Interviews with Innocence

Marla Hughes | Podcast Host
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My name is Marla Hughes. I have worked with children my entire life. I have a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology. I have worked in the pediatric transplant unit at UCSF Hospital in San Francisco, teaching children about exercise, good nutrition and relaxation. I also worked at the Center for Attitudinal Healing with its founder, Dr. Gerald Jampolsky, using art and music therapy to help young children who had life threatening diseases or who had a parent or loved one who was severely ill. My greatest teachers, however, have been my children. I have never experienced a love that deep or profound. I created this podcast because I am intrigued by how children can help us reconnect with our spiritual selves. I believe the young are our teachers; after all they are the masters of living in the moment, enjoying the messiness of life and curious about the universe in all it's dimensions. They are not concerned with ego or comparisons. These young souls enter life with driblets of heaven clinging to them, still in touch with their memories of past lives and the people and places they had known before. I want to explore and share this wisdom.

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    Episode 254 - Learning, Growing, and Loving: Lessons from the Other Side

    What If Our Hardest Experiences Have Something to Teach Us? What if the experiences we wish we could erase from our lives are actually some of our greatest teachers? Today on Interviews with Innocence, Marla welcomes Stephen Weber, who experienced a profound near-death experience after a devastating motorcycle accident left him in a coma for several weeks. Before his accident, Stephen describes himself as being about as far from spirituality as he could imagine. But during his time in what he calls "The Place Between Here and There," everything changed. Stephen experienced a series of extraordinary experiences, including repeated life reviews in which he revisited moments from his life and experienced them from a much broader perspective. Instead of simply remembering what happened, he felt the experiences and emotions of the people involved. What emerged was a completely different understanding of mistakes, pain, relationships, forgiveness, and personal growth. In this fascinating conversation, Stephen shares what he learned about: His near-death experience and the mysterious realm he calls The Place Between Here and There Experiencing his life review repeatedly and seeing his past through new eyes Why some of our most difficult experiences may become our greatest opportunities for growth Learning to release shame, guilt, and animosity Spirit guides and the unexpected appearance of two deceased friends The connection between prayer, spirit, and healing Signs and synchronicities, including an unforgettable story involving a Dalmatian named Violet The loss of his son, Nick, and the signs that helped Stephen navigate his grief His understanding of the higher self and the spiritual purpose behind our lives Why he believes children may retain a deeper connection to spirit The idea that everything in creation carries spirit and energy The similarities he sees among different spiritual and religious traditions His belief that love is ultimately the intelligence behind our existence Stephen also shares the story of encountering a group of children during his experience and realizing that what he initially perceived as misbehaving children were actually souls preparing for their first human incarnation. His experiences ultimately led him to write A Beautiful Near-Death Experience and The Lessons Learned, exploring both his journey and the twelve lessons he believes he brought back with him. Perhaps the most powerful message of all is simple: we are here to learn and grow from our experiences. And sometimes, looking back at our lives with greater awareness can completely change the meaning of what we've been through. About Stephen Weber Stephen Weber is the co-author, with Katherine Plant, of A Beautiful Near-Death Experience and The Lessons Learned. His extraordinary journey began with a near-fatal motorcycle accident and a prolonged coma that profoundly changed his understanding of spirituality, consciousness, grief, and the purpose of life. His work explores near-death experiences, signs and synchronicities, spiritual growth, after-death communication, and the common threads he sees across different spiritual traditions. Find Stephen & His Books Website: https://betweenhereandthere.org A Beautiful Near-Death Experience Paperback ISBN: 9798183630763 The Lessons Learned First Edition, 2026 Paperback ISBN: 9798454626150 Both books are available in paperback and Kindle formats on Amazon.

  2. 13. März

    Episode 253 - When Spirit Holds Us: Healing, Compassion, and the Passing of My Beloved Pet Daisy with Brooke Grove

    In this deeply meaningful episode of Interviews with Innocence, we welcome Brooke Grove—a complex trauma survivor-thriver, near-death experiencer, former psychotherapist, author, and multidisciplinary integrative healer working in co-creation with Spirit. Brooke's journey bridges both the scientific and spiritual worlds. With advanced degrees in Clinical Psychology, Marital and Family Therapy, and Clinical Art Therapy, she spent years working within traditional psychotherapy before being called into a more expansive path of healing that integrates consciousness, energy medicine, and spiritual guidance. Her work today draws from an extraordinary range of training and experience, including Shamanic Energy Medicine, Quantum Fieldwork, Transpersonal Neuroscience, trauma-informed psychedelic therapy, and psychedelic-assisted integration. Through this multidimensional approach, Brooke helps people explore, transmute, and transform deeply rooted emotional and energetic patterns. During our conversation, Brooke shares how profound life experiences—including trauma and a near-death experience—expanded her understanding of consciousness and opened the door to a deeper partnership with Spirit in her healing work. We also explore the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted healing and the importance of ethical guidance, integration, and spiritual awareness when navigating expanded states of consciousness. In a very personal moment during the episode, I share how Brooke supported me during the passing of my beloved labradoodle, Daisy. Her compassion, presence, and spiritual perspective brought comfort during a tender and emotional time, reminding me that healing and connection often appear when we need them most. This episode is a beautiful exploration of resilience, spiritual awakening, and the ways we can transform life's most challenging moments into opportunities for growth, compassion, and deeper connection. Brooke's upcoming memoir, The Beauty in the Broken Glass, shares her powerful story of trauma, transcendence, and the journey toward healing and light.

  3. 26. Feb.

    Episode 252 - Seven Days in the Desert: A Psychic, a Mine Shaft, and a Missing Dog with Eric and Laurie Kirkland

    In this unforgettable episode of Interviews with Innocence, Marla sits down with Laurie and Eric Kirkland to share a story that feels almost cinematic in its intensity — and yet, every word is true. Forty years ago, while camping in the Calico Mountains, Laurie and Eric's beloved dog Jesse vanished without a trace. What followed was a week of heartbreak, relentless searching, radio ads, flyers, and a 500 dollar reward. And then… a psychic entered the story. What she revealed would guide them to a shocking discovery — including a mysterious collapsed mine shaft, a "big green rock," and a desperate race against time. Seven days after disappearing in open desert surrounded by coyotes, Jesse was found alive. In this episode, we explore: ✨ The emotional toll of losing a beloved animal ✨ Why they decided to call a dog psychic ✨ The details she described that proved eerily accurate ✨ The moment she screamed, "He's out!" ✨ The meaning of intuition and unseen guidance ✨ How this experience shifted their view of psychic ability ✨ Eric's later experience with medium John Edward ✨ Signs from loved ones in spirit This conversation is about devotion, persistence, and the mysterious ways hope sometimes answers back. Sometimes faith looks like searching one more canyon.

  4. 04.12.2025

    Episode 251 - How Astrology Helps Us Remember Who We Are with Stevie Calista

    In this inspiring episode of Interviews with Innocence, Marla sits down with Stevie Calista—an astrologer, artist, intuitive channel, and founder of Farmhouse Moon. Stevie brings a grounded, heart-led approach to astrology, blending ancient teachings with intuition, spiritual insight, and compassionate guidance. Stevie believes our birth chart is a soul map—a blueprint of the lessons, gifts, and karmic patterns we carry into this lifetime. Through her work, she helps people remember who they truly are beneath conditioning, expectations, and fear, and invites them back into alignment with their deepest truth. Together, Marla and Stevie explore: ✨ How astrology serves as a healing tool ✨ The birth chart as a karmic blueprint and map of the soul ✨ Old souls, past lives, and intuitive remembering ✨ The North and South Nodes — and what they reveal about purpose ✨ How children can benefit from astrology at an early age ✨ Why understanding your rising sign can change everything ✨ Astrology as a form of "spiritual science" ✨ The ways astrology supports awakening, self-trust, and inner peace ✨ Why today's children are here to rebuild a more awakened world Stevie also shares her own intuitive awakening, her journey from skepticism to spiritual leadership, and how tracking the moon cycles has transformed the way she moves through life. This conversation is filled with insight, empowerment, and the reminder that we all carry ancient wisdom within us — and astrology is simply a pathway home. Learn more about Stevie: 🌙 Website: https://steviecalista.com 🌙 Instagram: https://instagram.com/farmhousemoon 🌙 Astrology offerings, workshops, jewelry & more: https://farmhousemoon.com   #AstrologyMagic #SpiritualAwakening #SoulPurpose #IntuitiveLiving #BirthChartReading #EvolutionaryAstrology #InterviewsWithInnocence #SpiritualScience #NorthNode #OldSoulEnergy

  5. 14.10.2025

    Episode 250: Bridging Heaven and Earth: Lessons in Healing and Spirit with Nic Whitem

    In this heart-opening conversation, Marla reconnects with Nic Whitem, a lifelong healer and spiritual teacher who has dedicated his later years to preserving the wisdom of Silver Birch — one of the most beloved voices in modern spiritual philosophy. Nic shares how his journey from the fast-paced world of international finance to running a holistic retreat in the UK was guided by the Spirit World itself. His story is one of trust, surrender, and rediscovering purpose through service to others. Together, Nic and Marla explore how Silver Birch's timeless teachings—rooted in love, compassion, and truth—offer clarity for our modern lives. They discuss the importance of open-minded spirituality, the power of listening to our intuition, and how children and animals can help us remember our connection to the unseen world. This episode is a beautiful reminder that spirituality isn't about religion or doctrine—it's about remembering who we truly are and how we can bring more light into the world through understanding, kindness, and presence. Whether you're new to the teachings of Silver Birch or simply seeking inspiration for your spiritual path, this conversation will uplift your heart and remind you that we are never alone on our journey. Website: spiritualtruthfoundation.org Facebook: Spiritual Truth Foundation & Banyan Retreat Silver Birch App: Available via website subscription

  6. 20.09.2025

    Episode 249 - Horse Powered Reading: Teaching Kids to Love Reading with Horses with Michele Pikel

    What if learning to read could be playful, joyful, and even involve horses? 🐴✨ In this inspiring episode of Interviews with Innocence, I welcome Michele Pickel, PhD, Emeriti Professor of Education at Concordia University-St. Paul and the creator of Horse Powered Reading®. After more than two decades training teachers and teaching children from PreK–12, Michele developed a groundbreaking equine-assisted learning program that engages the mind, body, and emotions to help struggling readers thrive. Horse Powered Reading® uses interactive games and activities with horses to bring reading skills to life. Students build confidence, improve literacy, and experience the joy of learning in a completely new way. Since 2012, the program has trained more than 950 facilitators across all 50 U.S. states and in 24 countries, creating a global movement that blends education, healing, and the power of the human–horse connection. Michele's passion for helping children not only succeed academically but also feel seen, supported, and empowered shines throughout this conversation. Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply someone who believes in innovative ways to support kids, this episode will open your heart. 💖 🌐 Learn more: www.horsepoweredreading.com 📧 Contact: pickel@csp.edu | horsepoweredreading@gmail.com 📱 Facebook Group: Horse Powered Reading®

  7. 10.09.2025

    Episode 248 - The Sacred Dialogue Between Mothers and Spirit Babies with Anne-Claire Le Bihan

    In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, I welcome Anne-Claire Le Bihan, Spirit Baby Medium and Spiritual Fertility Guide, who helps women connect with the soul of their babies and reclaim the sacred power of motherhood. Anne-Claire shares how she guides women to tune into their intuition, clear energetic blocks, and open their hearts to deep connection with their Spirit Babies. Her work is rooted in love, empowerment, and the belief that motherhood is not just a physical path, but a spiritual one — a journey of alignment, trust, and co-creation with the soul who is ready to come through. We talk about the transformative power of listening to our bodies, trusting our soul path, and creating space for joy and possibility. While Anne-Claire also gently holds space for grief and loss, her message is one of hope: that every woman carries within her the wisdom and connection to walk this sacred journey with grace. ✨ In this episode, we explore: What it means to communicate with your Spirit Baby How to reconnect with your intuition and raise your vibration The sacred path of conception, pregnancy, and birth as a spiritual journey Ways to navigate challenges with compassion while staying rooted in empowerment Practices to feel supported, inspired, and connected along the fertility and motherhood path Anne-Claire's work is a reminder that you are never alone — that your baby's soul is always near, guiding and supporting you on your journey. 🔗 Learn more about Anne-Claire's work: • 🌐 Website: https://www.anneclairelebihan.com • 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anneclairelebihan • 🎧 Free Spirit Baby Meditation: https://www.anneclairelebihan.com/spirit-baby-meditation

  8. 15.08.2025

    Episode 247 - Beyond Words: A Conversation with Animal Communicator Marta Williams

    Marta Williams never imagined she'd become a professional animal communicator. Trained as an environmental scientist, she was guided through a vision quest to a calling that would change her life—and the lives of countless animals and their humans. In this episode, Marta shares how anyone can learn the art of intuitive animal communication, her most moving stories from decades of work, and why our pets may be more spiritually evolved than we think. What You'll Learn: How to start communicating with your animals today Marta's top techniques for accurate, intuitive connection Stories that will make you believe in animal wisdom and love Links & Resources: Website: http://martawilliams.com   #AnimalCommunication #PetLovers #Intuition #Spirituality #InterviewsWithInnocence #MartaWilliams

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My name is Marla Hughes. I have worked with children my entire life. I have a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology. I have worked in the pediatric transplant unit at UCSF Hospital in San Francisco, teaching children about exercise, good nutrition and relaxation. I also worked at the Center for Attitudinal Healing with its founder, Dr. Gerald Jampolsky, using art and music therapy to help young children who had life threatening diseases or who had a parent or loved one who was severely ill. My greatest teachers, however, have been my children. I have never experienced a love that deep or profound. I created this podcast because I am intrigued by how children can help us reconnect with our spiritual selves. I believe the young are our teachers; after all they are the masters of living in the moment, enjoying the messiness of life and curious about the universe in all it's dimensions. They are not concerned with ego or comparisons. These young souls enter life with driblets of heaven clinging to them, still in touch with their memories of past lives and the people and places they had known before. I want to explore and share this wisdom.

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    Marla Hughes | Podcast Host
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    2019 - 2026
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