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In My Experience

In My Experience

by Christine DiGinto

Mental Health Spirituality

Season 1

Behind the Badge: Trauma, Service, and the Courage to Listen with Frank Jones III

In this episode of In My Experience, I’m joined by Frank Jones III—a social worker, Marine veteran, police officer, crisis negotiator, locksmith, husband and father. I met Frank because I locked myself out of my camper at around 11 p.m. He was still finishing his police shift, so while we waited, we started a fire with the little wood we had. It lasted exactly until he arrived. When Frank got there, I apologized for being a silly goose and explained that I was moving. He asked where, and I said, “Right here—into this.” I told him about my divorce, my decision to live in the camper and my desire to travel and learn cob building. We had such an interesting conversation that I invited him onto the show. Frank shares how growing up as the oldest of five children, moving 21 times and experiencing physical and emotional abuse shaped the person he wanted to become. At only 12 or 13, he decided his adult life would be different and that he would become the best husband and father he could be. That desire led him toward a life of service. Frank worked in foster care, led anger-management groups for young people and taught drug and alcohol prevention before joining the Marine Corps and completing three deployments. He later brought his social-work background and military experience into law enforcement, where he has served for 11 years. We talk about the emotional weight first responders carry, the strain shift work places on families and Frank’s desire to spend more time with his wife and children. He is now considering school security, where he could continue supporting young people while creating more balance for his family. We also discuss domestic violence, mental-health crises and the need for more trauma-informed law-enforcement training. Frank explains the realities of responding to one crisis after another, the work of Crisis Intervention Teams and why listening can be more effective than immediately giving commands. I also share some of my experiences involving my divorce, custody, PFAs, arrests and interactions with the Pennsylvania State Police. When I edited this episode, I was ashamed of how quickly I moved into my own trauma after Frank shared something so personal about his childhood. I hoped to share a little of my story because it related, but I spoke too soon and ended up trauma dumping. It was inconsiderate. I reached out to Frank, apologized and am grateful that he accepted my apology. Sometimes, when someone shares something difficult, we double down on our own experience. We think we’re relating, but unintentionally redirect the attention back to ourselves. My story deserves space, too—but Frank’s story deserved to be acknowledged first. This reminded me that listening means allowing someone’s experience to land and letting them know they were truly heard. I want to be more conscious of that with everyone, especially guests who trust me with their stories. In this episode, we talk about: How childhood trauma can shape a life of service Social work, military service and law enforcement Crisis negotiation and de-escalation Domestic violence and mental-health response The emotional weight carried by first responders Shift work and family life Supporting young people through school security Sharing without overtaking another person’s story Accountability, apology and intentional listening This conversation is honest, layered and very human. Every lotus grows in the mud. Follow Christine and Hyacinth Healing: @hyacinthhealing

The Path That Meanders: Plants, Sovereignty & Trusting the Redirection with Christena Shreve Elza

Some conversations make more sense after you’ve lived the next chapter. This is one of them. In this episode of In My Experience, recorded March 16, 2026, I’m joined again by my good friend Christena Shreve-Elza. We talk about plants, creativity, shamanic yoga, personal sovereignty, and creating a life that genuinely feels like your own. Christena and I share a love of landscaping and working with our bodies. We talk about how healing it can be to get outside, transform a space, make something beautiful, and physically see the results of your work. With more than 25 years in the plant industry and a background in interior design, historic preservation, and yoga, Christena has begun combining her gifts through shamanic yoga. She shares what happened when she brought movement, music, meditation, rattling, spirit, and intuition together for her first community class. Our conversation moves through plant intelligence, natural building, religion, history, food sovereignty, AI, and the importance of thinking for ourselves. We also talk about getting quiet enough to hear our own guidance and remembering that constant productivity is not the only way to live a meaningful life. The part that gets me is what happened near the end. I told Christena I kept hearing September. I could see myself traveling to Tennessee and somehow meeting her in Georgia. And boy, was I right. I’ll be returning to Tennessee in September after moving my cob-building workshop to the later session. Following the move into my camper and everything it took to get on the road, I was exhausted, overwhelmed, and underprepared. Instead of forcing myself through it, I changed the plan. I was already feeling strong astrological themes around change and reconsidering commitments when an unexpected opportunity to address an issue with my truck shifted my timeline again. I had also traveled to Tennessee after being invited by the monks to volunteer at their community. I believed I would begin August 1, but the day before, I felt deeply conflicted. I cried, listened to what was happening in my body, and began muscle testing my plans. Every answer came back as a solid no, and I kept being led to stay where I was. So that is what I’m doing. This experience reminded me that trusting yourself doesn’t always look like confidently moving forward. Sometimes it means admitting you’re tired, changing the plan, or pausing at the last possible moment. The invitation can be real and the destination can be right while the path—or the timing—still changes. We talk about: Healing through plants, landscaping, and physical creation Christena’s first shamanic yoga class Architecture, cob building, and natural design Plant intelligence and our relationship with nature Questioning inherited stories and systems Balancing technology with intuition and creativity Trusting redirection instead of forcing a plan Christena Shreve-Elza is soon to be published an author, landscape designer, plant professional, yoga teacher, and shamanic yoga facilitator. She is also the author of Plants Like People. Follow Christena: Instagram Follow me: Instagram

Don’t Filter the Message: Mediumship, Animal Communication & Heaven on Earth with Lisa Miller

In this episode of In My Experience, I reconnect with psychic medium and animal communicator Lisa Miller nearly five years after she first helped me understand my own spiritual sensitivity. When I originally worked with Lisa, my life looked completely different. I was still married, living on the property I shared with my husband and daughter, and trying to make sense of the spiritual experiences my daughter and I were having. Lisa gave me language for energy, spirit, timelines, dimensions, and intuitive perception before my own understanding of reality completely changed. Now, five years later, I’m speaking with her from my fifth wheel after leaving that life, rebuilding, choosing a new path of travel, homeschooling, and learning natural building. This conversation is less of a formal interview and more of a spiritual reunion. Lisa and I talk about how awakening continues to unfold in layers, how healing changes over time, and why forgiveness does not require pretending that painful experiences were acceptable. We explore soul contracts, aging, illness, grief, personal sovereignty, intuitive children, clairsentience, spiritual sensitivity, synchronicities, alternate realities, and the challenge of living a human life while perceiving things that do not always fit inside the accepted version of reality. I also share what was happening with my son’s cat, Mac, who had just been hospitalized with congestive heart failure. Lisa connects with Mac’s energy and suggests that part of his purpose is caring for the other animals around him. That leads us into a conversation about animal consciousness, emotional connection, distance healing, and the importance of giving animals purpose, love, and support <3 One of the clearest messages in this episode is: don’t filter. Lisa explains that the information we receive may feel random, small, or imagined, but that does not mean it is meaningless. Sometimes the detail that makes no sense to the person receiving it is exactly what someone else needs to hear. We also talk about learning to trust the body’s signals, the need for validation when developing intuitive gifts, and the moment when that trust begins to come from within. This episode contains candid discussion of personal spiritual beliefs, paranormal experiences, grief, health, medical care, public institutions, and theories about reality. These are personal experiences and opinions, not medical advice or independently verified claims. Please use your own discernment. Connect with Lisa Miller: https://www.lisamillerpsychicmedium.com/ Connect with Christine: Instagram: @hyacinthhealing Learn more about my Akashic Records readings, past-life regression, and Space for You to Speak sessions through the link in my Instagram bio.

The Body's Warning: Losing Alignment and Finding It Again with Stefan Glazer

The Body's Warning: Losing Alignment and Finding It Again with Stefan Glazer What if your body isn't working against you... but trying to get your attention? In this episode of In My Experience, I sit down with author, photographer, podcaster, and sound healer Stefan Glazer to explore a profound health crisis that challenged everything he thought he knew about healing. After stepping away from the practices that once kept him grounded, Stefan experienced a serious decline in his health that didn't fit neatly into conventional medical explanations. While seeking medical care, he also began looking inward, reconnecting with meditation, presence, and the awareness that had become secondary to the demands of everyday life. As his health returned, so did a deeper sense of purpose. For years, Stefan had been receiving subtle intuitive nudges about creating a retreat and sound healing space. Today, alongside his partner Shannon, that vision is becoming reality through The Pneuma Collective, a space devoted to meditation, sound, community, and conscious living. This conversation isn't about choosing spirituality instead of medicine. It's about exploring the possibility that healing can be multidimensional, and asking what happens when we begin listening to our bodies before they have to scream. In this episode, we discuss: Stefan's unusual health crisis and what it taught him The connection between meditation, mental wellbeing, and physical health Why losing daily spiritual practices can quietly pull us out of alignment Learning to recognize the body's early warning signs The role of intuition in healing and life decisions Sound healing and the power of frequency Receiving years of "breadcrumbs" that led to creating a retreat space Building The Pneuma Collective with his partner, Shannon Following invitations instead of forcing outcomes What it means to live in greater alignment with yourself About Stefan Glazer Stefan Glazer is an aligned photographer based in New Mexico, capturing the beauty of the world through a conscious lens. He is the creator of Sight, Sound, and Meditation, an author and writer, and co-founder of The Pneuma Collective. His work brings together photography, meditation, sound, and storytelling to help people reconnect with themselves, each other, and the natural world. Connect with Stefan Website: https://www.stefanglazer.com/ The Pneuma Collective: https://pneumacollective.com/ Instagram: @sng.photo Connect with Me Instagram: @hyacinthhealing If you're interested in working with me, you can learn more about: Akashic Records Readings Past Life Regression Space for You to Speak Sessions Podcast updates and upcoming events Linktree If this conversation resonates with you, I'd love if you'd subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who may need to hear it. Thank you for being here and for continuing to explore these conversations with an open mind and an open heart. 🤍

The Other Side Is Beautiful: Finding Your Voice and Taking Back the Reins with Christena Shreve-Elza

In this episode of In My Experience, I’m joined by my dear friend Christena Shreve-Elza for a raw, honest conversation about creativity, divorce, emotional safety, grief, boundaries, and what can happen when life completely dismantles the version of you that existed before. Christena had recently returned from Mexico, where she spent time in retreat with Chrys Kyng, and the I Am the Medicine community, before giving herself space to rest, integrate, and focus on writing her book, Plants Like People. We talk about ideas as seeds and how the things we are called to create often need time, attention, pruning, and patience before they are ready to be shared. Sometimes the seed is planted years before we finally become the person who can bring it fully to life. Our conversation opens into so much more, and there is a reason this episode is marked explicit! Christena and I share personal experiences involving divorce, emotional and verbal abuse, miscarriage, arrest, incarceration, custody, and the unexpected freedom that can appear when everything familiar falls away. We talk about what it means to feel safe, the ways women are often punished for finally responding after years of being pushed beyond their limits, and the importance of finding your voice after being silenced, dismissed, or gaslit. We also explore the slingshot effect of being pulled so far into the darkness that, once released, you move forward with more clarity, trust, and intention than you had before. This episode is also about breath, mindfulness, nonattachment, being witnessed, and the healing that becomes possible when someone simply holds space and allows you to express what has been living inside of you. As the conversation expands, we talk about women taking the reins of their lives back, the wisdom we gain as we grow older, the intelligence of nature, and the responsibility we each have to embody the kinder, more compassionate world we want to experience. This episode was recorded on February 19, 2026. Follow Christena on Instagram: @shreve1231 Follow Christine on Instagram: @hyacinthhealing Content note: This episode includes strong language and discussions of miscarriage, emotional and verbal abuse, divorce, arrest, incarceration, and custody.

The Geometry of Healing with Randy Peterson

In this episode, I sit down with Randy Peterson of 4EthersVM to explore the world of Cymatherapy, vibrational medicine, sacred geometry, and the intelligence of the body. Randy shares how sound, frequency, and geometric patterns form the foundation of what we perceive as physical reality. He explains how Cymatherapy developed from the research of Dr. Peter Guy Manners, who studied the sounds that healthy cells, tissues, and organs make, and how those sound codes are applied through the Acoustic Meridian Intelligence device. We talk about the body as an electromagnetic being, the meridian system as energetic pathways, and how the body may absorb what it needs while allowing what it does not need to pass through. I also share my own experience receiving a remote session from Randy, where I felt subtle vibration, relaxation, colors, shapes, and a deeper awareness of myself in space. This conversation moves through science, energy, subtle bodies, trauma, the nervous system, EMFs, fascia, water, consciousness, and the ways ancient healing systems understood the etheric layer of reality long before modern technology tried to explain it. Randy also shares the story of how a trip to Peru, sacred geometry, and a search for deeper purpose led him away from civil engineering and into vibrational medicine. Toward the end, we explore his vision for the future: heart-centered communities, natural building, biogeometry, resonance-based design, and working with the land rather than trying to conquer it. This episode is for anyone curious about frequency, energy medicine, sacred geometry, sound, consciousness, and the possibility that healing may happen on layers far beyond what we can physically see. In this episode, we talk about: What Cymatherapy is How sound, vibration, and geometry relate to physical reality The work of Dr. Peter Guy Manners and Mandara Cromwell The Acoustic Meridian Intelligence device Meridian pathways, the feet, and the body’s energetic highway system Why Randy uses sets of five harmonics instead of a single tone My personal experience receiving a remote session from Randy Remote healing, photographs, quantum entanglement, and vibrational signatures The nervous system, stress, trauma, and stored emotional energy EMFs, 5G, Wi-Fi, and energetic overwhelm Fascia, water, minerals, and the electric nature of the body How vibrational work may affect consciousness and subtle bodies The difference between sound healing and Cymatherapy Biogeometry, sacred geometry, and the spectrum of life force energy Ancient wisdom, etheric bodies, and the return of clair-senses Randy’s journey from civil engineering to vibrational medicine Nature, birds, sunlight, dandelions, soil, and the intelligence of Gaia Natural building, hempcrete, cob, biodynamics, and future communities Connect with Randy Instagram: @4EthersVM Linktree: linktr.ee/4ethers Connect with me: Instagram or LinkTree

From Surviving to Creating: Healing & Choosing a Different Life with Ashley Dalton

In this episode of In My Experience, I sit down with Ashley Dalton for a deeply honest conversation about healing, motherhood, spirituality, creativity, and what it takes to rebuild your life after difficult seasons. Ashley shares the story of her spiritual awakening, the unexpected way creativity entered her life, and how years of caregiving, trauma, and personal challenges ultimately led her toward a different way of living. Together, we explore the realities of recovery, mental health, self-discovery, and the daily work of choosing a healthier mindset. We talk about matrescence, burnout, marriage, parenting, and the importance of reclaiming your identity while raising children and caring for others. The conversation also dives into homeschooling, human design, experiential learning, and why some of life's most important lessons can never be measured by grades or standardized tests. Along the way, we discuss synchronicities, animal symbolism, creativity as healing, nature, psychedelics, purpose, and the courage it takes to live according to your values rather than society's expectations. This is a conversation about moving beyond survival mode and creating a life that feels aligned, meaningful, and authentic. Topics discussed include: • Spiritual awakenings and synchronicities • Caregiving, trauma, and personal transformation • Mental health, recovery, and healing journeys • Matrescence, motherhood, and burnout • Marriage, separation, and rebuilding relationships • Human Design and energetic alignment • Creativity as a pathway to healing • Homeschooling and alternative education • Raising independent and self-directed children • Psychedelics and personal growth • Nature, symbolism, and interconnectedness • Purpose, presence, and living intentionally Connect with Ashley Dalton: Instagram Connect with me: Instagram or LinkTree If this episode resonates with you, please share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe so you don't miss future conversations! <3

The Road Provides: Awakening, Alternate Timelines & Following the Unknown with Jeremy Silva (Steelo Free)

What happens when you stop waiting for permission and start following the path that's calling you? In this episode, I sit down with Jeremy Silva, also known as Steelo Free from the Outside Minds podcast, while I'm parked on a horse farm during the first leg of my full-time RV journey. We explore everything from spiritual awakening and intuitive abilities to travel, trauma, alternate timelines, and the strange experiences that seem to happen when we begin questioning reality. Jeremy shares stories from his solo trip to Japan and how immersing himself in a completely different culture changed his perspective on life. We also dive into meditation, telepathy, psychic abilities, animal communication, synchronicities, Mandela Effects, and the growing number of people openly exploring consciousness and spirituality. Along the way, I share parts of my own awakening experience, what it felt like to have my entire life fall apart, and how those difficult moments ultimately led me back to myself. Whether you see these topics as spiritual, psychological, philosophical, or simply fascinating, this conversation invites you to stay curious, question your assumptions, and embrace the adventure of being alive. Topics discussed include: • Spiritual awakenings and life-changing transformations • Trauma as a catalyst for intuition and personal growth • Telepathy, psychic abilities, and consciousness • Animal communication and the intelligence of animals • Solo travel and Jeremy's experience in Japan • Living full-time on the road and taking leaps of faith • Synchronicities, timelines, and Mandela Effects • Meditation and raising awareness • The Great Awakening and shifts in collective consciousness • Fear, trust, and navigating uncertainty • Following your own path, even when it doesn't make sense to others Connect with Jeremy Silva (Steelo Free) Outside Minds Podcast Connect with Christine: Instagram: @hyacinthhealing LinkTree Booking If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who loves exploring the mysteries of consciousness, spirituality, and the human experience!

The Year of Revolutions and Revelations with Eagle Skyfire

A lot has changed since my first sessions with Eagle Skyfire in 2021! After recently sharing recordings of readings she did for me years ago, I listened back with a completely different perspective. So many of the messages that came through are only making sense now. It's a reminder that sometimes guidance arrives long before we're ready to understand it. In this conversation, Skyfire and I reflect on the years since those readings, my recent leap into truck and RV living, and what it means to trust yourself when life asks you to take a path you never expected. We explore purpose, soul lessons, intuition, manifestation, community, spiritually sensitive children, hypnotherapy, shadow work, and Native teachings on finding your way during times of profound change. More than anything, this conversation is a reminder that purpose doesn't have to be grand. Sometimes it's simply following what matters to you, sharing your gifts, and trusting the next step before you can see the whole path. In this episode we discuss: • Revisiting old readings and discovering new layers of meaning • My journey into truck and RV living • Why asking for help is a strength • Finding purpose through your values and passions • The "Year of Revolutions and Revelations" • Soul lessons, free will, and personal responsibility • Spirit communication and intuitive development • Supporting spiritually sensitive children • Clinical hypnotherapy and shamanic traditions • Shadow work and authenticity • Manifestation through alignment • Community during uncertain times • Trusting your body and inner guidance • Cooperation as a path forward Eagle Skyfire is a Native American seer, tradition keeper, spiritual mentor, and clinical hypnotherapist who helps people reconnect with their authentic selves, navigate life transitions, and deepen their connection to spirit and purpose. Upcoming Event November 14, 2026 | Leesburg, Virginia A one-day women's retreat focused on intuition, manifestation, shadow work, wellness, and personal transformation. Connect with Eagle Skyfire on Instagram or on her website Connect with Christine on Instagram or LinkTree Follow me on Instagram @Hyacinth Healing for Akashic Record sessions, past life regression work, and upcoming offerings. Thank you for listening to In My Experience. If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may need the reminder that their path is unfolding exactly as it should.

Children, Telepathy & The Energetic World We Pretend Doesn’t Exist with Marie Zancanaro

In this episode of In My Experience, I sit down with energy healer and spiritual teacher Marie Zancanaro for a conversation that explores psychic sensitivity, energetic boundaries, telepathy, mediumship, parenting intuitive children, and the spiritual dynamics many people experience but rarely talk openly about. Marie shares stories from over 50 years of healing work, including experiences working with highly sensitive children, energetic attachments, thought forms, telepathy, and what she describes as “multiple scanning” or constantly picking up energetic information from the people around us. We talk about the difference between fear and discernment, why many sensitive people become energetically overwhelmed, and how learning to intentionally “turn off” psychic scanning can radically improve daily life and nervous system regulation. We also explore how children may naturally perceive energetic realities adults have been conditioned to dismiss, the impact of parental energy on children, and the importance of supporting sensitive kids without shaming or pathologizing them. Marie shares practical perspectives on energetic boundaries, sleep, spiritual exhaustion, healing ethics, and why not every difficult experience is something that should immediately be “fixed.” This conversation touches on: Psychic and intuitive children Telepathy and energetic sensitivity Thought forms and energetic boundaries Parenting highly sensitive children Channeling and mediumship Spiritual exhaustion and nervous system overwhelm Learning how to turn intuitive abilities on and off Healing ethics and energetic consent The relationship between illness, emotion, and spiritual processing The importance of grounding while remaining spiritually open Marie also shares the story of how she unexpectedly started her own podcast later in life after spending decades caring for her mother and feeling called to finally share her knowledge publicly. Check it out! Chakra Checkups You can connect with Marie and explore her work here: Marie’s Chakra Checkups Connect with Me Instagram or LinkTree Thistle Meal Delivery Service Code for $120 off! Enter Code CHRISTHLNT

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