In this episode of Gateways to Awakening, I speak with my friend Shelby Stanger — award-winning podcast host, journalist, author of Will to Wild, and creator of REI Co-op’s hit show Wild Ideas Worth Living. Shelby has built a life around one simple but powerful idea: that adventure, in all its forms, has the power to change us from the inside out.

“Adventure doesn’t have to mean climbing Everest. It can be as simple as watching the sunset, taking a walk with a friend, or putting your toes in the ocean.” - Shelby Stanger

We explore how courageous moments in nature can spark deep personal transformation, why taking the first step is often scarier than the adventure itself, and how to navigate the emotional highs and lows that come with going off-script in life.

Shelby shares stories from surfing in Costa Rica to paddling the Amazon, as well as her unexpected adventures in a Buddhist monastery and teaching entrepreneurship in prisons.

You’ll learn:

• How to shift from fear into courage, and why small adventures can create big life change

• Practical “starter wild ideas” you can try anywhere in the world

• The healing connection between nature, awe, and well-being

• How to integrate the spirit of adventure into your daily life and relationships

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In this powerful and illuminating episode of Gateways to Awakening, I sit down with spiritualist, author, and clairvoyant medium Normandi Ellis to explore the profound wisdom of the ancient Egyptian mysteries.

Her 14 published books include the spiritual classic, Awakening Osiris, translations from the hieroglyphs found in the Book of the Dead, as well as a book on the Ancient Tradition of Angels, Hieroglyphic Words of Power, and Imagining the World into Existence among others.

She facilitates work with those wishing to explore the path of the priestess through her school devoted to Isis and Seshet. In addition to monthly classes, she offers clairvoyant circles, metaphysical classes and private consultations (phone or in person).

Best known for her spiritual classic Awakening Osiris, Normandi unpacks the true meaning of the Egyptian Book of the Dead—known to the ancients as The Book of Coming Into Light—and reveals how its sacred texts offer a blueprint for turning death consciousness into life consciousness.

We explore:

- The origins and meaning of the Egyptian mysteries

- The significance of alchemy and the roots of the word itself

- The multidimensional Egyptian soul (Ba, Ka, Akh, Ren, Sahu, and more)

- The spiritual power of hieroglyphs, prayer, and Heka (divine magic)

- The living presence of the gods and goddesses within temples and statues

- The initiatory role of sound and vibration in sacred spaces like the Great Pyramid

- Isis as a symbol of the Divine Feminine and restorer of cosmic memory

- The role of Thoth, natural law, and reality creation through intentionality and speech

Normandi also shares deeply personal stories—from her 10-year journey translating the Book of the Dead, to spiritual pilgrimages in Egypt, to receiving recognition from Jean Houston and collaborating with Nikki Scully.

Whether you're a seasoned seeker or newly curious about Egypt's esoteric legacy, this episode invites you to remember your place in the divine story—and to reconnect with the sacredness of all life.

Learn more about Normandi Ellis and her offerings at www.normandiellis.com

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In this profound episode, I sit down with Sat Dharam Kaur, a naturopathic doctor, author, and longtime collaborator of Dr. Gabor Maté and the co-creator of Gabor Maté's Compassionate Inquiry program, a therapeutic modality that addresses trauma and the subconscious mind.

A master teacher of Kundalini Yoga and a pioneer in trauma-informed wellness, Sat Dharam shares how spiritual practice and somatic awareness can be gateways to authentic healing.

"Healing doesn’t come from fixing ourselves, it comes from being willing to witness what’s underneath the defenses, with compassion."– Sat Dharam Kaur

Together, we discuss:

• How Sat Dharam helped co-create the Compassionate Inquiry training with Dr. Gabor Maté

• The hidden patterns of the subconscious mind and their role in illness

• The synergy between yogic technology and trauma-informed care

• How breathwork and presence can unravel generations of repressed emotion

• Her personal journey in developing trauma-sensitive yoga curricula around addiction and women’s health

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the intersection of mind-body medicine, spiritual healing, and the path of integration.

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