Becoming Spiritual

Have you ever felt called to follow a new path? One that your logical mind can’t explain, but your soul keeps nudging you toward?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Liz Lehman, a board-certified anesthesiologist and founder of Aluminate Life, a luxury wellness brand that blends the science of scent with the energetic healing of crystals and essential oils.
After two decades in medicine, a series of life-changing challenges led Liz to step away from the operating room and reimagine her path. What began as a personal exploration of candles has evolved into a thriving business built around intention and authenticity.
In our conversation, Liz shares what it means to live a soul-led life, how she bridges science and spirituality through her work, and the moment she decided to “come out of the spiritual closet”,  publicly embracing her experiences as a galactic channel.
Join us in unpacking how we can break free from old identities and create a business (and a life) that reflects your soul’s calling.
x Heather
About Liz
Dr. Liz Lehman is a former anesthesiologist turned spiritual entrepreneur and the founder of Aluminate Life, a luxury wellness brand that fuses the science of scent with the healing energy of crystals and essential oils.
After two decades in medicine, Liz followed an unexpected calling that led her from the operating room to creating energetically aligned products designed to bring balance and light into daily life. Today, her work bridges science and spirituality, encouraging others to live with greater authenticity and purpose.
Connect with Liz
Aluminate Life Website: https://aluminatelife.com/
Instagram: @aluminateliferx
Facebook: AluminateLifeRx
Tiktok: @aluminateliferx
 
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spiritual entrepreneurship, soul-led life, authenticity, spiritual awakening, galactic channel, energy healing, intuition, conscious business, holistic wellness, science and spirituality, divine alignment, personal transformation, self trust
 

In this second part of my explant story, Natalie and I shift from the personal to the educational, exploring what I’ve learned about Breast Implant Illness (BII), the healing process, and what I wish I had known before ever getting implants.
When I started researching BII, I began connecting the dots between so many things I had been experiencing, like gut issues, inflammation, low blood pressure, and a constant sense that something just wasn’t right in my body. Like so many women, my symptoms were often dismissed or misunderstood, and I had to learn to trust my intuition above all else.
In this episode, I share what I discovered about how implants can affect our health, the questions I wish I’d asked before getting them, and the importance of listening to your body’s signals. We also talk about recovery after explant and the importance of having support as you move through the healing process.
My hope is that this conversation helps you feel more informed and empowered, whether you have implants, are considering them, or are simply on your own path toward deeper self-awareness and healing.
x Heather
P.S. If you haven’t already, I recommend listening to Part 1 of this two-part series where I share my breast explant story.
Episode Resources
Heal with Kelly Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdybJzGZmJs
Kelly's book: Prepare For Surgery, Heal Faster: A Guide of Mind-Body Techniques - https://amzn.to/44TpO5X
Mel Robbins Podcast - How to Learn From Your Mistakes: Let Go of Regret & Move Forward (My Breast Implant Nightmare): https://youtu.be/GiD4CJVFqUo?si=a9WLWm_R2BbTH6HE
Mel Robbins Playlist - My Explant Surgery Story: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhW2xUEb-B-YmjEBe73RGi6FJJi5Rhugu
Dr. Lu-Jean Feng (Heather's Explant Surgeon): https://www.fengclinic.com
Breast Implant Illness - WKYC Interview September 2019 with Dr. Feng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwM7i36JBGk
Connect with Heather
Visit the Becoming Spiritual websiteFollow us on Instagram @‌becomingspiritualpodcastFollow us on Facebook @‌becomingspiritualpodcastSubscribe on Youtube @‌becomingspiritualpodcast
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Topics we cover: 
breast implant illness, explant surgery, explant recovery, breast implant removal, BII symptoms, holistic healing, self love, empowerment, women’s health, intuition, body wisdom

In this first of a two-part conversation, I’m sitting in the guest seat to share something deeply personal: my explant journey.
For around 15 years, I lived with breast implants. I got them for reasons I understand now with a lot more compassion - to feel more confident, more “enough.” But over time, my body and spirit began to speak in ways I could no longer ignore, through the physical symptoms of Breast Implant Illness, and the inner voice that telling me I was ready to let them go. 
This episode isn’t just about surgery; it’s about self-awareness, healing, and the courage to listen to your body’s quiet wisdom. In this raw and personal conversation, Natalie and I explore what led me to get implants, what ultimately guided me to remove them, and the emotional, physical, and spiritual transformation that followed.
My hope in sharing this story is to inform, empower, and remind you that your body is always communicating with you, and that coming home to yourself, in all your natural wholeness, is the most powerful act of self-love there is.
I hope you enjoy the episode, and I encourage you to share it with anyone in your world who may benefit from hearing it.
Thank you for receiving my story with love. I’m so grateful for you.
x Heather
 
Episode Resources
Heal with Kelly Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdybJzGZmJs
Kelly's book: Prepare For Surgery, Heal Faster: A Guide of Mind-Body Techniques - https://amzn.to/44TpO5X
Mel Robbins Podcast - How to Learn From Your Mistakes: Let Go of Regret & Move Forward (My Breast Implant Nightmare): https://youtu.be/GiD4CJVFqUo?si=a9WLWm_R2BbTH6HE
Mel Robbins Playlist - My Explant Surgery Story: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhW2xUEb-B-YmjEBe73RGi6FJJi5Rhugu
Dr. Lu-Jean Feng (Heather's Explant Surgeon): https://www.fengclinic.com
Breast Implant Illness - WKYC Interview September 2019 with Dr. Feng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwM7i36JBGk
Connect with Heather
Visit the Becoming Spiritual websiteFollow us on Instagram @‌becomingspiritualpodcastFollow us on Facebook @‌becomingspiritualpodcastSubscribe on Youtube @‌becomingspiritualpodcast
If this story resonated with you, please follow Becoming Spiritual on your favourite podcast platform, rate the show, and share this episode with someone who might need to hear it.
 
Topics we cover:
breast implant removal, explant surgery, breast implant illness, body image, self love, self acceptance, healing, spiritual growth, empowerment, intuition, feminine wellness, medical advocacy

This week, Heather sits down with Earth Magic maven Stephanie Schafer for a grounded and magical conversation on earth wisdom, plant spirits, and practical, everyday ritual. With roots in folklore and and a deep connection to the natural world, Stephanie shares how we can connect more intimately with the plants, trees, herbs, flowers and cycles that surround us.
From the sacred power of the garden to the symbolic lessons of folklore and the healing presence of the earth itself, Stephanie invites us to experience spirituality in ways that are tangible, embodied, and accessible. This episode is a reminder that magic doesn’t have to be abstract and ethereal, it’s living and breathing all around us (and inside of us), waiting to be discovered.
About Stephanie
Stephanie Schafer is a co-founder of Serpent and the Dove, with roots in Catholic tradition and a deep love for earth magic and folklore. Her work is grounded in the sacred energies of the earth, moon, and divine. With a background in psychology, biology, and nursing, she bridges the physical and spiritual to create offerings that inspire healing, connection, and transformation. Her garden and kitchen are sacred spaces where magic comes to life, and her mission is to help others awaken to the magic within and around them.
Connect with Stephanie
Website: serpentandthedove.com
Instagram: @myaltaredhome and @the.serpent.and.the.dove
Facebook: facebook.com/serpentandthedove/
Upcoming Retreats are in Sedona April 2026 and New Orleans October 2026
Connect with Heather
Visit the Becoming Spiritual websiteFollow us on Instagram @‌becomingspiritualpodcastFollow us on Facebook @‌becomingspiritualpodcastSubscribe on Youtube @‌becomingspiritualpodcast
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earth magic, plant spirits, herbalism, folklore, mythology, pagan traditions, spirituality, everyday rituals, sacred garden, kitchen witchery, serpent energy, ancestral wisdom, sacred practice, natural healing, earth spirituality
 

In this episode of Becoming Spiritual, we dive into the world of past life healing with Kristy Wilson, the Historic Healer. Kristy shares how hypnotherapy and past life regression opened doorways to profound healing, not only helping her on her own healing journey, but also allowing her to witness extraordinary transformations in her clients. Through her unique approach, blending techniques from Dolores Cannon, Brian Weiss, and her own intuitive methods, Kristy shows how exploring past lives can bring deep clarity, empowerment, and lasting change.
Kristy’s own spiritual awakening was so impactful it became part of Sarah Bresman Cosme’s book A Hypnotist’s Journey to Avalon, where her sessions revealed wisdom from Avalon, Atlantis, and beyond. In this conversation, she explores the role of past lives, ancestral connections and elemental spirits,  reminding us that healing across lifetimes is not just possible, it’s a powerful pathway back to our true selves.
Episode Resources
Sarah Bresman Cosme – A Hypnotist’s Journey to Avalon and A Hypnotist’s Journey to Atlantis
Dolores Cannon – Past life regression, QHHT® and author of many books
Brian Weiss – Many Lives, Many Masters and past life regression work
 Dr. Kenneth Hanson - Dead Sea Scrolls: The Untold Story
About Kristy
Kristy Wilson is a QHHT (Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique) practitioner and channeler who helps clients access profound healing, self-understanding, and alignment with their soul’s purpose. Known for her compassionate approach and intuitive insights, Kristy’s work bridges past lives, ancestral healing, and spiritual wisdom. She is also featured as the hypnosis subject in Sarah Breskman Cosme’s book A Hypnotist’s Journey to Avalon, where her experiences revealed deep truths about Avalon, Atlantis, and the divine feminine.
Connect with Kristy
Website: thehistorichealer.com
Instagram: @the.historic.healer
Facebook: @the.historic.hypnotist.qhht
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In this episode, we sit down with Connie Viglietti, a modern scent priestess and sacred circle holder, to explore what it really means to walk the priestess path in today’s world.
Connie shares her journey of reclaiming the reverence of the priestess, and how practices like women’s circles, essential oils, storytelling, and sacred self-care can help us reconnect with our worthiness and power. She reminds us that we are all deserving of beauty, love, and abundance, and that community is one of the most profound medicines available to us.
Whether you’re curious about the priestess path, seeking new ways to deepen your daily rituals, or longing to reconnect with community, this episode offers both inspiration and practical wisdom to support your journey.
About Connie
Connie Viglietti is an intuitive healer, channel, and scent priestess devoted to guiding women home to themselves. With deep presence and a gift for holding sacred space, she blends creativity, voice, and a safe container to support transformation and healing.
Her work is rooted in ritual, connection, and the remembrance of who we truly are. Through 1:1 sessions, women’s circles, retreats, and her signature line of holy anointing oils, Harmonia Anointing Oils, women soften, sing, laugh, and rise together in unity.
Connect with Connie
Learn more about Connie’s healing sessions and her line of anointing oils, Harmonia Anointing Oils, at:
Website: connieviglietti.com 
Instagram - @connie_viglietti
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In this heartfelt episode, Heather sits down with her twin sister, Nicole, for an intimate conversation about life, love, loss, and spiritual growth. Together, they reflect on the unique connection of being twins, from childhood memories and parallel life paths to the ways their relationship has evolved over time.
They share candidly about navigating big life transitions, motherhood, career changes, and finding true meaning, while honoring the deep bond they’ve maintained through it all. This isn’t just a story about sisterhood, it’s about finding your own identity, supporting each other through challenges, and walking side by side on the path of self-discovery.
Whether you’re a twin yourself, have a sibling you’re close to, or simply appreciate stories of deep connection and growth, this episode offers warmth, insight, and a beautiful reminder of the power of unconditional love.
About Nicole
Nicole Hilson is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D) who has been working in the field of autism and developmental disabilities for more than 15 years. Passionate about serving children with complex medical and behavioral needs, Nicole has worked across a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, homes and schools. Volunteering with autism programs in Kenya and the Maldives, ignited Nicole’s passion for supporting and advocating for underserved communities both at home and abroad. Joining A Global Voice for Autism as a member of the Board of Directors in 2021 allowed Nicole the opportunity to contribute even more meaningfully to addressing the economic, social and health disparities that exist for children with autism and their families around the world. 
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In this episode, we sit down with Evidential Medium, Teacher, and Founder of Montclair Psychic School, Lee Van Zyl. Lee shares her fascinating journey from corporate law to full-time spiritual work, and how healing became the foundation of her approach to mediumship.
Lee shares stories about the spooky and surprisingly amusing world of spirit communication, and  offers some really powerful insights into why healing is the key to accessing your gifts safely and clearly. She also breaks down the different clair senses (like clairsentience, clairvoyance, and clairaudience) in an easy-to-understand way, and explains why most people are more naturally connected to their feeling senses rather than hearing.
With clarity and honesty, Lee unpacks common misconceptions around mediumship and offers a clear look at what evidentiary readings actually involve.
Whether you're curious about connecting with the spirit world or developing your own intuitive gifts, this episode offers a grounded, empowering perspective on how mediumship really works, and why healing is the heart of the journey.
About Lee
Lee is a former lawyer from South Africa who now lives and works in Clifton, NJ as a medium, healer and spiritual tutor.  She is the owner of the MontClair Psychic School, currently located in Clifton, NJ. The school as is one of the foremost schools in the NYC Metro Area  for the development of psychics, mediums and healers. Lee has been training mediums and healers for the last 18 years.
Connect with Lee
Montclair Psychic School: https://montclairpsychicschool.com/
Follow Lee on Instagram: @leevanzylspiritual
Follow Lee on TikTok: @leevanzylspiritual
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In this episode, we sit down with spiritual artist and galactic ambassador Willow Shire, who shares his extraordinary spiritual journey. From childhood encounters with faeries and Sasquatch to years spent building trust with multidimensional beings in forests and mountains, what unfolds is a rich conversation about what it really means to live in alignment with your divine truth.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that spiritual awakening isn’t just about connecting with magic (though that’s definitely part of it), it’s about doing the deep inner work that makes those connections meaningful and safe. We explore the fae, shadow work, psychic gifts, ancestral trauma, and how to meet fear with compassion.
If you’ve ever felt “too sensitive” or “too out there,” this episode offers a grounded, empowering invitation to explore the unseen realms with clarity and confidence.
About Willow
Willow Shire is a spiritual artist, author, and galactic ambassador known for his unique ability to connect with multidimensional beings through spirit art and storytelling. Through his books, artwork, and workshops, he helps others connect with their divine teams, release fear, and reclaim their sovereignty. Willow’s mission is to awaken people to the realms beyond the veil and empower them to explore their own multidimensional nature with curiosity, courage, and compassion.
Connect with Willow
Explore Willow's book series or book a session at his website: awakenwithwillow.comFollow Willow on Instagram: @awakenwithwillow
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In this refreshingly grounded conversation, Heather sits down with Priscilla Keresey, hypnotist, medium, and founder of Manifesting for Skeptics, to boost your self-confidence and manifest the life you desire.
Priscilla opens up about her own journey from a deeply disconnected start in life to becoming a respected spiritual teacher. She shares some of the secrets of real manifestation, like how boredom is actually a pathway to creation.
We also dive into how your self-esteem shapes your ability to manifest, and why your sixth sense might already be online (even if you don’t realize it yet).
This episode is an invitation to get curious and begin where you are with practical tools that work in real life. 
About Priscilla Keresey
Priscilla Keresey is an Advanced Clinical Hypnotist and creator of Manifesting For Skeptics, a program where she has taught hundreds of clients how to use the power of conscious and subconscious minds to realize lives of prosperity, love, health, and purpose. She is also recognized throughout the country as one of the most accurate, compassionate, and sought-after evidential mediums, connecting the physical and spiritual worlds for individuals and demonstrations. 
Priscilla is the author of two books on mediumship:
 “It Will All Make Sense When You’re Dead: Messages From Our Loved Ones In The Spirit World” and
“Nobody Gets Out of This Alive: More Messages From Our Loved Ones In The Spirit World,” 
and two books on self-esteem:
“The Self-Esteem Solution: The Breakthrough Plan to Overcome Obstacles, Determine Your Destiny, and Pursue Your Extraordinary Life,” and
“R.I.S.E. & Shine: Your Day-by-Day Guidebook to Healthy Self Esteem.”
She is also the author of the popular Live & Learn Guides™ series (including the Live & Learn Guides™ self-hypnosis audio files). 
Episode Resources
Learn more about Priscilla’s work at manifestingforskeptics.com
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