Welcome to Mind Power Meets Mystic — where practical mind power and mystical wisdom collide with humor and wild curiosity!

Your hosts, Cinthia Varkevisser, Spiritual Shit Disturber, and Michelle Walters, Coach and Hypnotherapist, are here to shake up your thinking, dive into your soul, and help you make bold moves in your life. Buckle up — we’re doing this one wild, transformative conversation at a time.

In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Todd Payne, a relationship coach with over 25 years of experience specializing in self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the Enneagram. From his unconventional journey from ministry to emotional intelligence coaching (with a life-changing sabbatical and a wildfire along the way!) to now thriving in Portugal, Todd shares his deep understanding of human behavior and personal transformation.

Highlights include:

• What the Enneagram really is (hint: it's more than a personality test — it's rooted in ancient mysticism!)
• The three centers of intelligence — Head, Heart, and Gut — and how they drive everything from your fears to your motivations.
• A quick tour of all nine Enneagram types — their gifts, their shadow sides, and what motivates them deep down.
• Why understanding your partner’s Enneagram type can transform your relationship and communication instantly.
• How Todd uses "playing in the key" of each person's type to create real connection and transformation.
• His personal story: from being "terrible with people" to becoming a powerful emotional intelligence coach thanks to the Enneagram.

Plus:

Cinthia and Michelle share their personal experiences with discovering their Enneagram types — and the surprising realizations that came with it!

🎙 Special Segment:

Learn about Mind Power Meets Mystic: The Project — an amazing offering from Cinthia and Michelle combining intuitive coaching + custom hypnosis to clear blocks and set you on your way to transformation!

• Website: konnnectfully.com
• Email: todd@konnnectfully.com

Todd’s mission? Hope is real. Change is possible. And he’s here to help you get unstuck.

• Cinthia Varkevisser: Website | Social Media
• Michelle Walters: Website | Social Media
• 🎧 Thank you for listening! Until next time, stay bold, curious, and connected. ✨

In this episode, Michelle sits down with Marc, a reader of An Alignment of Spirit, who shares how the book helped him reconnect with purpose, shift his mindset, and rediscover joy in his work and life. Whether you're in transition or simply looking for clarity, this heartfelt conversation will inspire you to align with what matters most.

Marc says "I think anybody who is struggling with any kind of issue in their life would love this book."

🔗 Grab the book: An Alignment of Spirit at Amazon

📚 Learn more: Michelle's Website

If you are looking for a roadmap to increase your happiness, gratitude, and productivity while receiving what you have been looking for, this is the book for you.

Cinthia and Michelle are collaborating on a live event in San Francisco:

• Drop a Fear, Make a Decision: A transformative afternoon program to dive deeper into these anxiety management strategies and help you move forward with confidence and clarity.
• Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025.

🔗 Register for Drop a Fear, Make a Decision here: https://www.michellewalters.net/mmmclasssignup

• Cinthia Varkevisser: Website | Social Media
• Michelle Walters: Website | Social Media
• 🎧 Thank you for listening! Until next time, stay bold, curious, and connected. ✨

Description:

In this soulful and insightful solo episode, Michelle Walters welcomes grief expert and Inca medicine wheel teacher Terry Stout to explore how we move from being outer-referenced victims of life to inner-powered creators of peace. Together, they unpack how thoughts, emotions, and physiological reactions play distinct roles in how we interpret life’s toughest events—especially grief. Terry explains the difference between emotions and heart-centered feelings and reveals how tuning into the softness of the heart can shift our entire experience.

This is more than a conversation—it’s a masterclass in reclaiming your balance in uncertain times, recognizing inner wisdom, and transforming the way you respond to life’s challenges. Whether you're navigating loss, job transitions, or collective overwhelm, this episode offers a grounded path to serenity, clarity, and self-knowing.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Terry’s definition of outer vs. inner referencing and why it matters
• How grief shapes perception and how to work with it consciously
• A powerful model for understanding thoughts, emotions, and feelings
• The surprising truth about emotions: they're thoughts, not feelings
• How to know if you're reacting from fear or from your heart
• Terry’s 3-step guide to reclaiming your balance: Comfort, Peace of Mind, Serenity
• Why inner peace changes not just your world—but the world
• What it really means to “drop into your heart”
• How community and shared wisdom help heal the collective
• A sneak peek into Terry’s upcoming book: Here I Am: Coming Home to Your True Self

Special Mention:

Don't miss the upcoming live workshop Drop a Fear, Make Your Decision hosted by Cinthia Varkevisser and Michelle Walters in San Francisco, Saturday, April 26, 2025. Cinthia will lead intuitive heart-opening practices, and Michelle will show you how to make empowered decisions with clarity and confidence. Sign up at: michellewalters.net/classes

Guest Info:

🌐 Terry Stout: Grief guide, hypnotherapist, spiritual teacher

• Website: www.hokseda.com

Upcoming Book: Here I Am: Coming Home to Your True Self

🔥 Favorite Quote from the Episode:

"Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. Serenity is a choice—made by the heart, not the mind." – Terry Stout

Cinthia and Michelle are collaborating on a live event in San Francisco:

• Drop a Fear, Make a Decision: A transformative afternoon program to dive deeper into these anxiety management strategies and help you move forward with confidence and clarity.
• Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025.

🔗 Register for Drop a Fear, Make a Decision here: https://www.michellewalters.net/mmmclasssignup

• Cinthia Varkevisser: Website | Social Media
• Michelle Walters: Website | Social Media
• 🎧 Thank you for listening! Until next time, stay bold, curious, and connected....

In this solo episode, Michelle Walters, hypnotherapist and coach, takes the mic to tackle some of the biggest myths about hypnosis. Is hypnosis mind control? Will you get stuck in trance? Does it only work on weak-minded people? Michelle busts these common misconceptions and explains how hypnosis is actually a powerful tool for transformation.

She also shares details about the upcoming Prosperous Woman Summit (April 23-24, 2025), where she’ll be speaking on hypnosis for relationships and business.

Tune in and discover the truth about hypnosis!

🔗 Register for the free Prosperous Woman Summit here: www.prosperouswomansummit.com

Cinthia and Michelle are collaborating on a live event in San Francisco:

• Drop a Fear, Make a Decision: A transformative afternoon program to dive deeper into these anxiety management strategies and help you move forward with confidence and clarity.
• Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025.

🔗 Register for Drop a Fear, Make a Decision here: https://www.michellewalters.net/mmmclasssignup

• Cinthia Varkevisser: Website | Social Media
• Michelle Walters: Website | Social Media
• 🎧 Thank you for listening! Until next time, stay bold, curious, and connected. ✨

Welcome to Mind Power Meets Mystic!

Where practical mind power and mystical wisdom collide—sprinkled with humor and unapologetic curiosity. Hosted by Cinthia Varkevisser, your favorite spiritual shit disturber and intuitive integrity coach, and normally co-hosted by hypnotherapist and mind power coach Michelle Walters (out this episode but very much here in spirit!).

In this episode, Cinthia flies solo and sits down with her longtime friend, former student, and current powerhouse event producer Aaron Gonzalez—founder of Spiritual WTF events and host of the Intuitive WTF podcast.

💥 In This Wildly Soulful Episode:

• Cinthia and Aaron reflect on their decade-long friendship, mentorship, and spiritual adventures.
• The magic of Angel Light Books in Berkeley and those life-changing psychic development classes.
• The evolution from student to spiritual leader—Aaron shares how his path from seeker to producer of transformational events unfolded.
• Why his events are called Spiritual WTF (What The F***!)—and why it’s the perfect vibe.
• The story behind the infamous 5D download: “The message is love… the message is love… the message is LOVE…” 😆
• A deep dive into chakra talk and how learning to speak chakra-to-chakra can shift lives and deepen connection.
• How Aaron is creating space for underrepresented mystics and healers in the spiritual event scene.
• And yes… you will hear about ass-kicking readings, energetic breakthroughs, and the power of showing up—even when fear says “don’t.”

🎧 Favorite Moments:

• “Okay, time for an ass-kicking.” — Aaron, before Cinthia’s signature 15-minute Mystic Magic Readings
• “You're not understanding… here's the message again. And again. And again.” — The 5D guides, lovingly persistent
• “Chakra Talk still kicks my ass… but it changed the way I communicate with everyone.” — Aaron on one of Cinthia’s toughest (and most transformational) classes

🔥 Featured Guest: Aaron Gonzalez

• Founder of Spiritual WTF Events
• Host of the Intuitive WTF Podcast
• Reiki practitioner, intuitive reader, spiritual community builder, and big-hearted badass

🎉 Upcoming Event:

Spiritual WTF Fair – March 30th and May 31 at Heather Farm in Walnut Creek, CA

✨ Featuring live music, free yoga, workshops, meditations, healers, vendors, sound healing, and a 5D channeling session with Cinthia.

Connect with Aaron:

• Aaron's website
• Aaron's social: Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok

• Cinthia Varkevisser: Website | Social Media
• Michelle Walters: Website | Social Media
• 🎧 Thank you for listening! Until next time, stay bold, curious, and connected. ✨

🧠🌀 About Mind Power...

Show Notes: Mind Power Meets Mystic Episode: Managing Anxiety in Uncertain Times

Episode Title: Drop Fear, Make Empowered Decisions with Cinthia Varkevisser & Michelle Walters

Hosts:

• Michelle Walters – Hypnotherapist and Coach
• Cinthia Varkevisser – Intuitive Healer and Mystic

In this episode, we dive into tips for managing anxiety in these uncertain times and provide simple yet effective strategies for calming the body, mind, and spirit.

Managing Anxiety in the Bodu

• Movement: Whether through dancing, walking, or skipping, movement helps release anxiety and bring you into the present moment. Cinthia shares her love for dancing like a “cuckoo banana baby” and how laughter from movement shifts energy.
• Laughter: Laughter helps release tension and boosts physical well-being. Find activities that make you laugh to break through anxiety.
• Diet: Nourish your body with healthy, unprocessed foods. In times of stress, your body needs lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and plenty of water to stay balanced and strong.

Mind Power Tips for Anxiety

• News Detox: Take a break from the overwhelming news cycle. Instead, read books (both fiction and self-growth) or journal to center your thoughts and bring you back to the present moment.
• Writing Letters: Try writing letters to people you’re angry with or to those you haven’t spoken to in a while. This allows you to express your feelings and regain control over your emotions.
• Social Media Awareness: Monitor your social media consumption. Misinformation is everywhere, and being mindful of what you consume and share is crucial for mental clarity.

Spiritual Tips for Anxiety

• Shake Things Up: Do something unexpected to break the pattern of anxiety. Cinthia shares her unique tip—washing dishes blindfolded—as a fun way to ground yourself in the present.
• Engage in a Hobby: Whether it's gardening, knitting, or pickleball, doing something soothing and hands-on can help quiet the noise of anxiety and bring you into a state of flow.

Cinthia and Michelle are collaborating on a live event in San Francisco:

• Drop a Fear, Make a Decision: A transformative afternoon program to dive deeper into these anxiety management strategies and help you move forward with confidence and clarity.
• Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025. Details and registration links will be in the show notes.

What’s Coming Next:

Michelle and Cinthia are hosting the Drop a Fear, Make a Decision workshop on April 26th in San Francisco. This transformative experience will combine intuition and strategy to help attendees release fear and make empowered decisions in their personal and professional lives. The workshop will be a mix of Cinthia’s mystical approach and Michelle’s practical, decision-making strategies.

• Drop a Fear, Make a Decision Workshop Registration

• Cinthia Varkevisser: Website | Social Media
• Michelle Walters: Website | Social Media
• 🎧 Thank you for listening! Until next...

Host:

• Michelle Walters - Hypnotherapist and Mind Power Coach
• Cinthia Varkevisser - Intuitive Healer and Mystic

Guest:

• Julie Marty Pearson, Psych D - Podcaster, Speaker, and Coach

Description:

In this episode of Mind Power Meets Mystic, hosts Michelle and Cinthia are joined by Julie Marty Pearson, a seasoned podcaster, speaker, and coach. Julie is passionate about empowering women and non-binary individuals to share their stories through the power of podcasting. With a background in Organizational Psychology and over 15 years in higher education, Julie blends academic expertise with a love for teaching and a deep connection to her work.

Julie takes us on her podcasting journey, from starting The Story of My Pet, where she shared inspiring pet stories, to launching her latest podcast, Podcast Your Story Now. She reflects on how her love for animals, her background in coaching, and her personal experiences have shaped her career in podcasting.

Julie talks about the importance of community in podcasting and how her podcasting conferences, such as Podfest and Podcast Movement, helped her discover a passion for supporting aspiring podcasters, especially women, in finding their voice and sharing their stories.

Topics Discussed:

• Julie’s journey from career coaching to podcasting
• The Story of My Pet and the bond between humans and their pets
• How podcasting became a form of self-expression and healing
• The role of community and connection in podcasting
• Advice for aspiring podcasters: Start as a guest and discover your "why"
• Julie's new podcast Podcast Your Story Now and her mission to uplift women and non-binary podcasters
• Julie’s free monthly masterclasses on storytelling and being an effective podcast guest

Key Takeaways:

• Start Messy: Julie shares how her first podcast episodes weren’t perfect but emphasized the importance of starting regardless of imperfections.
• Podcasting as Healing: Julie talks about how sharing personal stories has been a transformative experience for her and others.
• Find Your Why: Before starting a podcast, it’s essential to know your purpose. Julie stresses how clarity in your podcast's "why" will guide its success.
• Community Matters: Julie highlights the significance of podcasting communities and networking for growth, especially for women podcasters.

Resources Mentioned:

• Julie’s Website: Julie Marty Pearson
• Julie’s Podcast: Podcast Your Story Now
• Julie’s Monthly Masterclasses: Check out Julie’s free masterclasses on storytelling and becoming a great podcast guest.

Connect with Julie:

• Julie's Linktr.ee
• The Story of My Pet Podcast & Blog Website
• julie@podcastyourstorynow.com

About Mind Power Meets Mystic:

Mind Power Meets Mystic is a podcast that brings together practical mind power and mystical wisdom, hosted by Michelle Walters, a hypnotherapist and mind power expert, and Cinthia Varkevisser, an intuitive healer and mystic. Together, they blend humor, bold action, and curiosity to shake up the way you think about spirit, business, relationships, and personal growth.

🔥 Mystic Mastery...

Episode Title: Drop Fear, Make Empowered Decisions with Cinthia Varkevisser & Michelle Walters

Hosts:

• Michelle Walters – Hypnotherapist and Coach
• Cinthia Varkevisser – Intuitive Healer and Mystic

Description:

In today’s episode of Mind Power Meets Mystic, Michelle Walters and Cinthia Varkevisser dive deep into the process of letting go of fear and stepping into decision-making with clarity and power. This episode explores the theme of their upcoming workshop Drop a Fear, Make a Decision, which will be held on April 26th in San Francisco.

Key Takeaways:

• Fear is an emotion – Cinthia explains that fear is finite and rooted in past experiences. It may also be linked to past lives or experiences from the womb, but the key point is that fear can be released in the present moment.
• Decision-Making Process – Michelle discusses how decision-making is a vital part of growth and emphasizes that you truly make a decision once you commit resources, like time, energy, or money. She introduces the “Decision Quality Framework” as a tool to make better, more informed decisions.
• How Fear Blocks Progress – Both Michelle and Cinthia share stories of real-life clients who were able to overcome their fears and make life-changing decisions. These examples illustrate the process of recognizing fears, working through objections, and using intuitive work and strategic thinking to clear obstacles.

Client Stories Shared:

• Real Estate Decision: Cinthia shares the story of a couple unsure about purchasing a home due to a past investment loss. With intuitive guidance, they identified their core fears and moved past them, eventually buying a home and seeing their investment grow.
• Career Change: Michelle talks about a client who successfully transitioned from a career in digital marketing to real estate, using hypnosis to unlock confidence and remove fears of the unknown.
• Personal Relationship Shift: Cinthia shares a story of a woman navigating a complex family dynamic after a divorce and using intuitive work to make the necessary changes, ultimately leading to freedom and resolution.

What’s Coming Next:

Michelle and Cinthia are hosting the Drop a Fear, Make a Decision workshop on April 26th in San Francisco. This transformative experience will combine intuition and strategy to help attendees release fear and make empowered decisions in their personal and professional lives. The workshop will be a mix of Cinthia’s mystical approach and Michelle’s practical, decision-making strategies.

• Drop a Fear, Make a Decision Workshop Registration

• Cinthia Varkevisser: Website | Social Media
• Michelle Walters: Website | Social Media
• 🎧 Thank you for listening! Until next time, stay bold, curious, and connected. ✨

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about storytelling, empowerment, and making bold moves through podcasting!