Toward A Better Life Podcast

Kevin R Pennell
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Join Kevin Pennell on a journey Toward A Better Life. We can all move together toward creating more fulfilling, rewarding, and healthier lives. You won't need much for this trek, just an open mind, spirit, and heart. Toward A Better Life Podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.

  1. Episode 179 Exploring the Otherworld with Raven Rissy

    1 day ago

    Episode 179 Exploring the Otherworld with Raven Rissy

    Episode 179 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:01:18 Elemental Cry by Hem Netjer (Used with Permission) 0:06:42 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon.  As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements.  All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:09:47 Chat with Raven Rissy Raven Rissy is a practicing Heathen Völva, who has studied the art of Seidr, but has knowledge in many cultures and mythologies.  She's featured in Ryan Smith's new book, Spinning Wyrd and is currently in the process of publishing her own works.  Raven is also an accomplished musician and artist.  Her band, Hem Netjer, opened this week's show.  Raven shares her spiritual experiences through music as well as teaching. Raven hails from the Pacific Northwest of Canada, where her journey has led her to study and practice within the Pagan and Occult Communities for over 15 years.  She's also studied at multiple Mystery Schools including OBOD. Throughout her spiritual journey thus far, RavenRissy is very grateful to have met some wonderful teachers and elders within her communities. She is very honored to hold the title of May Queen (2021-2022) within a large pagan organization from the Pacific Northwest. She has also created and been on the council of other pagan groups and organizations.  She is well practiced with running and teaching one on one, small and large group rituals, as well as holding sacred space for members within her community, virtually and in person. 0:38:36 Otherworld - By Hem Netjer (Used By Permission) 0:44:06  Chat with Raven Rissy Continued 1:14:01 Echo by Hem Netjer (Used By Permission) 1:18:33 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Raven Rissy:  Connect with Raven: https:https://www.instagram.com/raven.rissy/ Explore Nymphya's Realm: https://hemnetjer.band/ Fire and Ice: https://www.onblackwings.com/raven-teacher Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

    1hr 21min
  2. Ep 178 Steps to Recover Your Soul with Rachel Harrison

    18 Jun

    Ep 178 Steps to Recover Your Soul with Rachel Harrison

    Episode 178 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:58 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon.  As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements.  All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:05:10 Chat with Rev Rachel Harrison Rev Rachel Harrison is an inspirational spiritual coach who offers a compassionate path to a happy and healthy life. She is the host of the Recover Your Soul Podcast and has authored her book Recover Your Soul Bonus.  Rachel shares a transformational spiritual approach rooted in self awareness, healing, and awakening. Drawing from spirituality, positive psychology, 12 step wisdom, and New Thought metaphysics, Rev Rachel created the Recover Your Soul™ process after her own journey of healing from alcoholism, people pleasing, control addiction, and codependency. Her work is grounded in lived experience and guided by a deep trust in spiritual connection and inner wisdom. Rev Rachel's coaching style is intuitive and personalized, supporting clients in developing self awareness, strengthening their relationship with a Higher Power, practicing self compassion, and releasing old patterns through forgiveness and acceptance. While her roots are in recovery, her teachings extend far beyond addiction, offering guidance for anyone seeking emotional healing, spiritual growth, and a more authentic way of living. 1:06:36 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Rev Rachel Harrison Website: https://www.recoveryoursoul.net/ Her Book and More: https://www.recoveryoursoul.net/whatisrecoveryoursoul Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

    1hr 9min
  3. Episode 177 Magick Behind Her Music with Nymphya mp3

    11 Jun

    Episode 177 Magick Behind Her Music with Nymphya mp3

    Episode 177 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:56 What Have I Forgotten - By Nymphya (Used with Permission) 0:04:56 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon.  As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements.  All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:09:47 Chat with Nymphya Nymphya shares magic through her music that has touched thousands of lives around the world.  Not only a very talented artist that shares her heart and soul through each of her songs,  she's also a practicing pagan, 3rd degree in the Celtic Traditional craft, an animist and she's studied the Western Mysteries for years. In fact, her most recent album What Have I Forgotten? (with an illustrated magical tome that accompanies it) is all about the 7 stages of spiritual alchemy, since it turns out that what the songs were about.  There's so much more to share about Nymphya's music, life, work, so let's get started. 0:41:14 Beachcombing - By Nymphya (Used By Permission) 0:47:26  Chat with Nymphya Continued 1:12:32 Unwanted Goodbyes - By Nymphya (Used By Permission) 1:16:32 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Nymphya:  Listen Now & Get Your Free CD: https://ghl.nymphya.com/linktree Explore Nymphya's Realm: https://nymphya.com/ Discover the Art of Nymphya: https://shop.nymphya.com/ Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

    1hr 19min
  4. Episode 176 Healing Ancestral Karma with Edit B Kiss

    4 Jun

    Episode 176 Healing Ancestral Karma with Edit B Kiss

    Episode 176 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:34 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon.  As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements.  All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:05:10 Chat with Edit B Kiss Edit B Kiss's work as a holistic mentor and success habit coach.  Edit is #1 best-selling author, Humanitarian Award winner, and international speaker. She specializes in guiding individuals from misery to peace within 30 days by integrating ancient healing techniques with neuroscience. Her journey from a 15-year career in petroleum engineering to holistic healing exemplifies her commitment to transformation and personal growth. 0:54:53 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Edit B Kiss Website: https://editbkiss.com/ Gap Filler Success Book: https://a.co/d/bkJWUTL Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/release-with-ease On the Healers Journey book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Healers-Journey-Coaching-Book-Seekers Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

    57 min
  5. Episode 175 Personal Empowerment Through Energy with Herman Petrick

    28 May

    Episode 175 Personal Empowerment Through Energy with Herman Petrick

    Episode 175 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:01:02 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon.  As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements.  All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:05:59 Chat with Herman Petrick Herman Petrick is an internationally renowned energy healer and spiritual guide with well over a decade of experience in holistic wellness and transformation. Originally from Portland, Oregon, he honed his unique abilities in energy healing while residing in New Zealand, where he developed techniques for clearing negative energies, closing dark portals, and channeling healing frequencies to promote harmony and positivity. Today, based out of his practice at globalenergyclearing.com, Herman specializes in remote energy clearings for individuals and properties, addressing issues like sleep disturbances, anxiety, depression, and intentional negative energy placements to help clients reset and reconnect with their true selves. A sought-after speaker at events like the Sedona Yoga Festival, Herman continues to inspire global audiences with his dedication to energy cleansing and personal empowerment. 1:54:22 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Herman Petrick Website: https://globalenergyclearing.com/ Contact Herman: https://globalenergyclearing.com/contact-us/ Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

    56 min
  6. Episode 174 Embody Your Spiritual Path with Michael Wilson

    21 May

    Episode 174 Embody Your Spiritual Path with Michael Wilson

    Episode 174 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:52 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon.  As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements.  All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:05:57 Chat with Michael Wilson Michael is a psychotherapist with an extensive background in psychotherapy, and Transpersonal Psychology (or Spiritual Psychology), and Environmental Psychology e.g., Nature Connection.  He is a Druid member with the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids.  Michael lives and works in Northumberland incorporating regular visits to  the Scottish Highlands and Islands for long nature immersions. He has written several additional excellent books on psychology as well.   1:06:09 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Mchael Wilson Website: http://www.michaelwilson.uk.com/ Michael's Publications: http://www.michaelwilson.uk.com/publications/ Michael's New Book & Events: http://www.michaelwilson.uk.com/pathways/ Order of Bards Ovates and Druids Website:  https://druidry.org/ Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

    1hr 8min
  7. Episode 173 Mystic South Gathering 2026 with Heather Greene

    14 May

    Episode 173 Mystic South Gathering 2026 with Heather Greene

    Episode 173 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:01:16 Eclipse - By Mac and Cheese (Used with Permission) 0:05:59 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon.  As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements.  All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:10:34 Chat with Heather Greene Heather Greene is an acquisitions editor with Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd., a freelance religion journalist and author of the award winning book Lights, Camera, Witchcraft: A Critical History of Witches in American Film and Television.  Heather has been studying both Witchcraft and film for over thirty years. She has a B.A. and an M.A. in Film Studies.  Heather also co-hosts The Witches Movie Coven podcast and she's on the board of the Atlanta-based Mystic South Conference.  When she gets a few quiet moments, Heather can be found in her studio restoring dolls, singing along to a playlist, sipping tea on the back porch, or tending to her two very needy cats. 1:00:34 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Heather Greene:  Website: https://www.heathergreene.net/ Heather's Book: https://www.heathergreene.net/book-1 Contact: https://www.heathergreene.net/contact Mac and Cheese: Website: https://macandcheese.cheesebrowmusic.com/ Mystic South: Website: https://mystic-south.com/ Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

    1hr 3min
  8. Episode 172 Tarot - A Guide For Livng with Steve Hounsome

    7 May

    Episode 172 Tarot - A Guide For Livng with Steve Hounsome

    Episode 172 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:00 Episode Preview 0:00:53 Eldur - By Hem Netjer (Used with Permission) 0:06:27 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me kevin@towardabetterlife.com.  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon.  As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements.  All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line kevin@towardabetterlife.com for a free discovery call. 0:11:28 Chat with Steve Hounsome - Tarot-A Guide for Living   Steve Hounsome has been working with the Tarot since his teenage years, over 45 years ago! From his beginnings as a Tarot reader he developed his own style of working with and teaching the Tarot that he called 'Tarot Therapy'. In 1999 he published the first of his three volumes of books entitled 'Tarot Therapy', more recently adding 'The Tarot Therapy Workbook' to the series. He created two Tarot decks with accompanying books and continues to teach and promote use of the Tarot for personal and spiritual development by therapeutic means. He has created three Courses with Philip Carr-Gomm, creator of the Druidcraft Tarot, including the newly released 'Tarot Therapy'. Steve's recent books are 'Tarot for Grief' and new for 2026 'Tarot for Living and Dying'. 1:07:49 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Steve Hounsome: Website: https://www.tarottherapy.co.uk/ Steve's Books: https://www.tarottherapy.co.uk/printed-books Contact Steve Hounsome: https://www.tarottherapy.co.uk/contact Hem Netjer: Website: https://hemnetjer.band/ Bandcamp: https://hemnetjer.bandcamp.com/ Order of  Bards Ovates and Druids: Website: https://druidry.org/ Join the Order and Train in Druidry: https://druidry.org/our-courses/train-in-druidry Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

    1hr 10min
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Join Kevin Pennell on a journey Toward A Better Life. We can all move together toward creating more fulfilling, rewarding, and healthier lives. You won't need much for this trek, just an open mind, spirit, and heart. Toward A Better Life Podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.

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