Episodes

In this episode, I bridge into applied shamanic counseling and unearth what this is and how and when to incorporate it into your healing journey. Per a listener's suggestion, I've been taking you on a journey to explore Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Counseling. The journey started a couple of weeks ago and the episodes build on each other and work where each episode stands steady on its own.

In this episode, I dive deep into Depth Hypnosis for you to better understand how this counseling model is your antidote to suffering and has you at the helm to uncover, unwind, and heal your symptoms and challenges to neutralize past trauma.

In this episode, I expand upon Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Counseling. When organizing my thoughts on how I wanted to approach this episode, I realized there’s so much to share! So, in the spirit of providing you bite-size insights for your soul, I’m starting with an overview of what is Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Counseling. Then I'll follow up with a series of episodes to further unpack this healing modality with deeper dives, FAQs, and ways to tell if this healing is for you. The series builds upon each other while each episode also stands on its own. So if you listen in random order - you're taken care of.

In this special episode, we celebrate the one-month anniversary of launching the Soulful Sondbites podcast by having Tammy Afriat interview me! Tammy is a mom of three and the host of the Playground Talk podcast. I had so much fun chatting with her that I thought I’d take the highlights from our discussion and shrink them into a bite-size episode. Enjoy!

In this episode, I look at dreams and how you may use content from your dreams to interpret your spiritual path. And interestingly enough, dreams are a beautiful example of how your inner world connects with your outer world. You don’t want to miss this one as I share the best place to start when you want to bridge your dreams with your spiritual path.

In this episode, I look at irrational fears. You know, those fears that pose little or no actual danger yet are intense and undeniable? We'll get up close and personal with irrational fears - starting with the question, "Are irrational fears rational?".

In this episode, I look at what led me to decide to take a break from drinking. I get vulnerable and share what I unearthed by looking at my relationship with alcohol - including my biggest a-has and motivators- and what I hope to accomplish and experience through this exercise.

In the first episode, it only makes sense to start things off by introducing myself and sharing a bit about me. I tell you about my podcast journey and how I arrived here as well as share ways you can engage with me.

Are you seeking ways to navigate a parenting struggle, manage a work challenge, address friction in relationships, deepen a yearning desire, or move past feeling stuck? I am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways. This podcast provides a safe place for tender views and exploration with yours truly as well as occasional conversational interviews with special guests.