Soul Confetti: Celebrating Life’s Lessons

Carrie Myers

Soul Confetti is a podcast to explore the lessons and growth opportunities that challenging life situations offer us.  After I spent many years wallowing in emotional turmoil, I awoke to a new journey, a new way of being in this world, using my trauma to find and live in my soul’s purpose. Along this journey, I have met many inspiring souls that also have used their challenges to grow, create and thrive.  Here, we will share our stories and inspire you to celebrate your life’s lessons and live from your soul’s purpose. 

  1. Conscious Healing with Stephanie Graves

    1D AGO

    Conscious Healing with Stephanie Graves

    Send a text Stephanie Graves shares her story from exhaustion, overwhelm, pain and anxiety to thriving in conscious health and plant medicine. You will find inspiration to clean up your diet, mentality, emotions and spiritual practices. Stephanie Graves is a Physician Assistant of 14 years, Functional Medicine Nutritionist, certified cacao practitioner, and plant medicine facilitator. As the co-founder of The Conscious Crew and a mother of four, she blends clinical expertise with ancient healing traditions to help people reconnect with their bodies, nervous systems, and inner wisdom.  Stephanie's own journey—including healing lifelong anxiety and overcoming years of infertility—deepened her devotion to this work. Today, Stephanie guides individuals and groups through transformational ceremonies, integrative healing experiences, and conscious living practices that support physical, emotional, and spiritual restoration. https://theconsciouscrew.com/ https://youtube.com/@the.consciouscrew?si=6Zik0XOS-TK9m0XW @the.consciouscrew And here is the link for the Be Well event. If you’re free Sat, would love to have you!  https://bewellasheville.com/listing/rooted-renewal/ Join The Conscious Crew for a cacao ceremony on Saturday, March 21, 2026 carriemyersauthor.comyourselfprogram.combethesparkmovement.comsoulshineunbound.com@cjmyerspoet@yourselfprogram@bethesparkmovement@soulshineunbound I hope you have found one inspiration, hope and wisdom in today’s episode. Maybe you can journal about what came up for you during this conversation. Support the show https://www.carriemyersauthor.com/ https://www.soulshineunbound.com/ https://www.bethesparkmovement.com/ https://www.yourselfprogram.com/ @cjmyerspoet @bethesparkmovement @your_self_program

    37 min
  2. Energetic Healing with Donna Stares

    MAR 6

    Energetic Healing with Donna Stares

    Send a text What happens when your body begins to nudge you to heal? What happens when your dreams awaken you to your trauma, your truth and your path?  You become healed and healing to others, nourishing your soul and being a sacred space for others.  Donna Stares shares her story of remembering, reckoning and resolving trauma and how it has led her to become an Energy Medicine Practitioner.   A beautiful healing journey to a beautiful healing guide! It has been an honor to receive the teachings that have led me to this point. The years have been filled with a yearning to understand many traditions such as First Nations, Buddhism, Christian Mysticism, and Shamanism. Since the age of 50, the practice has intensified with shamanic teachings from Peru and a series of healings to the community with Sacred Sisters (Sisters of the Dancing Deer). A few years ago, a trip to Peru was highlighted by travel with a female shaman who took us to the peak of Salcantay mountain, where ceremony was held. I have also traveled with healer and Peace Keeper Mandaza to Zimbabwe and the Kalahari, where the ancestors and existing healers were honored. A journey of the heart. Other sacred journeys have included Hawaii, New Zealand and last spring Ecuador. These trips have had a lasting impact on my life... Formal training includes becoming an Energy Medicine practitioner having received the medicine wheel teachings with the Four Winds Society, Therapeutic touch and Reiki. I am also an artist working in Chinese Brush, water colors, and most recently, alcohol inks. I am passionate about children with special needs, having worked as a Resource Teacher in preschool settings and at Chedoke McMaster Children’s Hospital with children with a diagnosis of Autism. donnastares@spectrum.net More on Byron Katie: https://thework.com/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Byron-Katie/author/B001H6S8B4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1772143933&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=ddfd2077-f437-47e4-b1a0-2cb60a849245 carriemyersauthor.comyourselfprogram.combethesparkmovement.comsoulshineunbound.com@cjmyerspoet@yourselfprogram@bethesparkmovement@soulshineunbound I hope you have found one inspiration, hope and wisdom in today’s episode. Maybe you can journal about what came up for you during this conversation. Support the show https://www.carriemyersauthor.com/ https://www.soulshineunbound.com/ https://www.bethesparkmovement.com/ https://www.yourselfprogram.com/ @cjmyerspoet @bethesparkmovement @your_self_program

    50 min
  3. Creating Your Life Around Your Purpose, Needs and Desires with Ashley Schwader

    FEB 27

    Creating Your Life Around Your Purpose, Needs and Desires with Ashley Schwader

    Send a text Diving deep into creating the life and vision you desire with Ashley, left me feeling hopeful, aligned and inspired!  Where do you feel you are doing all the shoulds in life while living unfulfilled?  Ashley can guide you to create the life you want based on your needs and desires, excavating the “norm” to live grounded in your purpose and joy!  Ashley Schwader is the founder and owner of Two Suns Consulting, a vision built on values, service and a love story to her family. Two Suns helps individuals and organizations align inner clarity with intentional systems to create sustainable, values-driven growth. She has a multi-sectored background, holds a Master’s in Organizational Leadership with a specialization in Change Management and Innovation, a Bachelor’s in Health and Exercise Science from Colorado State University, and is a Certified Life and Spiritual Coach. Ashley prides herself as a Jacquelina of trades and specializes in supporting others who are navigating transformative experiences. Ashley lives in the Asheville area and is a self-proclaimed adventurist who enjoys travel, reading, hiking, yoga and anything that brings a smile to her children's faces. Ashley Schwader (she/her), MSOL, CLC, CSC Owner and CEO Coach and Consultant Schedule Time With Me Two Suns Consulting 720-732-0720 www.twosunsconsulting.com carriemyersauthor.comyourselfprogram.combethesparkmovement.comsoulshineunbound.com@cjmyerspoet@yourselfprogram@bethesparkmovement@soulshineunbound I hope you have found one inspiration, hope and wisdom in today’s episode. Maybe you can journal about what came up for you during this conversation. Support the show https://www.carriemyersauthor.com/ https://www.soulshineunbound.com/ https://www.bethesparkmovement.com/ https://www.yourselfprogram.com/ @cjmyerspoet @bethesparkmovement @your_self_program

    49 min
  4. Full Body Healing with Leslie Brooks

    FEB 20

    Full Body Healing with Leslie Brooks

    Send a text What does it mean to heal, face your trauma and find peace, acceptance and strength beyond trauma. Leslie Brooks shares her childhood story and how she used that trauma to create a thriving purpose to help others to heal from their struggles.   Hi, I’m Leslie Brooks. If you’re here, chances are you’re tired of carrying everyone else while abandoning yourself. You’ve probably done the therapy, you know your patterns, and yet—you still freeze when it’s time to speak up. You say yes when your whole body is screaming no. You manage everyone else’s moods, and in the process, lose track of your own. I get it. When dysfunction has been there since the beginning, it doesn’t feel like “trauma and then recovery.” It just feels like life. So when people ask what joy or safety feels like, you honestly don’t know. That’s why the work we do together isn’t about going back—it’s about restoring yourself forward. Here, you’ll learn: 🔥 How to feel and trust the full-body f*ck no without regret. 🌿 How to recognize and follow the full-body f*ck yes—the things that bring joy, safety, and calm. 💪 How to stop living in other people’s reality and create your unf*ckwithable self—grounded, unapologetic, and finally free. This isn’t about more explaining or more overthinking. It’s about creating real change by working with your nervous system, your body, and your choices—one moment at a time. You don’t have to keep managing everyone else’s life at the cost of your own. If this resonates, let’s connect. I’d love to support you as you finally create a life your body can say a full-body yes to.   https://www.lesliebrooksclc.com/ https://www.lesliebrooksclc.com/awww carriemyersauthor.comyourselfprogram.combethesparkmovement.comsoulshineunbound.com@cjmyerspoet@yourselfprogram@bethesparkmovement@soulshineunbound I hope you have found one inspiration, hope and wisdom in today’s episode. Maybe you can journal about what came up for you during this conversation. Support the show https://www.carriemyersauthor.com/ https://www.soulshineunbound.com/ https://www.bethesparkmovement.com/ https://www.yourselfprogram.com/ @cjmyerspoet @bethesparkmovement @your_self_program

    39 min
  5. The Grip with Paul Haynes

    FEB 13

    The Grip with Paul Haynes

    Send a text Paul Haynes is an Executive & Transformational Leadership Coach, globally certified as an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC). For over 15 years, he has worked with senior leaders, executive teams, and organisations across finance, energy, government, and beyond.  His work is grounded in depth, presence, and emotional intelligence, helping people face what they most fear and find the courage to live and lead differently. Having walked his own journey through loss, fear, and resilience, Paul brings an authenticity and depth that resonates with clients far beyond the professional. His practice, Paul Haynes Coaching, is dedicated to guiding leaders out of survival mode and into a way of living and leading that is more connected, courageous, and alive. He speaks and writes openly about “The Grip” - his name for the inner forces of fear and shame that hold us back, sharing not just theory, but lived experience. His work is a reminder that true change begins when we stop running from our shadows and learn to stay with ourselves.      You can find Paul at: Website www.paulhaynescoaching.com Instagram @courageous_edge_coaching LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/paulhaynes4 Email  paul@paulhaynescoaching.com carriemyersauthor.comyourselfprogram.combethesparkmovement.comsoulshineunbound.com@cjmyerspoet@yourselfprogram@bethesparkmovement@soulshineunbound I hope you have found one inspiration, hope and wisdom in today’s episode. Maybe you can journal about what came up for you during this conversation. Support the show https://www.carriemyersauthor.com/ https://www.soulshineunbound.com/ https://www.bethesparkmovement.com/ https://www.yourselfprogram.com/ @cjmyerspoet @bethesparkmovement @your_self_program

    50 min
  6. Stepping Stones on the Soul’s Journey with Terri Hofstetter

    JAN 30

    Stepping Stones on the Soul’s Journey with Terri Hofstetter

    Send a text Terri Hofstetter is releasing her powerful book, Stepping Stones on the Soul’s Journey in late March 2026.  Taking readers through her life as she recognizes her lessons and nudges from the universe, Terri will inspire you to self-reflect and be grateful for life’s challenges.   Terri Hofstetter, an intuitive soul guide and mentor, helps light workers and creatives find their way on their soul’s path to purpose. A Texas native, she began her spiritual journey in her teens, learning at a metaphysical center where she developed her intuitive gifts. She read tarot cards at psychic fairs—quite bold in the Bible Belt. Relocating to Germany in her late 20s, she worked for the US government, where she kept her spiritual work to her private life. After bailing from her career in her late 40s, she felt the call to support people in their life journeys. She worked as a life coach for five years before taking the plunge to return to her roots and soul mentoring for her clients. Look for more insight in Terri’s book, Stepping Stones on the Soul’s Journey. Terri and her husband maintain a spacious garden in Northern Bavaria with their cat, wild hedgehogs and numerous wild birds. They enjoy hiking in the Alps and the Greek islands. You can find Terri at: Website https://terrihofstetter.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1834999950153432 Instagram @TerriHofstetter1 Substack https://terrihofstetter.substack.com carriemyersauthor.comyourselfprogram.combethesparkmovement.comsoulshineunbound.com@cjmyerspoet@yourselfprogram@bethesparkmovement@soulshineunbound I hope you have found one inspiration, hope and wisdom in today’s episode. Maybe you can journal about what came up for you during this conversation. Support the show https://www.carriemyersauthor.com/ https://www.soulshineunbound.com/ https://www.bethesparkmovement.com/ https://www.yourselfprogram.com/ @cjmyerspoet @bethesparkmovement @your_self_program

    49 min

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Soul Confetti is a podcast to explore the lessons and growth opportunities that challenging life situations offer us.  After I spent many years wallowing in emotional turmoil, I awoke to a new journey, a new way of being in this world, using my trauma to find and live in my soul’s purpose. Along this journey, I have met many inspiring souls that also have used their challenges to grow, create and thrive.  Here, we will share our stories and inspire you to celebrate your life’s lessons and live from your soul’s purpose.