Episodes
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
Karina Machado speaks with Josephine Martorana-Nicotra, a spiritual light worker, tarot counsellor and healer who lives in Sydney. I met Jo at a meeting of IANDS, the international association of near-death studies. She began to share a little of her story with me and I was absolutely stunned by what I was hearing.
Jo shares an astounding story that encompasses a near-death experience, an angelic visitation, past-life revelations, a miraculous physical healing and much more. Jo’s NDE was the culmination of a severe illness she developed as part of PTSD caused by a traumatic incident that took place while she was studying for her PhD in Science Education.
This near-death experience is unlike any I’ve ever heard or read about, and its ramifications are still unfolding, 22 years later, with the most recent piece of the puzzle falling into place last year. I’m beyond excited to introduce Josephine. If you’re fascinated by the idea of past lives, this episode for you.
Contact Josephine at Jo's Harmony Healing: 0490 215 549
Buy the 10th anniversary edition of Spirit Sisters as a paperback at Booktopia.
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Buy the e-book of the 10th anniversary edition of Spirit Sisters at Kobo.
Buy the audio book of the original Spirit Sisters (narrated by me) at Audible.
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Settle in to listen to one of the most intriguing near-death experience stories you’ve ever come across. My guest is Susan Redwine, from Franklin, North Carolina. I first came across Susan on a Facebook page about near-death experiences. To me, her posts seemed infused with something otherworldly, and I later found out that indeed mystical poetry was one of the gifts she came back with following her NDE.
Susan's multi-faceted and hauntingly beautiful near-death experience came at a time in her life when she was at her absolute lowest. In our conversation, she shares all about the point of absolute surrender that triggered her journey "Home", entering "the Void," meeting the soul group whose transmission of love helped her heal. Susan speaks about her "Book of Sorrows," the River of Life, the Music of the Spheres, seeing her past lives and pre-birth planning ceremony, the message for humanity from the angels, plus so much more!
Please note that Susan's story contains references to suicide, family violence and sexual abuse. If you need support, please contact Lifeline in Australia on 13 11 14. If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, phone 1800 RESPECT, in Australia, or visit 1800respect.org.au.
Connect with Susan Redwine on Facebook.
Connect with Karina Machado at the new and updated karinamachado.com
Buy the 10th anniversary edition of Spirit Sisters as a paperback at Booktopia.
Buy the e-book of the 10th anniversary edition of Spirit Sisters at Kobo.
Buy the audio book of the original Spirit Sisters (narrated by me) at Audible.
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Today’s episode is the conclusion of my two-part interview with Sonia St. Claire. If you haven’t listened to part one yet, it's worth starting there. To briefly recap, when Sonia and her twin sister Sandra were babies, their mother handed them over to the first of five orphanages the girls would live in until age 14, when Sonia almost died in the nuns’ care, leading to a profound NDE. The girls suffered physical and sexual abuse all their young lives, and sadly, the abuse followed them into adulthood as well.
Throughout, however, Sonia never lost her connection to the divine; an ongoing conversation which she’s written about in her book, God’s Messages, which documents a lifetime of guidance and hope she’s received, even during the darkest times. In this conversation, Sonia shares more about the healing effects of meeting her mother’s spirit, and tells us about her encounter with her late brother's spirit when she was a teen. She shares about meeting God in a profound meditation, her thoughts on the ripple effects of our energy and the immense power of prayer. At the end, she offers a heartfelt message for anyone who’s suffered as she has.
This is the harrowing story of one courageous woman and some details may be upsetting. This episode mentions suicide; if you need support please contact Lifeline in Australia on 13 11 14. The organisation Knowmore also offers free legal advice and support to survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. Please visit knowmore.org.au or call them on 1800 605 762. If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, phone 1800 RESPECT, in Australia, or visit 1800respect.org.au.
Finally, I’m dedicating this episode to the children who’ve died in institutional care in Australia and around the world. We don’t know their names but they are not forgotten. The episode picks up as Sonia reveals more about the fascinating, extended reunion with her mother’s spirit that offered an opening into forgiveness and healing.
Email Sonia at sonia.sc@bigpond.net.au to inquire about purchasing her book God's Messages.
Connect with Karina Machado at the new and updated karinamachado.com
Buy the 10th anniversary edition of Spirit Sisters as a paperback at Booktopia.
Buy the e-book of the 10th anniversary edition of Spirit Sisters at Kobo.
Buy the audio book of the original Spirit Sisters (narrated by me) at Audible.
Friday May 29, 2020
Friday May 29, 2020
In part one of a two-part interview, Karina Machado speaks with Sonia St. Claire. Sonia, who lives in Queensland, Australia, is the author of the 2014 memoir The Girl in the Locker. When Sonia and her twin sister Sandra were three months old, their mother gave them up to an orphanage. That was the first of five orphanages the girls lived in up until they were 14, when Sonia fell ill and had a near-death experience. After this, the sisters, who’d suffered horrific abuse all their young lives at the hands of adults who were supposed to look after them, were returned to their mother. This only launched a new chapter of pain and trauma.
Yet, throughout unimaginable horrors in childhood and into her adult life, Sonia never lost her connection to the divine, which she calls God. If you’re uncomfortable with that term, I encourage you to rename it Love, Life, Source, or anything else, but keep on listening, as Sonia’s experiences are testament to the healing and sustaining power of remembering our spiritual spark. In her most recent book, God’s Messages, Sonia shares a lifetime of stories about her ongoing conversation with the Divine, and the hope it’s brought, even during the darkest times.
This is the harrowing story of a very courageous woman. Please note, it mentions physical and sexual abuse, and domestic violence. If any of this raises issues for you, you can call Lifeline in Australia on 13 11 14. The organisation Knowmore also offers free legal advice and support to survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. Please visit knowmore.org.au or call them on 1800 605 762.
Email Sonia at sonia.sc@bigpond.net.au to inquire about purchasing her book God's Messages.
Connect with Karina Machado at the new and updated karinamachado.com
Buy the 10th anniversary edition of Spirit Sisters as a paperback at Booktopia.
Buy the e-book of the 10th anniversary edition of Spirit Sisters at Kobo.
Buy the audio book of the original Spirit Sisters (narrated by me) at Audible.
Saturday May 16, 2020
"I was on the human hamster wheel" - how Theresa's NDE transformed her life
Saturday May 16, 2020
Saturday May 16, 2020
Karina Machado speaks with Theresa Byrne, a martial-arts and self-defence expert living in Colorado, whose near-death experience in 2014 following a hit-and-run impacted every facet of her life. From the physical after-effects of a Traumatic Brain injury, to the spiritual inquiry sparked by the NDE, and being diagnosed with PTSD, depression and anxiety, Theresa had a lot to cope with during her two-year recovery. Her experiences led eventually to her acclaimed TED X Talk, The Danger of Your Inner Bully.
I so enjoyed my conversation with Theresa. We spoke about the two prayers she spontaneously uttered as her car was about to collide with a brick wall, the ineffable peace she felt in a "grey" place, the life review that showed her she was on a "human hamster wheel" and never stopped to appreciate the good she'd done for others, how our thoughts and words are so powerful, the answer she received when she asked about "the name of God" and the importance of fulfilling our soul's mission in a self-honouring way. Plus, so much more!
As her story unfolded, I found much I could relate to, and learn from, and I think you will too. Stick around to the end when she shares three of the most powerful takeaways from her life-changing near-death experience.
Connect with Theresa at her website.
Watch her TED X talk, The Danger of Your Inner Bully
Connect with Karina Machado at the new and updated karinamachado.com
Buy the 10th anniversary edition of Spirit Sisters as a paperback at Booktopia.
Buy the e-book of the 10th anniversary edition of Spirit Sisters at Kobo.
Buy the audio book of the original Spirit Sisters (narrated by me) at Audible.
Sunday Apr 26, 2020
Sunday Apr 26, 2020
My guest, Courtney Beck, has an utterly fascinating story that incorporates many timely gems of wisdom regarding the current pandemic. For Courtney, a dark night of the soul led to a spiritual awakening that completely overhauled her life. Courtney went from being a strategist in the highest echelons of the corporate world, to a healer, coach and channel for the Hindu deity Krishna. That bond between them led to the channelled book, Conversations with Krishna, the first of three books they would publish together. Here's part of Courtney’s bio:
"Courtney Beck appeared to have it all. She worked in advertising as a well- respected and well-paid strategist for some of the world's top brands and after years of climbing the corporate ranks, Courtney finally attained her dream position. She had a wonderful family, a close circle of friends and lived in a beautiful home by the water on Sydney harbour.
Just shy of Courtney's thirty-fifth birthday and only two months into the role she had worked her entire career to land, she experienced what those in the spiritual world know as “The Dark Night of the Soul,” a time of unexpected and unplanned deep introspection when we question our very purpose here on earth. A divine voice called out to her asking her to pursue a path she never imagined. The problem for Courtney was that this deeply personal transformation was not easy to explain to her loved ones, nor was there a box for it on a company form. She could ignore it and continue down the traditional path she had trod or she could answer “The Call” knowing that life as she knew it would change forever."
That’s just the beginning. Settle in for a truly mind-stretching conversation encompassing Courtney’s introduction to Krishna, and how he told her in 2016 about the “rebalancing” that would change everything in 2020. Among other eerily prescient warnings, Krishna said all of the planes would land this year. Talk about goosebumps ... Enjoy my conversation with the warm, wise and delightful Courtney Beck.
Connect with Courtney Beck at her website.
Connect with Courtney Beck on Instagram.
Connect with Karina Machado at the new and updated karinamachado.com
Buy the 10th anniversary edition of Spirit Sisters as a paperback at Booktopia.
Buy the e-book of the 10th anniversary edition of Spirit Sisters at Kobo.
Buy the audio book of the original Spirit Sisters (narrated by me) at Audible.
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Inside the Secret Life of Fairies
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Karina Machado interviews author and lifelong spiritual seeker Maggie Hamilton, who’s joining us to share the story behind her new non-fiction book, Inside the Secret Life of Fairies, published by Hay House.
Maggie has a wealth of spiritual wisdom to share. She spent her early years immersed in Nature, then fell into working in book publishing. Now she writes books and for magazines; gives frequent talks; and is keen observer of social trends. Her books, have been published in Australia, New Zealand, Holland, Italy, China, Lithuania, Korea, the Arab States and Brazil. Nature is her ‘go to’ place, while living in the inner city. Maggie's new book Inside the Secret Life of Fairies is her love song to Nature and all the secrets it has gifted her. Passionate about life, creativity and beauty, Maggie loves finding the extraordinary within the ordinary.
Enjoy my uplifting and heart-expanding conversation with Maggie, who shares a lifetime of insights about the natural world and the spirit world, all of which is more valuable than ever in these unsettling times.
Connect with my guest Maggie Hamilton:
www.maggiehamilton.org @maggiewhispers + www.secretlifeoffairies.wordpress.com
Connect with Karina Machado at the new and updated karinamachado.com
Buy the 10th anniversary edition of Spirit Sisters as a paperback at Booktopia.
Buy the e-book of the 10th anniversary edition of Spirit at Kobo.
Buy the audio book of the original Spirit Sisters (narrated by me) at Audible.
Monday Mar 23, 2020
"I didn't want to believe this was real"
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Meet Lisa, a teacher from outback Queensland who reports having strange experiences from the age of 2. That doesn't mean she's accepted them. In fact, "I've always been a bit of a skeptic," says Lisa, who shares her lifetime of encounters with me on this week's show. Listen in as Lisa tells us about the "peaceful" recurring dream - a possible past life? - she began having as a toddler, and the stunning moment when the spirit of a young woman who died tragically appeared to Lisa pleading for help. It was this encounter that deeply troubled Lisa and propelled her to seek - and receive - a medical diagnosis. Yet the experiences continued...
Keep in touch with Karina Machado at karinamachado.com, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Order the 10th anniversary edition of Spirit Sisters, available now!
Listen to Karina's other podcast about true-life spooky stories, The Ghost Files.
Monday Mar 02, 2020
A Conversation with Jesus - Part 2
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
I’m thrilled to present part two of Pauline’s extraordinary life story. If you haven’t listened to part one, I encourage you to scroll down and press play on that one first, so that you can hear Pauline share the details of the near-death experiences she had at age 7, and then, 11, the latter encompassing an amazingly in-depth and transformative encounter with Jesus.
In part two, Pauline, a counsellor and artist from Adelaide, picks up the story after waking up from her NDE at age 11. She tells us about what life was like after that, and about the spiritually-transformative experience she had at age 33. There’s so much in this episode, including Pauline’s most recent NDE, following a traumatic experience in 2015, and how that led to what she calls her year of grace. Stay tuned to the end as Pauline shares her insights into the benefits of spiritual practice for mental health, and her incredibly valuable insights into the importance of healing our own inner wounds if we want to be of service to others.
Quick reminder, also, that the 10th anniversary edition of Spirit Sisters, my book that inspired this podcast, is now widely available. If you pick up a copy, drop me a line to let me know what you think.
Follow my guest, Pauline, on Instagram here.
Keep in touch with Karina Machado at karinamachado.com, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Order the 10th anniversary edition of Spirit Sisters, available now!
Listen to Karina's other podcast about true-life spooky stories, The Ghost Files.
Saturday Feb 08, 2020
A Conversation With Jesus
Saturday Feb 08, 2020
Saturday Feb 08, 2020
When Pauline had a near-death experience after a fall at the age of 11, her spirit left her body and rose high up into the air – she even remembers feeling how “freezing cold” the clouds were. “I had this self-awareness that all of the layers of anxiety are gone, everything’s gone, and I’m just my pure self,” recalls Pauline, today a counsellor and artist living in Adelaide, Australia.
Next came “the bliss of the light,” as Pauline describes it. But the otherworldly experience was only beginning for Pauline, who soon found herself face to face with a smiling young man who radiated love she knew to be Jesus. Mesmerised by this being who “looked like a hippie,” as Pauline puts it, she listened, entranced, as he shared his gentle wisdom with her:
“He explained the oneness to me, that everyone was equal in his eyes.”
“It’s about focus – if you look through loving eyes, you can create a beautiful life.”
“He told me plainly that everyone is given life to learn to love – and that includes ourselves.”
There is much, much more, as you’ll hear in the first instalment of this special two-part interview with Pauline. I am so thrilled to share this episode with you! Enjoy the show.
Keep in touch with Karina at karinamachado.com, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Order the 10th anniversary edition of Spirit Sisters, available now!
Listen to Karina's other podcast about true-life spooky stories, The Ghost Files.