Are you ready to get your soul healed by the Rockstar Shaman? Our guest in this episode is Alyson Charles, and she might just be the cure for what ails you. She's spent the better part of two decades casting the psychological demons not only from her own life but the lives of countless spiritual aspirants of all stripes. There are a lot of healers out there, some real, some not so much. What makes Alyson uniquely impressive is her authentic, vulnerability and all around realness. Through her work as a TV and radio host, she’s brought meditation and sacred ritual to the mainstream in a powerfully creative way. In this interview, Alyson and I dive right into the nitty gritty trauma, shame, doubt, and fear that keep so many of us in the spiritual and professional kiddy pool for way too long. Thankfully, with some self-awareness and a little grace, we don’t have to stay there. We can all use the power of meditation and self-love to put our big boy and girl pants on and get on with living to our highest potential. You’re going to learn exactly what it took to shake Alyson loose from her self-imposed limitations, and how’s she mastered the art of playing big and charging ahead in all of her full, authentic glory. Her story of going from suffering to salvation to service paralleled my own so profoundly that I even had a mini spiritual awakening myself during the recording. Then I almost edited that part out. I found it embarrassing. I texted Alyson for some guidance. She said to keep it in, so I did. In the interest of realness, come what may. It brings me great pleasure to present Alyson and her profound, yet lighthearted perspective on life to you and yours this holiday season. Gift the gift of growth by sharing this extraordinary episode with someone you love. Or even someone you tolerate. This one goes out to your true self. May you love him/her, and never be afraid to let yourself shine. Luke   Topics Discussed On Today's Episode: Her profound spiritual awakening and how things have not been the same since Using negative experiences as a tool for growth Do crystals have real powers or is that a fantasy? The dangers of fake-ass healers, and how to avoid them The power of surrender in your life Using leech therapy to rid yourself of demons How to use CBD and THC safely if you're a recovering addict Why Alyson doesn't kill cockroaches What a shaman is and why you need one The benefits of cupping and acupuncture The shamanistic practice of Sananga Eye Drops (sun-anguh) and how it clears your blocked energy The power of tribal (Ha-pay) Rapé tobacco snuff, and why you should try it Oil of gold and its powerful benefits The idea that spiritual enlightenment is not a journey, rather than a goal The power of self-love affirmations, and the fact that they actually work How haters and trolls actually help us grow and gain power and maturity Why it's so important to be vulnerable and authentic when it comes to spiritual growth and personal development How creating this podcast has been the most powerful tool for my own growth Lifestyle recommendations    For more on this episode, click here.    THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: FOUR SIGMATIC. Melt away stress, boost immunity, relax & sleep deeper, improve productivity, increase brain power, get stimulation without jitters. Sound like all the good stuff you want? Welcome to the medicinal fungi kingdom with Four Sigmatic's highest quality mushroom & herbs in little packets of magical power that you can add to your coffee or warm drink. Your discount hookup is 15% off when you use "THELIFESTYLIST" coupon code.  HELP SUPPORT THIS SHOW! Starting and growing a podcast requires a ton of time, energy, and money. Do you appreciate this information, and want to support my mission to deliver as much life enhancing information as possible to as many people as possible? The easiest, and most effective way you can help is to do this: 1. Go to Lukestorey.com/support and donate towards show production co