In this special episode, Amanda sits down with her beloved teacher, mentor, and spiritual guide, Carmel Boyle of An Chroí Wisdom Institute.
Their conversation offers a rich and moving exploration of healing, transformation, spiritual unfolding and the deep human longing to return home to ourselves.
Amanda shares how she found the Wisdom Institute, and Carmel, the morning after her father’s death, at a time when her spirituality was becoming impossible to ignore.
What began as a search for a course of study became a profound meeting of kindred spirits.
Together, they explore:
Why spiritual awakening is our birthright, not a reward for perfection
The importance of sacred spaces where vulnerability, questioning and mystery are welcomed without judgment.
The struggle of transformation, what it requires & what get's in the way.
How creative practices like journaling and art become sacred companions through darkness and change.
How to recognize the grace hidden within loss, endings, and moments of disorientation.
The power of intention as a guiding light through grief, transition and spiritual rebirth.
Through personal stories, spiritual wisdom, and real-life metaphors, Amanda and Carmel illuminate a path for anyone navigating grief, healing, or spiritual transformation.
They remind us that even in darkness, we are always held by something larger than ourselves; and that the invitation to heal is one we are free to accept, whenever we are ready.
Resources Mentioned:
An Chroí Wisdom Institute (Training in Spiritual Guidance, Supervision, and Retreats)
Carmel’s Website, where you can see her retreat & music offerings
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Music Credit: Holes By Bradley James Grace.
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