Power and Purpose Podcast

Vanessa Soul

Power and Purpose Podcast with Vanessa Soul Most people are awake. Few are truly free. This is the podcast for the ones who refuse to choose between their depth and their ambition. The ones doing the real work... dismantling subconscious conditioning, rebuilding identity from the inside out, and creating a life that actually matches who they are becoming. Over 160 episodes deep. No filler. No performance. No surface level conversations. Every week we go into the places most people avoid....shadow work, nervous system healing, conscious business, plant medicine, emotional alchemy, sovereignty, and the astrology that maps it all together. With guests who have walked through the fire and come out transformed, and solo episodes that give you the tools, the timing, and the truth to navigate your own evolution. Hosted by Vanessa Soul — astrologer, intuitive healer, and purpose coach — this show sits at the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern ambition. Vanessa brings mastery in astrology, Human Design, IFS therapy, energetic work, and somatic healing to every conversation, helping conscious leaders and spiritual entrepreneurs step fully into their power, their purpose, and their next level. This is not self help lite. This is the conversation that changes you. New episodes every week. Subscribe and come find your episode. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  1. #176  Ayahuasca, Trauma & the Path Back to Yourself with Ranko Meraya

    1d ago

    #176 Ayahuasca, Trauma & the Path Back to Yourself with Ranko Meraya

    Episode 176 Ayahuasca, Trauma & the Path Back to Yourself with Ranko Meraya What if the anxiety, fear, emotional patterns, or relationship struggles you’ve carried for decades are rooted in trauma you don’t even remember? In this powerful conversation, traditional shamanic practitioner Ranko Meraya (Shaun) shares how sacred plant medicine, indigenous wisdom, and intentional ceremony can help uncover hidden trauma, restore authentic connection, and support profound healing. Whether you’re curious about ayahuasca or already walking a spiritual path, this episode offers a grounded and deeply insightful perspective on what true transformation can look like. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Episode Preview 00:45 – Meet Ranko Meraya (Shaun) & His Journey into Shamanism 06:00 – How Ayahuasca Revealed Hidden Childhood Trauma 14:45 – Common Misconceptions About Ayahuasca & Plant Medicine 18:35 – Purging, Trauma & Healing on Every Level 24:55 – Entities, Icaros & Sacred Ceremony Explained 33:45 – How Plant Medicine Helps Heal PTSD, Grief & Addiction 37:10 – The Future of Conscious Healing & Collective Transformation 41:30 – Retreats, Final Wisdom & Where to Connect Connect with Ranko Meraya (Shaun) 🌐 Website: https://divineguidance.me 🌿 Plant Medicine Retreats: https://divineguidance.me/retreats 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divineguidance.me 📘 Facebook: Shaun Ryan Divine Guidance Ranko (Shaun) is a traditional shamanic practitioner who has spent years studying with Indigenous elders in the Peruvian and Brazilian Amazon. Through sacred plant medicine ceremonies, retreats, and spiritual community, he helps people heal trauma, reconnect with themselves, and live with greater authenticity and purpose. 🎙️ Power & Purpose Podcast If this conversation inspired you, please like this video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who may be on their own healing journey. Your support helps us continue bringing conscious conversations to the world. #Ayahuasca #TraumaHealing #PlantMedicine #SpiritualAwakening #HealingJourney #Consciousness #ShadowWork #Shamanism #PTSDHealing #PersonalGrowth Connect with Vanessa Soul: 🌐 Website: https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vanessaasoul 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaSoulWork 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.spiva.9 Listen to the Power and Purpose Podcast: 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7itutYtXv9lVJQZcjcdg7C 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-and-purpose-podcast/id1713095352 Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    44 min
  2. #175 Late-Diagnosed Autism: How One Discovery Changed an Entire Life with Katrina Spiva

    Jun 29

    #175 Late-Diagnosed Autism: How One Discovery Changed an Entire Life with Katrina Spiva

    In this deeply personal episode of the Power & Purpose Podcast, Vanessa sits down with her sister, Katrina, to share her journey of discovering she is autistic as an adult. It's a conversation about self-awareness, healing, acceptance, and finally having the language to understand your own experience. Whether you're neurodivergent, suspect you may be on the spectrum, love someone who is, or simply want to better understand the human experience, we hope this conversation reminds you that you are not alone. If this episode helps even one person begin their own journey toward understanding themselves with more compassion, then sharing this story was worth it. ❤️ If this conversation resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need to hear it. ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 Preview01:03 Welcome & Why We Recorded This Conversation02:53 The Beginning of Katrina's Autistic Awakening05:37 Childhood Signs That Were Missed08:08 Being Labeled "Difficult" Instead of Understood10:03 What Masking Really Looks Like15:14 The Book That Changed Everything16:53 Processing the Emotional Impact of Self-Discovery20:34 "I've Been Drowning for Years"22:16 The Challenges of High-Functioning Autism24:00 Feeling Misunderstood & Searching for Answers27:33 Autism, Burnout & Nervous System Regulation29:23 How Self-Awareness Changed Relationships33:17 Therapy, Healing & Learning to Advocate for Yourself36:01 Advice for Adults Who Think They May Be Autistic37:45 The Unmasking Workbook for Adults Recommendation40:39 Embracing Autism Without Losing Yourself42:23 Supporting Someone Through an Autistic Awakening44:06 Final Thoughts & Message of Hope 📚 Resources Mentioned 📖 The Unmasking Workbook for Adults by Jessica Penot Connect with Vanessa Soul: 🌐 Website: https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vanessaasoul 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaSoulWork 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.spiva.9 Listen to the Power and Purpose Podcast: 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7itutYtXv9lVJQZcjcdg7C 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-and-purpose-podcast/id1713095352 Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    45 min
  3. #174: Feeling Stuck Is an Illusion: How to Align with Your Highest Timeline with Sorimar Estrada

    Jun 15

    #174: Feeling Stuck Is an Illusion: How to Align with Your Highest Timeline with Sorimar Estrada

    What if feeling stuck isn't a sign that something is wrong... but a sign that your soul is preparing you for your next evolution? In this powerful conversation, Sorimar Estrada shares her remarkable journey from chronic pain, spinal injury, emotional trauma, and suicidal thoughts to becoming a consciousness teacher, healer, and creator of the SOURCE Alignment Method. Together, we explore nervous system regulation, spiritual awakening, soul alignment, manifestation, emotional healing, intuition, and what it truly means to reclaim your sovereignty. If you've been feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, uncertain about your next step, or like your old life no longer fits, this conversation is for you. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Episode Preview 00:00:46 Meet Sorimar Estrada 00:03:49 The spinal injury that changed everything 00:09:02 Navigating chronic pain, depression, and suicidal thoughts 00:14:46 Choosing herself: healing after pregnancy loss 00:22:06 Understanding the nervous system and emotional regulation 00:28:03 The SOURCE Alignment Method explained 00:33:19 Spiritual hygiene and daily energetic practices 00:34:04 Why feeling stuck is often a sign of transformation 00:39:11 How to work with Sorimar + final wisdom In This Episode ✔ Healing from chronic pain and trauma ✔ Nervous system regulation and emotional resilience ✔ Spiritual awakenings and consciousness expansion ✔ Energy healing and quantum field work ✔ Intuition, psychic development, and soul guidance ✔ Releasing self-sabotage and victim consciousness ✔ Manifestation through alignment ✔ Women's sovereignty and self-trust ✔ The SOURCE Alignment Method ✔ Why feeling stuck may be the beginning of your next chapter Connect with Sorimar Estrada 🌐 Website: www.Sorimar.com 🌐 Conscious Evolution Academy: www.ConsciousEvolutionAcademy.com 📺 YouTube: @SorimarEstrada 📱 TikTok: @Sorimar555 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/dAKnXqUDJ7M Connect with Vanessa Soul: 🌐 Website: https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vanessaasoul 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaSoulWork 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.spiva.9 Listen to the Power and Purpose Podcast: 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7itutYtXv9lVJQZcjcdg7C 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-and-purpose-podcast/id1713095352 Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    42 min
  4. #173: I Was Afraid of My Own Power: Lessons From a Bufo Journey

    Jun 11

    #173: I Was Afraid of My Own Power: Lessons From a Bufo Journey

    What happens when the part of you that's been running your life refuses to let go? In this deeply personal solo episode, I share my third Bufo experience, the powerful ego death that unfolded, and the surprising realization that I had been resisting this medicine for nearly three years because I was afraid of my own power. We explore survival mode, heart-mind coherence, intuition, Kundalini energy, spiritual evolution, and the profound difference between living from fear versus living from alignment. This conversation isn't about promoting medicine—it's about sharing a personal experience and the insights that emerged from it. If you've ever felt disconnected from yourself, stuck in survival mode, or sensed that a more authentic version of you is trying to emerge, this episode may resonate deeply. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Episode Preview 00:43 Why I Felt Called Back to Bufo After 3 Years 03:13 "I'm Scared of How Powerful I Could Be" 07:42 The Heart-Mind Disconnection That Changed Everything 11:20 My Intense Ego Death Experience 13:03 What Happens to the Brain During Bufo 16:29 Survival Mode vs Soul Alignment 20:03 The Massive Emotional & Energetic Release 23:21 Kundalini Activation & Reclaiming My Power 25:57 Why My Relationship with Western Astrology Is Changing 27:52 Final Reflections & Integration 🎙️ ABOUT THE POWER & PURPOSE PODCAST The Power & Purpose Podcast explores consciousness, spirituality, astrology, human potential, healing, purpose, entrepreneurship, and personal transformation. Through solo episodes and inspiring guest interviews, Vanessa Soul helps listeners reconnect with their authentic path and step into greater alignment with their purpose. Connect with Vanessa Soul: 🌐 Website: https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vanessaasoul 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaSoulWork 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.spiva.9 Listen to the Power and Purpose Podcast: 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7itutYtXv9lVJQZcjcdg7C 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-and-purpose-podcast/id1713095352 Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    29 min
  5. #172 How Earth's Energy Lines Affect Your Sleep, Health & Spiritual Connection with Lux Lingen

    Jun 8

    #172 How Earth's Energy Lines Affect Your Sleep, Health & Spiritual Connection with Lux Lingen

    What if the Earth has an energy system similar to the meridians in the human body? In this fascinating conversation, Vanessa Soul sits down with consciousness researcher, dowser, and earth healing practitioner Lux Lingen to explore ley lines, Hartmann lines, sacred sites, earth grids, EMFs, dowsing, shamanic healing, and the hidden energetic networks that may influence our health, sleep, intuition, and connection to the planet. Lux shares his personal journey from corporate success to spiritual exploration, explains how Earth's subtle energy systems work, and offers practical ways to begin working with these energies in your own life. Whether you're curious about sacred geometry, earth healing, consciousness studies, dowsing, or energetic wellness, this episode opens the door to a deeper relationship with the living intelligence of our planet. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Episode Preview 01:04 Introduction & Meet Lux Lingen 01:49 Who Is Lux Lingen? Leaving the Mainstream Path 03:36 Sacred Sites, Stonehenge & The Beginning of His Journey 10:40 What Are Ley Lines & Earth's Energy Grids? 17:19 How Earth's Energy Lines Affect Sleep & Well-Being 22:17 EMFs, Wi-Fi & Their Impact on Earth Energies 31:41 What Is Earth Healing? 38:09 Seeing Grids in the Sky & Multiple Energy Networks 42:09 How to Start Dowsing & Working With Earth Energy 46:13 Where to Find Lux & Final Thoughts 🌎 Connect with Lux Lingen Website: www.earthgridhealing.com Instagram: Earth Grid Healing Instagram Facebook: Lux Lingen Facebook 🎙️ Listen to Lux's podcast: The Earth Healers Podcast Connect with Vanessa Soul: 🌐 Website: https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vanessaasoul 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaSoulWork 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.spiva.9 Listen to the Power and Purpose Podcast: 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7itutYtXv9lVJQZcjcdg7C 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-and-purpose-podcast/id1713095352 Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    47 min
  6. #170 How Two Near-Death Experiences Changed Everything with Dr. Colleen Quinn

    Jun 2

    #170 How Two Near-Death Experiences Changed Everything with Dr. Colleen Quinn

    Have you ever considered how the simple act of breathing could unlock profound personal transformation and healing? Join us in this enlightening episode of the Power and Purpose Podcast as host Vanessa Soul engages with Dr. Colleen Quinn, a renowned psychologist and breathwork practitioner, who unveils the life-changing potential of conscious breathing. Dr. Quinn's remarkable journey, marked by two near-death experiences, has reshaped her understanding of life, love, and the very essence of our existence. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how conscious breathing can transform your life and help you reconnect with your true self. Tune in now and embark on a journey toward greater awareness, healing, and love! Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Colleen Quinn 02:25 Her First Near-Death Experience 05:00 Pneumonia, Surrender & Spiritual Awakening 08:20 What Happens When We Die? The Light, Love & Consciousness 14:15 What Conscious Breathing Does to the Brain & Nervous System 17:45 Breathwork vs Meditation vs Psychedelics 30:05 Can Breathwork Help Heal Addiction & Emotional Patterns? 33:00 Trauma, Shame & Loving the Parts We've Rejected 39:00 "You Are God" — A Different Perspective on Spirituality 41:50 A Simple Conscious Breathing Practice Anyone Can Use 48:00 What To Remember When You Feel Disconnected From Love 50:45 Where to Connect with Dr. Colleen Quinn Connect with Colleen Quinn: 🌐 Website: www.essencemerging.com📺 YouTube: @colleenquinn3705 Book: Essence Merging on Amazon https://a.co/d/0dO41Ciu Connect with Vanessa Soul: 🌐 Website: com/Sacredsoulenergetics">https://vanessasoul. com/Sacredsoulenergetics 📸 Instagram: com/vanessaasoul">https://instagram. com/vanessaasoul 📺 YouTube: youtube. com/@VanessaSoulWork">https://www. youtube. com/@VanessaSoulWork 📘 Facebook: facebook. com/vanessa. spiva. 9">https://www. facebook. com/vanessa. spiva. 9 Listen to the Power and Purpose Podcast: 🎧 Spotify: spotify. com/show/7itutYtXv9lVJQZcjcdg7C">https://open. spotify. com/show/7itutYtXv9lVJQZcjcdg7C 🎧 Apple Podcasts: apple. com/us/podcast/power-and-purpose-podcast/id1713095352">https://podcasts. apple. com/us/podcast/power-and-purpose-podcast/id1713095352 Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    53 min
  7. #168 Making Money Feminine, Fun & Empowering with Shannon DePalma

    May 25

    #168 Making Money Feminine, Fun & Empowering with Shannon DePalma

    Episode 168 Making Money Feminine, Fun & Empowering with Shannon DePalmaNew 2026 Power & Purpose Podcast Schedule!!!Guest Episodes are Even numbered episodesVanessa Soul Astrology episodes Odd numbered episodesWhat if the way you were taught to manage money was never designed for the feminine nervous system?In this episode of the Power & Purpose Podcast, Vanessa sits down with financial coach and creator of the Romantic Money Method, Shannon DePalma, for a powerful conversation on money shame, feminine wealth, self-trust, and creating financial freedom without burnout, restriction, or self-punishment.Shannon shares how she went from six-figure income with debt and no savings… to building over $3 million in net worth while creating a softer, more intuitive relationship with money.This episode is for the woman who wants to feel safe, empowered, and supported by her finances instead of controlled by them.⏳ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Episode Preview00:39 Meet Shannon DePalma and the Romantic Money Method03:08 “Who Are You and Who Are You Not?”07:00 Shannon’s Financial Awakening During Motherhood10:39 The Biggest Money Belief That Kept Her Stuck13:23 What the Romantic Money Method Really Is16:13 Why Traditional Budgeting Burns Women Out21:12 Money Shame, Fear, and Emotional Avoidance25:27 The Power of Clarity and Looking at the Numbers31:18 From Poverty to $3 Million Net Worth34:23 Healing Your Relationship With Money Through Rituals38:46 Shannon’s Coaching Program and Final Wisdom✨ In This Episode We Explore• Feminine wealth building• Healing money shame• Why women avoid budgeting• Active vs passive budgeting• Financial self-trust• Wealth consciousness• Emotional patterns around money• Building abundance without burnout• Money rituals and nervous system safety• The psychology of wealth for women entrepreneurs📚 Books & Resources Mentioned• The Millionaire Next Door• YNAB (You Need A Budget)🌹 Connect With Shannon DePalma📸 Instagram:@shannondepalmacoach🌐 Website:ShannonDePalma.com🎙️ Podcast:Debt Free Female Entrepreneurs PodcastCONNECT WITH VANESSA SOUL: Website: https://vanessasoul.com/SacredsoulenergeticsCoaching for High Achievers https://vanessasoul.com/emotionalintegration 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/vanessaasoul🎧 Power & Purpose Podcast (All Apps): https://pod.link/1713095352📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaSoulWork📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.spiva.9/Book a Career & Business Astrology Session with Vanessa Soul: https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    42 min
4.9
out of 5
21 Ratings

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Power and Purpose Podcast with Vanessa Soul Most people are awake. Few are truly free. This is the podcast for the ones who refuse to choose between their depth and their ambition. The ones doing the real work... dismantling subconscious conditioning, rebuilding identity from the inside out, and creating a life that actually matches who they are becoming. Over 160 episodes deep. No filler. No performance. No surface level conversations. Every week we go into the places most people avoid....shadow work, nervous system healing, conscious business, plant medicine, emotional alchemy, sovereignty, and the astrology that maps it all together. With guests who have walked through the fire and come out transformed, and solo episodes that give you the tools, the timing, and the truth to navigate your own evolution. Hosted by Vanessa Soul — astrologer, intuitive healer, and purpose coach — this show sits at the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern ambition. Vanessa brings mastery in astrology, Human Design, IFS therapy, energetic work, and somatic healing to every conversation, helping conscious leaders and spiritual entrepreneurs step fully into their power, their purpose, and their next level. This is not self help lite. This is the conversation that changes you. New episodes every week. Subscribe and come find your episode. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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