What does it look like to leave behind a high-paying tech job, follow a spiritual call you can’t quite name, and end up becoming an initiated medicine woman?

In this soul-deep conversation, I’m joined by the luminous Katharine Hargreaves—shamanic practitioner, psychedelic facilitator, and ancestral healer—for a powerful exploration of what it means to trust your path even when no one else understands it.

We talk about:

✨ Taking leaps of faith when the path isn't clear
🌱 Recognizing the difference between self-help and self-healing
🌀 The power of somatic repair and ancestral rituals
🌍 What happens when the spirit world speaks—and you answer
🧠 Letting go of “five-year plans” in favor of embodied time and wisdom
📿 Reclaiming your intuition in a world that taught you to override it

Whether you’re navigating burnout, craving meaning, or feeling like an outlier in your own life—this conversation is a deep breath and a quiet yes. You’re not alone. You’re not broken. You’re just remembering who you are.

🪶 Connect with Katharine:
🌐 wildalive.co
📬 Substack
📸 @katakhan on Instagram

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Let's challenge that idea of finding/ creating your purpose. If you're not able or willing to take risks in the short term, it will take much longer to create your ideal lifestyle. _ If you're called by the title of this episode, please feel free to check it out. This description is a highlight of some themes covered in this episode, it is not all-inclusive of all the information that will be shared. _ To work with me go to my website: ⁠⁠https://miriamraquelsands.com/⁠ Or follow me on socials: Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ @miriamraquelsands ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ @miriamraquelsands ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ @miriamraquelsands⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Medium⁠⁠⁠ @miriamraquelsands music intro credit: By Design by Kid Cudi

What does it mean to live truly on your own terms—especially in a world that rewards conformity and punishes vulnerability? In this episode, astrologer, life coach, and activist Tracey Rogers joins me for a deep, empowering conversation on shedding societal scripts, reclaiming your imagination, and choosing authenticity—even when it’s scary.

We explore:

• Why unlearning is as important as learning

• Tracey’s nonlinear journey from international development to astrology

• The myth of meritocracy and the pressure to perform

• How to recognize when you’re operating from fear vs. truth

• The power of imagination, rest, and pleasure in building a liberated life

• What the current astrological transits can teach us about collective transformation

Whether you're stuck in a system that doesn't serve you, dreaming of a big pivot, or navigating the liminal space in between, this episode is a gentle but powerful reminder: you have permission to live your truth—boldly, unapologetically, and now.

🪞 Your next step? Follow what lifts the hairs on your arms and sets your heart on fire.
🌱 Tracey’s mantra: Chop wood, carry water—and let that be enough.

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Learn more about Tracey:

Websites: traceylrogers.com + babyastrologybooks.com

Instagram: @trae2u + @baby_astrology_and_books

Tracey L. Rogers is a professional Astrologer, certified Life Coach, and NAACP-award winning Activist who has been consulting clients throughout the Philadelphia region, nationally, and abroad for over a decade. Coming from a lineage of Astrologers on her father’s side, she has been studying the stars since she was a child with extensive knowledge of Western astrological thought and traditions.