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The Shaman Stories Podcast

The Shaman Stories Podcast

Written by: Jeremy Chenvert
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Join me as I sit down with inspiring guests to explore their unique paths to spiritual growth. We'll dive into the challenges and obstacles they've faced along the way, and discover how those experiences shape their lives today. Tune in for insightful stories that will inspire and uplift you on your own journey! Don’t miss it!Jeremy Chenvert Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Stop People Pleasing: Reclaim Your Power with Healthy Boundaries| Barb Nangle

    Stop People Pleasing: Reclaim Your Power with Healthy Boundaries| Barb Nangle
    Jul 17 2026
    Why do so many people struggle to say "no"?

    In this episode of The Shaman Stories Podcast, Jeremy sits down with Barb Nangle—boundaries coach, author, speaker, and host of the Fragment to Whole podcast—to explore how codependency, people-pleasing, unresolved trauma, and nervous system dysregulation keep us stuck. After decades of therapy and personal development, Barb realized that insight alone wasn't enough. The true transformation began when she learned how to build healthy boundaries, stop abandoning herself, and create genuine internal safety.

    Together, Jeremy and Barb discuss:
    What codependency really is
    The hidden connection between trauma and people-pleasing
    Why boundaries aren't walls—they're healthy standards
    Internal vs. external boundaries
    Nervous system regulation and emotional safety
    Childhood trauma and emotional flashbacks
    Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA), Al-Anon & recovery
    How resentment reveals where boundaries are needed
    Why saying "no" feels so difficult
    Practical ways to begin setting healthy boundaries
    Healing family dynamics without abandoning yourself
    Reclaiming your personal power

    Whether you're healing from trauma, burnout, unhealthy relationships, or simply trying to live more authentically, this conversation offers practical tools that can change the way you relate to yourself and others. If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and Share to help more people discover these conversations.

    Learn more about Barb here:
    https://higherpowercc.com/

    If you need help or support in your life, here are some of programs talked about today:
    Alcoholics Anonymous https://www.aa.org/
    Al-anon (for loved ones of alcoholics) https://al-anon.org/
    Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families https://adultchildren.org/
    Overeaters Anonymous https://oa.org/
    Codependents Anonymous https://coda.org/

    Learn more about Jeremy's work:
    https://www.pnwshamanichealing.com
    #Boundaries #Codependency #TraumaHealing #PeoplePleasing #NervousSystem #MentalHealth #HealingJourney #PersonalGrowth #ShamanStoriesPodcast #JeremyChenvert
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Healing PTSD, Trauma & the Nervous System | Tracy Smaldino

    Healing PTSD, Trauma & the Nervous System | Tracy Smaldino
    Jul 13 2026
    Can someone truly heal after decades of trauma?

    In this powerful episode of The Shaman Stories Podcast, Jeremy sits down with Tracy Smaldino, host of Trauma Rockstars, to discuss one of the most honest and inspiring healing journeys we've ever featured. After surviving a catastrophic childhood accident that left her as the only survivor, followed by years of silently carrying the weight of sexual assault and unresolved trauma, Tracy shares how meditation, nervous system healing, shadow work, and MDMA-assisted therapy transformed her life.

    Together, Jeremy and Tracy explore how healing isn't about finding one magic solution—it's about discovering the path that resonates with you and having the courage to walk it.

    In this episode, we discuss:
    Tracy's remarkable survival story
    Living with PTSD and unresolved trauma
    Why the nervous system holds onto trauma
    The truth about MDMA-assisted therapy
    Meditation and reconnecting with the inner child
    Shadow work and self-forgiveness
    Generational and ancestral trauma
    Soul retrieval and shamanic journey work
    Psychedelics vs. traditional therapy
    Why integration is the most important part of healing
    How trauma can become your greatest purpose
    Finding hope after unimaginable loss

    This conversation is raw, compassionate, and full of hope for anyone who has ever wondered if healing is truly possible. If this episode resonates with you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share to help others discover these powerful conversations.

    Learn more about Tracy and her work:
    https://traumarockstars.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577768623272 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfF2mjPEQcXMepzlntQmCow

    Learn more about Jeremy and his work:
    https://www.pnwshamanichealing.com
    #TraumaHealing #PTSD #MDMATherapy #ShadowWork #Meditation #NervousSystem #Shamanism #HealingJourney #PersonalGrowth #TheShamanStoriesPodcast
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Ancient Healing Traditions, Vision Quests & Emotional Healing | Ben Oofana

    Ancient Healing Traditions, Vision Quests & Emotional Healing | Ben Oofana
    Jul 10 2026
    Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to become a healer?

    In this episode of The Shaman Stories Podcast, Jeremy sits down with Ben Oofana, a healer whose path spans Native American medicine traditions, Taoist internal practices, meditation, emotional healing, and decades of personal transformation. Ben shares the remarkable story of apprenticing with a Kiowa medicine man, undertaking traditional vision quests, and learning firsthand that real healing isn't about quick fixes—it's about facing your deepest wounds and allowing them to become your greatest source of wisdom.

    Together, Jeremy and Ben explore:
    Ben's apprenticeship with a Kiowa healer
    The power of the traditional Vision Quest
    Healing emotional trauma through meditation
    Why healing requires lived experience
    Taoist internal arts and energetic development
    Native American healing traditions
    The dangers of spiritual shortcuts Plant medicine, integration, and discernment
    Emotional embodiment and reconnecting with your body
    Becoming a conduit for healing rather than the healer

    This is an honest conversation about the dedication, humility, and inner work required to walk an authentic healing path. If you're interested in shamanism, trauma healing, meditation, indigenous wisdom, or personal transformation, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

    Learn more about Ben's work:
    https://benoofana.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/ben.oofana
    https://www.youtube.com/c/benoofana
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-oofana8/

    Learn more about Jeremy's work:
    https://www.pnwshamanichealing.com

    If you enjoy these conversations, please Like, Subscribe, and Share to help others discover these incredible stories. #Shamanism #VisionQuest #NativeAmericanHealing #Meditation #TraumaHealing #EmotionalHealing #EnergyHealing #Taoism #IndigenousWisdom #HealingJourney
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    1 hr and 29 mins
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