Instead of adding something to your list, this episode is meant to take something off your plate.

During the holidays, many of us are holding more — more people, more emotions, more expectations — while still trying to make everything feel smooth and magical. Sensitive bodies feel this deeply.

In this short, grounding episode, I offer a simple recentering practice you can return to whenever you need a breather. It’s designed for those quiet moments — a few minutes alone, a pause between gatherings, or a chance to come back into your body (the guided practice begins at 8:00).

May this Soft Nudge support your nervous system, your energy, and your ability to receive your own presence this season.

Happy Holidays,

Jessica

What really happens when consciousness goes beyond the brain?

In this illuminating conversation, neurosurgeon and bestselling author Dr. Eben Alexander joins Jessica to explore what he discovered after a rare bacterial meningitis left him in a week-long coma—an experience that forever changed his understanding of life, death, and the mind itself.

Together, they trace the bridge between science and spirituality, discussing how near-death experiences point to the primacy of consciousness, how love underlies all existence, and how meditation can help us access that larger awareness here and now.

Eben shares the story behind Proof of Heaven, Living in a Mindful Universe, and his daily practice of binaural sound meditation. The two also reflect on the nature of soul growth, the purpose of challenge, and the power of remembering that we are not separate but deeply connected.

A conversation about awakening, presence, and the living truth that we are more than our bodies, and love is what holds us together.

ABOUT US:

Dr. Eben Alexander is a neurosurgeon and New York Times bestselling author of Proof of Heaven, The Map of Heaven, and Living in a Mindful Universe. His work bridges science and spirituality, exploring the nature of consciousness and the continuity of life.

Learn more at ebenalexander.com and explore free meditations at sacredacoustics.com. Follow him on Instagram @ebenalex3MD.

Jessica Shepherd is an astrologer, intuitive guide, and author of five books, including Venus Signs and A Love Alchemist’s Notebook. She hosts the Soft Human Voice podcast and writes the companion Substack newsletter, Soft Human Words, exploring intuition, sensitivity, and the art of living connected to inner truth.

Follow her on Instagram @_jessicashepherd_ and Facebook @Moonkissd.

CreditsHost: Jessica ShepherdGuest: Dr. Eben AlexanderProduced and Edited by: Noah TetznerPodcast Theme: Soft Human Voice by Jessica ShepherdLearn more: jessicashepherd.net | Soft Human Words on Substack

What if healing the past could change your present reality?

In this illuminating conversation, Jessica speaks with Rob Nelson, EFT and Matrix Re-Imprinting practitioner and author of Hacking Reality and Seven Secret Reasons. Together, they explore how Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) can help release old emotional loops, dissolve trauma at its root, and literally rewrite the energy story that shapes our lives.

Rob shares how a simple tapping sequence can reach the body’s nonverbal brain, transforming stress, limiting beliefs, and even physical pain. Jessica reflects on her own experiences with matrix re-imprinting and the profound discoveries that emerge when we bring compassion to our younger selves.

A grounded, inspiring look at how energy psychology opens the door to freedom, authenticity, and deeper connection with our true selves.

About Us:

Rob Nelson brings humor, passion, and unconventional wisdom to the field of personal transformation. As the author of Hacking Reality and Seven Secret Reasons, and Director of the Tapping the Matrix Academy, he has trained hundreds of EFT, Matrix Reimprinting, and Hacking Reality practitioners since 2011. With a Master’s in Counseling Psychology, Rob is known for turning complex concepts into clear, relatable insights that help people heal trauma, restore authenticity, and rewrite the energy stories that shape their lives.

Learn more about Rob’s work at TappingTheMatrix.com.

Jessica Shepherd is an astrologer, intuitive guide, and the author of five books, including A Love Alchemist’s Notebook and Venus Signs. She is the creator and host of the Soft Human Voice podcast and its companion Substack, Soft Human Words, exploring the art of living with depth, intuition, and gentle power.

You can find Jessica’s work at moonkissd.com & jessicashepherd.substack.com.

Credits

Host: Jessica ShepherdGuest: Rob NelsonProduced and Edited by: Noah TetznerPodcast Theme: Soft Human Voice by Jessica ShepherdLearn more: jessicashepherd.net | Soft Human Words on Substack