What happens when the life you've meticulously built suddenly feels like it belongs to someone else? This is the question at the heart of our profound conversation with Kelly Sparta.

Grief isn't just about losing someone—it's about losing identities, futures, and versions of ourselves we thought we were supposed to become. Kelly Sparta shares her transformative journey from childhood chaos to spiritual awakening, revealing how grief becomes a gateway to reclaiming personal power.

• Kelly grew up with psychic experiences from early childhood, raised by an alcoholic mother who was dedicated to nurturing Kelly's abilities
• Constant relocations taught Kelly to adapt quickly to new environments but created a deep sense of feeling unwelcome
• A painful marriage and 100-hour work weeks led to burnout and eventually, a transformative spiritual awakening
• Grief operates as a "beingness state" requiring us to process emotions rather than rationalize them away
• When we open to receive love after a prolonged shutdown, grief often surfaces as tears whenever we feel loved
• The current collective grief serves a purpose in global awakening, similar to how COVID-19 forced internal reflection
• Reclaiming personal power requires establishing safety first, then working through fear, anxiety and self-doubt
• Most people entering spiritual paths carry childhood trauma that must be processed to step into authentic power

If you're navigating grief or awakening, Kelly offers free sound healing to clear grief. Use this resource to support your journey.

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Rebecca Shaper shares her transformative journey through loss, trauma, and healing, emphasizing the profound connection between humans and their dogs. She highlights the role of nature and spirituality in overcoming grief, offering insights on how to find messages from our loved ones beyond death.

• Exploring the historical bond between humans and dogs
• Rebecca's personal experiences with loss and trauma
• The healing power found in nature and shamanism
• Communication with spirits through animal companions
• The significance of the book "Roses to Rainbow"
• Encouragement to embrace grief as a path to joy
• Recognizing signs from loved ones in the natural world
• The transformational journey of turning pain into purpose

🌿 Feeling stuck or spiritually disconnected?
At Soulful Energy Medicine, I help you release energetic blocks, clear emotional pain, and reconnect with your true self. You’ll find a safe, grounded space for soul-level transformation through virtual healing sessions.

✨ Book your free discovery call: Soulful Energy Medicine

Foundation for Shamanic Studies: Explore here
“The Way of the Shaman” book by Michael Harner
Society for Shamanic Practice: Explore here

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John@urbangriefshamans.com

Dedication:
This episode is dedicated to all military members, veterans, first responders, emergency room physicians, nurses, and hospital security teams. Your courage, resilience, and service are deeply honored.

In this heartfelt episode, Carmen Theobald shares her transformative journey from surviving trauma to embracing post-traumatic growth through her work with horses. She recounts her life-changing experience during a school shooting in Montreal and how it led her to discover the healing power of horses. Carmen explains how equine-assisted therapy offers unique emotional breakthroughs for first responders and others experiencing trauma. Discover how the wisdom and presence of horses help individuals rebuild trust, navigate grief, and embrace courage. Whether you’re exploring healing or seeking hope, this episode offers profound insights and inspiration.

Mentioned in the episode

Watch the trailer to the film Horse Boy on YouTube HERE

Watch the video for First Responders HERE

Watch the introduction video to Horse Sense North HERE

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Transcription

Guest Bio

Carmen Theobald

Music for this episode

I Already Know | Sam Will | Epidemic Sound

No River Wide Enough | Airage | Epidemic Sound

🌿 Feeling stuck or spiritually disconnected?
At Soulful Energy Medicine, I help you release energetic blocks, clear emotional pain, and reconnect with your true self. You’ll find a safe, grounded space for soul-level transformation through virtual healing sessions.

✨ Book your free discovery call: Soulful Energy Medicine

Foundation for Shamanic Studies: Explore here
“The Way of the Shaman” book by Michael Harner
Society for Shamanic Practice: Explore here

Connect
John@urbangriefshamans.com