Off Road Spirituality

Lisa Mechler and Laurea Tweedy
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Off Road Spirituality is your podcast destination for raw and honest conversations, where we bridge the gap between spirituality and the human experience. As energy healing practitioners, hosts Lisa Mechler and Laurea Tweedy are on a mission to take the mystery out of the metaphysical, and simplify all things spiritual. Whether you’re an experienced Light Worker or you’ve simply been searching for “the meaning of life”, you’ll find a home in these relatable conversations. Lisa and Laurea share their own candid stories and chat with guests who open up about their personal healing practices and divine paths, reminding us that no matter how near or far we have traveled on this road, we aren't walking it alone. This series is for anyone looking for answers to the bigger questions —from life-long seekers to those just beginning their spiritual growth journey. We focus on the real-world practice (and challenge) of staying connected to something bigger when life gets rough and things go “off road.”

  1. 4d ago

    Sacred Shamanism with Valarie Zuvuya

    Lisa and Laurea speak with Valarie Zavuya, who has more than 25 years of experience in shamanic energy healing, mediumship, past life work, herbal medicine, Reiki, and related practices. They discuss her background, the range of certifications and trainings she has completed, and how she came to this work through early experiences with spirit communication and past life readings. The trio discuss what a shaman is, how different shamanic traditions vary around the world, and the common themes Valarie sees across them, including compassion, sacred space, and helping clients release pain. She also describes her work with Lakota teachings, pipe carrying, sweat lodges, and other Native traditions, as well as her approach of working carefully and respectfully. They explore the kinds of clients who seek Valarie's help and the issues they bring to her, including spiritual distress, ancestral patterns, curses, hexes, and soul fragmentation. Valarie explains how she approaches these situations through present-moment work, remote sessions, and what she describes as ancestral healing that can affect both the client and family lines across time. Valarie talks about integration after sessions, including soul retrieval and the period clients may need to absorb the work. She describes how people sometimes recover lost memories, interests, or creative abilities after these sessions and overall changes people may notice afterward. HIGHLIGHTS: 2:38 Childhood Visitations 5:51 Channeling the Messages 7:36 Compassionate Healing Work 10:52 Walking the Red Road 14:06 Many Shamans, One Thread 16:35 Who Seeks Valarie's Help 19:28 Clearing Dark Energies 21:37 Time Beyond Linear 23:46 Signals of a Shifting World 26:24 Coherence and Release 29:53 Healing and Integration connect with Valarie: website: https://valariezuvuya.com phone/text: 702-499-1811 connect with Lisa & Laurea Text Lisa & Laurea: 510-736-0102 https://www.offroadspirituality.com https://www.laureatweedy.com @laureatweedy on IG and TikTok https://www.lisamechler.com @pocket_yogi on IG Lisa on FB https://www.facebook.com/lisamechlerwellness Produced by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven Music by Alana Jordan

    34 min
  2. Talking Dogs, Ghostly Girls, Water Signs and a Nosey Owl: Animal Communication with Lindsey Ashcraft

    Jun 2

    Talking Dogs, Ghostly Girls, Water Signs and a Nosey Owl: Animal Communication with Lindsey Ashcraft

    In this episode Lisa and Laurea speak with Lindsay Ashcraft, an Emmy award-winning former TV news producer who now runs an animal communication business called Paws and Listen. They discuss how they each approach animal communication sessions, often starting with only basic details, and how impressions can come through as felt senses, inner knowing, images, or words. They also talk about self-doubt, the importance of trusting first impressions, and how different practitioners can receive different parts of the same situation. Each of them share examples from sessions involving a dog afraid of an owl, a horse that indicated its preferred name, and other cases where animals seemed to communicate health concerns or ask for help. They also discuss the idea that animals communicate through energy rather than human language, and close with a few lighter stories from sessions, including one about a dog reacting to music and another involving a deceased dog described as being with other pets in a meadow. HIGHLIGHTS: 2:10 Setting up a Session 3:59 Trusting the First Hit 6:17 Kinesthetic Channels Explained 8:48 Astrology and Animal Work 11:03 The Owl and the Dog 14:56 The Crying Girl Vision 19:33 Names, Training, and Limits 24:17 Animals Speak Frequency 28:20 Smell, Taste, and Proof 31:01 Funny Messages From Pets 35:24 Mr. Whiskers Appears connect with Lindsey: IG: @paws.and.listen_ connect with Lisa & Laurea Text Lisa & Laurea: 510-736-0102 https://www.offroadspirituality.com https://www.laureatweedy.com @laureatweedy on IG and TikTok https://www.lisamechler.com @pocket_yogi on IG Lisa on FB https://www.facebook.com/lisamechlerwellness Produced by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven Music by Alana Jordan

    39 min
  3. Energy Healing & Angels: After Near Death Experience with Thomas Gates

    May 26

    Energy Healing & Angels: After Near Death Experience with Thomas Gates

    Thomas Gates returns to discuss the healing abilities he says emerged after his near-death experience, including a first healing case with his girlfriend’s ankle and the method he later termed “Healing Spectrums for Health and Wholeness.” He describes seeing color as frequency, acting as a facilitator rather than a healer, and viewing emotions and trauma as physiological processes that can be addressed through stillness and specific brainwave states. The conversation with Lisa and Laurea also covers his beliefs about angelic presence, including healing angels, a watcher angel, and a guardian angel he says protected him in a dangerous situation. He concludes by saying his healing sessions are safe because they do not force change, but instead support coherence in the body and consciousness. HIGHLIGHTS: 1:50 First Healing Discovery 10:37 Naming the Healing Spectrums 11:50 Why Thomas Is a Facilitator 19:22 Stillness and Brainwaves 22:38 Talk Therapy and Somatics 28:53 Trance Session Memories 31:36 Meeting the Angelic Realm 37:56 Is Healing Spectrums Right? connect with Thomas: website: https://thomasgates.com connect with Lisa & Laurea Text Lisa & Laurea: 510-736-0102 https://www.offroadspirituality.com https://www.laureatweedy.com @laureatweedy on IG and TikTok https://www.lisamechler.com @pocket_yogi on IG Lisa on FB https://www.facebook.com/lisamechlerwellness Produced by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven Music by Alana Jordan

    41 min
  4. You Can't Make This Sh!t Up: Unexplained Supernatural Phenomena

    May 19

    You Can't Make This Sh!t Up: Unexplained Supernatural Phenomena

    In this episode Lisa and Laurea discuss unusual experiences from their lives, including strange phone calls, moments that seemed impossible, and sightings that later had ordinary explanations. They also talk about experiences we interpret as spiritual or energetic, such as soul guides, signs, and possible communication through other people. Both reflect on seeing things that others could not, including a shadowy figure, people from different time periods, and a changing car price, and how they tried to make sense of them. Lisa and Laurea end by discussing spirit guides, angels, asking for help, and moments where they felt protected in dangerous situations. HIGHLIGHTS: 1:30 Strange Calls and Glitches 5:16 Signs, Guides, and Spirits 12:29 Seeing Beyond Logic 15:57 Haunted Buildings and Odd Numbers 20:13 Weird Shit Explained 21:32 Asking for Signs 23:12 Angels and Divine Protection 26:04 Near Misses and Miracles connect with Lisa & Laurea Text Lisa & Laurea: 510-736-0102 https://www.offroadspirituality.com https://www.laureatweedy.com @laureatweedy on IG and TikTok https://www.lisamechler.com @pocket_yogi on IG Lisa on FB https://www.facebook.com/lisamechlerwellness Produced by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven Music by Alana Jordan

    29 min
  5. Master Manifestation with Grace Martinez

    May 12

    Master Manifestation with Grace Martinez

    In this episode of the Off-Road Spirituality Podcast, Lisa and Laurea explore the transformative power of manifestation with their guest Grace Martinez, who shares her personal journey and insights. They discuss Grace's early experiences in Arizona and her introduction to manifestation through "The Secret." She recounts pivotal moments that shifted her perspective on shaping her reality and the importance of belief and action. Their conversation touches on personal anecdotes, including a serendipitous coaching retreat experience highlighting aligned intentions. Grace shares her daily practices of gratitude and joy that foster tangible outcomes, illustrated by her recent kitchen renovation. As they conclude, Grace emphasizes the value of community and self-care in navigating life’s challenges, providing listeners with practical advice and inspiration for their own manifestation journeys. HIGHLIGHTS: 3:21 Grace's Journey with Manifestation 8:51 The Power of Action in Manifestation 12:41 Manifesting the Retreat Experience 15:21 Tools for Effective Manifestation 19:45 Grace's Kitchen Transformation 25:36 Overcoming Challenges with Gratitude connect with Lisa & Laurea Text Lisa & Laurea: 510-736-0102 https://www.offroadspirituality.com https://www.laureatweedy.com @laureatweedy on IG and TikTok https://www.lisamechler.com @pocket_yogi on IG Lisa on FB https://www.facebook.com/lisamechlerwellness Produced by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven Music by Alana Jordan

    30 min

  6. May 5

    The Art of Responding: Moving Through Triggers and Gaslighting

    In this episode of Off-Road Spirituality, Lisa and Laurea dive into the nuanced nature of experiences and emotions, challenging the conventional labels of good and bad. Laurea shares a personal experience that illustrates how emotional responses can be influenced by external energies, emphasizing the need for self-reflection before reacting. They explore the significance of understanding our triggers as vital data for personal insight and the balance of responsibility within relationships, advocating for self-awareness without self-gaslighting. As their discussion deepens, they confront the complexities of acceptance and the gray areas of emotional experiences, recognizing that both positive and negative feelings can coexist. This spontaneous conversation leads to invaluable insights on navigating emotional intricacies and encourages open conversations within our spiritual journeys. HIGHLIGHTS: 1:49 Just Information: A New Perspective 3:35 The Nature of Energy 5:12 Understanding Triggers 9:16 Taking Responsibility for Our Feelings 12:42 The Slippery Slope of Gaslighting 17:50 Validating Our Emotions 19:14 Accepting Complex Feelings 25:38 Language and Perception 27:31 A Thought to Ponder connect with Lisa & Laurea Text Lisa & Laurea: 510-736-0102 https://www.offroadspirituality.com https://www.laureatweedy.com @laureatweedy on IG and TikTok https://www.lisamechler.com @pocket_yogi on IG Lisa on FB https://www.facebook.com/lisamechlerwellness Produced by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven Music by Alana Jordan

    30 min
  7. The Story of Your Akashic Records & What It Means to You with Christine DiGinto

    Apr 28

    The Story of Your Akashic Records & What It Means to You with Christine DiGinto

    In this episode of Off-Road Spirituality, Lisa and Laurea had the pleasure of speaking with Christine DiGinto, a multifaceted healer and practitioner of the Akashic Records. Christine's journey into healing began out of personal necessity, leading her to embrace her abilities as both a channel and a death doula. We explored her wide array of healing modalities, including hypnotherapy, psychedelic integration, crystal and gemstone healing, sound healing, and EMDR therapy. Christine provided a captivating explanation of what the Akashic Records represent, describing them as the subconscious of the collective conscious mind—a frequency field of information accessible to us all. She emphasized that when we access these records, we receive only what we are ready to understand and integrate into our current life journeys. They discussed how precise questioning is vital for accessing deeper insights and Christine shares her perspective on the information she receives during readings and her reflections on the importance of sharing all insights, no matter how peculiar they may seem, highlight the necessity of trust in the process. An integral part of the discussion revolves around the distinctions between Akashic Records readings and past life regression. Christine noted how Akashic readings can point to energetic distortions without resolving them, while past life regressions offer a deeper experiential understanding, allowing clients to reshape their own energetic matrices. She also points out that even practitioners can experience blocks due to their egos and also touched on the interconnectedness of experiences among practitioners, where insights gained from others can often shine light on our personal journeys. HIGHLIGHTS: 1:56 Understanding Akashic Records 4:25 Sharing Insights with Clients 6:57 Christine’s Journey to Akashic Work 9:29 Personal Healing Through Practice 11:33 The Impact of Akashic Readings 12:34 Akashic vs. Past Life Regression 18:14 Different Perspectives on Akashic Records 28:50 Lessons from the Akashic Experience connect with Christine website: https://www.digintoconsulting.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hyacinthhealing connect with Lisa & Laurea Text Lisa & Laurea: 510-736-0102 https://www.offroadspirituality.com https://www.laureatweedy.com @laureatweedy on IG and TikTok https://www.lisamechler.com @pocket_yogi on IG Lisa on FB https://www.facebook.com/lisamechlerwellness Produced by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven Music by Alana Jordan

    33 min

  8. Apr 21

    Raw, Real & Vulnerable: Easier Said Than Done

    In this episode, Laurea shares a deeply personal and vulnerable reflection on the challenges she's faced in recent weeks, touching on themes of fear, anxiety, and self-doubt. As she navigates these tumultuous feelings, she felt compelled to reach out to her audience, staying true to the commitment to transparency and authenticity throughout this podcast journey. Overcoming the initial resistance to share her experience, Laurea came to realize that discussing her struggles can be a powerful tool for connection and healing, both for herself and potentially for others facing similar challenges. She engages in an intimate conversation with her co-host, Lisa, acknowledging the weight of guilt and discomfort that often accompanies our decisions and circumstances. Together, they explore the nature of guilt, and as their dialogue unfolds, they discuss the role of community during tough times, reflecting on the importance of surrounding ourselves with support and the safety that comes from being open and vulnerable. They confirm how essential it is for us to share our authentic selves with those around us and how doing so creates an environment where others feel safe to do the same. Throughout the episode, both convey the importance of mindfully deciphering what our friends and loved ones may need from us, be it emotional support or just a presence to share the silence. They delve into how different moments demand different kinds of support and how asking the right questions can clarify even our own needs during difficult times. This reflective process encourages us to accept that it’s okay to seek comfort from others while also recognizing that our challenges don't negate our ability to help others at the same time. HIGHLIGHTS: 2:19 The Guilt of Absence 5:41 Vulnerability and Community 8:25 Crisis of Faith 10:53 Remembering Our Loved Ones 14:08 The Power of Community Support 22:10 Balancing Vulnerability and Professionalism 24:13 The Importance of Reminding Each Other 27:33 Different Needs, Different Days 28:15 Embracing the Present Moment connect with Lisa & Laurea https://www.offroadspirituality.com https://www.laureatweedy.com @laureatweedy on IG and TikTok https://www.lisamechler.com @pocket_yogi on IG Lisa on FB https://www.facebook.com/lisamechlerwellness Produced by Line Brunet, Podcast Maven Music by Alana Jordan

    29 min
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Off Road Spirituality is your podcast destination for raw and honest conversations, where we bridge the gap between spirituality and the human experience. As energy healing practitioners, hosts Lisa Mechler and Laurea Tweedy are on a mission to take the mystery out of the metaphysical, and simplify all things spiritual. Whether you’re an experienced Light Worker or you’ve simply been searching for “the meaning of life”, you’ll find a home in these relatable conversations. Lisa and Laurea share their own candid stories and chat with guests who open up about their personal healing practices and divine paths, reminding us that no matter how near or far we have traveled on this road, we aren't walking it alone. This series is for anyone looking for answers to the bigger questions —from life-long seekers to those just beginning their spiritual growth journey. We focus on the real-world practice (and challenge) of staying connected to something bigger when life gets rough and things go “off road.”

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  • Creator
    Lisa Mechler and Laurea Tweedy
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Lisa Mechler and Laurea Tweedy
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    Off Road Spirituality

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