Steve Wagner's Blog
November 27, 2025
The Dark Side of Ascension: Not Rapture, But Rupture
August 28, 2025
New Spiritual Fiction
January 3, 2025
The Mirror Principle: A Critical Examination
May 23, 2024
Unlocking the Power of Shamanic Healing for Your Spiritual Journey
If you are seeking to maximize your life and spiritual journey, shamanic healing offers a potent pathway. Rooted in ancient wisdom and seamlessly blending with contemporary insights into personal and ancestral trauma, shamanism provides keys to holistic well-being.
Emotional and Physical Resilience:
Stress Relief: It helps you cope with stress and find emotional balance. Spiritual counseling and insights in the post-treatment "healing story" can often smooth out some of the challenges and obstacles we face in this world.
Trauma Recovery: It supports recovery from trauma symptoms, allowing you to heal at your own pace, with a better understanding of the trauma and its underlying energetic causes.
New Beginnings: Specialized healings can help you break old patterns, dissolve karmic contracts, and untangle from the influence of others. Start fresh as a clean slate free from these compelling influences. Make new choices and write your own script rather than repeating old cycles or stories.
Intuitive Awakening and Development:
Deepening Intuition: Through shamanic practice, you can enhance your intuitive abilities and inner knowing. Chakra treatments help to heal the energetic "blocks and kinks" that hold you back or keep you from reaching your full potential. Shamanic Consciousness Integration (aka soul retrieval) brings back "lost" soul fragments that may contain unrealized gifts.
Divine Connection: Develop a profound connection with the natural world and the realms of Spirit (Guides, Power Animals, Totems, and more). Learn that you are a multidimensional being able to walk both worlds. Understand that the most important connections you can make are with your Self and your Creator.
Ancestral Healing and Purpose:
Contributing to Ancestral Purpose: By engaging in shamanic work, you contribute to healing not only yourself but your ancestral line and the planet. All changes begin with you and ripple outward just as the healing begins on the soul-energetic level and vibrates outward into your subjective reality.
Manifesting Your Mission Here: Reveal your highest destiny and purpose, infusing your life with greater meaning and positive impact. Understanding your true nature and "authentic self" opens new insights and creative paths.
Becoming a Spiritual Bad Ass: The Shamanic Way recognizes that this physical experience is often not an easy one. We came here for the challenges, not despite them. The spiritual path is for Warriors, not Victims. Learn to step into your Power and Medicine, put on your crown as the divine creature you are, and walk this walk like a Boss, King, or Queen.
A Word of Caution: Shamanic healing is not a quick fix or miracle treatment. Healing from trauma is a complex journey that requires time, effort, and patience. Consider working alongside a clinically trained therapist alongside shamanic energy healing for comprehensive support.
Remember, your healing journey contributes to the collective healing of our world.
For more information on services offered by Steve Wagner, Integrated Shaman please visit my Facebook page @IntegratedShaman or my website https://IntegratedShaman.com
Be sure to click on the links about our upcoming podcast SIMPATICO available on all the major platforms. My book by the same name is also available on Amazon. Just follow the links!
In closing, I am leaving you with some inspirational thoughts!
“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do” Steve Jobs
“Scar tissue is stronger than regular tissue. Realize the strength, move on.”
Henry Rollins
“I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the Most High. Psalms 82:6
“Better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.” Unknown
“And the time came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it to took to blossom.” Anais Nin
“You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.”
Sophia Bush
“If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” Dolly Parton
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
Georg Bernard Shaw
Unleash the Beast y’all!
Ciao’
Steve
"The Power of Soul Retrieval: Rediscovering Wholeness and Healing"
As we navigate the complexities of daily life, it's common to feel disconnected from our true selves and the world around us. Finding harmony and inner peace often requires more than just physical healing; it necessitates a deeper, spiritual approach. In this blog post, we delve into the transformative practice of soul retrieval and consciousness integration, exploring how shamanic healing can guide us on a path to spiritual wholeness and wellness.
The Essence of Soul Retrieval
Soul retrieval is a profound spiritual practice rooted in ancient traditions that aims to bring back fragments of the soul lost due to traumatic experiences or emotional wounds. Through this gentle yet powerful process, individuals can reconnect with their essence, reclaim lost parts of themselves, and restore balance and harmony to their being.
At the core of soul retrieval is the belief that fragments of our soul can splinter off during times of distress, leading to feelings of emptiness, disconnection, and a lack of vitality. By journeying with a shamanic healer, one can embark on a quest to retrieve these lost aspects, reintegrating them into the whole and fostering a sense of completeness.
The Power of Consciousness Integration
Consciousness integration goes hand in hand with soul retrieval, serving as a vital step towards spiritual healing and self-discovery. This process involves expanding one's awareness, embracing mindfulness practices, and cultivating a deeper understanding of the self and the world. Through consciousness integration, individuals can align mind, body, and spirit, fostering a sense of unity and purpose in their lives.
By delving into the depths of consciousness, we can unlock hidden truths, release limiting beliefs, and embark on a profound journey of self-realization. This process empowers us to live authentically, make conscious choices, and embrace our true potential with clarity and grace.
Embarking on a Journey of Spiritual Healing
At Integrated Shaman, we recognize the transformative power of soul retrieval, consciousness integration, and shamanic healing practices. Our holistic approach aims to guide individuals on a sacred journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and healing through ancient wisdom and spiritual teachings.
In our quest for spiritual wellness, healing through soul integration offers a pathway to wholeness. By embracing the transformative practices of soul retrieval and consciousness integration, we can embark on a journey of self-discovery, inner healing, and profound transformation. Shamanic tradition considers the soul retrieval the "ultimate healing." I take it a step further with my unique treatment called Shamanic Consciousness Integration.
Ready to embark on your own journey of spiritual healing? Discover the transformative power of soul retrieval and consciousness integration with Integrated Shaman. Begin your journey today and embrace the path to spiritual wholeness.
We cannot be our authentic selves if we have pieces missing. Restore your inner child. Heal past trauma. Get a new perspective on life. Call your soul back and discover a new sense of wholeness that has been absent in your life.
Still have questions? Give me a call or email.
Ciao'
Steve
May 10, 2024
SIMPATICO: Blurring Lines
Welcome to SIMPATICO, where the realms of spirituality, mysticism, metaphysics, ancient wisdom, and science converge into a captivating exploration of our souls, our human experiences, and the mechanisms of the universe. SIMPATICO: Blurring Lines is more than just a podcast; it’s a cosmic odyssey—a bridge between realms. Inspired by my book of the same name, as well as our TV pilot, The Other Side (now streaming on Amazon Prime), this podcast promises to unravel the threads that connect us all. From the depths of our souls to the mysteries of the universe, we’ll delve into profound questions and seek understanding.
Meet Steve (me), our featured host, (integrated) shaman-healer, author, and paranormal investigator, whose connection to Spirit, eclectic ancestral knowledge, and background in Shamanic tradition guides you on your journey to spiritual awareness. Drawing from Indigenous practices, extensive study and training, and personal experience, Steve shares his insights on spiritual conceptions and works to clarify many spiritual misconceptions. His goal is to challenge your paradigms, blur the lines of divisive belief systems, and reveal the divine interactive aspects and relativity of all Creation.
Then we have Rebekah, our moderator and digital content creator, a Mystic Christian whose faith is infused with mystical experiences and a deep reverence for the Divine. Through contemplative practices, study of sacred texts, and personal revelations, she illuminates the obscure aspects of Christianity and explores the universal truths that transcend restrictive religious boundaries. Rebekah proves that Christian views and spiritual beliefs are not mutually exclusive, and that their integration brings a more expansive spiritual experience.
Amber, our resident folklorist, and guardian of tales, weaves the thread of our collective stories and cultural wisdom that takes our listeners beyond the realms of the mundane. Raised to understand the power and language of crystals and stones, she absorbed their stories, which piqued her fascination with the mysteries of the Universe. Mystical and analytical, she sought out dusty archives, archaic scripts, and forgotten narratives; and bridges the worlds of the spiritual, magical, mysterious, and empirical. Both a devil's advocate and faithful believer, she questions, probes, and seeks out patterns in the chaos.
Sarah is our psychic medium par excellence, Tarot whisperer, paranormal enthusiast, and stalker of Sasquatch. Her intuitive abilities enable Sarah to decipher cryptic messages from beyond, reveal hidden truths, transcend the ordinary, and comfort those seeking solace. She believes that the veil between worlds is delicate, drawing back that velvet curtain to invite both skeptics and believers to explore the unexplained. She carries the weight of centuries of ancestral knowledge within her soul, serving as a beacon of light for those navigating the cosmic fog.
With the various viewpoints offered by our hosts, co-hosts, and guests, we hope to create a rich tapestry of insights, inviting the audience members to embark on a journey of discovery and self-reflection without boundaries. Whether you are drawn to the ancient wisdom of Shamanism or Kabbalah, the mystical depths of Christianity, the paranormal or the mystical, or the philosophical inquiry of metaphysics, SIMPATICO offers something for everyone on their spiritual quest. Tune in as we dive deeply into the mysteries of the Universe and uncover the hidden or forgotten truths that unite us all.
Dear Readers,
As we embark on this exciting new venture, I find myself filled with immense pride. Our hosting team, along with the talented production crew (comprising Mike, Shawna, and Kimber), has poured heart and soul into creating something truly special.
Where to Find Us:
Facebook: Connect with us on our Facebook page @SimpaticoThePodcast. Join the community, share your thoughts, and stay updated on our latest episodes.
WIX Website: Click on the first image to visit our beautifully designed WIX website. Explore exclusive content, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and more.
Major Platforms: SIMPATICO will be available on all major podcast platforms. Whether you’re an Apple Podcasts enthusiast, a Spotify aficionado, or prefer another platform, we’ve got you covered.
Breaking Boundaries:
Our mission is to blur the lines—to challenge conventional thinking, ignite curiosity, and foster connections. As we explore the esoteric, mysterious, unknown, and the scientific, we invite you to join us on this thought-provoking journey. Let’s transcend limitations and discover the magic that lies beyond.
Stay Tuned: Keep an eye on my personal page @IntegratedShaman for updates, sneak peeks, and exclusive content. Together, we’ll unlock the secrets of the universe and blur all the lines along the way!
Tanto Amore! ✨
Ciao,
Steve
April 22, 2022
April 14, 2022
Editorial Review on Simpatico
Worth reading
This book is a well-written description of one person's journey through reconciling spirituality and science.
Rebekah Jorgensen, Discovery Reviewer @ Reedsy.com
This book covers a lot of ground in its pages. The author touches on a wide variety of topics, including religion, history, and science. One of the things that surprised me about the book was how much it drew on Christianity, especially as the beginning of the book was dedicated to shamanistic topics and philosophies which are often seen as being incompatible with Christianity.
This author shows that differing religious traditions don't necessarily have to be at odds with each other. By showing some of the similar language and imagery found in different traditions, he shows how they can be compatible with each other. My favorite chapter was the chapter about Four Agreements because the agreements really are pretty much things that are universal, no matter what your religious background is.
The book is quite long, but it's worth the read. Even if you don't agree with everything that's part of the author's spiritual background, there are going to be some things that you do agree with, because there are some things that are universal. I also always enjoy reading books where people who don't describe themselves as exclusively Christian write about Christ and Christian teachings - it shows how widely those teachings apply, even for non-Christians. It also helps me to expand my own horizons as far as learning about other faith traditions.
The stated goal of the book is to show how spirituality, ancient philosophies, and modern science can work together instead of against each other. I think that, overall, the author is successful. Some of the book is written in a more chronological order with summaries of specific years, and some of the book is written in a way that's more topical, but overall it works well to get his point across, that there are things that are universal, and that science and philosophy and spirituality don't necessarily have to be in conflict with each other.
Ultimately, while I didn't think this was the best book I've ever read on this kind of topic (weaving together science and religion) I still found it interesting. I enjoy reading books about people's journeys, and this book was very open about the different parts of the spiritual journey and discovery the author took. It is worth a read for anyone who is interested in reading about another's spiritual journey, or how someone who has deeply held spiritual beliefs reconciles that with modern science.
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This book is a well-written description of one person's journey through reconciling spirituality and science.
Rebekah Jorgensen, Discovery Reviewer @ Reedsy.com
This book covers a lot of ground in its pages. The author touches on a wide variety of topics, including religion, history, and science. One of the things that surprised me about the book was how much it drew on Christianity, especially as the beginning of the book was dedicated to shamanistic topics and philosophies which are often seen as being incompatible with Christianity.
This author shows that differing religious traditions don't necessarily have to be at odds with each other. By showing some of the similar language and imagery found in different traditions, he shows how they can be compatible with each other. My favorite chapter was the chapter about Four Agreements because the agreements really are pretty much things that are universal, no matter what your religious background is.
The book is quite long, but it's worth the read. Even if you don't agree with everything that's part of the author's spiritual background, there are going to be some things that you do agree with, because there are some things that are universal. I also always enjoy reading books where people who don't describe themselves as exclusively Christian write about Christ and Christian teachings - it shows how widely those teachings apply, even for non-Christians. It also helps me to expand my own horizons as far as learning about other faith traditions.
The stated goal of the book is to show how spirituality, ancient philosophies, and modern science can work together instead of against each other. I think that, overall, the author is successful. Some of the book is written in a more chronological order with summaries of specific years, and some of the book is written in a way that's more topical, but overall it works well to get his point across, that there are things that are universal, and that science and philosophy and spirituality don't necessarily have to be in conflict with each other.
Ultimately, while I didn't think this was the best book I've ever read on this kind of topic (weaving together science and religion) I still found it interesting. I enjoy reading books about people's journeys, and this book was very open about the different parts of the spiritual journey and discovery the author took. It is worth a read for anyone who is interested in reading about another's spiritual journey, or how someone who has deeply held spiritual beliefs reconciles that with modern science.
March 3, 2022
Notes on Narcissism: Shadow Teachers
Narcissism is a personality disorder on a spectrum of paradoxes ranging from a healthy emotional state to one of extreme self-absorption and aggression, including sociopathic and psychopathic tendencies. The term sociopath (aka antisocial personality disorder) refers to a person with a personality disorder manifesting in extreme antisocial attitudes and behavior and a lack of conscience. A psychopath sometimes considered synonymous with a sociopath, is characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy and remorse, and egotistical traits. A psychopath seems different in degree than a sociopath in terms of abnormal or violent social behavior, and void of conscience without consideration of consequences. Again, we are talking about a range or spectrum.
Somewhere along that range might be a borderline personality disorder, marked more by volatile emotions and images of oneself, real or imagined. Still, some common threads weave through the pathology of all these disorders. I see a narcissist as a sociopath that can approach a psychopath, with some characteristics of the BLPD entangled in the mix.
However, while a sociopath is usually “wired” that way at birth, and BLPD seems to be genetic, narcissism appears to be a learned behavior from the previous generation and is also recognized as a characteristic of most children that they eventually grow out of. We may all have these innate tendencies at some point, but indoctrination makes the disorder a program and a product of another narcissistic personality. These are damaged individuals, often viewed as “spoiled” or entitled children but lacking the love and support they truly craved; their behavior is a defense against deep unresolved hurt and neglect, disappointment, painful insecurities, and often abandonment issues.
They refuse to be accountable for their actions and blame others or conditions, et al. It is never their fault. They may feel that they were “never enough” or not accepted or loved; they belittle, criticize, and debase others to make themselves feel better about themselves or to enhance their image. Characteristics include a desire to be or appear “perfect” or “exceptional” and operate entirely out of ego, focusing only on self. Energy only flows one way, to themselves, especially considering themselves an authority or expert ignoring any other point of view, yet they tend to have an insatiable desire for attention and admiration. They demonstrate superiority, inflated ego, artificial self-importance, an apparent lack of or at least impaired empathy, and an absence of compassion, conscience, and trust; they have no understanding of feelings. Since there is no trust, they always rely on manipulation and control.
Narcissists must always appear to be “right” even when they are completely incorrect or inappropriate. They strive to be in control, excelling in deception, lies, and gaslighting. They are inept at playing the victim while being the abuser. Narcissists and sociopaths are expert liars and can often convince a therapist they are OK, and others are the problem. A narcissist is usually aware of their anti-social behaviors but, by the nature of the disorder, will not seek help or counseling; their greatest fears are to show weakness or vulnerability, be exposed for what they are; and lose control of the situation or relationship. Counseling would, of course, reveal these fears and weaknesses. They value admiration and superiority over being liked and accepted, solicit respect, and show hostility toward anyone who does not feed their ego. They have extreme adversity to criticism but are highly critical of others. They have an excessive need for external validation and look to others for the regulation of self-esteem while simultaneously holding their supporters in disdain.
Self-esteem approaches or surpasses arrogance but is fragile and insecure. Their conscious projected image does not match their unconscious feelings about themselves. Their vanity is bravado to mask their insecurities, doubts, and lack of self-esteem, and it is posturing that lures in intended targets and sources of admiration. Narcissists tend to overcompensate for whatever is lacking in them and what draws them to their targets. Self-enhancement is at the expense of others, including admirers, friends, and family.
Despite their exaggerated sense of importance, they cannot love themselves or others, often filled with self-hate or loathing. They choose superficial relationships by targeting someone opposite their pathology (those that are kind, compassionate, giving) but also co-dependent, piercing their emotional weaknesses and feeding on their emotional reactions. Any attention (energy), positive or negative, is better than none; as long as they can elicit an emotional response, they attain their “energy fix.” Narcissists are energy vampires or parasites; while quick to play victim to defend their behavior, they love to present as rescuers, heroes, and knights in shining armor. They desire to charm and attract others but only as a means to manipulate. As with many sociopathic personalities, they can “become” whatever they need to be at the time.
Since there is no sincere love or trust, their relationships are shallow, with no genuine intimacy. Love and trust would expose their vulnerability or weaknesses. They tend to live a life of anxiety and hyper-vigilance, never to let their guard down. They perpetuate their inability to have what they truly desire by shutting themselves down. Further, this personality will often go to great lengths to insulate their target from others, cutting them off from friends and family who pose a threat to them (revealing them for what they are). A narcissist might be considered an extreme shadow teacher, not because they mirror us, but because they project what they lack in themselves.
Spiritual Narcissism or Egotism believes spiritual wisdom or knowledge makes one more spiritual or unique. These personalities may have “ultra-spiritual” attitudes and use them as a shield to avoid criticism or lay blame rather than be accountable, perhaps as a subterfuge to hide an underlying disorder. This disorder is often a coping mechanism or avoidance strategy. Some people are more spiritual than others, but theirs is not authentic, and they often aspire to another teacher, expert, or professional mimicking them; but simultaneously criticizing them. They strive to impress and be admired by others; to be perceived as an authority or expert, especially in spiritual matters and teaching to boost their self-esteem and image.
They project an image of I am enlightened, and you are not; I am more gifted; I’m here to teach, not learn; I’ve done all my spiritual work. They may constantly reference their achievements (actual or not, and most likely exaggerated either way). They have an unwavering belief that their views and perspectives are above reproach, with adversity to any challenges or alternate points of view, using their spirituality or concepts as justification for their behavior. When challenged, they might claim others cannot understand their level, or that their truths come from a higher source.
They tend to overuse spiritual buzzwords and reference spiritual concepts about everything to the point it is challenging to have a normal conversation with them.
Behavior is overly “transcendental” and acting as if highly evolved, but is more times just the ego pretending; they choose this façade rather than integrating ego and soul. They essentially fake the process and cause more separation from their authentic self; their spirituality is exaggerated but deficient. They often claim high awareness of shadows and mirrors but never do the work they teach others as necessary.
The big lesson here is Boundaries; Accountability; Self-love and protection; Observing without emotional reaction (indifference). Treatments are not for the narcissist but their targets or victims and include: counseling on all the above; cutting cords; dismemberment; the Golden Net; dissolving all old unfavorable contracts; creating new agreements; soul and power retrieval; learning indifference to diffuse the energy drain; discerning the lies and manipulation; managing one’s energy and focus; learning to release and remove oneself from the situation.
The target or victim can't sustain this constant drain nor “help” the narcissist overcome the condition; this is often a strategy and traps to hook you back in.
