The School of Whispers Podcast

Stephanie Osborne
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Your host, Stephanie Osborne, is a licensed practitioner of Chinese Medicine with a background in psychology, health sciences, and exercise physiology. Within her own spiritual awakening, she found herself learning pivotal lessons when she got herself to be in silence. Within that silence, the whispers came through. This is her sacred space of vulnerable story telling where she and her guests share about the magic that comes from a life of following these whispers.

  1. Whispers of The Five Element Theory: Ancient Chinese Medicine Wisdom for Understanding Your Body #89

    1d ago

    Whispers of The Five Element Theory: Ancient Chinese Medicine Wisdom for Understanding Your Body #89

    Just like Yin and Yang Qi and Blood, it’s the kind of thing where you can’t really talk about Chinese Medicine and explain what’s happening without using this framework and guide of the Five Element Theory. On this episode, I really focus my lens on what this theory is and why anyone would want to use it in their life. The five elements are fire, earth, metal, water, and wood. Within each elements we get into the following categories: - Nature and Environment - Sensory and Ascetic - Body and Organs - Mind and Emotions If you've ever felt like your body was speaking a language you couldn't quite translate, the Five Element Theory might be the key you didn't know you were looking for. This framework dissolved the illusion of separation I felt between myself and the natural world, helped me feel more connected to the cycles and seasons I'd always lived inside, and gave me the confidence to finally be the authority of my own health. Support this podcast and listen to the rest of this episode by signing up for my Patreon by clicking here. Related Episodes: Whispers of Five Spirits of Chinese Medicine p. 1 Whispers of Five Spirits of Chinese Medicine p. 2 Whispers of Sleep from a Chinese Medicine Perspective Whispers of Digestion and Food Therapy from a Chinese Medicine Perspective Whispers of Qi and Blood Whispers from Your Herbalist Whispers of Clarity p. 2: Qi Gong Learn more about the School of Whispers: www.schoolofwhispers.com If you’d like to learn more about working with me, click here. Sign up for the monthly newsletter to receive a free e-book on the Five Element Theory and to stay up to date on podcasts, retreats, workshops, and more. Contact me here Connect: Instagram- @schoolofwhispers Instagram (personal)- @__steef___ Facebook Youtube DISCLAIMER: This podcast is presented for educational and exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for diagnosing or treating any illness. Those responsible for this show disclaim responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information presented by Stephanie or her guests.

    1h 10m
  2. Whispers of Iboga with Troy Valencia, iboga provider and co-founder of Root & Wisdom and Sacred Roots Foundation #88

    May 25

    Whispers of Iboga with Troy Valencia, iboga provider and co-founder of Root & Wisdom and Sacred Roots Foundation #88

    This week on the show, we have my friend and returning guest, Troy Valencia. If you're not already familiar with him, he is cofounder of retreat company Root and Wisdom, an iboga provider, and cofounder of nonprofit Sacred Roots Foundation — a 501(c)(3) dedicated to reconnecting with and preserving ancestral traditions in Gabon. With a background in chemistry and East-West psychology, Troy is now completing his final dissertation for a clinical psychology degree. His mission in life is clear: to relieve suffering. Through his work with the sacred root, iboga, he has found it to be a powerful ally in that mission. He is a wealth of knowledge on all things iboga, and in this episode, he paints a vivid picture of iboga's effects on the body, mind, psyche, and spirit. Highlights from this episode: * How to ensure reciprocity with iboga and the indigenous keepers of the plant in Gabon, Africa * The difference between iboga and ibogaine * Why someone might choose to work with iboga * How iboga works on the mind * Can someone become addicted to iboga? Learn more about working with Troy Donate to Sacred Roots Foundation Connect and Learn More: https://www.instagram.com/rootandwisdom/ https://www.instagram.com/sacredrootsnonprofit/ https://www.instagram.com/troyvalencia_/ https://www.youtube.com/@RootandWisdom Related Episodes: Whispers of Living Beyond the Mind with Troy Valencia #77 Whispers of Liberation from Suffering with Troy Valencia #54 Whispers of Gabon and My Initiation with the Bwiti #79 Whispers of Wisdom from My Recent Iboga Journeys #64 Whispers of Service and Iboga with Joaly Trinidad #57 Learn more about the School of Whispers: www.schoolofwhispers.com If you’d like to learn more about working with Stephanie, click here. Sign up for the monthly newsletter to receive a free e-book on the Five Element Theory and to stay up to date on podcasts, retreats, workshops, and more. Contact Stephanie here Connect with Stephanie: Instagram- @schoolofwhispers Instagram (personal)- @__steef___ Facebook Youtube

    1h 8m
  3. Whispers of Dharmic Dating: where self-discovery meets conscious dating #87

    May 12

    Whispers of Dharmic Dating: where self-discovery meets conscious dating #87

    Welcome to a brand new season of the podcast! Welcome to a brand new season of the podcast!  This week’s episode is all about dharmic dating. Originally dubbed “duty dating” by one of my former patients, this is the type of dating that isn’t about finding your prince charming, but instead about finding yourself.  Last fall, I entered the dating world in the traditional sense for pretty much the first time in my life. In my short-lived experience, I’d say the modern world of dating is equal parts genuinely fun and absolutely unhinged.  I’ve met mostly great and some questionable men along the way, but most importantly I’ve learned pivotal lessons about myself.  Highlights: * Defining dharmic dating * How do you know you’re ready to date after a big breakup? * Dating stories on the spectrum of strange, funny, and gutting * Surprisingly effective rituals I practiced to call in specific men and lessons * Dating with non-attachment, and being sure not to use it as an excuse to bypass * The difference between a sovereign safe woman, and a violated woman Lear more about the School of Whispers: www.schoolofwhispers.com If you’d like to learn more about working with me, click here. Sign up for the monthly newsletter to receive a free e-book on the Five Element Theory and to stay up to date on podcasts, retreats, workshops, and more. Contact me here Connect: Instagram- @schoolofwhispers Instagram (personal)- @__steef___ Facebook Youtube

    1h 9m
  4. Whispers of the Five Spirits of the Chinese Medicine part 2: the Po and the Zhi #86

    12/15/2025

    Whispers of the Five Spirits of the Chinese Medicine part 2: the Po and the Zhi #86

    This week’s episode is part two of the whispers from the five spirits of Chinese Medicine. In part one, we covered the Shen, the spirit of the heart and fire element, the Hun, the spirit of the liver and wood element, and the Yi, the spirit of the spleen/stomach and earth element. Now, we are diving into two aspects of the soul which exist within the earthly aspects of our entire being: the Po and the Zhi. The Po is the spirit of the lungs and the metal element. The Zhi is the spirit of the kidneys and water element. They become activated when we are born from our mother’s wombs, and they return to the Earth when our body dies. Highlights: - What we can experience when these spirits are in disturbance and when they’re in harmony - Simple ways to access these aspects of your spirits and enable harmony within them - The spirit animal related to each spirit, and their lore within ancient Chinese culture Related Episodes: Whispers of the Five Spirits of Chinese Medicine p 2 Whispers of Qi and Blood Whispers of Exploring Religion, Philosophy, and Mysticism with Jonas Kilker If you’d like to work with me and/or connect: Instagram- @schoolofwhispers @__steef___ email- schoolofwhispers@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: This podcast is presented for educational and exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for diagnosing or treating any illness. Those responsible for this show disclaim responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information presented by Stephanie or her guests.

    1h 3m
  5. From Maiden to Mother with Joaly Trinidad, ceremonialist and co-founder of Root and Wisdom #85

    12/01/2025

    From Maiden to Mother with Joaly Trinidad, ceremonialist and co-founder of Root and Wisdom #85

    This week’s episode features my dear friend and returning guest, Joaly Trinidad—co-founder of Root and Wisdom and Sacred Roots Foundation. As a ceremonialist with a background in counseling, she weaves sound, breathwork, and movement to guide others on their return to their truest nature. On the show Joaly opens up about her journey into motherhood. Together we explore common themes amongst mothers: anxiety and fear around birth, how her birth plan transformed, how she worked with fear and surrendered her sense of control, mom guilt, and the sense of waiting for the other shoe to drop. Her story speaks to women everywhere. My hope is that this conversation helps mothers feel less alone and reminds them that their stories matter. Highlights: How to use a pendulum to play a witchy game Jo played as a child to predict how many children she’d haveHow plant sacraments such as San Pedro supported her daughter’s conception and birthThe paradigm shift between her indigenous midwives and a hospital team when they collaborated for the first time to support her C-section Jo’s parenting approach based on philosophies such as the Buddhist Five Remembrances Connect with Jo: www.rootandwisdom.com www.sacredrootsfoundation.com Instagram: joalytrinidad , rootandwisdom If you’d like to connect with Stephanie, you can find her here: Instagram- @schoolofwhispers @__steef___ email- schoolofwhispers@gmail.com If you'd like to learn more about working with me, feel free to reach out via email or social media. Website to come soon! DISCLAIMER: This podcast is presented for educational and exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for diagnosing or treating any illness. Those responsible for this show disclaim responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information presented by Stephanie or her guests.

    1h 17m
  6. Whispers of the Five Spirits of the Chinese Medicine part 1: the Shen, the Hun, and the Yi

    11/10/2025

    Whispers of the Five Spirits of the Chinese Medicine part 1: the Shen, the Hun, and the Yi

    This week's episode is part 1 of a two-part series about the 5 spirits within Chinese medicine. In this medicine, there is no separation of mind, body, spirit, and emotions in diagnosis and treatment. It's why this medicine is extremely effective in treating nearly any ailment one could experience. Working with the spirits of Chinese Medicine is another one of the many ways that we can improve our health, remember why we came here, and find fulfillment and liberation within this life. Within this episode, we dive into the Shen, also known as the spirit of the Heart and the fire element, the spirit of the Hun, aka spirit of the Liver and the wood element, and the spirit of the Spleen/Stomach and the earth element. We discuss what it feels and looks like when these spirits are in harmony or in disturbance and well as the different seasons, movements, colors, emotions, acupuncture points and characters or spirit guides associated with each spirit. Show Notes: Whispers of Sleep from a Chinese Medicine Perspective #81 Whispers of Wisdom from My Recent Iboga Journeys #64 Whispers of Clarity p 1: Dynamic Meditation #54 Whispers of Clarity p 2: Qi Gong #56 Whispers of Esoteric Acupuncture (& Qi Gong) p 2 with Dr. Adamson More about Sanpaku eyes More about Five Element Theory If you’d like to connect or work with Stephanie, you can find her here: Instagram- @schoolofwhispers @__steef___ email- schoolofwhispers@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: This podcast is presented for educational and exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for diagnosing or treating any illness. Those responsible for this show disclaim responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information presented by Stephanie or her guests.

    59 min
  7. Whispers of the Yoga of Relationships with Brian Yang, relationship coach #83

    10/27/2025

    Whispers of the Yoga of Relationships with Brian Yang, relationship coach #83

    If you’re on Instagram, you may have come across Brian’s work before. His grounded, relatable approach helps people deepen their relationship with themselves and others. He’s developed a system called SIBS—Somatic Work, Inner Child Work, Breathwork, and Support—which has guided his clients through what might be the most challenging spiritual path there is: the yoga of relationships. While we don’t use that term on the show, it kept coming to mind as I re-listened to Brian’s story and insights. In traditional yoga, we unite body, breath, and mind to return to the Self. In the yoga of relationships, we do the same—but with other humans. Our partners become mirrors, and pretty much every emotion becomes an invitation to see where we’re still attached, defended, or separate from love. In this way, our partners, friends, and family become our greatest teachers—not because they’re perfect, but because they reveal the parts of us that are not yet free. It’s confronting, profound work, and it’s the path Brian has committed himself to and has helped countless others within. Highlights from this episode: - His transformative initiation with Iboga and the Bwiti tradition, and how working with plant medicine refined his understanding of healing - The breakup that became a breakthrough — how his wife, Hope, leaving deepened their love, marriage, and spiritual growth - Simple, powerful tools to regulate your nervous system and support the vagus nerve when conflict or triggers arise - A mysterious recurring illness that finally shifted when Brian faced his buried shame and let go of his “hero” complex within his coaching business Connect with Brian: https://awakeningwithbrian.com/ https://www.instagram.com/awakeningwithbrian/ Related Episodes: Whispers of Letting Go of Who You Thought You Were with Hope Yang Whispers of Owning Your Light (Language) with Hope Yang Whispers of Breakups, Heartache, and the Greatest Love Story of All Time Whispers of Gabon and My Initiation with the Bwiti If you’d like to connect with Stephanie, you can find her here: Instagram- @schoolofwhispers @__steef___ email- schoolofwhispers@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: This podcast is presented for educational and exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for diagnosing or treating any illness. Those responsible for this show disclaim responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information presented by Stephanie or her guests.

    1h 19m
  8. Whispers from Conscious Fashion Stylist, Taylor Nevin #82

    10/06/2025

    Whispers from Conscious Fashion Stylist, Taylor Nevin #82

    This week on the show, I’m joined by conscious fashion stylist and thinker, Taylor Nevin. Taylor holds a degree in Merchandising of Apparel and Textiles with a minor in Theatrical Costume Design, as well as a master’s in Material Culture and Textile Studies. She lives and breathes fashion—and brings a sharp, grounded perspective on how we can create personal style with more integrity, creativity, and awareness of ethics and safety in the industry. For me, clothing has always been a form of self-expression. If you know me, you know I love adding that “Stephanie flair.” But after my divorce, I found myself shedding over half my wardrobe as my sense of identity shifted.This conversation with Taylor, which we hd back in March, helped me realize I get the chance to create an entirely new character through my clothes, which has become a fun way to meet new versions of myself through what I choose to wear. Highlights from this episode: - Taylor’s honest take on the fashion industry’s ties to fast fashion and modern slavery - The subconscious processes behind shopping, and how “creative theory” shows that having less can actually spark more creativity - The psychology behind personal style and how Taylor helps clients reimagine their “costume” - Practical steps we can take toward a more ethical, sustainable fashion future - How the male vs. female gaze shapes both fashion and wellness Connect with Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/thefashiondiaryofmoi/ If you’d like to connect with Stephanie, you can find her here: Instagram- @schoolofwhispers @__steef___ email- schoolofwhispers@gmail.com If you would like to schedule an acupuncture appointment with Stephanie at her current clinic, Balance Point Acupuncture, you can either visit ⁠⁠www.balancepointacu.com⁠ ⁠or call 561-615-4535 to schedule your appointment today DISCLAIMER: This podcast is presented for educational and exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for diagnosing or treating any illness. Those responsible for this show disclaim responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information presented by Stephanie or her guests.

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Your host, Stephanie Osborne, is a licensed practitioner of Chinese Medicine with a background in psychology, health sciences, and exercise physiology. Within her own spiritual awakening, she found herself learning pivotal lessons when she got herself to be in silence. Within that silence, the whispers came through. This is her sacred space of vulnerable story telling where she and her guests share about the magic that comes from a life of following these whispers.

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