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Shadow Mike Podcast

Shadow Mike Podcast

By: Dr. Mike Simmons
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The Shadow Mike Podcast aims to provide you with language, tools, and guidance in your journey toward personal and relational wholeness. We’ll discuss topics ranging from psychology, spirituality, tantra, leadership, sexuality, polyamory and more! You'll hear from expert practitioners who have a thing or two to share about living an integrated and whole-making life. This is a safe yet challenging space to explore and live your hidden life!

Dr. Mike Simmons
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Episodes
  • The Huna Way: Creating Power and Abundance with Lisset King
    Sep 15 2025

    Summary & Description

    In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Mike Simmons sits down with Lisset King explore the transformative power of the Hawaiian practice of Huna. Lisset and Mike vulnerably their stories of healing and the resulting abundance they create and enjoy. They discuss the elemental nature of Huna, the three selves, and the power of focusing action and energy on the life we desire. The conversation emphasizes that change is possible when we release emotional baggage, envision a better reality, take inspired action, and focus attention when we hit barriers.

    Lisset King Lisset King is an Emotional Ninja, Trainer of NLP, Master Practitioner of Hypnotherapy, and devoted student and teacher of the ancient Hawaiian practice of Huna. As co-host of Honest Feedback Podcast, she blends science and spirit to help high-achievers to master their emotions, rewire their unconscious minds, and reclaim their power. Through transformational retreats, breakthrough sessions, and unapologetic truth-telling, Lisset guides clients to live lives of limitless joy, purpose, and radical self-trust.


    Lisset's Links

    Huna Workshop: https://www.lissetking.com/event-details/huna-intro-february-21st-and-22nd

    Hypnosis Work: https://www.lissetking.com/shop

    Tuesday Morning Mastery Call: https://masterymornings.myflodesk.com/join

    Honest Feedback Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@honestfeedbackpodcast


    Mike's Links

    Your Shadow Rising (Substack): https://shadowmike.substack.com/

    1:1 Shadow Work Journeys: https://www.shadowmike.com/


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Emotional Breakthroughs

    01:36 The Role of Huna in Transformation

    04:40 Understanding the Emotional Ninja

    07:32 The Power of Neuro-Linguistic Programming

    10:40 Exploring Huna's Spiritual Lineage

    13:32 The Elements of Huna and Personal Empowerment

    16:33 Healing Through Energy Work

    19:38 The Three Selves: Conscious, Unconscious, and Higher Self

    22:35 Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs

    25:27 The Matrix and Spiritual Awakening

    28:34 God's Promise and the Nature of Reality

    40:01 The Power of Self-Discovery and Love

    41:04 Transformative Experiences and Miracles

    42:09 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

    43:35 Money as a Symbol of Self-Worth

    44:53 Baking Your Own Cookies: Self-Sufficiency

    46:56 Redefining Gratitude

    49:03 Financial Breakthroughs and Abundance

    52:35 Unpacking Sexual Trauma and Healing

    59:16 The Interplay of Money and Self-Relationship

    01:07:32 The Journey of Inner Work and Transformation

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • The Goddess Experience: Initiation into Pleasure & Empowerment with Goddess Brittney King
    Sep 8 2025

    About Goddess Brittney King:

    Goddess Brittney King is a sought-after Pleasure Priestess, somatic alchemist, and transformational guide for women ready to live turned-on, soul-led lives. Her work blends practical tools with sacred practices, empowering women to reconnect to their bodies, trust their desires, and create lives that feel deeply nourishing, alive, and aligned. Whether through retreats, mentorship, or pleasure rituals, Brittney creates spaces where women feel seen, supported, and safe to come home to themselves. She is a stand for you to remember and reclaim pleasure as your birthright.

    Link:

    The Goddess Experience: https://www.goddessbrittneyking.com/goddess

    - A 5 Day Luxury Retreat in the Jungles of Puerto Vallarta

    - January 26-30, 2026

    Pleasure Awakening Meditation (Complementary Gift): https://www.goddessbrittneyking.com/gift

    Explore all Goddess Brittney King has to offer here: https://bio.site/goddessbrittneyking


    Episode Description:

    In this conversation, Dr. Mike Simmons and Goddess Brittney King explore the themes of sexuality, pleasure, and the impact of purity culture on personal empowerment. They discuss the importance of reconnecting with one's body, the dichotomy between spirituality and sexuality, and the journey of self-discovery. Brittney shares her experiences and insights on how to build safety and trust in pleasure, emphasizing that it is never too late to embrace new experiences. The conversation culminates in an introduction to the Goddess Experience, an initiation retreat designed to help women reconnect with their divine selves and transform their lives through pleasure and empowerment.


    Chapters

    00:00 Embracing Sexuality and Pleasure

    10:39 The Impact of Purity Culture

    11:54 Purity Culture & Fear of Sexuality

    12:36 Purity Culture and Fear of Sexuality

    16:00 Connecting with the Body

    18:53 Building Trust and Safety

    21:41 The Power of Pleasure

    24:15 Connecting with your Body

    31:59 Your Unconscious Mind: Keep You Safe, Make You Right

    33:23 Unpacking the Roots of Pleasure and Safety

    35:25 Navigating Personal Stories and Societal Norms

    37:44 The Cost of Transformation and Embracing Change

    39:34 Choosing Joy Amidst Grief and Loss

    42:17 The Power of Initiation and Divine Connection

    46:23 The Goddess Experience: An Invitation to Divinity

    53:50 Integration: The Key to Lasting Change

    57:30 Embracing Pleasure as a Path to Power

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Hell Bent: How the Fear of Hell Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love with Brian Recker
    Aug 13 2025

    Description

    In this episode, Shadow Mike interviews Brian Recker about his highly anticipated book, Hell Bent: How the Fear of Hell Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love. Hell Bent s available for pre-order (link below), and hits the shelfs officially September 30th.

    Links

    Pre-order Hell Bent: https://www.amazon.com/Hell-Bent-Holds-Christians-Spirituality/dp/0593853199/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0

    Brian's Substack: https://brianrecker.substack.com

    Brian's website: https://www.brianrecker.com

    Mike's Substack: https://substack.com/@shadowmike

    Mike's Website: https://www.shadowmike.com/


    Top Takeaways

    Reclaiming Christianity involves a new paradigm focused on personal spirituality rather than a collective 'should'.

    Deconstructing the concept of hell is essential for a positive spirituality.

    Many Christians struggle with the idea of spirituality being rooted in punishment and fear.

    The journey from fundamentalism to a broader understanding of Christianity can be complex and challenging.

    Fear of hell often distorts relationships and spirituality, leading to alienation from loved ones.

    The Good Samaritan story illustrates that those we often reject may be our greatest teachers.

    A spirituality of love emphasizes connection and community over fear and punishment.

    The macro impact of a hell-centered spirituality can lead to neglect of social justice issues.

    Reimagining Jesus involves seeing him as a model for love and connection rather than a punitive figure.

    True spirituality is about flourishing in this life, not just avoiding punishment in the next.


    Chapters

    00:00 Spirituality and Language

    01:45 Deconstructing Hell: A New Paradigm

    05:48 Personal Experiences of Fear and Punishment

    08:50 The Impact of Early Spiritual Conditioning

    11:37 The Journey of Deconstruction

    14:57 The Role of Love in Spirituality

    17:36 Fear-Based Spirituality and Its Effects

    20:24 The Alienation of Relationships

    23:30 The Complexity of Family Dynamics

    26:39 The Struggle for Authenticity in Faith

    29:21 The Impact of Spirituality on Relationships

    31:35 Colonization of Spirituality and Learning from Others

    40:54 Reimagining Christianity and the Path Forward

    50:41 Finding Authenticity and Love in Spirituality

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    1 hr
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