What happens when the beliefs you've held your entire life no longer make sense for the person you're becoming? This week, I'm chatting with Sam, whose spiritual journey has taken her from Catholic school to a convent, a Hare Krishna temple, and eventually into Reiki, reflexology, massage therapy, and end-of-life care. And somehow, with all the different paths she's explored, I found myself relating to so much of her story.

We get into what it's like to question the religion you grew up with, let go of beliefs rooted in fear, and figure out what spirituality looks like on your own terms. We also talk about manifestation, parallel realities, the idea that we're all connected, and how unexpected life changes can lead us toward work that actually feels right. And because neither of us can resist going a little deeper, we explore grief, the signs we sometimes experience after losing someone, and how our experiences with death can change the way we look at life.

• [02:28] – Sam's spiritual journey begins with Catholic school, an interest in the paranormal, and an unexpected introduction to Buddhism.
• [06:21] – What led Sam to enter a convent, why she eventually left, and how she found herself exploring Hare Krishna traditions.
• [12:03] – How 15 years working in the Catholic Church affected her relationship with religion and her sense of purpose.
• [20:32] – Getting laid off, returning to massage therapy, and finding opportunities in Reiki and reflexology when she least expected them.
• [23:47] – I share my own Catholic upbringing and how divorce gave me the freedom to explore spirituality differently.
• [34:03] – Our conversation takes a turn toward collective consciousness, manifestation, parallel realities, and the possibility that there's more to existence than what we see.
• [40:32] – Sam shares how losing her parents shaped her understanding of grief, spiritual connection, forgiveness, and end-of-life care.

Sam offers massage therapy, Reiki, and reflexology in Roswell, Georgia, and is continuing to explore birth and end-of-life doula work.

Book a Session with Sam

• Radiant Physique – Massage therapy, Reiki, and reflexology
  https://www.radiantphysiqueinc.com/
• Many Paths Wellness – Reiki and reflexology
  https://www.manypathswellness.com/

Follow Sam

• TikTok: @thetaoofsam
• YouTube: @thetaoofsam

Sam is also working on launching her own website, so be sure to follow her social channels for updates!

• Soulful Existence – www.soulfulexistence.com
• The Cosmic Brief – www.thecosmicbrief.app

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