Best Sal The Awakener Podcasts (2024)

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EP91 REPOSTEP56 - Change your Dialogue So Your Story Changes - with Jenny Ogilvie 1:05:00

27d ago1:05:00

1:05:00

While I am on a podcast break I will be reposting an episode or two of my old episodes! Here is one I really enjoyed with Jennie Ogilvie - EP56. Have you ever met someone and you walk away from the conversation you've had a bit stunned, and a whole lot relieved? Those are the emotions I had after having a recent reading with my next guest. Jennie O…

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EP90 - Finding Beauty in Hardship: Sheila's Journey Through COVID-19 and Beyond, with Sheila Sousa 51:18

3M ago51:18

51:18

In this episode, my friend Sheila recounts her harrowing experience with COVID-19, starting with her diagnosis and subsequent hospitalization, to her miraculous recovery and the profound personal transformation that followed. Through insights into her dreams while intubated, her battle with long COVID, and her decisive shift towards a healthier and…

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EP89 - Dancing In The Rain, Chapters 1 to 3, with Tiff Carson 34:36

4M ago34:36

34:36

I did it!! I finished recording the audiobook format for my book "Dancing in the Rain"! Because I have been completely consumed with finishing this last part of my book journey, I haven't had time to produce a podcast episode. Sooooo, I thought I would share the first 3 chapters of my book, in audio format! I'd love to hear your thoughts on them. I…

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EP88 - Empowering Women To Reclaim Their Time And Rediscover Wellness, with Catherine Roscoe Barr 44:24

4M ago44:24

44:24

What do we need more of when we are going through some of life's challenges? Our health...physical, mental, spiritual...all of it! Today on the podcast, my beautiful friend Catherine Roscoe Barr is here to talk about all things wellness, including her 'Magic Formula', a game-changer in self-care. The Magic Formula is a proven self-coaching model to…

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EP87 - A Joyful Life: Align Your Heart, Speak Your Truth, Embrace Your Freedom, with Sal Holden 56:04

5M ago56:04

56:04

In this powerful episode, we delve into the profound journey of self-love and self-expression with Sal Holden a kinesiologist, life coach, and author of 'A Joyful Life: Align Your Heart, Speak Your Truth, Embrace Your Freedom'. Throughout our conversation, we explore impactful themes such as induced shame, trauma, personal growth, body appreciation…

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EP86 - Healing from Trauma and Valuing Yourself...to Build An Abundant Life, with Matt Gerlach 34:39

5M ago34:39

34:39

In this episode, Matt, an entrepreneur and high achiever, shares his personal journey from experiencing anxiety attacks to finding healing and success in both his personal and professional life. He talks about the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and acknowledging childhood trauma. Matt also discusses how yoga and journaling played a si…

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EP85 - Kimspirations: A Story of Resilience and Joy with Kim Livingstone 42:42

5M ago42:42

42:42

On this episode I sat down with the BEAUTIFUL soul, my friend Kim Livingstone of Sand and Stone Jewelry. Kim shares her journey of entrepreneurship, personal struggles such as getting divorced, and how she finds joy in every day. We discuss how Kim weathers life's storms, her love for her children, and the inspiration behind her business. Kim also …

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EP84 - My Personal Perspective on Anticipatory Grief and Sibling Grief 18:09

6M ago18:09

18:09

In this episode, I discuss my experience through anticipatory grief and the profound loss of my sibling. I also highlight the under recognition of sibling grief in society but also emphasize the importance of acknowledging all types of grief and offer support to those who are grieving. To share your own Hard Beautiful Journey, go to tiffcarson.com …

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EP83 - Healing Heartbreak: A Mother's Journey Through Addiction and Loss, with Judy Carson 1:09:03

6M ago1:09:03

1:09:03

In this special episode of Hard Beautiful Journey, I invited my beautiful Mom to join me for an intimate and candid conversation about my book "Dancing in the Rain" and the loss of her beloved son and my brother, Cory. We talk about special memories with Cory, and also some hard moments we experienced while he was here with us. There is a lot of vu…

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EP82 - Awakening Wisdom: Navigating Transformation with Pamela O'Brien, Intuitive Card Reader and Author 50:50

6M ago50:50

50:50

In this episode, my guest Pamela O'Brien, an intuitive card reader and author, shares her transformative journey, discussing her spiritual awakening, navigating through major life changes, and her path to becoming a tarot reader. She also shares her insights on self-care, mental health, and the power of validation in emotional healing. Lastly, Pame…

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EP81 - Why I Wrote the Book ”Dancing in the Rain” with Tiff Carson 16:05

7M ago16:05

16:05

Episode 81 is a solo episode where I share what's on my heart regarding my newly released book "Dancing in the Rain". I open up about the excitement of having my words out in the world and the anxiety that comes with being so vulnerable. I share the challenges I faced in deciding to reveal deeply personal family traumas, especially those involving …

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EP80 - Publishing & Launching ”Dancing in the Rain” with Dave Thompson and Davina Davidson of Inspirational Book Writers 40:35

7M ago40:35

40:35

Join me for a fascinating conversation with Dave Thompson and Davina Davidson from Inspirational Book Writers, the publishers from Australia that I worked with to get my book "Dancing in the Rain" out into the world. We share insights into the journey of writing a book, the importance of preserving the author's voice, fears and blocks an author fac…

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EP79 - How My Writing Journey Included Deep Friendship, Psychic Medium Insights, and Spiritual Growth with Marliana Alisemon 37:01

7M ago37:01

37:01

In this podcast episode, I'm delighted to have my wonderful friend Marliana Alisemon join me. We reminisce about how our friendship blossomed during the organization of the Divinity Expo event and then dive into Marliana's extraordinary abilities as a psychic medium, empath, healer, and energy worker. Reflecting on my first reading with Marliana, I…

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EP78 - The Story Behind the Song ”Dance in the Rain” with Kristina Nichol 36:44

7M ago36:44

36:44

Welcome to the latest episode of Hard Beautiful Journey! In this emotional and inspiring episode, join me as I dive deep into the incredible story behind the song 'Dance in the Rain' with the talented singer-songwriter, Kristina Nichol. Get ready to be moved as we explore the inspiration, the process, and the impact of this powerful song. Kristina …

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EP77 - Writing and Healing: A Journey of Transformation with my Writing Coach Emily Tamayo Maher 45:23

7M ago45:23

45:23

In this podcast episode, I discuss my experience as an author, going through the process of writing my book 'Dancing in the Rain'. Guided by my book-writing coach, Emily Tamayo Maher, we delve into how we transformed personal pain into a powerful memoir tackling the issues of generational trauma and sibling grief. Emily provides valuable insights o…

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EP76 - Tiff’s Return (as a Carson), Life Updates, and Book Launch 17:51

8M ago17:51

17:51

After a hiatus of 500 days, Tiff returns to her podcast Hard Beautiful Journey, with a new/old last name, excited to be back behind the mic. She opens up about her separation from her husband James, and their ensuing challenges regarding living arrangements and their children's well-being. Tiff then discusses her move to a condo that seemed perfect…

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EP75 - Is This The End? Only Time Will Tell with Tiffany Vaughan 15:07

2y ago15:07

15:07

This was a very hard interview to prepare for and record. Please listen....everything on my heart is in this episode. Much love, TiffBy Tiffany Vaughan - Addiction Mentor, Self-Care Coach, Soul Coach, Hope Seeker

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EP74 - A Journey Through Porn Addiction & The Road to Recovery and Mindfulness with Jeremy Lipkowitz 46:16

2y ago46:16

46:16

Today we are talking about a topic of addiction that we haven’t touched on yet so I’m really looking forward to exploring this as I know it is an addiction that deserves just as much awareness as any other. The topic today is porn addiction and I couldn’t think of a better guest to start this conversation with than Jeremy Lipkowitz. Jeremy is a min…

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EP73 - What This Grieving Momma Turned Grief Warrior Wants You To Know About Addiction with Rhonda Watt 50:47

2y ago50:47

50:47

Today on the podcast I have someone I have wanted you to hear from for about a year. A beautiful soul named Rhonda Watt is here to talk about the loss of her BEAUTIFUL son Erik to an accidental, recreational use of drugs when he was 19 years old. Rhonda so willingly shares her Hard Beautiful Journey with us to remind us that the people with addicti…

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EP72 - Toxic Drug Poisonings In Canada - Thoughts From a Front Line Worker With Lived Experience with Taija McLuckie 40:45

2y ago40:45

40:45

Today on the podcast I have a beautiful soul named Taija McLuckie. Taija describes herself as a middle class, white female, born and raised in BC with lived experience. She was in and out of illicit substance misuse for 3+ years and prescribed substance misuse for 4+ years. Taija is here to talk about her lived experience in addiction and how she n…

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EP71 - How Plant Medicines and Psychedelic Therapies Can Lead to Healing with Corey Gauthier 53:11

2y ago53:11

53:11

Welcome back for the follow-up to episode 70 and the conclusion of my interview with Corey Gauthier. In our last episode, Corey discussed his journey into plant medicines and psychedelic therapies after realizing that his "live fast, die young" lifestyle had some deep-rooted trauma. For those who missed it, I strongly encourage you to check it out …

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EP70 - Plant Medicine and Psychedelic Therapies: Corey Gauthier’s Inspiring Journey 35:54

2y ago35:54

35:54

Today, Corey Gauthier joins me for the first part of our conversation about how he began his journey into plant medicines and psychedelic therapies after realizing that his "live fast, die young" lifestyle had some deep-seated trauma attached to it. This journey would lead him to a world he had never known existed and eventually to his new career a…

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EP69 - Essential Reasons to Reframe Your Thinking Around Mental Health Stigmas with Eric Kussin - BONUS EPISODE! 47:17

2y ago47:17

47:17

Today we continue our conversation with Eric Kussin. The founder of the organization #SameHere, a global mental health movement. Eric previously shared his personal story of battling a severe mental health crisis, his misdiagnosis, the missing piece of the puzzle, and what led him to find #SameHere. If you missed it, I highly recommend you go back …

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EP68 - #SAMEHERE Global Mental Health Movement with Eric Kussin 50:14

2y ago50:14

50:14

Today on the show is Eric Kussin who is the founder of the organization #samehere Global Mental Health Movement. Eric shares his personal story of fighting against a severe mental health crisis, how he was misdiagnosed for years, the missing part of the equation, and what led him to founding a global mental health movement. A big fan of marketing, …

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EP67 - Are You Parenting A Teen Who Has An Addiction? 3 Ways Parents Can Support Their Teen No Matter What Addiction They Have - with Aaron Huey 55:46

2y ago55:46

55:46

Aaron Huey is the founder of Parenting Teens That Struggle and the host of the number one parenting podcast "Beyond Risk and Back". He is also a Family Consultant, a teen coach and an addiction interventionist. He facilitates powerful parenting events and is a very happy husband and father of two young adults. Aaron is an internationally known lect…

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EP66 - Why It’s Important We Talk About Addictions, Mental Health & Unresolved Trauma 16:22

2y ago16:22

16:22

Welcome back for the first episode of Season 5!!! On this episode you will hear about the pivot I am making with my podcast and everything HARD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY related :) Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: You'll find out why May 31 is such an important day You'll learn about my podcast's pivot You'll also hear my t…

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EP 65 - How I Strengthen My Spiritual Health 24:39

2+ y ago24:39

24:39

Today is the final episode of season four, and I am so grateful to each of you who has shown up and been brave enough to get in the arena. In this episode, I talk about spiritual health. What spirituality is, how I went from being religious to being spiritual, and the things I do to keep my spirituality strong. Here are three reasons why you should…

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EP 64 - Reconnection on Purpose with Dr. Jody Carrington 33:56

2+ y ago33:56

33:56

Today we welcome Dr. Jody Carrington, who provides some valuable insight on disconnection; and the emotional dysregulation that our adolescents face as a result of the pandemic. Dr. Jody Carrington's approach is authentic and often hilarious. In this episode, she speaks passionately about how reconnection is the answer to so many of the root proble…

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EP 63 - Healing and Finding Hope for a Brighter Tomorrow - with Crystal Partney 35:10

2+ y ago35:10

35:10

Today we welcome Crystal Partney, who, the day before her 32nd birthday in 2019, received the devastating news that her sister had taken her own life. After this tragedy, Crystal needed the steps to begin the healing process. She discovered that the first 30 days are often the most critical steps for healing after suicide. *** As a warning, this ep…

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EP 62 - Being Healthy in Every Way 17:44

2+ y ago17:44

17:44

What does health look like for you? Health is a broad term that can mean many things to many different people. What might be an important area of health for me might not be a priority to someone else. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the complete episode: Discussing the areas of health that I am working on daily I share an exciting a…

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EP 61 - The Courage To Get In The Arena 13:30

2+ y ago13:30

13:30

Life has been a struggle for me lately. In this solo episode, I get vulnerable, sharing my hard beautiful journey and the importance of having the courage to get in the arena. We are all living in challenging times right now. There's so much uncertainty with the ongoing pandemic and the war in Ukraine. As many of you may know, I lost my brother to …

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EP 60 - Fulfilling Her Mom’s Dying Wish with Emily Johnson 35:02

2+ y ago35:02

35:02

Today we welcome Emily Johnson, who shares her beautiful story of the gift she received following the passing of her beloved mother. The story behind Bird of Paradise, Emily's first novel, is unique. Her mom began writing Bird of Paradise when she was diagnosed with advanced-stage cancer. She passed away in 2012, leaving the novel unfinished for Em…

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EP 59 - Mental Health Awareness for Athletes with Mikaela Brewer 29:19

2+ y ago29:19

29:19

Today I welcome Mikaela Brewer who openly shares her journey as a high-performance athlete and how it brought her immense joy and complex challenges. **A gentle warning, this episode discusses suicide. If you are feeling vulnerable in this area, please consult with a doctor or mental health professional in your area. Or call one of the Suicide Prev…

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S2E10 - Knowing Everything About Nothing: Part 2 with Jon Freeman 33:30

2+ y ago33:30

33:30

Jon Freeman gained his MA in psychology and human behaviour but then pursued a career in Information systems, becoming European Head of IT for a market-leading multinational. In parallel for over 30 years he explored personal self-development and alternative approaches to health. These two strands of interest converged over time such that now Jon w…

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EP 58 - Finding Hope and Purpose from a Life of Darkness with Charlene Madden 41:29

2+ y ago41:29

41:29

Today I welcome Charlene Madden, who admittedly spent most of her life living in a state of darkness. **A gentle warning, this episode discusses suicide. If you are feeling vulnerable in this area, please consult with a doctor or mental health professional in your area. Or call one of the Suicide Prevention numbers listed in the resources.** After …

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EP 57 - Why I Decided To Take A Social Media Break 16:50

2+ y ago16:50

16:50

This episode has been a LONG time coming. I did something that went against my intuition in regards to social media. And it was the catalyst for me deciding to take an extended break from all social media platforms. Find out what that was on this episode of Hard Beautiful Journey. I would LOVE if you'd check out my new websites! Hard Beautiful Jour…

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EP 56 - Change Your Dialogue So Your Story Changes - with Jennie Ogilvie 1:05:11

2+ y ago1:05:11

1:05:11

Have you ever met someone and you walk away from the conversation you've had a bit stunned, and a whole lot relieved? Those are the emotions I had after having a recent reading with my next guest. Jennie Ogilvie is here today and we discuss something that I need to work on daily - changing my dialogue so my story changes. Jennie is known as Canada'…

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S2E9 - Interview with Young Indigenous Activist, Zoe Craig-Sparrow 28:11

2+ y ago28:11

28:11

Zoe Craig-Sparrow is a member of the Musqueam Indian Band and was born and raised on the reserve in Vancouver, BC, Canada. She is the Director of Indigenous Rights and Environmental Justice at Justice for Girls. She has worked with JFG in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation before travelling to the United Nations with JFG to present a subm…

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EP 55 - An Addiction Recovery Story That Has Fuelled A Movement - with Troy Colmer 56:24

2+ y ago56:24

56:24

Troy Colmer, founder of Sober Athletic Wear, joins us to share his story of addiction and recovery. Learn more about how Troy is helping others who are struggling with addiction and mental health issues. Find Troy at soberathleticwear.com and on Twitter @sober_wear on Instagram @soberathleticwear to learn more about what Troy is doing to help other…

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EP 54 - 7 Ways To Be Happier, Lessons Learned From The Happiness Hall of Fame - with Mike Duffy 54:09

2+ y ago54:09

54:09

I am so thrilled to welcome Mike Duffy to my podcast. Mike is an author, philanthropist and founder of the Happiness Hall of Fame. The Happiness Hall Of Fame is a non-profit that recognizes special people that have advanced the cause of happiness throughout the world. The hall was founded to celebrate and encourage incredible people and organizatio…

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EP 53 - From Darkness to Life - with Ryan Oscar of OCJ 1:02:27

2+ y ago1:02:27

1:02:27

One of my biggest life lessons I am working on is patience….well, patience has paid off in this case because I finally had the opportunity to sit down with one of the members of Our Collective Journey, also known as OCJ. My guest is Ryan Oscar who is one of three cofounders of OCJ and the podcast From Darkness To Life. The goal of Our Collective Jo…

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EP 52 - The Art of Grieving - with Preston Zeller 38:22

2+ y ago38:22

38:22

Today's guest is Preston Zeller and I'm really excited for you to meet him and hear his story! As a creative person, I was immediately interested in learning more about his grief journey. And what I found out about his story, makes me think there was a higher power that wanted us to meet....our stories of loss and grief are very similar.....and we …

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EP 51 - The Death of My Brother Cory 21:23

2+ y ago21:23

21:23

Losing a loved one is beyond painful...it's excruciating. My big brother Cory passed away on October 27, 2021. This episode is about life after this devastating loss and what the grief journey is looking like for myself and our family. If you would like to watch the memorial video I made for Cory's celebration of life, it can be viewed at https://v…

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S2E8 - Interview with Jean Robillard 28:18

2+ y ago28:18

28:18

Jean Robillard is a Certified Senior Pranic Healer & Instructor in British Columbia and Quebec, Canada. After healing from Cancer naturally through meditations and visualizations he knew that he was meant for more. At the suggestion of his spiritual teacher he learned Pranic Healing and has now been involved with this powerful healing modality for …

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S2E7 - Sound Energy Healing with Tryshe Dhevney 32:16

2+ y ago32:16

32:16

Tryshe Dhevney is a Sound Energy Expert, Author, International Speaker and Best-selling Sounds True Crystal Bowl Recording Artist. Honored by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Tryshe has been acknowledged for her talent as an actor, director and praised for her musical compositions and collaborations. Today she is a repeat present…

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S2E6 - Knowing Everything About Nothing 41:06

2+ y ago41:06

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Jon Freeman gained his MA in psychology and human behaviour but then pursued a career in Information systems, becoming European Head of IT for a market-leading multinational. In parallel for over 30 years he explored personal self-development and alternative approaches to health. These two strands of interest converged over time such that now Jon w…

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S2E5 - The Wellness Engineer 33:21

2+ y ago33:21

33:21

Jane Hogan, "The Wellness Engineer," blends science and spirituality to help people release chronic pain using the mind, body and breath so they can become empowered creators of their own health. Her personal experience of reversing crippling rheumatoid arthritis using natural solutions inspired her to leave a 30-year engineering career and become …

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S2E4 - The 7 Rights of Children 39:06

3y ago39:06

39:06

Hello there, beautiful souls. I just wanted to go ahead and let you know that this week we're having beautiful Paulette Thomason join us, and she's going to be focusing in on the seven rights of children. So if you know anyone that has children, I would highly, highly recommend that you tune in this week, because she's got a whole lot of informatio…

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S2E3 - Cosmic Throat Singer, Matthew Kocel 37:24

3y ago37:24

37:24

Cosmic Throat Singer, Matthew Kocel is a world artist from Vancouver, B.C. Matthew is better known as the cosmic throat singer, auditory alchemist and sound healer. Matthew is a true visionary in the world music and sound healing movement. Here with a mission to inspire peace through healing and music.…

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S2E2 - Master Douser Powers: Conversation with Tyhson Banighen 40:44

3y ago40:44

40:44

Hello, soul family. It's Sal from Awaken with Sal podcast. I just wanted to let you know that I have Tyhson Banighen, the founder of the wellness academy, a highly sought after douser and speaker, who's joining me this week. He teaches ancient and modern technologies of transformation that are simple, straightforward, and can easily be learned by a…

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