The Spiritual Alchemy of Menopause with Heather Debreceni

In this episode, Mary is joined by Heather Debreceni, a shamanic practitioner, soul healer, author, and former law enforcement professional whose journey through chronic illness, trauma, grief, and spiritual awakening led her to a deeper understanding of healing, identity, and living in alignment with her truth. Heather shares how years of suppressing her needs, spirituality, emotions, and sense of self eventually contributed to a profound personal breaking point. Through Kriya Yoga, meditation, shamanic soul retrieval, and hypnotherapy, she began exploring the connection between her physical experiences, emotional life, spirituality, and the parts of herself she had pushed aside. The conversation explores menopause and midlife as a potential "great reveal," a period when identities, expectations, and emotions that have been suppressed can become increasingly difficult to ignore. Heather explains how learning to listen inwardly, practice self-compassion, and release the need to control her narrative transformed the way she approached her life and her healing. Heather also discusses her memoir, The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Housewife, and how her own healing journey eventually became the foundation for helping others reconnect with themselves and explore their own spiritual paths. Connect: • Heather's website: Find information about her book, resources, meditations, and ways to work with her. Visit Heather's website • The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Housewife: A memoir of awakening, healing trauma, and choosing to live a sacred life. View the book on Apple Books Let us know if you're liking the show! Hen's Den Yoga A serene and cozy home studio nestled in the Comox Valley offering a variety of wellness classes. Support the show Meet the host, Mary, a certified Menopause Doula and Women’s Coaching Specialist. Mary is also a corporate educator, helping forward-thinking organizations foster a menopause-friendly workplace and design policies and accommodations for employees.  Click to learn more https://emmeellecoaching.com/menopauseatwork Turn your menopause transition into a transformation with the Menopause Intelligence Course (MQ), an 8-module, self-paced learning experience, empowering you to take agency over your health and make informed decisions with your healthcare team.  Connect:  Instagram @menopausedisruptorpodcast LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/maryhelenlee/ Subscribe on Substack @emmeellecoaching Disclaimer: Information shared is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional.