Have you ever thought about what happens when you can't hold onto those magical flow states?

In this week’s episode, Aimee sits down with Leo Marrs, a breath advocate and entrepreneur, to explore why we slip out of creative flow and what both sides of this human spectrum teach us.

This conversation will definitely shift how you think about the inevitable ebb and flow of consciousness.

Leo takes us through:

- Why breath awareness works 100% of the time as a portal to presence

- The difference between active breathing sessions and everyday breath awareness

- How he went from running nightclubs to opening breath studios

- The "meta question" technique for making big decisions

- How to trust your body's natural intelligence for decision-making

- The relationship between expansion, contraction, and universal flow

And so much more!

Today's guest hails from the wilds of Alaska to the frontiers of consciousness. Leo Marrs shares a journey shaped by raw experience, entrepreneurial fire, and spontaneous awakening.

A high school dropout turned founder of America’s first breathwork studio, Leo brings a rare fusion of somatic intelligence, street-tested wisdom, and irreverent spiritual insight. Through stories, tools, and transmissions, we'll explore what it means to be fully alive in a rapidly evolving world.

Currently working on his book The New Creator: Rise of the Mindful Artist in the New Meaning Economy as well as Ethr, an app combining breath sequences and advanced sonic architecture to help you unlock your innate capacities for healing, insight, and expanded consciousness.

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Free 7-Day Trial of my breathing app Ethr - www.ethr.one

Free Weekly Newsletter where I share pieces of my writing for my forthcoming book, The New Creator

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Everyone talks about “speaking your truth,” but how do you actually know what your truth is?

This week, Aimee sits down with spiritual mentor and author Jennifer Spor to speak about the art of discerning authentic inner knowing from external programming.

Together, they explore the physical experience of truth—how it feels in the body, how to build unshakable discernment, and why embodied wisdom is essential in today’s world.

Jennifer takes us through:

- How to recognize when your soul is calling you into something greater

- Why fear shows up during transformation, and how to move through it

- Practical tools for aligning with your higher self

- The role of intuition in navigating change

- Why basic practices like sleep remain the cornerstone of spiritual evolution

- The power of trust and surrender in spiritual growth

And so much more!

Jennifer Spor is a Spiritual Advisor, Channel, and Akashic Records Trauma-Informed Master Consultant and Teacher for high-achieving conscious women leaders who are here to live unapologetically expressed in their truth and fulfill their highest destiny in this life, soul-led.

She is the CEO and Founder of her namesake company, as well as the host of the podcast Path of The Awakened Heart. Jennifer’s mission is rooted in her own spiritual awakening - she hopes to empower other women to hone their innate gifts and make a positive difference in their lives and the world.

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Website: www.jenniferspor.com

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What does it take to reinvent yourself when the world, and your identity, shift beneath your feet?

In this week's episode, Aimee sits down with her cousin Jensen Cummings, a fifth-generation chef turned entrepreneur and podcaster, for a raw conversation about his journey from severe depression and burnout to healing through plant medicine and somatic practices.

Jensen shares how he's redefining success, learning to find worth beyond performance, and discovering meaning in "one honest moment" at a time.

They take us through:

- How to navigate major life transitions with adaptability and vision

- How performance-based self-worth leads to burnout and depression

- Why failure can be a powerful teacher (if you let it)

- The role of plant medicine in breakthrough healing experiences

- How to stay grounded when your identity is shifting

- How to tune your nervous system for higher levels of success

- Finding meaning in authentic moments vs. chasing achievements

- Channeling intensity purposefully rather than destructively

And so much more!

Jensen Cummings is a fifth-generation chef turned storyteller, strategist, podcaster, sportscaster, and youth coach.

Jensen brings more than 120 years of restaurant family legacy into his professional journey. He’s hosted 500+ podcast episodes about food, agriculture, sports, sustainability, and more, all with one mission: to amplify the worth and work of those who ‘feed’ their communities.

From dynamic interviews to solo storytelling, he creates content that informs, entertains, and fosters connections. His podcasting expertise spans a range of topics, including restaurants, food, business, sustainability, agriculture, mental health, climate change, sports, and lifestyle, where his versatile voice and sharp interviewing skills shine.

His experience includes high-end kitchens, menu development, craft beer expertise as a Certified Cicerone, and founding innovative concepts like Brewed Food Fermentation and Denver Culinary Events. Beyond the kitchen, he has successfully raised over $5 million in charitable funds through culinary and community initiatives, demonstrating his ability to lead impactful projects that unite people around shared passions.

In addition to his professional achievements, Jensen dedicates time to his local community as a youth sports coach for his children. This role combines his love for sports with his commitment to fostering growth and teamwork in young athletes.

Jensen’s unique combination of skills, from storytelling and voice work to event planning and team building, make him a sought-after leader and collaborator. Whether creating engaging podcast episodes, spearheading community initiatives, or mentoring the next generation of athletes, Jensen is driven by a passion for connecting people and elevating experiences.
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Ever wondered if what feels like a breakdown might actually be a breakthrough in disguise?

In this week’s episode, Aimee sits down with David Hulse, a spiritual guide who bridges traditional religious doctrines with contemporary spiritual insights.

They explore how to turn your darkest moments into your greatest awakenings by shifting from "spirit" to "energy" consciousness.

David takes us through:

- The science and spirituality behind frequency and vibration

- Why nervous system disruptions might signal spiritual evolution, not illness

- How 5th-dimensional energy impacts your physical body through the nervous system

- Why your etheric blueprint is the cause, and your body is the effect

- The difference between "I am [label]" and infinite "I am" consciousness

- Practical ways to integrate frequency healing into daily life

And so much more!

David Hulse is a vibrant spiritual guide who bridges traditional doctrines with contemporary spiritual insights. David has decades of experience as a minister, teacher, author, and healer, and has journeyed from a fundamentalist Christian upbringing to an inclusive spiritual vista that champions love over fear.

In his earlier years, David's spiritual awakening was ignited by a profound spiritual encounter that led him to reexamine his inherited beliefs and recognize the divine as truths veiled in parables, not confined to literal interpretations. This "cellular awakening" revealed the potential intelligence in human cells, redefining his perception of divinity and humanity's interconnectedness.

David is the Founder and Spiritual Guide at the Academy for Spiritual Awakening, where his teachings weave together diverse spiritual traditions with modern scientific insights, inspiring individuals to move beyond mere belief in God toward experiencing the divine within themselves.

He integrates wisdom from spiritual avatars across ages, emphasizing the co-creative, transformative power of aligning with divine consciousness through prayer, meditation, and contemplation. Dedicated to challenging conventional religious dogmas, David offers a message of unconditional love, inclusivity, the power of gnosis: direct knowledge from Source.
David’s teachings uniquely "bridge the gap" between a 3D material world and a 5D spiritual awakening, guiding individuals on a transformative journey toward higher consciousness. He calls upon light workers to embrace their roles as co-creators in this shift, helping humanity transcend the limitations of the 3D matrix. David empowers your listeners to embody their true spiritual potential, fostering a global spiritual evolution.

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What if the path to enlightenment isn't about ascending away from your human experience but diving deeper into it?

In this week’s episode, intuitive business mentor & spiritual wellness mentor Lindsay Schroeder joins Aimee to explore the dangerous trap of spiritual bypassing and reveal why your body holds the key to true awakening.

Lindsay shares her expertise, offering a refreshingly grounded approach to consciousness that honors both your spiritual essence and your beautifully human experience.

She takes us through:

- Spiritual bypassing to avoid dealing with uncomfortable emotions and bodily sensations

- How spiritual awakening is deeply intertwined with nervous system work

- The difference between feeling your feelings vs. telling stories

- Practical techniques to complete emotional cycles from root causes rather than quick fixes

- Reframing “negative” emotions rather than trying to bypass them

- Descension as a spiritual practice, going deeper into your human experience

And so much more!

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What if your negative body image isn't the villain in your story but actually a messenger trying to help you?

In today’s episode, Aimee sits down with Deb Schachter, one of Boston's leading clinicians in body image and eating disorder recovery, to explore a revolutionary approach to working with body image that goes far beyond body positivity.

Deb takes us through:

- How body image is multi-dimensional; it holds our entire story, past experiences, and present moment feelings

- The "rotary" effect: How we quickly jump into "fix-it" mode without addressing what triggered the spike

- Shape-shifting patterns: How early family dynamics shape our patterns of emotional and physical adaptation

- Why negative body image may be trying to protect or guide us

- Three core muscles to develop: Mindful awareness, curiosity, and compassion toward our body image experiences

And so much more!

Deb is recognized as one of Boston’s leading clinicians in the areas of body image and eating disorder recovery. She has dedicated her 30-year career to helping people unpack their body’s story and the wisdom it has to offer. She brings authenticity, curiosity, and compassion to her work and emphasizes the profound power that connection has in the healing process.

She integrates playfulness and mindfulness into her workshops, individual and group work, and is inspired by how unique the growth process is for each of us. She believes wholeheartedly that we all have the ability to find our inner alignment and has seen how her confidence in her clients translates into change. Blending together her East Coast sensibility and her West Coast spirit, Deb has developed a language and an approach that is accessible to all.

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Instagram: @bodyimageinsideout

https://bodyimageinsideout.com/

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What happens when a Southern Baptist single mom trades perfectionism for Maya wisdom?

Jan Capps discovered that the secret to a fulfilling life isn't found in climbing to the top; it's woven into the beautiful tapestry of community, creation, and embracing our gloriously imperfect humanity.

In this week's episode, Jan shares her transformative journey from small-town North Carolina to the highlands of Guatemala, where she spent decades working in healthcare and learning from Mayan culture.

Jan takes us through:

- How collaborative, imperfect gods gave Jan permission to embrace mistakes

- Why Maya women weave multiple roles, businesses, and dreams into one integrated life

- How the concept of "Susto" (soul loss) offers profound insights into healing

- A revolutionary approach to values-based living

- Why "everyone has a roof" in Guatemala and what Americans can learn about true interconnectedness

And so much more!

Jan Capps has been a public health advocate for immigrants, farmworkers, domestic violence victims, and people of color in the US, Guatemala, and Mexico for over thirty years, focusing on building local capacity and health equity.

During her two stints living in Guatemala, she organized and trained community health workers and midwives, managed a medical clinic, and studied the Maya Tz’utujil language. She has presented, trained, and written for national audiences.

Her greatest joy and most humbling experiences have been being a mother and watching her glorious daughter grow and launch into the world. Jan splits her time between Seattle, Washington, and North Carolina.

Connect with Jan:

Website: www.jancapps.com

Check out her memoir: Bird's Eye View: A Tapestry of Maya Mythology, Motherhood, and Making Life Anew

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What if shame isn’t a flaw, but a signal that something essential in you has been pushed away? In this week’s episode, Aimee sits with David Bedrick, therapist, author of The Unshaming Way, and a passionate advocate for psychological truth-telling.

They explore how shame disconnects us from our experience, distorts our emotions, and shapes our identities from the inside out. Through somatic awareness, storytelling, and radical compassion, David invites us into the process of unshaming—not fixing ourselves, but fully witnessing and embracing the parts we've exiled.

David takes us through:

- Why shame cuts us off from empathy, truth, and genuine accountability

- How trauma and unacknowledged pain become embedded in the body

- The power of somatic language to access “unshamed experience”

- What it means to witness, rather than fix, someone in pain

- Why reclaiming emotion, desire, and personal narrative is essential to healing

- How unshaming returns us to wholeness and expands our capacity to love, feel, and act

And so much more!

David Bedrick, JD, Dipl. PW, is a teacher, counselor, and attorney. He grew up in a family marked by violence. While his father’s brutality was physical and verbal, his mother’s denial and gaslighting had its own covert power. This formative context introduced David early to the etiology of shame and instilled an urge to unshame.

Professionally, he was on the faculty for the University of Phoenix and the Process Work Institute in the U.S. and Poland, and is the founder of the Santa Fe Institute for Shame-based Studies, where he trains therapists, coaches, and healers and offers workshops for individuals to further their own personal development.

David writes for Psychology Today and is the author of three books: Talking Back to Dr. Phil: Alternatives to Mainstream Psychology and Revisioning Activism: Bringing Depth, Dialogue, and Diversity to Individual and Social Change. His new book is You Can’t Judge a Body by Its Cover: 17 Women’s Stories of Hunger, Body Shame and Redemption.

His new book, The Unshaming Way, was published by North Atlantic books in November 2024.

Connect with David:

Website: https://www.davidbedrick.com/

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