In this episode of Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass for Change, Jennifer Nagel explores the North—the direction of stillness, rest, and hidden wisdom. Through the story of a tropical storm that canceled her Mexico retreat, she reveals how life’s disruptions can become invitations to pause, surrender, and receive the quiet truths waiting beneath the surface.

What You’ll Hear:

• The North of the soul compass encourages rest, stillness, and trust in unseen currents.
• Learn how unexpected storms — literal or metaphorical — can become invitations to pause and listen.
• Explore practical ways to shift from “doing mode” into “being mode.”
• Experience a guided meditation to connect with the fertile stillness of the North.
• Reflect on where you’re being invited to pause and receive quiet truths in your own life.

Meet the Host: Jennifer Nagel

Jennifer Nagel is a soul-centered counsellor, international facilitator, and best-selling author who has spent over two decades helping people navigate chaos, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and create meaningful, authentic lives. Deeply rooted in the Satir Model and experiential approaches to transformation, Jennifer brings a grounded presence, sharp insight, and a deep trust in the resources of the human spirit.

Her work spans continents and cultures — she has led programs and trainings in Canada, China, Kenya, Thailand, and Mexico, and currently serves as Director of Trainer Development with the Satir Institute of the Pacific. She is also senior faculty with the Banmen Satir China Management Centre.

Jennifer is the author of Magic in the Muck: Finding Grace in Chaos, co-author of Virginia Satir’s Evolving Legacy, and founder and co-author of the collaborative books Therapists Are Human Too and The Healing Journey to Authenticity, created through book-writing retreats she co-facilitated in Mexico.

Connect with the Host:

Website: www.jennifernagelcounselling.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifernagel1/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.nagel.566

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifernagelcounselling/

If you’re longing for a place to connect with others on a soul-aligned journey of healing, growth, and transformation — come join us in the Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass Community, our private Facebook group. It’s a welcoming space to explore the themes from the podcast, share your own magic-in-the-mess moments, and receive inspiration to navigate life’s changes with grace and soul.

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In this episode of Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass for Change, Jennifer sits down with brand strategist and web designer Lori Osborne, The Authority Amplifier. Lori shares her powerful journey of navigating life with a brain tumour and ADHD, and how these challenges became teachers guiding her toward alignment, acceptance, and authentic growth. This soulful conversation explores what it means to live your values — and how nourishing your truth can transform not only your business but your whole way of being.

Listeners will discover:

• How living with a brain tumour and ADHD reshaped Lori’s path and taught her to slow down and listen deeply.
• Why your brand — like your soul — is what others experience when you’re not in the room.
• The power of aligning your values with your actions to create sustainable growth.
• How laughter, resilience, and acceptance can become nourishment on the journey of change.
• Why authenticity is the bridge between your brilliance and being truly seen.

Featured Guest: Lori Osborne

Lori Osborne is affectionately known as The Authority Amplifier. She’s the founder of BizBolster Web Solutions and the creator of The Authority Blueprint™. With nearly a decade of experience in brand strategy and website development, Lori helps Thought Leaders identify and clarify their brand, then translates it into authority-driven websites that attract aligned clients and amplify their impact online.

Follow Lori:

Website: www.bizbolster.com

Free Gift: Online Authority Visibility Audit

Meet the Host: Jennifer Nagel

Jennifer Nagel is a soul-centered counsellor, international facilitator, and best-selling author who has spent over two decades helping people navigate chaos, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and create meaningful, authentic lives. Deeply rooted in the Satir Model and experiential approaches to transformation, Jennifer brings a grounded presence, sharp insight, and a deep trust in the resources of the human spirit.

Her work spans continents and cultures — she has led programs and trainings in Canada, China, Kenya, Thailand, and Mexico, and currently serves as Director of Trainer Development with the Satir Institute of the Pacific. She is also senior faculty with the Banmen Satir China Management Centre.

Jennifer is the author of Magic in the Muck: Finding Grace in Chaos, co-author of Virginia Satir’s Evolving Legacy, and founder and co-author of the collaborative books Therapists Are Human Too and The Healing Journey to Authenticity, created through book-writing retreats she co-facilitated in Mexico.

Connect with the Host:

Website: www.jennifernagelcounselling.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifernagel1/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.nagel.566

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifernagelcounselling/

If you’re longing for a place to connect with others on a soul-aligned journey of healing, growth, and transformation — come join us in the Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass Community, our private Facebook group. It’s a welcoming space to explore the themes from the...

In this episode, Jennifer explores the South on the Soul Compass—a place of growth, action, and sustainable self-care. She shares her personal journey of learning to maintain energy and vitality through balanced habits, even after her MS diagnosis. Listeners are invited to notice where their energy is thriving and where it needs nourishment, and to take small, consistent steps toward lasting well-being..

What You’ll Hear:

• The South represents growth that is sustainable, rooted in nourishment, balance, and consistent self-care.
• True vitality comes from tending what matters, not pushing harder or faster.
• Personal experience—like Jennifer’s MS diagnosis—can act as a wake-up call to honor your body’s wisdom.
• Reflection and somatic awareness help identify areas where energy is thriving versus depleted.
• Embedding small, consistent daily practices allows transformation to take root and supports long-term growth.
• Growth and action are most effective when paired with nourishment, compassion, and steady attention.

Meet the Host: Jennifer Nagel

Jennifer Nagel is a soul-centered counsellor, international facilitator, and best-selling author who has spent over two decades helping people navigate chaos, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and create meaningful, authentic lives. Deeply rooted in the Satir Model and experiential approaches to transformation, Jennifer brings a grounded presence, sharp insight, and a deep trust in the resources of the human spirit.

Her work spans continents and cultures — she has led programs and trainings in Canada, China, Kenya, Thailand, and Mexico, and currently serves as Director of Trainer Development with the Satir Institute of the Pacific. She is also senior faculty with the Banmen Satir China Management Centre.

Jennifer is the author of Magic in the Muck: Finding Grace in Chaos, co-author of Virginia Satir’s Evolving Legacy, and founder and co-author of the collaborative books Therapists Are Human Too and The Healing Journey to Authenticity, created through book-writing retreats she co-facilitated in Mexico.

Connect with the Host:

Website: www.jennifernagelcounselling.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifernagel1/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.nagel.566

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifernagelcounselling/

If you’re longing for a place to connect with others on a soul-aligned journey of healing, growth, and transformation — come join us in the Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass Community, our private Facebook group. It’s a welcoming space to explore the themes from the podcast, share your own magic-in-the-mess moments, and receive inspiration to navigate life’s changes with grace and soul.

💫 Click here to join the community https://www.facebook.com/groups/magicinthemuck

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Conflict is part of being human — but when we meet it with curiosity and compassion, it can transform into a pathway toward trust and growth. In this conversation with international speaker and coach Robyn McTague, we explore how tension holds the seeds of deeper truth and connection, and how releasing old patterns can open space for more authentic relationships.

What You’ll Hear:

• Why conflict is not a problem to be solved, but a doorway to deeper connection.
• How meeting conflict with curiosity can reveal unmet needs and new possibilities.
• The role of the Enneagram and motivational maps in understanding ourselves and others.
• Why embracing emotions in the moment is essential for transformation.
• How releasing old patterns can compost into trust, growth, and more fulfilling relationships.

Jennifer ties this conversation back to the West on the Soul Compass — the season of release, letting go, and making space for what’s new. Conflict often asks us to release what no longer serves and step into more honest, connected ways of being.

✨ Reflective Prompt: Where in your life right now might conflict be pointing you toward a deeper truth, or offering you a chance to build trust?

Featured Guest: Robyn McTague

Robyn McTague is a compassionate guide and the creator of A Life of Choice Coaching and Positive Team Engagement Consulting. With a rich tapestry of experience, including over three decades in advocacy and workplace safety, Robyn empowers individuals, couples, and teams to navigate the complexities of their personal and professional relationships. Drawing from her own transformative journey, she blends science and spirituality to help others reconnect with their authentic selves, embrace their uniqueness, and cultivate meaningful connections. Through her work, Robyn inspires others to engage fully in life, uncover the deeper drivers behind their behaviors, and address conflicts with courage and compassion.

Follow Robyn:

Website: www.alifeofchoice.ca

Website: www.positiveteamengagement.com

LinkedIn: Robyn McTague

Meet the Host: Jennifer Nagel

Jennifer Nagel is a soul-centered counsellor, international facilitator, and best-selling author who has spent over two decades helping people navigate chaos, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and create meaningful, authentic lives. Deeply rooted in the Satir Model and experiential approaches to transformation, Jennifer brings a grounded presence, sharp insight, and a deep trust in the resources of the human spirit.

Her work spans continents and cultures — she has led programs and trainings in Canada, China, Kenya, Thailand, and Mexico, and currently serves as Director of Trainer Development with the Satir Institute of the Pacific. She is also senior faculty with the Banmen Satir China Management Centre.

Jennifer is the author of Magic in the Muck: Finding Grace in Chaos, co-author of Virginia Satir’s Evolving Legacy, and founder and co-author of the collaborative books Therapists Are Human Too and The Healing Journey to Authenticity, created through book-writing retreats she co-facilitated in Mexico.

Connect with the Host:

Website: www.jennifernagelcounselling.com

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In this episode of Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass for Change, we journey West — the direction of release, reflection, and gentle letting go. Jennifer Nagel shares stories and practical guidance for noticing old patterns, softening rigid beliefs, and creating space for what wants to emerge.

Discover why letting go isn’t about rejecting yourself, but about cultivating awareness, self-compassion, and emotional freedom. Through a guided visualization and small daily practices, you’ll learn how to release what no longer serves you and invite renewal into your life.

Listen and reflect: What am I ready to release so something new can emerge?

What You’ll Hear:

• Discover why endings and beginnings are inseparable — how release naturally supports new growth.
• Learn the first step to releasing old patterns: cultivating awareness of what no longer serves you.
• Explore why letting go isn’t about rejecting yourself, but about creating spaciousness for new possibilities.
• Hear personal and client stories of transformation through intentional, gentle release.
• Practice a guided visualization to help you release old beliefs, habits, and expectations.
• Take away a daily “soft release” practice to weave calm, conscious transformation into your life.

Meet the Host: Jennifer Nagel

Jennifer Nagel is a soul-centered counsellor, international facilitator, and best-selling author who has spent over two decades helping people navigate chaos, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and create meaningful, authentic lives. Deeply rooted in the Satir Model and experiential approaches to transformation, Jennifer brings a grounded presence, sharp insight, and a deep trust in the resources of the human spirit.

Her work spans continents and cultures — she has led programs and trainings in Canada, China, Kenya, Thailand, and Mexico, and currently serves as Director of Trainer Development with the Satir Institute of the Pacific. She is also senior faculty with the Banmen Satir China Management Centre.

Jennifer is the author of Magic in the Muck: Finding Grace in Chaos, co-author of Virginia Satir’s Evolving Legacy, and founder and co-author of the collaborative books Therapists Are Human Too and The Healing Journey to Authenticity, created through book-writing retreats she co-facilitated in Mexico.

Connect with the Host:

Website: www.jennifernagelcounselling.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifernagel1/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.nagel.566

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifernagelcounselling/

If you’re longing for a place to connect with others on a soul-aligned journey of healing, growth, and transformation — come join us in the Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass Community, our private Facebook group. It’s a welcoming space to explore the themes from the podcast, share your own magic-in-the-mess moments, and receive inspiration to navigate life’s changes with grace and soul.

💫 Click here to join the community https://www.facebook.com/groups/magicinthemuck

And if you’d like to receive occasional updates about new podcast...

How do persistence, passion, and purpose help us create positive change—even in the midst of uncertainty? In this episode of Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass for Change, Jennifer sits down with artist, poet, and entrepreneur Janna Willoughby-Lohr to explore how creativity becomes a catalyst for transformation. Together, they reflect on the courage it takes to follow a vision, embrace possibility, and trust the unfolding path of change.

What You’ll Hear:

• Creativity can be a powerful tool for transformation — from personal growth to healing grief and turning challenges into purpose.
• Persistence and openness work hand in hand: pursuing what lights you up requires both courage and flexibility.
• The transformative power of art in processing grief and trauma, turning personal challenges into creative expressions.
• The importance of persistence and passion in pursuing one's creative path, even amidst life's uncertainties and hardships
• The episode explores how art can serve as a universal language, helping people express emotions they might not have words for.

Featured Guest: Janna Willoughby-Lohr

Janna Willoughby-Lohr is an award-winning artist, writer, speaker and entrepreneur from Buffalo, NY. Her business, Papercraft Miracles, is an eco-friendly handmade paper art company. Featured on discovery+, she’s worked with Lowe’s, Pinterest, Twitter and Capital One. She is the host of Reach the Stars Podcast--which features inspiring stories of persistence, passion and purpose. Janna is also an accomplished poet, rapper and musician and she is a proud mama to three little kiddos.

Follow Janna Willoughby-Lohr:

Website: www.papercraftmiracles.com

Meet the Host: Jennifer Nagel

Jennifer Nagel is a soul-centered counsellor, international facilitator, and best-selling author who has spent over two decades helping people navigate chaos, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and create meaningful, authentic lives. Deeply rooted in the Satir Model and experiential approaches to transformation, Jennifer brings a grounded presence, sharp insight, and a deep trust in the resources of the human spirit.

Her work spans continents and cultures — she has led programs and trainings in Canada, China, Kenya, Thailand, and Mexico, and currently serves as Director of Trainer Development with the Satir Institute of the Pacific. She is also senior faculty with the Banmen Satir China Management Centre.

Jennifer is the author of Magic in the Muck: Finding Grace in Chaos, co-author of Virginia Satir’s Evolving Legacy, and founder and co-author of the collaborative books Therapists Are Human Too and The Healing Journey to Authenticity, created through book-writing retreats she co-facilitated in Mexico.

Connect with the Host:

Website: www.jennifernagelcounselling.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifernagel1/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.nagel.566

If you’re longing for a place to connect with others on a soul-aligned journey of healing, growth, and transformation — come join us in the Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass Community, our private Facebook group. It’s a welcoming space to explore the themes from the podcast, share your own magic-in-the-mess moments, and receive inspiration to navigate life’s changes with grace and soul.

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In times of transition, it’s easy to cling to certainty — but true beginnings come when we soften our focus and stay open to the infinite possibilities stirring within us. The East, in the Soul Compass, reminds us that every dawn is an invitation to begin again.

In this solo episode of Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass for Change, Jennifer explores the East — the place of vision, fresh starts, and expansive possibility. Through story, a guided visualization, and reflection prompts, you’ll be invited to release rigidity, embrace openness, and trust what’s emerging in your own life right now.

What You’ll Hear:

• Why the East in the Soul Compass represents dawn, new beginnings, and infinite possibilities.
• How vision expands when we release the need to cling to one fixed outcome.
• Why planning has value, but openness to emergence creates deeper transformation.
• The paradox of beginnings: they ask for willingness, not certainty.
• A guided visualization to connect with your own horizon of possibilities.
• Reflection prompts to support your journaling and soul alignment this season.

Reflection Prompts for Journaling:

Take these with you into your journal or quiet reflection:

• Where might I be holding too tightly to one fixed dream or outcome?
• What infinite possibilities open up for me when I soften my focus?
• What vision feels most alive in my body right now—even if it’s only a whisper?
• What rhythm, habit, or intention wants to begin for me in this season of fresh starts?

Meet the Host: Jennifer Nagel

Jennifer Nagel is a soul-centered counsellor, international facilitator, and best-selling author who has spent over two decades helping people navigate chaos, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and create meaningful, authentic lives. Deeply rooted in the Satir Model and experiential approaches to transformation, Jennifer brings a grounded presence, sharp insight, and a deep trust in the resources of the human spirit.

Her work spans continents and cultures — she has led programs and trainings in Canada, China, Kenya, Thailand, and Mexico, and currently serves as Director of Trainer Development with the Satir Institute of the Pacific. She is also senior faculty with the Banmen Satir China Management Centre.

Jennifer is the author of Magic in the Muck: Finding Grace in Chaos, co-author of Virginia Satir’s Evolving Legacy, and founder and co-author of the collaborative books Therapists Are Human Too and The Healing Journey to Authenticity, created through book-writing retreats she co-facilitated in Mexico.

Connect with the Host:

Website: www.jennifernagelcounselling.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifernagel1/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.nagel.566

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifernagelcounselling/

If you’re longing for a place to connect with others on a soul-aligned journey of healing, growth, and transformation — come join us in the Magic in the Muck: A Soul’s Compass Community, our private Facebook group. It’s a welcoming space to explore the themes from the podcast, share your own magic-in-the-mess moments, and receive inspiration to navigate life’s changes with grace and soul.

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In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, Jennifer sits down with her dear friend and co-creator, Julie Ann, to explore what it really means to find magic in the muck. Together, they share deeply personal stories of physical challenges, soul awakenings, and the profound wisdom that comes when we pause, go inward, and listen. From the beaches of Sayulita to the inner landscapes of the soul, they unpack how slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and tuning into our soul’s compass can transform not just how we feel—but how we live.

Whether you’re knee-deep in life’s muck or longing for a deeper sense of alignment, this episode offers insight, inspiration, and a gentle nudge toward your own reset.

Key Takeaways:

• The magic is already inside you — external solutions can distract us from the inner wisdom we truly need.
• The power of the sacred pause — stepping away from noise and busyness creates space for clarity and soul reconnection.
• Your environment matters — being surrounded by nature can profoundly shift your state of mind and body.
• A true reset begins with asking, “What do I really want?” and listening deeply for your soul’s answer.
• Living from your soul’s compass brings more ease, joy, and lightness into everyday life.
• We are nature — remembering our connection to the elements helps restore balance and purpose.

Resources Mentioned

Book: “Magic in the Muck: Finding Grace in Chaos” by Jennifer Nagel, 2018

Soul Compass Retreats: tinyurl.com/soulcompassretreats

Featured Guest: Julie Ann

Retreat Co-Creator • Story Alchemist • Host of Your Story is Your Portal

Julie Ann is a visionary coach, speaker, publisher, and creator of Your Story is Your Portal, a podcast and platform for soulful storytelling and transformation. With a gift for helping others reclaim the power of their voice, she leads retreats, book collaborations, and sacred spaces where story becomes medicine. Julie Ann’s approach is rooted in radical authenticity, embodied truth-telling, and the belief that our greatest challenges often hold the keys to our liberation. She brings deep presence, clarity, and magic to every circle she holds.

Follow Julie Ann:

Website: https://www.influencepublishing.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InfluencePublishing

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/julieannpv

Instagram: @julieinspires

Your Story is Your Portal Podcast: https://network.highvibepodcastnetwork.com/podcast/your-story-is-your-portal

Meet the Host: Jennifer Nagel

Jennifer Nagel is a soul-centered counsellor, international facilitator, and best-selling author who has spent over two decades helping people navigate chaos, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and create meaningful, authentic lives. Deeply rooted in the Satir Model and experiential approaches to transformation, Jennifer brings a grounded presence, sharp insight, and a deep trust in the resources of the human spirit.

Her work spans continents and cultures — she has led programs and trainings in Canada, China, Kenya, Thailand, and Mexico, and...