Your Radiant Spirit

Heather Eck

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Welcome to Your Radiant Spirit, a podcast about noticing the sacred in ordinary life. I'm Heather Eck, an abstract artist, writer, and lifelong seeker. Through conversations with artists, healers, spiritual teachers, physicians, writers, and everyday people, we explore the quiet ways God, beauty, healing, and mystery reveal themselves in our lives. Each episode invites you to slow down, pay attention, and consider the moments that often go unnoticed. We'll talk about creativity, faith, intuition, healing, purpose, relationships, and the questions that shape a meaningful life. I don't believe we need all the answers. I believe we need to become better at noticing. Whether you're walking through loss, searching for direction, nurturing your creativity, or simply longing for a deeper connection with the sacred, I hope these conversations remind you that grace is often closer than we think. Thank you for being here. I'm so glad you've joined us. Let's connect! Follow my art journey on Instagram: @HeatherEckArtist and on YouTube.

Recent Episodes

SEP 16, 2026
How to Change the Beliefs That Are Keeping You Stuck with Erika Muralidhar
What if the thing keeping you stuck isn’t a lack of discipline—but an old belief you don’t even realize you’re carrying? In this episode of Your Radiant Spirit, I’m talking with Erika Muralidhar, a nurse turned health coach who helps women explore the connection between physical health, mindset, beliefs, and the small choices we make every day. After more than a decade in nursing, Erika began asking a bigger question: What if health isn't just about what we eat, how we exercise, or how well we sleep? What happens when we look at the beliefs and patterns underneath all of it? Erika shares her own journey from traditional nursing into health coaching, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), Reiki, aromatherapy, and subconscious healing. We talk about how the beliefs we develop early in life can continue to influence our choices, relationships, self-worth, and health long into adulthood. One of the ideas I especially loved from our conversation is Erika’s focus on small moments. The way you talk to yourself. The boundaries you set. Whether you ask for help. What you reach for when you're stressed. Whether you prioritize yourself—or everyone else first. Those small moments can become patterns, and those patterns can shape the life you're living. In this episode, we talk about: How childhood beliefs can continue influencing your adult life What NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) is and how Erika uses it with clients How changing your internal dialogue can change what you notice The connection between perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-worth Why Erika says, “You can't heal a body you hate” How emotional patterns can show up through everyday behaviors Why small daily choices can create meaningful change Learning to set boundaries and prioritize yourself How the people around you can influence your energy and mindset What it means to step away from the constant pressure to achieve Erika’s F the Hustle Collective and her approach to creating a more fulfilling life A question to take with you: What belief are you carrying that may have made sense once—but may not be serving you anymore? Sometimes transformation doesn't begin with doing more. Sometimes it begins with noticing. Connect with Erika Muralidhar Erika works virtually with women who want to create a healthier relationship with their bodies, minds, and lives. She offers health coaching, mindset work, and the F the Hustle Collective. You can find Erika through Health E by Erica and F the Hustle Collective. Links are included in the episode resources. Paintings on the Porch — September 25 If you’re local to the Triangle, I’d love to see you at Paintings on the Porch on September 25 from 6–9 PM. I’ll be opening my studio for an evening of art, conversation, and community, with original paintings, prints, journals, and hand-painted wine glasses available to explore. Come slow down, look around, and notice what speaks to you. Stay Connected Subscribe to Your Radiant Spirit wherever you listen to podcasts, and visit Heather Eck Studios for new artwork, upcoming events, and more ways to explore the sacred in ordinary life.
37 MIN
SEP 9, 2026
"Horribly Lovely": Writing Through Addiction, Presence & the Messy Human Journey with Jon Kohrs
In this episode of Your Radiant Spirit, host Heather Eck sits down with John, author of the memoir Horribly Lovely, to talk about the eight-year writing process that grew out of a marriage in crisis, a struggle with addiction, and a lifelong search for presence. John shares how a spontaneous, directionless drive became the seed of his book, why he describes writing as being "channeled," and how becoming a father, a coach, and a student of the Enneagram reshaped his understanding of love, intimacy, and what it means to be a "messy human." The conversation moves through Carl Jung's ideas on individuation, the vulnerability that follows sharing something true, childhood sensitivity to other people's energy, and the role of art and coaching as spaces for real presence. In This Episode, We Talk About: The seven-to-eight-year journey of writing Horribly Lovely How addiction, a crumbling marriage, and a directionless drive became the seed of a memoir Writing as "channeling" and letting the unconscious speak The vulnerability hangover that comes after sharing something deeply personal Carl Jung, individuation, and shedding layers to reach your core self Presence as the throughline of John's coaching work and his life Childhood sensitivity, energetic boundaries, and learning to hold space for others The Enneagram as a lens for seeing how differently we each experience reality Where creative ideas come from — and why they aren't always "ours" to keep A quiet moment in Slovenia that became one of the book's central lines About Our Guest Jon Kohrs is the author of Horribly Lovely, a memoir exploring addiction, love, and the long process of becoming who we really are. He also works as a coach, drawing on the Enneagram and years of inner work to help others get present with themselves. You can find him on Substack, where he writes about the beauty of being a messy human being, and take his messiness quiz at horriblylovely.com. A Note From Heather Join me on September 25th for Paintings on the Porch — an evening of art, conversation, and noticing the sacred in ordinary life. RSVP now at heathereck.com. Links Mentioned Guest's book & messiness quiz: horriblylovely.com Get the book: https://a.co/d/00MB8RmW Paintings on the Porch RSVP: heathereck.com Keywords: memoir writing process, addiction and creativity, presence and intimacy, Carl Jung individuation, Enneagram coaching, spiritual growth podcast, art and healing, noticing the sacred, vulnerability in writing, Your Radiant Spirit podcast
41 MIN
SEP 2, 2026
How to Use Feng Shui to Change the Energy of Your Home—and Your Life | Laura Vida
What if your home is telling you something about your life? In this episode of Your Radiant Spirit, I’m joined by Laura Vida, Spiritual Psychologist, Feng Shui Expert, and founder of Interior Alchemy, for a fascinating conversation about the connection between our inner world and the spaces we inhabit. Laura has spent decades exploring feng shui, geomancy, intentional design, and spiritual psychology. Her work begins with a simple but powerful idea: our environment can either support us or reinforce the patterns we’re trying to change. We talk about how the energy of your home can reflect what’s happening in your life—and how small, intentional changes can help create movement when something feels stuck. In this episode, we explore: How feng shui connects your physical environment with your inner world Why how a space feels can matter more than how it looks How to use Laura’s Feng Shui Energy Map to explore nine different areas of your life What clutter may be communicating about where you feel stuck Why your front door represents your ability to receive How color and the five Chinese elements can influence the energy of a space What the shapes, colors, and objects in your home may be communicating How your bedroom and artwork can influence the energy of relationships Why the first thing you see when you wake up can affect your consciousness How artwork can help shift the feeling and energy of a room Why you don't need to feng shui your entire home How unconscious beliefs can override even intentional changes to your environment Why awareness and informed choices can be powerful tools for creating change How you can begin working with feng shui remotely, without having someone physically visit your home One of my favorite ideas from our conversation is that you don't have to make your home "perfect." Instead, look at the area of your life that feels stuck and become curious about what your environment might be reflecting back to you. Because sometimes changing your space isn't really about decorating. It's about noticing. About Laura Vida Laura Vida is a Spiritual Psychologist and Feng Shui Expert who brings together feng shui, intentional design, geomancy, sacred space, and spiritual psychology. Through her work with Interior Alchemy, she helps people explore the relationship between their thoughts, their spaces, and the lives they are creating. Laura offers feng shui consultations, courses, books, free guides, and other resources to help people create more supportive and intentional environments. Find Laura at lauravida.com Instagram: @interior.alchemist A question to take with you If your home could speak to you about your life right now, what do you think it would say? And perhaps even more importantly: What might you notice if you simply started paying attention? Come see me at Paintings on the Porch I'm also getting ready to open the doors of my studio for Paintings on the Porch on September 25th! Come join me for an evening of art, color, and connection. This is a casual, open-house-style event, so you can stop by anytime between 6–9 PM. I'll have original paintings, prints, journals, and hand-painted wine glasses available, along with light snacks and beverages. Register to attend: https://heathereckstudios.myflodesk.com/paintingsontheporch Stay Connected Subscribe to Your Radiant Spirit wherever you listen to podcasts, and come find me at Heather Eck Studios for new artwork, studio updates, and more explorations into the sacred in ordinary life. #FengShui #HomeEnergy #SpiritualPsychology #InteriorAlchemy #IntentionalDesign #SacredSpace #FengShuiTips #HomeDecor #EnergyHealing #YourRadiantSpirit
49 MIN