practitioner, it’s easy to build programs and offerings in our business that we think “should” be there, either because we’re trying to fit our work into a traditional business paradigm, we’re coming from the place of just trying to make money, or we’re modeling our work after others (teachers, colleagues, others in the field). As a soul-align…
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If you’re self-employed as a healer, chances are that you’ve tried to fit your business into traditional entrepreneurial models (even ones aimed at coaching) and found that it doesn’t work for you and/or feels super icky. You are not alone. There are some really good reasons why your healing business needs a unique approach and expression. Michelle…
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Bad advice is everywhere! Michelle and Katherine have seen tons of bad advice: on social media, in articles, received from their mentors/healers. Their clients have also come to them and shared bad advice offered by other practitioners. What gives? In this episode, they share the hallmarks of “good” versus “bad” advice and how to recognize it. They…
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What is the nature of collaboration through a creative partnership? Often in the field of spiritual growth and practice, we feel called to collaborate with other practitioners. Sometimes these efforts go well, and others go really poorly. Michelle and Katherine have been in creative soul partnership collaboration for 6 years. In this episode, they …
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Yes, you read that right. Despite the silly title, the Shaman Sisters drop some powerful knowledge on how to hack your process of transformation by creating positive feedback loops within and between energy systems in your life. Michelle and Katherine get scientific and silly in this powerful episode. Learn about essential Keystone Practices and ho…
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Most of us assume that awakening and activation are only expansive phenomena, and if we’re experiencing contraction that there must be something wrong. However, it is impossible to “selectively open/activate.” As we go through awakening experiences and activate different fields and energy centers, any unprocessed, stagnant energy will also come to …
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Do you think that being “spiritual” automatically makes you a better person? Think again. There are plenty of ways to twist and distort spiritual principles that end up shaming, blaming and causing harm. Are YOU being a spiritual asshole?? Tune in to this fun and insightful episode where Michelle and Katherine discuss some of the most common ways p…
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What is your social responsibility as a spiritual practitioner? How are you living and practicing in integrity and in alignment with your values for the purpose of global service and transformation? How can we all do better? Michelle and Katherine outline the five pillars of Social Responsibility and ways to implement them. In light of the COVID pa…
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The Shaman Sisters are delighted to welcome their sister, Beth Weinstein, for this powerful conversation about Spiritual Activism through Entrepreneurship! The new paradigm of leadership, activism, and business. Heart-centered calling, alignment and sovereignty. What it means to live and serve from authentic integrity. We covered a lot of ground in…
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Those who are called to the Shamanic path live a life of service: to others, to Spirit and to their own self-growth. What does it mean to live your authentic service? In the modern world (especially within the entrepreneurial healing community), service is often associated with career and financial exchange. Michelle and Katherine debunk some of th…
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The Shaman Sisters are so excited to welcome their sister, Aychele Hill, for this powerful conversation about initiations on the feminine path! Maidenhood. Menstruation. Motherhood. Cronehood. These rites of passage and their associated gifts and creative powers are available to all women, on the physical and energetic levels. Initiations on the fe…
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Have you heard about the Magic Key--the essential component of your practice that will solve all your problems and make your life better in every single way? Do you want to know what the Magic Key is? We’re delighted to tell you! Michelle and Katherine share their thoughts about the Magic Key and how it shows up in their practice and their work. Tu…
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As COVID-19 continues to catalyze growth and awakening on the individual and planetary levels, it’s also initiating us into new codes and frequencies. What are some of the specific energetic codes and activations coming through at this time? How can the spiritual initiations you’ve already experienced support you? What activations are available to …
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Coronavirus has catalyzed mass disruption on the global scale. We are collectively experiencing a Death cycle, not only of people losing their lives, but also of structures, systems and planetary identity that has not been serving us for a long time. What initiations are available to you through this global upheaval? What transformation and awakeni…
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Who were you before the world told you who to be? Before social conditioning, before trauma, before you ever tried to make yourself small to fit in? Your Wild Self holds the keys to your connection, freedom and belonging. Your Wild Self is waiting for you to set it free. Your Wild Self is calling. Can you hear it? Michelle Hawk and Katherine Bird d…
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If you’re not fully grounded and inhabiting your physical body, you’re more likely to feel disconnected, distracted, anxious and stuck. You’re also less likely to be fully effective and empowered in your energetic practice. Relax. You’re not alone. We live in a society that conditions us to be disconnected from our bodies and distracted by everythi…
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Ah, the new Gregorian year/decade. That arbitrary time when people all over the world magically shift into a different reality, set goals and make plans to be bold, take action and make their dreams come true!!! Cringe. Anyone else super tired of goals, resolutions and action plans that don’t actually work? We’ve all been there. But the reality is …
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What predominant energies (personally and collectively) were at play in 2019? What energies are coming in 2020? What are some useful astrological and energetic cycles to keep in mind? What can they tell you about your personal year ahead? Michelle Hawk and Katherine Bird walk you through some reflections of 2019, and forecast for 2020. Predictions …
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Did you catch the last episode on why you don’t have an entity or attachment, and no one is attacking you? If not, start there. If you’re all caught up, join us for this next episode on what is actually happening if you do have an entity or attachment. What are the telltale signs of entities and psychic attacks? How do we end up with attachments? A…
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Maybe you’ve heard about entities, energetic attachments and psychic attacks. Maybe someone has even told you that you have an entity, or you’ve wondered if you were a victim of psychic attack. After all, it would explain why everything in your life is falling apart, right??? Nope! We are happy to tell you that having entities and attachments is ac…
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