Soul SiStories

Dona Rice & Diana Herweck
  • 5.0 (12)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated Biweekly

Soul SiStories was born out of a mutual desire to bring forward hope and healing through sharing our lived experiences. Hope is embracing life despite adversity. Hope is our reason.

  1. 3d ago

    Frequency Upgrade with Berta Kuhnel

    Send us Fan Mail If you’ve been feeling the pull to change but can’t quite name what you’re changing into, this conversation lands right on that edge. We talk with Berta Kuhnel, an energy healer, mentor, and teacher who works with personal transformation and what she calls a “frequency upgrade” a shift in how we meet life, how we heal, and how we show up in a world that’s clearly moving through big change. We explore a practical but powerful reframe: life as a journey rather than a challenge designed to beat us down. From that perspective, every moment becomes a growth opportunity, not a verdict. Berta shares how empowerment is built through repeated choices, especially when we feel stuck or reactive. We also dig into the two tracks of awakening: doing our own inner work while also bringing our unique “facet of the jewel” into the collective mix. Berta walks us through her path across Reiki, craniosacral therapy, and Chinese medicine, and how a major health crisis an acoustic neuroma and brain surgery pushed her to ask deeper questions about root causes. That inquiry led her into shamanic healing, where the work focuses on the energetic blueprint, belief patterns, emotions, and the body together. We also get real about holding space without ego, why personal work matters more than performance, and how being selective about what we consume (news, media, and inputs) can protect hope and clarity. You’ll also hear rapid-fire favorites, including what hope sounds like, what color it is, and the books and music that support her mindset. If this gives you a breath of possibility, share it with a friend who needs it, subscribe, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Website: https://balancedhorizons.com/For info for On-demand class:  https://balancedhorizons.teachable.com/p/awakening-awareness-transforming-reactivityFor info for the upcoming Transformational Journey: https://www.balancedhorizons.com/medicinewheelseries.html Thanks for listening to Soul SiStories. We hope you follow us on your favorite podcast platform. Five-star ratings and reviews always help to spread our message of hope. Soul SiStories Instagram Facebook Soul SiStories Podcast - YouTube SoulSiStoriesPod (@soulsistoriespod) | TikTok

    Frequency Upgrade with Berta Kuhnel

  2. Aug 14

    Nobody Cares So Ride The Mechanical Bull

    Send us Fan Mail Social media gets blamed for so much, but what if it can also be a genuine engine for hope? We sit down with Ally Riley and Sidney Reyes, the creative duo behind our Soul Sisters social media, to talk about the kind of optimism that holds up in real life: the kind built on family, community, and the decision to keep showing up as yourself. Ally shares how staying grounded (especially through her mom and a strong circle of women) helps her navigate uncertainty, change directions, and trust her instincts even when the path isn’t linear. Sidney brings a different kind of clarity, a long-held vision, a steady drive that carried her to law school, and a simple philosophy that cuts through the noise: make one person’s day better, and you’ve already made a difference. We also get honest about the double-edged sword of social media. Yes, it can fuel comparison and misinformation. But it can also amplify stories, broaden perspective, and remind you that you’re not alone. From confidence lessons like “nobody cares” (in the freeing way) to the surprising life skills theater taught them, this conversation is about authentic living, women empowerment, and hope you can practice today. If you’ve been craving a warm, thoughtful reset, press play. Then subscribe, share with a friend who needs a little light, and leave a review so more people can find this hope-filled community. Thanks for listening to Soul SiStories. We hope you follow us on your favorite podcast platform. Five-star ratings and reviews always help to spread our message of hope. Soul SiStories Instagram Facebook Soul SiStories Podcast - YouTube SoulSiStoriesPod (@soulsistoriespod) | TikTok

    Nobody Cares So Ride The Mechanical Bull

  3. Jul 29

    Connection Series: Start Connecting

    Send us Fan Mail What if the only thing between you and a real connection is the belief that you’re “not gifted”? Dona and Diana get honest about the question they hear all the time: how do you actually start connecting with loved ones in spirit when you feel like you’re starting from nothing. We’ve met people who sensed spirit their whole lives, and we’ve also watched beginners build strong, meaningful spirit communication step by step. This conversation is for the second group and for anyone who wants hope that practice can change everything. We walk through the tools that helped us most: guided meditations (including structured journey-style practices), tarot and oracle cards, dowsing rods, and pendulums for yes or no answers and even spelling out messages. We also talk about automatic writing, building a steady meditation habit, and how online resources opened up spiritual development for so many people. Along the way, we share specific books and teachers that support beginners with practical, grounded guidance. Then we go to the part many people don’t say out loud: fear. If you grew up with religious warnings or scary ideas about “magic,” you’re not alone. We explain what helped us move through that fear, why personal autonomy and boundaries matter, and why we see this work as rooted in love, light, and safety. We also dig into validation and evidential mediumship, including how to ask for details you can confirm and how to request signs you’ll recognize in real life. If you’re ready to experiment, trust yourself, and find what works for you, press play and try one small practice this week. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find these conversations. Thanks for listening to Soul SiStories. We hope you follow us on your favorite podcast platform. Five-star ratings and reviews always help to spread our message of hope. Soul SiStories Instagram Facebook Soul SiStories Podcast - YouTube SoulSiStoriesPod (@soulsistoriespod) | TikTok

    Connection Series: Start Connecting

  4. Jul 15

    Hope After Tremendous Loss: Kelsey Rhebergen

    Send us Fan Mail One honest sentence at the right time can keep someone alive. That’s the thread we keep coming back to with Kelsey Rhebergen, a music education college student who has lived through profound grief and still shows up for school, work, teaching, and the people she loves. Kelsey shares her grief journey in a way that’s both tender and direct: depression and suicidal ideation in her early teens, the role of music and theater as a lifeline, and the moment at a choir camp when a simple act of kindness helped her choose to stay. From there, we talk about the sudden death of her older brother Cole, the reality of complicated grief when relationships are messy, and how resentment and guilt can sneak into everyday life when you’re trying to survive trauma and loss. Just as important, we dig into what actually helps. Kelsey names mentors who invested in her future, scholarship support that changed what was possible, and the drive to pay it forward by teaching and mentoring others. We also move through a rapid-fire round that gets surprisingly deep, from “What color is hope?” to her personal take on the meaning of life: love and empathy, shown while you still can. If you’re navigating grief support, coping with loss, or trying to find hope after a death in the family, this conversation offers real language for what you might be feeling and practical reminders of what matters. Subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find these stories of hope. KelseyJadeStudio Instagram Kelsey Rhebergen | LinkedIn Thanks for listening to Soul SiStories. We hope you follow us on your favorite podcast platform. Five-star ratings and reviews always help to spread our message of hope. Soul SiStories Instagram Facebook Soul SiStories Podcast - YouTube SoulSiStoriesPod (@soulsistoriespod) | TikTok

    Hope After Tremendous Loss: Kelsey Rhebergen

  5. Jul 1

    An Evidential Medium On Grief And Proof: Isabella Johnson

    Send us Fan Mail You can believe in spirit and still feel shattered by loss, and that tension sits at the heart of our conversation with Isabella Johnson. She’s a certified evidential medium, medical intuitive, grief therapist, and remote viewer, and she brings a rare mix of spiritual sensitivity and grounded honesty to what people in grief actually need: compassion, credibility, and a little more room to breathe.  Isabella shares what it was like seeing people in spirit from early childhood, including the fear and sleepless nights that came with not having language or guidance. We talk about how her work evolved from early readings into a lifelong practice shaped by psychology, ethics, and a deep respect for evidence. She explains why she leans toward personality, nuance, and relationship repair instead of chasing names and dates, and why that approach can feel more validating for the people sitting in front of her.  The conversation also goes where many avoid: how the loss of her daughter changed everything, how grief can make old belief systems feel too small, and why she encourages people to question, search, and even be angry without shame. We explore myths about spirit “not being around,” what signs can look like, and why mediums don’t get to bypass human emotion just because they can connect. We even touch on pet loss and the fierce love people feel for animals that continue on.  If you’re looking for grief support, spiritual healing, mediumship with integrity, or simply a stronger sense of hope, this one stays with you. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a steadier breath today, and leave a review so more listeners can find the conversation. Isabella Johnson The Soul Reading Medium - Home Facebook Thanks for listening to Soul SiStories. We hope you follow us on your favorite podcast platform. Five-star ratings and reviews always help to spread our message of hope. Soul SiStories Instagram Facebook Soul SiStories Podcast - YouTube SoulSiStoriesPod (@soulsistoriespod) | TikTok

    An Evidential Medium On Grief And Proof: Isabella Johnson

  6. Jun 17

    Hope Through Expectation: Deanna Johnston

    Send us Fan Mail Your voice can feed you, free you, and still get tangled up in fear. We’re joined by Deanna Johnston, a renowned vocalist and globally working voiceover artist, for a conversation that starts with a plastic microphone in a family basement and stretches all the way to recording projects heard around the world. Along the way, we talk about what it’s like to grow up shy, to feel emotions you weren’t taught to name, and to discover that singing can be less about perfection and more about telling the truth. Deanna opens up about the boldness it took to build her own band, the lasting impact of her time on Rockstar INXS, and the strange grief of stepping away from performance after years of touring and running a successful corporate entertainment company. Now she works inside a voiceover booth for hours at a time, and we dig into the hidden cost of that isolation, the body’s need for movement, and a recurring dream that perfectly captures what it feels like when expression gets blocked. We also get practical about getting unstuck: baby steps, finding the right door at the right time, and holding onto faith as fuel. Deanna shares a definition that reframes everything for us: hope as a positive expectation that something good is going to happen. If you’re navigating change, burnout, grief, or a creative reset, this one will meet you where you are and nudge you forward. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find these stories. Award-Winning Female Voice Actor Deanna Johnston COMMERCIAL FEMALE VOICE OVER DEMO #videoproduction #videocreator Deanna Johnston | LinkedIn Thanks for listening to Soul SiStories. We hope you follow us on your favorite podcast platform. Five-star ratings and reviews always help to spread our message of hope. Soul SiStories Instagram Facebook Soul SiStories Podcast - YouTube SoulSiStoriesPod (@soulsistoriespod) | TikTok

    Hope Through Expectation: Deanna Johnston

  7. Jun 3

    Connection Series: Grounding

    Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever tried to meditate, connect with spirit, or follow your intuition and then felt spaced out, drained, or too open afterward, this conversation is your safety net. We’re talking about grounding as a real, practical skill for spiritual connection, not a vague “woo woo” idea. The point is simple: expand your awareness while staying anchored in your body, your room, and your real life.  We share the specific grounding techniques that work for us, including a roots-into-the-earth visualization that draws steady energy up through the body, plus a white light “egg” you can zip up around yourself when you’re seated with your feet off the floor. Along the way, we unpack why grounding can feel essential when you’re sensitive to energy, how fear and overwhelm can show up when you don’t feel tethered, and why having boundaries is not the same as hiding from the world.  We also get concrete about how to end a connection well. Intention matters, especially the intention to come back fully, and we offer quick regrounding tools you can use immediately: water, grounding foods, the 5-4-3-2-1 sensory method, and even one emphatic clap to signal that the session is complete. If you’re exploring intuitive development, mediumship, energy protection, or spiritual wellness, this will help you feel steady and supported.  Subscribe for more conversations like this, share the episode with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a rating or review to help more people find our message of hope. What grounding practice works best for you right now? Thanks for listening to Soul SiStories. We hope you follow us on your favorite podcast platform. Five-star ratings and reviews always help to spread our message of hope. Soul SiStories Instagram Facebook Soul SiStories Podcast - YouTube SoulSiStoriesPod (@soulsistoriespod) | TikTok

    Connection Series: Grounding

  8. May 20

    Hope Through Truth: Cynthia James

    Send us Fan Mail Truth is a loaded word right now, but Reverend Cynthia James brings it back to something you can actually live: authenticity, integrity, and the inner compass that tells you when you’re aligned and when you’re not. We talk about why “facts” can still mislead, how trust is built moment by moment, and why truth seeking is less about winning arguments and more about becoming someone your own heart can stand behind. If you’ve been craving steadiness, this conversation offers it without pretending life is easy.  Cynthia shares her path from a childhood shaped by survival to a life of public creativity and spiritual leadership. We dig into the real work behind transformation: therapy, spiritual practice, and the slow process of integrating the parts of ourselves that learned to hide. Along the way, she reflects on mentors who saw her light before she fully did, and how doors closing in her career became an unexpected invitation to grow into a wider calling.  We also go straight at the hard question: how do you stay centered in truth when the world feels loud, divided, and manipulative? Cynthia’s answer is refreshingly practical, a non-negotiable daily spiritual practice, community with other truth seekers, and the discipline to do your own research instead of outsourcing your mind. Her performance insight ties it all together: real confidence shows up when you “perform through your heart,” whether you’re on a stage, in a meeting, or in a tough conversation at home.  If you want more hope without bypassing reality, press play and come sit with us. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs steadiness, and leave a review so more people can find these stories of healing and truth. Cynthia James - Discover Your Purpose Facebook Instagram Cynthia James - YouTube 777cynthiajames (@777cynthiajames) | TikTok (4) Cynthia James Enterprises: Overview | LinkedIn Thanks for listening to Soul SiStories. We hope you follow us on your favorite podcast platform. Five-star ratings and reviews always help to spread our message of hope. Soul SiStories Instagram Facebook Soul SiStories Podcast - YouTube SoulSiStoriesPod (@soulsistoriespod) | TikTok

    Hope Through Truth: Cynthia James
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Soul SiStories was born out of a mutual desire to bring forward hope and healing through sharing our lived experiences. Hope is embracing life despite adversity. Hope is our reason.

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  • Creator
    Dona Rice & Diana Herweck
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Soul SiStories
  • Show Website
    Soul SiStories

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