Shine with Mary Obana
Mary Obana, author of “Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World,” hosts the Shine podcast. Join Mary for friendly, soul-nourishing, spiritually-inspired conversations that expand perspectives and offer practical guidance so you can live joyfully and shine brightly. Mary believes 1. Your experiences are a result of the perspective you bring to your circumstances. If you expand your perspective, you can transform your life. 2. Everyone has something special within them, a unique gift—a light you are to find and share with the world. You are meant to shine. 3. You are meant to live with complete joy and peace—nothing less. It’s just awaiting your allowing. Warm, friendly, honest, real, uplifting.
Episodes
69 episodes
Gratitude Revisited: The Choice to See the Gift in All Things
069—This episode revisits the subject of gratitude. Originally released on Thanksgiving Day in 2021, Mary updates listeners on her perspective on gratitude and why it's so important to our health, relationships, and how we feel daily. She remin...
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Episode 69
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20:39
My Family's Health Journey and the Path to Purpose
068— The most unexpected things can arise from our most significant challenges. In this episode, Mary candidly explores the adversity her family encountered in their health journey. She reflects on the valuable lessons learned, the guidance t...
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Episode 68
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29:21
Connecting to Your Guidance Part II
067—In this follow-up episode, Mary dives deeper into the world of connecting to your guidance, including how to recognize the forms intuition can take (clairsentience, claircognizance, clairvoyance, clairaudience), the obstacles that can stand...
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Episode 67
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29:00
Connecting to Your Guidance Part I
066—Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads or feeling stuck, uncertain about what’s ahead? Have you wondered why something is happening or showing up in your life? What if you could just know? Each of us has access to...
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Episode 66
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26:45
Being YOU
065—This is a re-release of an episode from 2020 whose subject is as relevant today as ever. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you know what you want and what you need to do, but you struggle to do it? It can be stuck in a job y...
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Episode 65
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14:27
To Be Content
064—What does it mean “to be content”? Does it mean giving up on what you want and settling for what you have? What does it feel like to have it? Is it a path to peace? In this episode, learn what contentment is—and isn’t—and the four steps to ...
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Episode 64
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12:00
Books for the Spiritually Curious
063—Do you have a busy mind filled with unwanted thoughts? Do you wonder why you aren't getting what you want? What happens when we die? What would God have to say about all the conflict in the world? Have we had previous lives? What would a ne...
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Episode 63
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26:16
The Messages Behind Those Numbers
062—Have you ever glanced at your phone or woken up in the middle of the night and seen the same number again and again? Maybe it’s a repeating number like 222 or a number you have a personal connection to, like your birthdate. Have you ever wo...
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Episode 62
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19:10
Feeling Good—My Advice for the Younger Generation
061—Sometimes, we don’t feel the way we want. It can be something that’s going on at school or work, with friends or at home. There’s nothing worse than feeling off. Our energy is low, and it can feel like we’re stuck; like we can’t do much abo...
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Episode 61
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22:29
Spirituality: A Perspective & Tools
060—What happens when life throws us curveballs? Are we equipped to deal with them? What does it mean to be spiritual? Religious? Is there a difference? And aside from the epic existential questions spirituality can help us navigate...
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Episode 60
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21:38
A Fresh Start—3 Steps to Make the Most of It
059—Whether it’s a New Year, a new week, or a new chapter, you want to make the most of what’s in front of you. Mary packs this short but sweet episode with three clear and practical steps to succeed when you start something new. You won’t want...
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Episode 59
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16:23
Trauma, Trust, and Triumph—An Interview with Allison Dittmer
058—When trauma strikes, it can leave you feeling lost and afraid. And when you are in the midst of it, it can be hard to see the value of what is in front of you. In this episode, Mary interviews Allison Dittmer, an outdoor adventurist...
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Episode 58
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51:13
The Stories We Tell
057—We are all natural-born storytellers. Whether or not we realize it, we craft the story of our lives, piecing our experiences into a coherent storyline. We carry these stories with us, and they become so much a part of our lives that we star...
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Episode 57
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22:54
You Aren't What You THINK
056—Our lives are supposed to be joyful, flowing smoothly as we appreciate each moment for what it is. No expectations, no analyzing, just being with it. We see things. We hear things. We do things. We move effortlessly through things. Life’s a...
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Episode 56
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11:11
The Secret to Feeling Good
055—Are you feeling off? Maybe you’re worried about someone, or a relationship is strained. Maybe you feel disappointed about something. It can feel like you’re stuck when you feel what you truly want depends on something or someone else—it’s o...
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Episode 55
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20:30
Moving Beyond Loss—An Interview with Grief Recovery Specialist Anne Dale
054—What is grief? Are feelings of grief only associated with the loss of a loved one? Grief is more complex than we may think, and the way it shows up for each of us is different. Listen to Mary’s conversation with Grief Recove...
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Episode 54
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31:19
When You Lose a Loved One
053—One of the things each of us will inevitably face is the loss of someone dear. How do we process the loss of a loved one? How do we heal?Listen as Mary invites us in on her own personal journey as she processes the loss of her ...
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Episode 53
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10:00
Signs—The Magic & Mystery of the Universe
052—Do you wonder if loved ones who have passed are still with you? Do you see the same numbers again and again? Do you ever have moments of uncertainty, questioning if you are on the right track? Have you ever experienced something crazy you j...
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Episode 52
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42:30
Awakening—What It Is and Why You Want It
051—Have you wondered why am I here? What is my purpose? Have you noticed a newfound curiosity, craving deep understanding that is more spiritual in nature? Have you become more selective about how you spend your time, your friends, what you re...
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Episode 51
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25:36
Aligning with Your True Self
050—Do you know who you truly are? Believe it or not, most of us don’t. We confuse what we do, what we have, or our reputation for who we are, living a life driven by who we think we are or should be. Are you feeling stuck? Not your...
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Episode 50
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20:47
Trust That Which You Can Not See
049—Have you ever wondered whether you are doing “enough” with your life? Whether you are making a difference? How do you explain when you have your heart set on something that doesn’t turn out as you hoped? Have you been at a busy time in your...
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Episode 49
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19:28
Supporting Others Through Energy
048—With the turmoil in the world, what can we do? What do we do when others are in pain or going through something horrible, and we are so far away? Is there anything we can do to help?The answer is YES. Listen as Mary shares s...
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Episode 48
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20:18
Consciousness: The Path to Peace
047—What do you do when you feel “off,” not feeling how you want? Maybe something unwanted has happened, or you’re worried or anxious about something. Perhaps you are filled with anger or sadness, frustration or disappointment. Maybe you just h...
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Episode 47
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26:05