Episodes

  • How Grief Awakens Spiritual Gifts with Bernadette Thompson
    Mar 10 2026

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    Bernadette Thompson returns to the Light the Day podcast to share the story behind her new book, Ancestral Whispers: How My Husband’s Passing Unveiled My Spiritual Inheritance. What began as a season of deep grief after the passing of her husband became the doorway to an unexpected spiritual awakening.

    Bernadette shares how signs, synchronicities, and intuitiveexperiences began appearing in her life, gently guiding her to explore the spiritual connection she felt with her ancestors. The loss of her husband, along with the passing of a dear friend named Patricia, opened her awareness to the presence and guidance of the spirit world.

    Through meditation, spiritual practices, and researching herfamily history, Bernadette discovered that her spiritual gifts were closely tied to her ancestral lineage. Her journey led her to understand that those who came before us may continue to guide, support, and influence our lives in meaningful ways.

    In this heartfelt conversation, Bernadette encourageslisteners to embrace their own spiritual path and remain open to the many ways guidance can appear. She also reminds us that spiritual exploration doesn’t have to be heavy. It can include curiosity, joy, and even a sense of fun.

    This episode offers inspiration for anyone curious aboutancestral wisdom, spiritual awakening, and the unseen connections that continue beyond this life.

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    52 mins
  • Traveling the World to Mastering Astrology & Human Design with Yury Rockit
    Mar 5 2026

    In this fascinating conversation, Julie sits down with YuryRockit to explore the winding, unexpected path that led him from his childhood in Belarus to becoming a respected astrologer and Human Design consultant.


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    Yury shares how growing up in a post-Soviet culture shapedhis early worldview and sparked his curiosity about philosophy, spirituality, and the deeper meaning of life. What began as an interest in language and culture eventually led him to study Chinese, immerse himself in Easternphilosophy, and later discover astrology and Human Design as powerful tools for self-understanding.

    Throughout the episode, Yury explains how multiculturalexperiences and language studies expanded his perception of reality and helped him see life through a broader, more integrated lens. He offers grounded insights on why understanding your natal chart isn’t about prediction or fate,but about awareness — recognizing your gifts, navigating your challenges, and applying your talents in practical, meaningful ways.

    Julie and Yury also discuss the balance between spiritualinsight and real-world action. Yury emphasizes that astrology is most powerful when it’s lived — when we consciously work with our design rather than simply learning about it.

    Today, Yury’s spiritual practice centers on helping clientsalign with their unique energetic blueprint while finding purpose in the simplicity of daily life. This conversation is both intellectually rich and deeply practical, offering listeners a fresh perspective on how astrology and Human Design can illuminate a path of clarity, alignment, and intentionalliving.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Why Being Different is Your Power. And a Near-Death Experience with Shakti Rios
    Feb 26 2026

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    In this illuminating episode, psychic strategist and shadowcoach Shakti Rios explores Human Design, energetic alignment, and entrepreneurship.

    Born with a near-death experience that opened her toextrasensory perception, Shakti began her career as a psychic medium before transitioning into Human Design and business strategy for spiritual entrepreneurs. She now helps clients scale sustainably by honoring their unique energetic architecture rather than forcing themselves into traditional business models.

    Shakti discusses the five Human Design types, with a specialfocus on Projectors and Generators, and why understanding your type, strategy, authority, and profile is essential for avoiding burnout and making aligneddecisions. They explore the difference between personality tests and Human Design, the impact of defined and open centers, and how shadow work reveals where we resist our own brilliance.

    If you’ve ever felt different, overwhelmed, or unsure how tobuild a life of success in a way that feels authentic, this episode offers both clarity and permission to embrace that your individuality is your genius.

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    54 mins
  • One Woman’s Remarkable Lifelong Spiritual Sight with Bertena
    Feb 19 2026

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    From an early age, Bertena was deeply connected to the spiritual realm. As a child, her closest companion was a spirit child who played with her regularly, and her perception of angels and spirits felt as natural as seeing people in physical form.

    A lifelong learner, Bertena later pursued an academic path, becoming a college instructor teaching religion, history, sociology, and criminology. While grounded in scholarship, her spiritual curiosity continued to unfold. Alongside her teaching career, she began consciously developing her intuitive and energetic gifts through Reiki, meditation, and yoga.

    Today, Bertena walks the Water Priestess path, exploring the sacred wisdom of water and feminine energetics. Grounded in ethical spirituality, she teaches locally in the Nashville area, offering classes on a wide range of energetic and spiritual topics.

    In this fascinating and wide-ranging conversation, Bertena shares insights drawn from both her academic background and her lived spiritual experiences. From angels and the fairy realms to ghosts and goblins, her knowledge is expansive and her stories are captivating. This is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • When Religion Hurts but Your Soul Knows the Truth with Lori Nansi
    Feb 12 2026

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    Hair and makeup artist Lori shares her deeply personal journey of growing up in a strict religious environment and ultimately reclaiming her spiritual autonomy. Adopted into a deeply religious family, Lori felt constrained by rigid rules and expectations from a young age. Even as a child, she sensed that what she was being taught didn’t resonate with her soul. This disconnect was compounded by experiences of abuse and trauma within her church, leaving her feeling unsafe and unseen—yet still inwardly aware that she was a deeply spiritual being.

    Despite these challenges, Lori’s authentic self remained free-spirited, intuitive, and guided by a strong inner knowing. She describes always having a gut feeling about people and situations and learning over time to trust those instincts as a form of inner guidance. After her mother’s passing, Lori experienced a profound and comforting dream that gave her the personal confirmation she needed that her mom was okay. Since then, she continues to receive signs, reassurance, and spiritual guidance from both her mother and father after their passing.

    Today, Lori honors her spiritual nature through a variety of practices, allowing her the freedom to choose what resonates in the moment. Whether it’s meditating in a warm candle-lit bath with soothing music, reading uplifting books, or praying in her own way, Lori embraces spirituality as a living, evolving relationship with her soul. Her story is a powerful reminder that spiritual connection doesn’t have to follow one path, and that trusting yourself is often the truest form of faith.

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    56 mins
  • Grief, Healing and Signs from Heaven with Theresa James
    Feb 6 2026

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    Theresa shares her powerful journey of healing after the devastating loss of her three children, a path that ultimately inspired her book Healing Tears. In this deeply moving conversation, Theresa reflects on the early pull toward anger and revenge, and how forgiveness, journaling, therapy, and meditation became lifelines for processing grief. She recounts a profound guided-meditation experience where she reconnected with her children, and how building a new life with her husband Todd, while raising stepchildren, helped her rediscover purpose and meaning.

    Theresa also opens up about her long road to publishing, writing her book in 2000 but not releasing it until 2017. Along the way, her story reached a wider audience through appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show and contributions to Gary Zukav’s newsletter, as well as inspiration from his book The Seat of the Soul. Theresa describes how a lifelong openness to mediumship was affirmed during a reading with James Van Praagh, who shared validating details about her children and the protective guides who supported her healing.

    Throughout the episode, Theresa and Julie explore authenticity as a soul lesson, how moving from privacy to openness transformed Theresa’s healing and allowed her to serve others. She shares the meaningful signs she receives from her children, especially goldfinches, and how publishing Healing Tears on Valentine’s Day 2017 marked another turning point in her story. Today, Theresa continues to share her story to offer hope, resilience, and gentle guidance to anyone navigating grief and trauma.

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    53 mins
  • Trusting Your Intuition When Life Calls You in a New Direction
    Jan 28 2026

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    Julie sits down with Richard to explore his powerful journey from the corporate world into a heart-centered coaching business. Richard shares the inner and outer challenges he faced as he stepped away from traditional structures and learned how to honor his intuitive gifts while building something sustainable and aligned.

    Together, they discuss the fears many intuitive entrepreneurs face around visibility, and money, and how Richard moved through those fears by shifting into authentic service, self-trust, and support. Richard reflects on the importance of staying true to who you are while learning the practical skills required to grow a business that truly serves others.

    This episode is a reminder that investing in yourself, seeking support, and allowing your intuition to guide your work can open the door to both fulfillment and success. If you’ve ever felt torn between what you should do and what feels truly aligned, struggled with fear around being seen or supported, or sensed a deeper calling you don’t yet know how to follow, this conversation will resonate. You’ll hear a grounded, compassionate perspective on growth, self-trust, and allowing support that applies to all areas of life.

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    42 mins
  • Healing and Connection through Mediumship with Julie Cluff
    Jan 15 2026

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    In this heartfelt episode, Julie Cluff shares her deeply personal journey into mediumship and spiritual connection. Following the devastating loss of her brother and later her children, Julie began experiencing profound spiritual moments that gently opened the door to her mediumship abilities. What began as subtle messages coming through during coaching sessions gradually revealed a deeper calling to understand and communicate with the spirit world more clearly.

    Julie describes how messages from her clients’ loved ones often appeared unexpectedly during sessions, leading her to pursue formal mediumship training to better interpret and deliver these communications with clarity and integrity. She recounts several remarkable experiences, including a powerful reading in which a client’s father accurately foresaw future family events, and another extraordinary moment when a woman’s sister-in-law communicated from the other side just hours after her physical passing.

    Throughout the episode, Julie emphasizes that mediumship is not about constant communication, but about recognizing the loving presence of those who have crossed over. Our loved ones remain close, offering guidance, comfort, and support when we are open to receiving it. This episode offers reassurance, hope, and a gentle reminder that love continues beyond the veil.

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    40 mins