Magic in the Muck

Jennifer Nagel
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Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass for Change is a transformational podcast that guides listeners through life’s messiest moments — grief, upheaval, uncertainty, and awakening — with grounded wisdom and soulful insight. Hosted by international facilitator, therapist, and best-selling author Jennifer Nagel, this show offers a compass for navigating personal and collective transformation with strength, presence, and purpose. Each episode invites listeners to uncover the hidden magic within life’s challenges — where growth, healing, and realignment often begin. Through honest storytelling, reflective practices, and illuminating conversations, the podcast blends experiential psychology, spiritual awareness, and body-based wisdom to help people live more consciously, compassionately, and courageously. Whether you’re in the thick of chaos or standing at the edge of something new, Magic in the Muck is your sanctuary for inspiration, clarity, and soulful direction.

  1. Unlocking Love-Inspired Leadership: The Magic in the Muck with Carolyn Cooper

    15/12/2025

    Unlocking Love-Inspired Leadership: The Magic in the Muck with Carolyn Cooper

    In this conversation with Carolyn Cooper, we explore what it truly means to lead from love rather than fear. Carolyn shares the deeper truths, courageous choices, and unexpected magic that shaped her AIM High system — inviting us to live above the line and meet life with presence, purpose, and an open heart. What You’ll Hear: Love-inspired leadership begins with truth. Not surface-level honesty — but the deeper Truth that rearranges everything when we finally stop running from it.Courage is the key that unlocks love. Nothing shifts until we choose courage over fear, even when the path is messy.The muck has its own magic. What we resist often carries the doorway to freedom, clarity, and unexpected grace.Living “above the line” is a daily practice. It’s a commitment to curiosity, congruence, and taking radical responsibility for our inner world.Self-care is not indulgent — it’s structural. Without it, love can’t lead and gratitude can’t take root.Presence creates the conditions for joy. When we breathe into this moment, life meets us with far more than we imagined. Resources Mentioned [Related Podcast Episode]https://love-inspired-leadership.captivate.fm/listen Featured Guest: Carolyn Cooper Carolyn Cooper is the visionary guide behind the AIM High System and Love Inspired Leadership Podcast. With four decades of expertise, she empowers leaders and visionaries to boldly unleash their authentic power. Her work ignites transformation, guiding others to let love lead, honour their truth, and create legacies with energy, purpose, and unapologetic courage. Choose love. Embrace the power of possibility. 21 Day Experience Link: Above the Line Living: 21 Day Journey https://www.theinspiredconnection.ca/21days Follow Carolyn: Website: https://www.theinspiredconnection.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspiredconnectioninc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspiredBusinessDevelopment LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inspiredbusinessdevelopment/ Meet the Host: Jennifer Nagel Jennifer Nagel is a soul-centered counsellor, international facilitator, and best-selling author who has spent over two decades helping people navigate chaos, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and create meaningful, authentic lives. Deeply rooted in the Satir Model and experiential approaches to transformation, Jennifer brings a grounded presence, sharp insight, and a deep trust in the resources of the human spirit. Her work spans continents and cultures — she has led programs and trainings in Canada, China, Kenya, Thailand, and...

    30 min
  2. Reclaiming Joy: Mindfulness Practices for Stress, Burnout, and Big Life Shifts with Dr. Diana Stephens

    08/12/2025

    Reclaiming Joy: Mindfulness Practices for Stress, Burnout, and Big Life Shifts with Dr. Diana Stephens

    In this conversation with Diana C. Stephens, PhD — holistic coach and founder of Mindful Job Alignment — we explore how mindfulness becomes a stabilizing compass during stressful life transitions. From career upheaval to everyday overwhelm, Diana offers grounded practices that help people shift from panic to clarity, reconnect with their values, and find joy even in chaotic seasons. This episode is an invitation to pause, breathe, and remember the calm that’s still available beneath the noise. What You’ll Hear: Why mindfulness is a powerful antidote to stress, anxiety, and career uncertaintyHow to reconnect with joy when everything feels chaoticPractical ways to navigate job loss, burnout, or big transitions with more easeThe role of values and inner resources in crafting an aligned next stepSimple mindfulness practices to help you settle your nervous systemA short guided exercise to bring you back into presence and calm Resources Mentioned Book a Discovery Call with Diana: https://calendly.com/dcmstephens/30-minute-discovery-call Simple Habits to Add Mindfulness in Your Week: https://mindfuljobalignment.com/simple-habits-to-add-mindfulness-in-your-week Featured Guest: Diana Stephens Diana Stephens, PhD, is a Holistic Coach and Founder of Mindful Job Alignment. She helps individuals who are unhappily employed or laid off with panic and anxiety learn how to craft a personal career action plan so they can conquer their fears, gain clarity, and understand how to find a job quickly! Whether you are a stressed entrepreneur or employee, she takes her clients from panic and anxiety to clarity and calm. Follow Diana: Website:  https://mindfuljobalignment.com/ Personal LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianacstephens/ Business LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindfulness-job-coaching Book a Discovery Call with Diana: https://calendly.com/dcmstephens/30-minute-discovery-call Simple Habits to Add Mindfulness in Your Week: https://mindfuljobalignment.com/simple-habits-to-add-mindfulness-in-your-week/ Meet the Host: Jennifer Nagel Jennifer Nagel is a soul-centered counsellor, international facilitator, and best-selling author who has spent over two decades helping people navigate chaos, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and create meaningful, authentic lives. Deeply rooted in the Satir Model and experiential approaches to transformation, Jennifer brings a grounded presence, sharp insight, and a deep trust in the resources of the human spirit. Her work spans continents and cultures — she has led programs and trainings in Canada, China, Kenya, Thailand, and Mexico, and currently serves as Director of Trainer Development with the Satir Institute of the Pacific. She is also senior faculty with the Banmen Satir China Management Centre. Jennifer is the author of Magic in the Muck: Finding Grace in...

    20 min
  3. Intuition or Old Pattern? How to Decode Your Body’s Signals

    01/12/2025

    Intuition or Old Pattern? How to Decode Your Body’s Signals

    Is your body trying to guide you — or protect you from something that isn’t actually happening anymore? Jennifer breaks down the somatic difference between intuition, intuitive alerts, and old protective patterns. With grounded personal stories and an accessible guided exercise, this episode gives you a practical way to decode your body’s language and build deeper self-trust. What You’ll Hear: How intuition shows up in two different waysWhat old patterns feel like in the bodyA simple framework for decoding internal signalsGuided practice: sensing clarity vs chaos Meet the Host: Jennifer Nagel Jennifer Nagel is a soul-centered counsellor, international facilitator, and best-selling author who has spent over two decades helping people navigate chaos, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and create meaningful, authentic lives. Deeply rooted in the Satir Model and experiential approaches to transformation, Jennifer brings a grounded presence, sharp insight, and a deep trust in the resources of the human spirit. Her work spans continents and cultures — she has led programs and trainings in Canada, China, Kenya, Thailand, and Mexico, and currently serves as Director of Trainer Development with the Satir Institute of the Pacific. She is also senior faculty with the Banmen Satir China Management Centre. Jennifer is the author of Magic in the Muck: Finding Grace in Chaos, co-author of Virginia Satir’s Evolving Legacy, and founder and co-author of the collaborative books Therapists Are Human Too and The Healing Journey to Authenticity, created through book-writing retreats she co-facilitated in Mexico. Connect with the Host: Website: www.jennifernagelcounselling.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifernagel1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.nagel.566 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifernagelcounselling/ If you’re longing for a place to connect with others on a soul-aligned journey of healing, growth, and transformation — come join us in the Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass Community, our private Facebook group. It’s a welcoming space to explore the themes from the podcast, share your own magic-in-the-mess moments, and receive inspiration to navigate life’s changes with grace and soul. 💫 Click here to join the community https://www.facebook.com/groups/magicinthemuck And if you’d like to receive occasional updates about new podcast episodes, upcoming retreats, and other soulful offerings, you can sign up for the Magic in the Muck email list here: 📬 Sign up to stay connected (subscribepage.io/REMTuN) Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass for Change is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Jennifer’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you…...

    16 min
  4. Before the Body Yells: Learning to Hear the First Whisper

    24/11/2025

    Before the Body Yells: Learning to Hear the First Whisper

    In this gentle solo episode, Jennifer explores the subtle signals your body sends long before stress becomes overwhelming. Learn how to recognize the first whisper — the micro-hold of breath, the tiny contraction, the quiet internal flinch — and reconnect with your inner compass through simple, compassionate awareness. Takeaways Your body whispers before it ever yells.Small cues are early invitations to pause and listen.Paying attention sooner softens patterns and builds self-compassion. Meet the Host: Jennifer Nagel Jennifer Nagel is a soul-centered counsellor, international facilitator, and best-selling author who has spent over two decades helping people navigate chaos, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and create meaningful, authentic lives. Deeply rooted in the Satir Model and experiential approaches to transformation, Jennifer brings a grounded presence, sharp insight, and a deep trust in the resources of the human spirit. Her work spans continents and cultures — she has led programs and trainings in Canada, China, Kenya, Thailand, and Mexico, and currently serves as Director of Trainer Development with the Satir Institute of the Pacific. She is also senior faculty with the Banmen Satir China Management Centre. Jennifer is the author of Magic in the Muck: Finding Grace in Chaos, co-author of Virginia Satir’s Evolving Legacy, and founder and co-author of the collaborative books Therapists Are Human Too and The Healing Journey to Authenticity, created through book-writing retreats she co-facilitated in Mexico. Connect with the Host: Website: www.jennifernagelcounselling.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifernagel1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.nagel.566 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifernagelcounselling/ If you’re longing for a place to connect with others on a soul-aligned journey of healing, growth, and transformation — come join us in the Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass Community, our private Facebook group. It’s a welcoming space to explore the themes from the podcast, share your own magic-in-the-mess moments, and receive inspiration to navigate life’s changes with grace and soul. 💫 Click here to join the community https://www.facebook.com/groups/magicinthemuck And if you’d like to receive occasional updates about new podcast episodes, upcoming retreats, and other soulful offerings, you can sign up for the Magic in the Muck email list here: 📬 Sign up to stay connected (subscribepage.io/REMTuN) Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass for Change is proud to be on the High Vibe Podcast Network. Check out Jennifer’s Gift in the Vault https://highvibepodcastnetwork.com/gifts Share the Love ✨ If this episode lit something up in you… tag us on Instagram @HighVibeLeaders and let us know your biggest takeaway! 🦋 Don’t forget to rate & review — it helps us reach more conscious rebels like you. Listen & Subscribe 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🎧 Amazon Music 🎧 High Vibe Podcast Network

    13 min
  5. Your Body Remembers: How Stress, Trauma & Healing Move Through Generations with Anastacia Lundholm

    17/11/2025

    Your Body Remembers: How Stress, Trauma & Healing Move Through Generations with Anastacia Lundholm

    In this intimate conversation, Jennifer sits down with body-mind practitioner Anastacia Lundholm to explore what it really means to come home to yourself through your body. Anastacia shares how subtle sensations become “flags” and then megaphones when we don’t listen, how generational patterns are carried in our nervous system, and why connecting with the body is essential for congruence and choice. She also offers a gentle guided practice to help you ground in gravity, soften tension, and begin a kinder relationship with your own body. What You’ll Hear: The body carries generational stories. Tension, anxiety, and even illness can repeat across family lines when unresolved stress echoes through the nervous system.Patterns are inherited — and interruptible. Healing in one person today can shift what the next generation receives, no matter your family structure.Somatic awareness builds congruence. Slowing down, noticing sensations, and grounding in gravity help you access choice instead of automatic reactions.Your body’s messages start small. Subtle sensations turn into louder signals when ignored — not as punishment, but as guidance.A simple touch-and-breath practice can create immediate change. Anastacia leads a grounding process that softens tension and reconnects you with safety and presence.Self-compassion is essential. Body wisdom comes in pieces, not all at once. Patience and gentleness create the conditions for real insight. Featured Guest: Anastacia Lundholm Anastacia Metcalf Lundholm started 27 years ago as a wellness educator, teaching and celebrating the body’s rhythms in growth and transformation. Her work has taken her to 17 countries in North America, Europe, South America, Australia and Asia. Twenty years ago Anastacia added the Satir Model to her theoretical framework. She is a trainer in Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy online and in person, blending in her experience with the body and its energy. She created SISM, Somatically Informed Use of the Satir Model, which she has been teaching in Asia for several years, and next year in Canada. This work prepares counselors and helping professionals to integrate body awareness and experiential exploration into their work. In 2024 her chapter Bodymind Wisdom in Satir’s Model was published in Virginia Satir’s Evolving Legacy- Transformative Therapy with a Bodymind Connection, along with her poem I am Your Body. In the same year, her chapter Finding a Deeper Presence in the Jungles of Peru was published in The Healing Journey to Authenticity- Stories of Compassion, Courage and Connection. Anastacia brings the insights of the Satir Model and the body-centered personal growth to others in many formats. Her professional development programs enhance our awareness of one's own internal wisdom and the internal wisdom of our clients’ and give us new options to deepen our practice, regardless of what technique we offer. Her goal is to enhance everyone’s ability to interact with their clients towards self-responsibility, congruence and transformation. Her one-on-one coaching services help clients return to themselves and discover inner resources to achieve their goals with increased congruence and inner clarity. Follow Anastacia Lundholm: Website: [link]https://bodymindfulwellness.com LinkedIn: a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastacia-lundholm/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    38 min
  6. The Body Speaks – Listening to the Language of Movement and Connection

    10/11/2025

    The Body Speaks – Listening to the Language of Movement and Connection

    In this gentle solo reflection, host Jennifer Nagel weaves insights from recent conversations with Feldenkrais practitioner Wally Walsh and Argentine tango dancer Diana Devi into a soulful exploration of how the body communicates wisdom long before the mind catches up. Through the lenses of the Satir Model of Change, the subtle art of awareness through movement, and the deep attunement found in dance, Jennifer invites you to listen more closely to your body’s language — the micro-movements, pauses, and sensations that reveal where transformation is already unfolding. What You’ll Hear: How awareness — not effort — catalyzes change in both therapy and life.The body’s dialogue through Satir’s stages of change: from tension to transformation.The shared language between movement, presence, and emotional healing.A short guided reflection to attune to your body’s inner rhythm — the compass that’s been guiding you all along. 🧭 Reflective Prompt: Where in your life is your body asking to lead — not with effort, but with awareness? Resources Mentioned Virginia Satir’s Stages of Change https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PMOI6PaZrMYa_ntdYKA5tVIl-d_7xJXH/view?usp=share_link Episode 17 (Gentle Curiosity: The Body as Compass in the Feldenkrais Method with Wally Walsh) Episode 18 (Tango as Medicine: Listening to the Body’s Language Through Movement with Diana Devi) Meet the Host: Jennifer Nagel Jennifer Nagel is a soul-centered counsellor, international facilitator, and best-selling author who has spent over two decades helping people navigate chaos, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and create meaningful, authentic lives. Deeply rooted in the Satir Model and experiential approaches to transformation, Jennifer brings a grounded presence, sharp insight, and a deep trust in the resources of the human spirit. Her work spans continents and cultures — she has led programs and trainings in Canada, China, Kenya, Thailand, and Mexico, and currently serves as Director of Trainer Development with the Satir Institute of the Pacific. She is also senior faculty with the Banmen Satir China Management Centre. Jennifer is the author of Magic in the Muck: Finding Grace in Chaos, co-author of Virginia Satir’s Evolving Legacy, and founder and co-author of the collaborative books Therapists Are Human Too and The Healing Journey to Authenticity, created through book-writing retreats she co-facilitated in Mexico. Connect with the Host: Website: www.jennifernagelcounselling.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifernagel1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.nagel.566 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifernagelcounselling/ If you’re longing for a place to connect with others on a soul-aligned journey of healing, growth, and transformation — come join us in the Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass Community, our private Facebook group. It’s a welcoming space to explore the themes from the podcast, share your own magic-in-the-mess moments, and receive...

    13 min
  7. Tango as Medicine — Listening to the Body’s Language Through Movement with Diana Devi

    03/11/2025

    Tango as Medicine — Listening to the Body’s Language Through Movement with Diana Devi

    In this captivating conversation, host Jennifer Nagel sits down with Diana Devi, a clinical pharmacist and Argentine tango dancer, to explore how movement becomes a pathway for emotional healing and connection. Together, they uncover how tango — with its rhythm, attunement, and deep presence — serves as a language of experience, helping us listen more closely to what our bodies already know. Whether you’ve ever danced tango or not, this episode invites you to move beyond words and into the wisdom of your own body — to notice how each step, pause, and breath can open a doorway to greater awareness and healing. What You’ll Hear: •    Embodiment as Medicine: How movement can transform stuck emotions into flow and aliveness. •    The Science and Soul of Healing: Bridging clinical understanding with the intuitive language of the body. •    The Power of Presence: What tango teaches us about listening, attunement, and connection — within and between. •    The Dance of Relationship: How leading and following mirror our inner dynamics and relational patterns. •    Small Steps, Big Shifts: Healing often begins by simply allowing the body to lead. Reflective Prompt: As you move through your day, pause and notice: Where is your body asking to lead you? It might be through a stretch, a sigh, a walk, or a moment of stillness. What happens when you let your body — not your mind — take the first step? Featured Guest: Diana Devi Diana Devi is a clinical pharmacist with over 35 years of experience and an Argentine tango dancer and instructor. Blending her deep scientific expertise with the art of movement, Diana helps women understand how their bodies evolve with age—and how to support those changes with mindset, lifestyle, and joyful motion. Her unique approach empowers midlife women to stay vibrant, strong, and confidently connected to themselves. She is the host of The Midlife Reset podcast. Follow Diana Devi: Website: http://anagelesslife.com Facebook (Personal): facebook.com/diana.d.devi Facebook Ageless Life:  facebook.com/anagelesslife LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/dianadevi/ Instagram: instagram.com/anagelesslife/ Youtube:  youtube.com/channel/UC9RMEbTnK8ZltLQvhUpEsNQ Tiktok:  tiktok.com/@anagelesslife Meet the Host: Jennifer Nagel Jennifer Nagel is a soul-centered counsellor, international facilitator, and best-selling author who has spent over two decades helping people navigate chaos, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and create meaningful, authentic lives. Deeply rooted in the Satir Model and experiential approaches to transformation, Jennifer brings a grounded presence, sharp insight, and a deep trust in the resources of the human spirit. Her work spans continents and cultures — she has led programs and trainings in Canada, China, Kenya, Thailand, and Mexico, and...

    26 min
  8. Gentle Curiosity: The Body as Compass in the Feldenkrais Method with Wally Walsh

    27/10/2025

    Gentle Curiosity: The Body as Compass in the Feldenkrais Method with Wally Walsh

    In this deeply grounding and heart-opening conversation, Feldenkrais practitioner Wally Walsh joins Jennifer to explore how gentle curiosity and awareness through movement can reconnect us with the body’s innate intelligence. From Wally’s powerful story of healing after paralysis to his insights on nervous system reorganization and somatic learning, this episode invites us to soften control and rediscover how the body itself is the compass guiding our healing and transformation. What You’ll Hear: Learn how curiosity—not control—opens the doorway to embodied healing.Discover how gentle awareness reorganizes the nervous system and restores ease, comfort, and possibility.Explore Wally’s journey from paralysis to practitioner, and what it taught him about surrender and resilience.Understand the Feldenkrais principle of “learning through touch” — a practice of co-creating with your body rather than fixing it.Experience a simple guided exercise to sense support, breath, and presence through your skeleton.Remember: You are not your diagnosis. Healing begins when we listen to what the body has been trying to tell us all along. Reflective Prompt Pause for a moment and ask yourself: What might shift in my life if I approached my body—not as a problem to fix—but as a wise companion to listen to with gentle curiosity? Resources Mentioned www.feldenkrais.com/ Featured Guest: Wally Walsh Michael “Wally” Walsh is a Feldenkrais®️ practitioner and movement educator based in San Pancho, Mexico. After his own journey through chronic pain and physical limitation, Wally discovered that movement could be a doorway — not just to healing, but to awareness, self-compassion, and freedom. Today, he helps others find that same sense of possibility through gentle, mindful exploration — guiding people to move with less effort, more ease, and a lot more curiosity. His approach blends science, mindfulness, and humor, inviting each person to find their own “magic in the muck” — those moments where struggle becomes the start of transformation. Follow Wally: Email: mwallywalsh@gmail.com Instagram: @wallywalshsomaticmoves Meet the Host: Jennifer Nagel Jennifer Nagel is a soul-centered counsellor, international facilitator, and best-selling author who has spent over two decades helping people navigate chaos, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and create meaningful, authentic lives. Deeply rooted in the Satir Model and experiential approaches to transformation, Jennifer brings a grounded presence, sharp insight, and a deep trust in the resources of the human spirit. Her work spans continents and cultures — she has led programs and trainings in Canada, China, Kenya, Thailand, and Mexico, and currently serves as Director of Trainer Development with the Satir Institute of the Pacific. She is also senior faculty with the Banmen Satir China Management Centre. Jennifer is the author of Magic in the Muck: Finding Grace in Chaos, co-author of Virginia Satir’s Evolving Legacy, and founder and co-author of the collaborative books Therapists Are Human Too and The Healing Journey to Authenticity, created through book-writing retreats she co-facilitated in Mexico. Connect with the Host: Website: a...

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Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass for Change is a transformational podcast that guides listeners through life’s messiest moments — grief, upheaval, uncertainty, and awakening — with grounded wisdom and soulful insight. Hosted by international facilitator, therapist, and best-selling author Jennifer Nagel, this show offers a compass for navigating personal and collective transformation with strength, presence, and purpose. Each episode invites listeners to uncover the hidden magic within life’s challenges — where growth, healing, and realignment often begin. Through honest storytelling, reflective practices, and illuminating conversations, the podcast blends experiential psychology, spiritual awareness, and body-based wisdom to help people live more consciously, compassionately, and courageously. Whether you’re in the thick of chaos or standing at the edge of something new, Magic in the Muck is your sanctuary for inspiration, clarity, and soulful direction.

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