Carissa Johnsen: Cultivating Spiritual Health and Material Wealth

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This week we have Carissa Johnsen on for a special episode, who guides us through her journey of personal transformation and spiritual enlightenment. Our discussion kicks off with exploring presence, prayer, and the power of energy balancing. Our guest shares her experiences transitioning from high-energy activities to peaceful practices, emphasizing the significance of Qigong, and energy clearing. Introducing the "whole human" concept embodying leadership that marries both feminine and divine masculine; skills, qualities, and essences.

Carissa Johnsen is an advisor for spiritual leadership and a private spiritual guide for public figures & high performers.

She has a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology, and Shamanic Healing with over 7 years of experience and over 4,000 hours logged in the field of human behavior, energy healing, leadership coaching, and business consulting.

"I'm here to guide the Leaders of the world to HEAL the parts of themselves that got sacrificed on their way to the top."

We navigate through the complexities and realities of achieving success, only to realize avoid and an absence of fulfillment. Carissa discusses her struggle with depression, her path to self-realization, and her sabbatical into shamanic work. Hear about her journey from substance abuse and toxic relationships to finding the power of mentorship, turning pain into purpose, and the importance of changing our perspectives on health and wellness.

Venture with us as we explore the relationship between God and shamanism, and the power of inquiry in finding answers to our spiritual questions. Carissa shares her insights on the importance of right relationships and walking the path of beauty, and the importance of play in personal growth and the power of collaboration and community. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom and guidance for anyone seeking personal transformation, spiritual enlightenment, and leadership lessons.

(0:00:02) - Navigating Transformation and Divine Guidance

Presence, embodiment, prayer, Qigong, energy clearing, and a divine feminine approach to leadership are discussed.

(0:10:14) - Creating Success and Personal Fulfillment

I reflect on material success, health decline, identity crumbling, and depression, and my journey of healing through shamanic work.

(0:15:53) - From Desperation to Mentorship

Substance abuse, toxic relationships, lack of tools, addiction, health and wellness, and mentorship are discussed.

(0:28:05) - God and Shamanism Exploration

Exploring God, shamanism, and inquiry to make God cool again.

(0:34:00) - Exploring Shamanism and Finding Purpose

We discuss God, ancient shamanism, right relationship, walking in beauty, and universal shamanism.

(0:47:38) - Navigating Personal Transformation and Professional Responsibilities

We discuss presence, spiritual healing, material success, masculine/feminine energies, and practical tools.

(0:53:38) - Embracing Feminine Leadership in Business

Embracing feminine and masculine energy in leadership, cultivating healthy masculine energy, and valuing feminine qualities such as vulnerability for communication.

(1:03:33) - Integrating Spirituality and Play

Balancing spiritual practice with everyday life, exploring simplicity, connecting with the soul, understanding spirituality and religion, and embodying the feminine.

(1:08:43) - Play's Importance in...