Mystics & Broomsticks Podcast

Apr 16 2025 100 ep. 38 mins 4

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The Mystics & Broomsticks podcast is for spiritually fuelled humans; for the spiritually curious, and those that are constantly exploring to derive greater perspective and meaning from their life and experiences. Featuring enlightened conversations about business, intuition, mediation, mental health, family, creativity, empowerment and more. Hosted by: Melanie Dawn and Tanya Ryan.

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Beyond The Zen: Realities of Owning a Yoga Studio

Apr 16 2025 63 mins

In this episode, I sit down with Jerusha, my first mentor and a former yoga studio owner, to talk about the highs, lows, and unexpected lessons of running a studio. From awkward student encounters to the surprising challenges no one warns you about, Jerusha shares the raw reality of turning a passion into a business—and how that dream can take a toll on your life.

Courage To Heal: Roxane's Journey to Heart of Healing

Apr 09 2025 44 mins

Roxane shares her courageous journey through sobriety, how she built a business rooted in healing, and what it means to hold space for others while still navigating her own growth.

"Victim" or Persecutor?

Apr 02 2025 54 mins

Mel and Tanya use this episode to discuss those who are so committed to the victim role, they will turn the world upside down to keep proving to themselves they’re a victim. Ironically, become a perpetrator in the process.

Merging the Selves

Mar 25 2025 20 mins

Most of us will go through periods or ’eras’ of ourselves (anyone else got some sweet pics from that emo era??) As we expand and shift and grow - sometimes it’s a matter of walking away from the past self... but oftentimes, I think we’re meant to find a way to integrate the aspects of that version of ourselves - and fold it into the new era.

A Mother's Loss

Mar 18 2025 21 mins

Content warning: pregnancy loss. Early and late term. Slowly, there is more dialogue being shared around pregnancy loss and the grief that follows. It’s important to me to be a part of that movement, and normalize not only that loss occurs, but that there is a whole grief process to unwind around it.

Too Much? Never - The Intense Personality

Mar 12 2025 24 mins

Ever met someone who makes everything their whole personality? Maybe, you are that person. Inside we dive into the world of the personalities that go ALL the way in - whether it’s a new hobby they turn into a career or book series they’re consumed by, they’re fully in it. We talk about the ups and downs of being the intense friend and how to get over a book hangover. If yo

Good Intentions, Bad Advice + The Power of Words

Mar 05 2025 47 mins

We’ve all received advice that made us stop and think - sometimes for the wrong reasons. In this episode, Tanya shares the worst advice she’s ever received, and we unpack what makes certain words stick, even when they shouldn’t. We close with some of the best advice we’ve learned along the way and explore how impact and intention shape conversations. Ever walked away from a

Wild Skies Ahead - What the Planets Say About 2025

Feb 26 2025 62 mins

2024 was a ride, but 2025? The stars have some big plans. In this episode, we sit down with the Wildsky Sisters to break down what astrology is predicting for the year ahead. Expect cosmic shake-ups, powerful shifts, and maybe even a little planetary drama. Whether you’re deep into astrology or just astrology-curious, we’re diving into what this year could mean for all of us.

Shadow Work... Again.

Feb 18 2025 44 mins

Ah yes, once again, we touch on the endless journey of shadow work. Being that it is an endless space of exploration, it makes sense that we have dedicated many podcasts to it. This episode is full of personal successes and failures of journeying into the self in a wildly unpleasant way. Please join in, misery loves company as it were.

Worst Advice Ever - Mel's Edition

Feb 12 2025 31 mins

n this episode, Mel and Tanya tackle the worst advice they’ve ever been given. Well, maybe we focused on Mel but Tanya weighs in here, too! Discernment is crucial when receiving advice, especially if you are in a vulnerable space, connecting to your heart and your core values can help to alleviate some of the questions around what is best for you. It’ll be different for all of