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The Ode To Joy Podcast
Welcome to "The Ode to Joy Podcast," a thought-provoking and uplifting show dedicated to exploring the transformative power of creativity, self-expression, and the pursuit of joy. Join us as we embark on a journey to discover the hidden depths of the human spirit and the boundless capacity for personal growth and fulfillment.
In each episode, we dive deep into the stories of remarkable individuals who have embraced their internal muse or genius. Through their trials and triumphs, we explore the obstacles they faced in nurturing their muse and the strategies they employed to share their personal genius with the world.
We believe that every person possesses a unique wellspring of creativity, waiting to be tapped into. Our guests share their firsthand experiences, guiding listeners through their own creative journeys, and providing invaluable insights and inspiration along the way.
From artists to entrepreneurs, writers to musicians, and thinkers to dreamers, our diverse range of guests offers a kaleidoscope of perspectives on embracing one's passions and cultivating a life of purpose. We delve into the pivotal moments that sparked their creative awakening, the challenges they encountered, and the profound transformations that occurred when they wholeheartedly embraced their authentic selves.
"The Ode to Joy Podcast" celebrates the joy of self-expression and the extraordinary beauty that unfolds when we dare to follow our creative impulses. Through engaging conversations, we explore the importance of cultivating resilience, overcoming self-doubt, and persisting in the face of adversity.
Whether you seek inspiration for your own creative endeavors, encouragement to embark on a new path, or simply a dose of positivity and upliftment, "The Ode to Joy Podcast" is your go-to destination. Join us as we embark on a voyage of self-discovery, where the pursuit of joy and the celebration of personal genius reign supreme.
Tune in, open your heart, and prepare to be inspired as we uncover the remarkable stories of those who have embraced their internal muse and illuminated the world with their personal genius.
"The Ode to Joy Podcast" is available on all major podcast platforms. Subscribe today and embark on a journey to unleash your creative potential and find your own Ode to Joy.
The Ode To Joy Podcast
Jan Lucier, Shamanic Practitioner & Elder Wisdom Keeper
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Jan shares how she came to Shamanism after living in a Christian Cult for 15 years.
We discuss:
- Jan's journey leaving the Cult after 15 years of abuse and soul loss
- How spirituality, therapy, and shamanism helped her through a mental health crisis
- Beginning her training with an Inuit Shaman who lived alone in the woods of Canada
- Her studies of world religions that inform her practices
- How to tune into your ancestral heritage to find your path
- The top tools she brings with her anywhere she goes to do her work
- Jan's daily practices and rituals to stay connected to the divine
- How Joy informs her work in Shamanism and its importance
About Jan Lucier of South Hadley, Massachusetts
Jan recently retired after working as a Registered Nurse for 30 years. In 2005 she became a Holistic Nurse and over her career has worked in a variety of settings: medical-surgical, detox, methadone clinics, psychiatry, case management, home care, pediatrics, community health, and as a nurse educator.
Jan is also a Certified Clinical Aromatherapy Practitioner (CCAP), graduate of Health Rhythms therapeutic drumming programs, graduate of the Capacitar program, Reiki & Karuna Reiki Master Teacher, Mindfulness Meditation Instructor, Cherokee Bodywork Practitioner, & Integrative Medicine guest speaker and educator.
In 2016, Jan completed a 2-year Shamanic Teacher Training with Sandra Ingerman in Scotland. She is trained to teach classes and perform individual healing sessions in Death & Dying, Core Shamanism/Journeying, Medicine for the Earth, Extraction, Soul Retrieval, & Power Animal Retrieval. Jan also performs transformative Cowry Shell readings.
Jan is focusing on integrating shamanic healing practices with mental health conditions, facilitating day-long grief rituals, women's groups, drum circles, ceremonies, rituals, 1:1 healing sessions, and training shamanic apprentices at this time.
Work with Jan in South Hadley, Massachusetts (accessible by Amtrak!)
Windhorse Holistic Strategies -- https://healthwellnessprogramming.com/
Resources
Find a Shamanic Teacher - Sandra Ingerman's Student Directory
Sandra Ingerman's Book "Soul Retrieval"
Shamanic Gear (drum building kits, rattles, etc) Tribal Spirit Music
Journeying Drumming Soundtracks by Sandra Ingerman
Buy your copy of Elena's book "Grieve Outside the Box"
Follow on IG @elenabox