Your dreams and visions aren’t meant to be taken literally, they’re symbolic messages from your subconscious. Instead of overanalyzing them with your rational brain, tune in to what these symbols mean to you. Once you unpack their personal meaning, you’ll unlock deep wisdom for your life and intuition. And if you want grounded support in developing your intuitive gifts, come join us in the Wisdom Collective!

What if you’re doing a shamanic journey and get lost in space? I’ve heard the warnings… but are they real? In this episode, I share my own experiences with deep journeying, unexpected validations from the spiritual world, and why your intuitive gifts are meant to be explored, not feared. It’s time to reclaim your natural connection to the unseen realms.

I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve been called a shaman. But what does that mean? And how do I navigate the tension between reverence for indigenous traditions and my own spiritual experiences? In this episode, I share a deeply personal journey, one that involves being called out for cultural appropriation, receiving guidance from native elders, and ultimately finding my own way to honor earth wisdom while respecting its sacred roots.

When my intuitive gifts first opened, it felt chaotic – visions, guides, spirits, all coming at once. What grounded me and helped me navigate this new reality? The drum. Shamanic drum journeying became my anchor, allowing me to enter visionary states, communicate with my guides, and eventually build a thriving practice in energy healing. It’s a simple yet powerful tool that has shaped my entire path. And now, I’m ready to teach others how to use it, too.

How does a Stanford-educated lawyer and Catholic become accidentally psychic? It’s a question I get asked more than any other, especially considering my background in such an analytical and traditional field. I always felt spiritually connected through my Catholic faith, but I couldn’t shake the discomfort with certain aspects of the church, like the misogyny and secrecy. However, it wasn’t until the birth of my daughter, Clarice, that everything changed. Following her birth, I experienced an intuitive awakening that opened me up to the presence of spirit guides and energies. I began receiving real, helpful information, but the process was overwhelming and difficult to understand at first.

What followed was a period of confusion and loss of support from those around me, as my family and friends struggled to understand the shift I was going through. I didn’t see it as bravery – this awakening was simply a reality that arrived uninvited. In the years since, I’ve learned to navigate this new world, creating systems and frameworks to understand and interact with these energies. Though it was a painful and exciting time, it’s a journey that shaped my life in profound ways.

In this blog post, Mellissa reflects on how her Catholic upbringing, rich in ritual and tradition, laid the foundation for her spiritual awakening. She explores how early experiences with sacred ceremonies and archetypes have become powerful tools in her intuitive journey. Whether you’re seeking to integrate spirituality with faith, or curious about the connection between rituals and personal transformation, this post offers valuable insights on navigating your own spiritual evolution.