What if the biggest breakthrough in your life came from getting out of your own way? Tom Massari, often called the grandfather of channeling, shares the astonishing story of how channeling entered his life, how he learned to trust the process, and why Abram — the presence he has worked with for more than 53 years — still has something urgent to say about consciousness, fear, and reality. Deb Snyder sits down with Tom Massari for a rare, candid conversation that moves from his first unexplained experiences in the 1970s to the hard-earned discipline of becoming a true medium. Tom breaks down what channeling actually is, who he believes can do it, and the techniques he uses to quiet the mind, release emotion, and step aside so information can come through clearly.

You'll discover: the wild moment that first convinced Tom he wasn't imagining things, why a past-life connection with John Rolfs helped validate his experience, and how a skeptical doctor finally gave him confidence in Abram's guidance. Tom also shares the difference between authentic service and spiritual performance, why he believes too many voices can muddy the work, and how channeling can be healing for the channel as well as the person receiving the message. Then Abram speaks directly, offering a sweeping view of reincarnation, death, timelines, and the nature of consciousness itself. He challenges fear-based living, explains why reality is something you actively design, and delivers a blunt wake-up call about control, judgment, and the power of choosing your own path.

Tom and Abram also speak directly to the chaos of the modern world, offering a message that is both grounding and provocative: stop trying to live by someone else's rules, stop waiting for a better life to happen, and start imagining the reality you want now. This is essential listening if you're drawn to spirituality, mediumship, metaphysics, or simply want a different way to think about fear, purpose, and personal responsibility.

Tom Massari, often called the “Grandfather of Channeling” is an internationally known channel with over 53 years of experience. He is an author, teacher and celebrated mentor. Tom has led thousands of private and public sessions, workshops, seminars, and classes in the United States and internationally. Through Abram Channeling, he invites audiences to explore intuition, self-awareness, spiritual development, personal responsibility, and the deeper architecture of reality.

You can learn more about Tom, his books and Abram the Mayan Shaman at www.abramchanneling.net

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What if the fastest way to feel more alive is to stop waiting and start training for the life you want? Deb Snyder sits down with her longtime friend Diana Roberge to unpack the mindset, discipline, and curiosity that turn ordinary years into a life full of hiking, dancing, travel, and reinvention. Diana shares how she went from feeling bored and stuck to summiting Angel’s Landing on Mother’s Day, then training for and completing a duathlon.

Together, Deb and Diana explore how to build vitality in your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual life—without waiting for the perfect moment. Hear why dance became a spiritual practice for Diana, how she makes room for adventure, and what can change when you stop telling yourself, “I’m not that kind of person.” They also talk about traveling with intention, connecting with nature, and finding the quiet that helps you hear your own inner voice. This warm, personal conversation is a reminder that it’s never too late to try something new, make a plan, or carve out time for yourself. If you’re feeling stuck or ready to reconnect with what makes you feel alive, Diana’s story offers an encouraging place to start.

Diana Roberge

After a successful 29 year career as a recruiter and human resources professional, Diana retired in 2024. She focuses on personal physical, mental and spiritual growth while living her purpose of helping others dance in the rain as well as the sunshine. She volunteers at My Place Teen Center in Biddeford, Maine and is a docent with the Kennebunkport Historical Society.

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The patriarchy does not just shape behavior - it burns women out, silences their voice, and keeps them from their own power. Ivy West shares how escaping a high-control religious cult, rebuilding her life, and embracing witchcraft became the path to purpose, healing, and true freedom.

Host Deb Snyder sits down with Ivy - author, certified life coach, and founder of The Awakened Witch - for a conversation that starts with identity and goes all the way to survival. Ivy explains what an "awakened witch" really means, why she believes women have been conditioned to stay asleep to their power, and how one surprising online mom group opened her eyes to the possibility of a different life.

You'll hear the story of how Ivy spent 34 years inside a cult, how a friend helped her learn to think for herself, and why a single layover mirror moment became the turning point that changed everything. She also shares what it was like to leave with her husband and children, how both of them deconstructed the system together, and why their marriage looks stronger now than it ever could inside the roles they were assigned.

We break down the deeper ideas behind her book Moon Magic and her work with women through The Alchemy: how to recognize your gifts, alchemize trauma into purpose, and stop living in the constant hustle that leads to exhaustion. Ivy makes a compelling case for cyclical living, moon phases, ritual, rest, and reclaiming the sacred in everyday life - especially for women who feel like they are always giving and never arriving.

This conversation is about more than one extraordinary escape story. It is for anyone who feels trapped by expectations, disconnected from their body, or tired of living by rules that were never designed for them. If you need a reminder that your story can become your strength - and that healing can also be rebellion - this episode will stay with you.

Ivy West is an author, certified life coach and the founder of The Awakened Witch. Using a framework that blends structured planning with feminine wisdom and witchcraft, she helps women get unshakably clear on their life purpose and gives them the tools to confidently step into their new identity.

Ivy escaped a high-control religious community in her early thirties and rebuilt her life from the ground up. Ivy found a path beyond what the patriarchy had taught her to accept. Her program, The Alchemy, walks women through understanding their gifts, claiming who they are and what they want, and alchemizing their past into purpose.

You can learn more about her on her website www.theawakenedwitch.com.

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