The Shaman Stories Podcast

Jeremy Chenvert
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Join me as I sit down with inspiring guests to explore their unique paths to spiritual growth. We'll dive into the challenges and obstacles they've faced along the way, and discover how those experiences shape their lives today. Tune in for insightful stories that will inspire and uplift you on your own journey! Don’t miss it!

  1. 1d ago

    The Biggest Mistake We Make When Trying to Heal | Zach Rehder

    Aldren Sanctuary Winter Giving Month Reiki Level I Course ($88): https://www.aldrensanctuary.com/reiki1 Donate Directly Through PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=REMHAZM2W6S52 Explore Other Services: https://www.aldrensanctuary.com This Episode: What if one of the biggest obstacles to healing is constantly trying to fix yourself? In this episode of The Shaman Stories Podcast, Jeremy sits down with Zach Rehder, spiritual teacher, speaker, and breathwork facilitator with more than 20 years of experience helping people explore unconscious patterns, emotional resistance, and personal transformation. Zach shares a perspective that challenges much of what we hear in the spiritual and personal development communities: What if there's nothing fundamentally wrong with you? What if the constant effort to improve, understand, and heal yourself is actually keeping you trapped in the same patterns? We explore why understanding your trauma intellectually doesn't always change how you feel, why resisting uncomfortable emotions can intensify suffering, and how breathwork and presence can help us develop a different relationship with our experiences. In this episode, we discuss: -Why trying too hard to heal can become another form of resistance The difference between understanding emotions and actually feeling themHow overthinking can keep us trapped in repetitive patterns What it means to stop trying to fix yourselfBreathwork, emotional awareness, and being present in the bodyWhy Zach believes discomfort can become an opportunity for growthShadow work and reconnecting with parts of ourselves we've rejectedAncestral patterns and spiritual perspectives on inherited burdensSetting healthy boundaries and actually enforcing themHow fear of judgment can influence our relationships and decisionsZach's personal practice for releasing the grip of his inner criticThe importance of community and holding space for othersBreathwork retreats and allowing the group's experience to unfoldSimple ways to bring conscious breathing into everyday lifeJeremy's experiences with military PTSD and exploring breathwork as another part of his personal healing journeyOne of the most interesting moments comes when Zach shares how he spent months practicing a simple mantra: "I give you permission to judge me." Rather than fighting his fear of judgment, he began allowing himself to experience the emotions underneath it. He describes how this eventually changed his relationship with his inner critic. We also discuss the importance of boundaries, including the difference between telling someone what you will accept and actually following through when those boundaries are crossed. T oward the end of the conversation, Zach shares a simple breath-awareness practice he calls "Lower, Slower, Deeper, Softer." It's an invitation to notice how you're breathing when life becomes uncomfortable, whether you're dealing with finances, difficult relationships, or reminders of past experiences. Jeremy also shares how certain driving environments can trigger memories from his military service in Iraq and why he is exploring breathwork alongside the shamanic practices that have helped him work through PTSD. This conversation isn't about finding another technique to fix everything. It's about exploring what happens when we stop fighting ourselves, become curious about our experiences, and learn to be more present with whatever life brings. Connect With Zach Rehder Website: https://www.zachrehder.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/zachrehder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zrehder Work With Jeremy Website: https://www.aldrensanctuary.com Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/pnw-shamanic-healing-circle-8874/about Aldren Sanctuary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAldrenSanctuary Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shamanstoriespodcast Email: jeremy@aldrensanctuary.com Interested in Being a Podcast Guest? Email: shamanstoriespodcast@gmail.com 🎙️ The Shaman Stories Podcast Presented by Aldren Sanctuary *Wisdom Returned.*  if you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may be putting too much pressure on themselves to heal or become a better version of who they already are.

  2. Oct 26

    Can Your Body Hold Trauma? The Subconscious & Healing | Andrew Scheim

    Can unresolved trauma influence the physical body? What happens when we stop trying to think our way through healing and begin paying attention to what our bodies are telling us? In this episode of The Shaman Stories Podcast, Jeremy sits down with Andrew Scheim, an advanced bodywork practitioner, holistic health consultant, trauma resolution practitioner, and integrative wellness educator.With decades of experience working with the human body, Andrew has developed an approach that brings together bodywork, somatic practices, subconscious exploration, and wellness technologies. His journey began with music, where he discovered the importance of listening deeply, recognizing subtle patterns, and allowing something to unfold naturally. That same philosophy eventually became central to his work with the body.Throughout our conversation, Andrew shares his belief that physical tension, emotional experiences, and subconscious memories can be interconnected. We explore how his approach compares with shamanic healing, soul retrieval, ancestral work, and other methods of personal transformation. n this episode, we discuss:The relationship between trauma, the subconscious mind, and the physical bodyWhy Andrew approaches bodywork like playing a musical instrumentHow emotional experiences may influence physical tension and movementSomatic practices, vibration plates, and rocking movementsThe importance of feeling safe while exploring difficult experiencesHo'oponopono and its spiritual approach to subconscious memoriesAncestral burdens, inherited patterns, and past-life beliefsThe Emotion Code, meridians, and energetic healing traditionsHow Andrew uses movement and vibration in his personal wellness practicePEMF technology and molecular hydrogen therapyGut health, nutrition, and the gut-brain connectionThe importance of looking beyond a single healing modalityWhy learning to understand your own body mattersOne of the most interesting parts of our conversation is Andrew's philosophy of following the body's lead.Rather than forcing an experience or trying to identify every emotional wound intellectually, he describes creating space for sensations, memories, and emotions to emerge naturally.We also discuss the similarities between his work and shamanic approaches to healing, including the exploration of ancestral patterns, soul retrieval, and unresolved emotional experiences.Andrew shares practical ideas for becoming more aware of your body, along with his perspectives on movement, self-care, and building a personalized wellness routine.We also explore the importance of integrating different approaches to health rather than believing that conventional medicine, holistic wellness, or spiritual healing must exist separately. Whether you're interested in trauma healing, somatic practices, energy work, subconscious patterns, or holistic wellness, this conversation offers an unconventional perspective on the relationship between mind, body, and spirit. Connect With Andrew Scheim lue Z Water: https://bluezwater.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bluezwater Andrew Scheim: https://andrewscheim.com/ Work With Jeremy Website: https://www.aldrensanctuary.com Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/pnw-shamanic-healing-circle-8874/about Aldren Sanctuary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAldrenSanctuary Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shamanstoriespodcast Email: jeremy@aldrensanctuary.com Interested in Being a Podcast Guest? Email: shamanstoriespodcast@gmail.com 🎙️ The Shaman Stories Podcast Presented by Aldren Sanctuary Wisdom Returned. If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone interested in exploring the connections between the mind, body, and personal healing.

  3. Oct 22

    7 Strokes Changed His Life: The Habits That Helped Him Rebuild | Dennis Henson

    What would you change about your life if you were suddenly forced to confront your own mortality? In this episode of The Shaman Stories Podcast, Jeremy sits down with Dennis Henson, author, researcher, entrepreneur, and creator of the Body of Health Protocol.After experiencing seven strokes, Dennis found himself facing serious physical challenges, including difficulty walking, vision problems, and memory loss. His experience changed how he thought about health, longevity, and the choices we make every day. Rather than allowing those experiences to define the rest of his life, Dennis began researching lifestyle practices, nutrition, movement, and other approaches to wellness. Over time, he developed a collection of 39 habits that became the foundation of his Body of Health Protocol.Today, Dennis shares his personal recovery story and the lessons he believes can help others take a more active role in their well-being. In this episode, we discuss:Dennis's experience surviving seven strokesThe warning signs he initially overlookedHow his health challenges changed his prioritiesThe creation of his 39-point Body of Health ProtocolNutrition, hydration, and the importance of daily movementThe role of sleep, sunlight, and spending time in natureBuilding healthier habits one step at a timeGratitude, faith, and the power of a positive mindsetWhy he believes longevity is about quality of life, not just living longerThe relationship between conventional medicine and holistic wellnessHow personal challenges can become opportunities for transformationOne of the most interesting parts of our conversation is Dennis's approach to overcoming challenges.Instead of viewing his health struggles as problems, he began treating them as projects, something he could research, understand, and work on one step at a time.We also explore the spiritual side of recovery, including gratitude, faith, connection with nature, and how confronting mortality can change the way we experience life.Whether you're interested in healthy aging, longevity, holistic wellness, or simply making better choices for your future, Dennis's story offers a powerful reminder that meaningful change often begins with small, consistent actions. Connect With Dennis Henson Body of Health Protocol: https://bodyofhealth.life Personal Website: https://dennisjhenson.com Book — Real Impact: Daily Inspiration: https://realimpactbook.com Work With Jeremy Website: https://www.aldrensanctuary.com Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/pnw-shamanic-healing-circle-8874/about Aldren Sanctuary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAldrenSanctuary Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shamanstoriespodcast Email: jeremy@aldrensanctuary.com Interested in Being a Podcast Guest? Email: shamanstoriespodcast@gmail.com 🎙️ The Shaman Stories Podcast Presented by Aldren Sanctuary Wisdom Returned. If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who might benefit from hearing Dennis's story. .#StrokeRecovery #HealthyAging #Longevity #DennisHenson #HolisticHealth #ShamanStoriesPodcast #AldrenSanctuary

    7 Strokes Changed His Life: The Habits That Helped Him Rebuild | Dennis Henson

  4. Oct 18

    Entities, Spirit Attachments & Spiritual Protection | Shamanic Clearing Explained

    Entities, Spirit Attachments & Spiritual Protection | Shamanic Clearing Explained Are spiritual entities real? What are entity attachments, and how do shamans approach spiritual protection and entity removal? In this solo episode of The Shaman Stories Podcast, Jeremy from Aldren Sanctuary explores the world of spiritual entities, energetic attachments, and shamanic clearing through his personal experiences as a shamanic practitioner. Drawing from years of training and working with clients around the world, Jeremy discusses different types of entities described in shamanic traditions, including earthbound spirits, shadow beings, energetic parasites, and other forms of spiritual attachments. He shares an intense experience from his very first client session and explains why, in his practice, entity extraction involves more than simply removing unwanted energy. In this episode, we explore: What are spiritual entities and entity attachments? Different types of entities in shamanic traditions How energetic attachments are believed to develop Entity extraction and shamanic clearing practices Spiritual protection and energetic boundaries The relationship between trauma, emotional wounds, and spiritual beliefs Why raising your vibration isn't always the complete answer Clearing homes and personal energy fields Shadow work, ancestral healing, and soul retrieval Why personal healing and self-awareness matter Jeremy also challenges the idea that spiritual protection is simply about surrounding yourself with love and light. Instead, he emphasizes personal responsibility, emotional healing, discernment, and addressing the deeper wounds that may be influencing your life. True spiritual protection begins with doing your own inner work. Whether you're curious about entity attachments, shamanic healing, energy clearing, or spiritual protection, this episode offers a firsthand perspective on these practices. 🎙️ The Shaman Stories Podcast Presented by Aldren Sanctuary Wisdom Returned.  Explore Aldren Sanctuary: Website: https://www.aldrensanctuary.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAldrenSanctuary Skool: https://www.skool.com/pnw-shamanic-healing-circle-8874/about Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shamanstoriespodcast Email: jeremy@aldrensanctuary.com

  5. Oct 13

    She Had It All Together Until Her Life Fell Apart | Rebecca Lazzelle

    What happens when the life you've worked so hard to build suddenly falls apart? In this episode of The Shaman Stories Podcast, Jeremy sits down with Rebecca Lazzelle, author, retreat host, and founder of Infinite Ember, to explore trauma recovery, corporate burnout, energy healing, and the journey of rebuilding yourself after life takes an unexpected turn. Rebecca spent years in the corporate world working in Lean Six Sigma process improvement. She was highly analytical, career-driven, and accustomed to approaching problems through logic. But her spiritual journey, personal experiences, and eventual departure from corporate life changed how she understood healing. After surviving domestic violence, Rebecca began rebuilding her life and exploring how practices such as The Emotion Code, The Body Code, mindfulness, and energy work could complement traditional therapy. In this episode, we explore: Moving from a logical mindset into a more intuitive way of living- Corporate burnout and the pressure to have everything together- Surviving domestic violence and rebuilding self-trust- The Emotion Code and the idea of trapped emotions- The Body Code and how Rebecca approaches energetic imbalances- Muscle testing and the sway test- Exploring inherited emotions and ancestral patterns- Why healing often involves subtle changes rather than instant breakthroughs- Combining energy healing practices with therapy- Learning to trust your intuition- Working with animals through energy healing- Mindfulness, meditation, and simple breathing practices- Rebecca's memoir, "What the F**k Was That? A Memoir of Betrayal and Reclaiming Myself"- Her year-long mindfulness journal- Creating retreats that introduce participants to different healing modalities- The importance of community and finding practitioners who resonate with youOne of the most important themes in our conversation is that healing doesn't always look the way we expect. Sometimes there isn't one miraculous session that changes everything. Sometimes it's the small shifts that accumulate over time. Rebecca also shares how writing her memoir became part of reclaiming her story, and how discovering her creativity challenged the identity she had built around being a purely logical person. We discuss how different healing approaches can work alongside each other, why personal experience can shape the work practitioners offer, and why finding what resonates with you matters more than following one prescribed path. Whether you're navigating burnout, recovering from a difficult relationship, exploring energy healing, or simply trying to reconnect with yourself, this conversation offers a personal perspective on rebuilding a life. The Shaman Stories Podcast Presented by Aldren Sanctuary Wisdom Returned. Connect with Rebecca Lazzelle https://www.rebeccalazzelle.com/ Explore Aldren Sanctuary  https://www.aldrensanctuary.com https://www.facebook.com/TheAldrenSanctuary https://www.facebook.com/shamanstoriespodcast  jeremy@aldrensanctuary.com Interested in being a guest? shamanstoriespodcast@gmail.com

  6. Oct 2

    Could Parasites Be Affecting Your Health? | The Worm Queen Kim Rogers

    Could parasites be affecting your health without you realizing it? In this episode of The Shaman Stories Podcast, Jeremy sits down with Kim Rogers, better known online as The Worm Queen, founder and CEO of Rogers Hood Apothecary. Kim's story is unusual because she didn't come into the wellness world without a medical background. She says she spent more than 20 years working in Western medicine, earned two healthcare degrees, ran 25 healthcare colleges across the United States, developed medical curriculum and worked extensively in neurology and endocrinology. At the same time, her own health was deteriorating. After years of surgeries, medications and unanswered questions, Kim began looking outside the conventional medical system for answers. She eventually explored herbal medicine, mushrooms, environmental exposures and parasite cleansing. Kim says her first parasite cleanse became a turning point in her life. She documented the experience online, posted a 60-second TikTok about what happened, and the video exploded. Kim says it reached one million views within two hours and eventually more than 10 million views. The response from people sharing their own experiences ultimately earned her the nickname The Worm Queen. In this conversation, we explore: • Kim's 20+ years working in Western medicine • Her struggle with chronic health problems and endometriosis • Why she began questioning conventional approaches to her health • Her experience with parasite cleansing • How she became known as The Worm Queen • Parasites, mold and Lyme disease • Mushrooms and Kim's personal healing journey • Amanita muscaria, lion's mane, turkey tail and psilocybin • Why Kim believes parasite exposure deserves more attention • Water quality and environmental exposures • Pets and potential parasite exposure  • Food, produce and water safety • Herbal approaches to cleansing • Biofilms and binders • What Kim says she learned from doing her first cleanse incorrectly • Her Parify system • Taking greater ownership of your health • How one viral video became Rogers Hood Apothecary 🎙️ The Shaman Stories Podcast Presented by Aldren Sanctuary Wisdom Returned. Connect with Kim Rogers Kim's website: https://rogershood.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsrogers.hood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kim.rogers.549424/ Buy her parasite cleanse here: https://rogershood.com/ref/3748/ Kim also hosts the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@whatseatingupodcast Explore Aldren Sanctuary https://www.aldrensanctuary.com https://www.facebook.com/TheAldrenSanctuary https://www.facebook.com/shamanstoriespodcast jeremy@aldrensanctuary.com Interested in being a guest? shamanstoriespodcast@gmail.com

    Could Parasites Be Affecting Your Health? | The Worm Queen Kim Rogers

  7. Sep 25

    They Grew Up Seeing Ghosts and Thought It Was Normal | Natalie & Stephanie

    What if you grew up seeing ghosts and simply assumed everyone else could see them too? That's essentially what happened to sisters Natalie and Stephanie. In this episode of The Shaman Stories Podcast, we explore their unusual journey from childhood paranormal experiences to becoming intuitive mediums, spiritual coaches, energy workers, astrologers and haunting investigators. Stephanie recalls seeing a ghost at around five years old while staying at a babysitter's house. As the sisters grew older, they eventually realized something surprising: not everyone was experiencing the things they considered normal. Rather than shutting those experiences down completely, they eventually began exploring Wicca, spirituality, energy work, astrology, mediumship and other traditions. Today, their work includes intuitive development, spiritual coaching, Reiki, astrology, paranormal investigation, helping spirits cross over and past-life regression. In this conversation, we explore: • Growing up seeing ghosts and experiencing psychic phenomena • Why children may be more receptive to spiritual experiences • Whether intuition is a gift or an ability everyone possesses • Wicca and their early spiritual exploration • Becoming spiritual eclectics rather than following one system • Mediumship and communicating with spirits • What actually happens during a haunting investigation • Why they don't consider themselves traditional ghost hunters • The Estes Method and paranormal communication • Spiritual protection and energetic boundaries • Why energy workers need to understand protection • Shadow work and unresolved wounds • Helping spirits cross over • Working with more difficult energies • Clearing homes, businesses and real estate • The energetic relationship between people, homes and land • Astrology as a blueprint rather than fate • Mercury retrograde and common astrology misconceptions   Past-life regression and Life Between Lives work • Soul fragments and healing experiences connected to past lives • Developing your intuition rather than blindly following someone else's method One of the ideas we keep returning to is that intuitive abilities may not belong to a special group of people. Natalie and Stephanie describe intuition, mediumship and the different “clairs” as abilities that can potentially be developed rather than gifts reserved for a chosen few. We also go deep into paranormal investigation. Unlike investigators whose primary goal is capturing evidence, Natalie and Stephanie say their purpose is usually helping people who are frightened or confused by what's happening in their homes. When appropriate, that can include communicating with spirits, clearing the space and helping spirits move on. We also discuss something I believe is incredibly important for anyone doing spiritual or energetic work: Boundaries. Whether you're practicing Reiki, mediumship, paranormal investigation or another form of energy work, opening yourself energetically without understanding boundaries can create problems. This conversation gets into those subjects and much more. The Shaman Stories Podcast  Presented by Aldren Sanctuary Wisdom Returned. Connect with Natalie & Stephanie Their primary website: https://immersivespirit.com Intuitive Operating System https://intuitiveoperatingsystem.com Podcasts https://feeds.transistor.fm/high-heels-to-happy-feels Explore Aldren Sanctuary ttps://www.aldrensanctuary.com https://www.facebook.com/TheAldrenSanctuary https://www.facebook.com/shamanstoriespodcast jeremy@aldrensanctuary.com Interested in being a guest on The Shaman Stories Podcast? shamanstoriespodcast@gmail.com

  8. Sep 21

    When Healing Becomes Another Form of Avoidance | Tova Citrin

    What happens when healing itself becomes something we use to avoid what we're actually feeling?  In this episode of The Shaman Stories Podcast, Jeremy sits down with author, tech executive, energy healer and creator Tova Citrin for a deeply personal conversation about trauma, nervous-system healing, spirituality, creativity and learning to live as your authentic self. Tova spent years exploring different forms of spiritual and energetic healing while simultaneously maintaining a very different professional identity in the technology and financial industries. For much of her career, she kept those two sides of herself separate. Eventually, she realized she no longer wanted to hide parts of who she was. Her own healing journey began much earlier. After experiencing a difficult childhood and later becoming seriously ill with meningitis in her late twenties, Tova found herself questioning who she was without her career, health and the identity she had built around herself. That experience eventually led her deeper into spirituality, energy work and ultimately to Israel, where what was intended to be a three-month stay became more than two decades. In this conversation, we explore: • Why healing can sometimes become another thing we chase • Trauma and nervous-system dysregulation • Living with hypervigilance • Why energetic healing alone isn't always enough • The relationship between the mind, body, emotions and spirit • Giving yourself permission to actually feel grief • Turning painful experiences into music, writing and art • Creativity as part of the healing process • Learning to stop saying “I'm fine” • How childhood experiences can shape intuition and awareness • Integrating a spiritual identity with a conventional career • Social media, fear and its effect on our nervous systems • Learning to be compassionate with ourselves • Why it's never too late to become who you really are • Jewish spirituality, Kabbalah and prophecy • Tova's spiritual thriller, Ten Seconds to Midnight • Her music project, Aviya Sage • Her Broadway-style musical, Company Man Tova also speaks candidly about living in Israel during years of conflict and how repeated alerts, rockets and trips to the safe room affected her nervous system even when her conscious mind told her she was fine. She describes still waking every few hours because her body learned to anticipate the next alarm. That leads us into a conversation about something we both understand personally: sometimes surviving the experience isn't the end of the trauma. The body can continue responding long after our conscious mind believes the danger has passed. Tova eventually realized that after years of exploring energy healing, one of the missing pieces for her was working directly with her nervous system. She says that as she began addressing that layer, other pieces of her life started falling into place and her creativity began flowing again. We also explore Tova's novel, Ten Seconds to Midnight, a spiritual thriller she describes as something like The Da Vinci Code meeting Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah. The story explores prophecy, redemption, darkness, destiny and what happens when we're finally forced to confront what we've spent our lives avoiding. Above everything else, Tova leaves listeners with a simple message: Be compassionate with yourself. Don't wait to live your life. Create what you feel called to create, and stop apologizing for who you are. The Shaman Stories Podcast Presented by Aldren Sanctuary Wisdom Returned. Connect with Tova Citrin ova's official website: https://www.tovacitrin.com/ Her site includes information about Ten Seconds to Midnight, Aviya Sage, Company Man, her speaking work and ways to contact her. Her official site describes her work as existing at the intersection of leadership, storytelling and spirituality. Ten Seconds to Midnight Available through the purchase link on:  https://www.tovacitrin.com/ Tova describes the book as a spiritual thriller exploring Jewish mysticism, Kabbalah, prophecy and redemption. Aviya Sage Tova's music project can also be found through:  https://www.tovacitrin.com/ Her official site describes Aviya Sage as an AI music artist project featuring Tova's original lyrics with AI-generated music and voice. Tova also mentions during the episode that she can be found on LinkedIn under Tova Citrin. Explore Aldren Sanctuary https://www.aldrensanctuary.com https://www.facebook.com/TheAldrenSanctuary https://www.facebook.com/shamanstoriespodcast jeremy@aldrensanctuary.com Interested in being a guest?  shamanstoriespodcast@gmail.com

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Join me as I sit down with inspiring guests to explore their unique paths to spiritual growth. We'll dive into the challenges and obstacles they've faced along the way, and discover how those experiences shape their lives today. Tune in for insightful stories that will inspire and uplift you on your own journey! Don’t miss it!

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  • Creator
    Jeremy Chenvert
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    97
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Jeremy Chenvert
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