The Raising Sage Spiritual Podcast

S1E45 The Ocean Within with Giseli Polimeni

In this powerful and heart-centered episode, we welcome Giseli — a consciousness mentor, energy worker, and holistic therapist — as she shares her spiritual journey guided by the sacred element of water.
From a life-changing childhood experience of telepathic communication and light realms to her present-day water activations around the world, Giseli invites us into a deeper understanding of what it means to live in alignment with nature, love, and truth.
She opens up about the painful yet empowering path of non-attachment — from releasing physical possessions to choosing her spiritual mission over staying close to her children. Through it all, Giseli has remained devoted to listening to the voice of water, trusting divine timing, and embracing emotions as portals to healing.
We also explore:
Water as a guide for consciousness and healing
Letting go of societal expectations and emotional attachments
Spiritual motherhood and trusting your path
The role of affirmations in rewiring the mind and shifting energy
Environmental awareness and the sacred simplicity of water
This episode is a gentle, powerful invitation to remember who you are, reconnect with the Earth, and let love lead the way.
🌊 Come back to your essence. Let the water speak. 🌈
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S1E44 Sacred Storms with Anela Laahui Kahulani

In this luminous and soul-stirring episode of the Raising Sage Spiritual Podcast, host Jess welcomes Anela Laahui Kahulani (@kat_kahulani)—artist, grandmother, water guardian, and the radiant force behind the Lighthouse Portal. Joining from her home on Maui, Kat opens up about her deeply personal and cosmic spiritual awakening, which was catalyzed by a seemingly mundane yet life-altering moment: breaking her arm while sun-gazing.
From that breaking point, Kat embarked on a healing journey of remembering—of self, purpose, and power. She shares how her spiritual gifts, like weaving light, receiving Hawaiian water chants (aloha mele), and lightning-assisted energy clearings, emerged through connection with nature, ceremony, and inner stillness. The conversation flows from mystic visions of turtles and whales to profound lessons in self-love, grief alchemy, and being unapologetically “strange” in a programmed world.
Kat's storytelling is vibrant, grounded, and completely unfiltered. Interweaving ancient Hawaiian wisdom with real-life transformation. Whether you're just stepping into spirituality or searching for deeper remembrance, this episode is a radiant, heart-opening offering.

S1E43 Mug Up, Meditate, & Heal with Lindsay Phillips Oates

In this heartfelt episode, Jess welcomes spiritual guide and entrepreneur Lindsay Phillips Oates to share the story of how her unique meditation practice bloomed on the rugged shores of Newfoundland. From government worker to Reiki master and chakra mentor, Lindsay reveals how personal loss and healing sparked a life-changing spiritual path.
Tune in for:
-The origin of Mug Up Meditation and its deep community roots
-Lindsay’s own spiritual awakening after trauma and healing
-The magic of chakras and how they help people reconnect with themselves
-Practical tools like her “5 Breath Method” for starting your day with intention
✨ Whether you're a spiritual seeker or simply love a story of healing and hope, this episode will inspire you to pause, breathe, and listen within.

S1E42 Let’s Talk About The Bridge with Jess and Jody Williams

In this episode, Jody and I sit down to share the story behind The Bridge. How it came to life, what we were each craving in our own work, and why we felt called to create a space that feels different from anything we’ve seen before.
We talk about what it means to build something rooted in care, reflection, and community. We reflect on our own experiences with wellness, leadership, and disruption. And yes, we also laugh… a lot.
This conversation covers:
The vision and intention behind The Bridge
- What makes this event different from traditional wellness spaces
- How lived experience shapes the way we hold space
- The challenges (and joy) of co-creating something this personal
Whether you’re attending the event or just curious about what’s been unfolding behind the scenes, this episode offers a heartfelt look at the why behind it all.
Purchase your tickets to the bridge here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-bridge-a-community-wellness-gathering-tickets-1458496194379

S1E41 Doin’ it Scared with Lea Coultas

In this episode, Jess connects with movement educator, DJ, yoga instructor, and creative force Lea Coultas to talk about what it really means to start over and to finally show up as your full self.
Lea shares the story of her spiritual awakening: from living a life that looked “right” on the outside — the marriage, the government job, the house — to facing deep depression, leaving it all behind, and rebuilding from the inside out.
We talk about fear, people-pleasing, creativity, intuition, and the slow (and sometimes scary) process of reclaiming your voice. Lea doesn’t sugarcoat the work, but she shows how transformation is possible when you stop performing and start listening to yourself.
Whether you’re in the middle of a big shift, reconnecting to your truth, or just trying to be more of who you really are.. this one is for you.

S1E40 Hands in the Dirt, Heart in the Stars with Joan Dohey

There are some conversations that feel less like interviews and more like a remembering.
This was one of those.
Joan Dohey is a retired teacher, a Reiki and Rahanni practitioner, and someone who has spent years learning how to work with energy — not just as a healer, but as a highly sensitive person navigating a noisy world. In this conversation, she shares her journey with so much honesty, humour, and clarity. Nothing performative. Nothing polished. Just the truth of her experience.
We talk about what it means to be deeply empathetic. To carry other people’s emotions. To be told you’re “too sensitive” or “too weird,” and still find your way back to yourself. Joan opens up about the health crisis that led her to energy work, the tools that keep her grounded, and the quiet confidence that comes from finally trusting what you’ve always known.
We also talk about spiritual hygiene, intuitive development, and how to hold your alignment even when no one else really gets it.
This episode isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about what happens when you stop hiding your gifts and start making peace with who you are.

S1E39 Alive and Thriving with Leslie Bridger

Twenty years ago, Leslie Bridger had a near-death experience that she now calls her "rebirth day." But this episode isn’t just about that moment — it’s about everything that came before and after. Leslie shares what it looked like to live a life that was successful on the outside but misaligned at the core, and how a series of breakdowns — including a life-threatening accident — ultimately became the doorway to remembering who she truly is. We talk about the cost of pushing through, the power of stillness, the courage it takes to choose a different way of being, and the quiet knowing that lives inside all of us when we’re ready to listen. This conversation is a soft, strong reminder that healing doesn’t have to wait for a crisis. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things but still feel disconnected… this one is for you.
Learn more + connect with Leslie Bridger:
Website: www.lesliebridger.com/sage
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Email: hope@lesliebridger.com
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YouTube: youtube.com/@AliveAndThrivingLeslieBridger

S1E38 Going Om with Tina Pomeroy

In this inspiring episode, Jess chats with Tina Pomeroy, founder of Going Om, women's leadership coach, and mindfulness facilitator. Tina shares her powerful journey from a career in business and HR to becoming a space-holder for midlife women seeking inner peace, vitality, and connection. From accidental Reiki at 16 to launching transformational retreats, Tina’s story is both deeply personal and widely relatable. This conversation explores how spirituality evolves, the power of listening, and how daily practices don’t have to look perfect to be profound. You’ll walk away feeling grounded, seen, and inspired to ask yourself: What do I need today?

S1E37 Rooted in Spirit with Meghan Browne

In this heartfelt episode of Raising Sage Spiritual Podcast, host Jess sits down with Meghan Browne — a professional medium, tarot reader, and founder of the Megawatt Collective. Meghan shares her deeply personal journey from Irish Catholic and evangelical roots to spiritual awakening through motherhood, grief, and the power of connection. With honesty and warmth, she explores mediumship, homeschooling as a spiritual practice, and the importance of accessible language in spirituality. Stick around to the end for a live tarot pull with an empowering message for the collective.

S1E36 Beyond the Cards with Roberta Hewitt

In this captivating and deeply affirming conversation, Jess sits down with the radiant Roberta Hewitt — tarot reader, intuitive guide, and spiritual storyteller — to talk all things magic, manifestation, and meaning. Roberta reflects on over 20 years of reading cards, helping people navigate love, loss, and life’s big questions, all while sharing her own transformation from skeptic to seer. With humor, wisdom, and warmth, Roberta opens up about synchronicities, the power of intention, connecting with spirit, and how surrendering control often leads us exactly where we’re meant to be. Whether you're a seasoned spiritual seeker or just tarot-curious, this episode is filled with inspiration, insight, and a few surprises. Connect with Roberta on Facebook or IG @readingsbyroberta