Hosts:

• Cinthia Varkevisser – Resident spiritual shit disturber, stirring things up with mystic power and bold action.
• Michelle Walters – Executive coach and hypnotherapist, turning subconscious blocks into unstoppable momentum.

Episode Highlights: Gratitudes as a Tool

This Thanksgiving week, Cinthia and Michelle explore a fresh perspective on gratitude: using it as a tool rather than just a feel-good exercise. They share personal stories, practical tips, and strategies for harnessing the power of gratitude to transform your daily life.

Key Takeaways

1. Gratitude as a Gateway:

• Cinthia shares how starting her readings or spiritual work with gratitude clears her mind and sets powerful intentions.
• Gratitude helps empty the "emotional cup" and shift focus to abundance and clarity.

2. Gratitude as an Icebreaker:

• Michelle explains how asking people to share what they're grateful for creates instant heart-to-heart connections, bypassing superficial introductions.
• Gratitude opens the door to meaningful interactions and deeper understanding in group settings.

3. The “1-2-3 Gratitude Practice” (Cinthia’s Method):

• 1: Name one heartfelt gratitude.
• 2: Acknowledge two people genuinely and sincerely.
• 3: Reflect on three positive things from your day, even if small or simple.

4. Gratitude in Manifestation:

• Michelle discusses the power of thanking the universe for what hasn’t yet arrived as a way to align intentions with reality.
• She shares a moving personal story about manifesting her late husband Bruce’s lung transplant through affirmations of gratitude.

5. Gratitude as an Untangling Tool:

• Cinthia uses gratitude to manage overwhelm, especially during emotionally charged times.
• Gratitude helps untangle emotions, shift focus, and create space for actionable solutions.

6. Gratitude to Quiet Judgment:

• Gratitude can dissolve judgment, ego, and unhelpful narratives.
• Cinthia reflects on how gratitude helped her find peace following her brother’s passing by focusing on the beauty of his journey.

7. Gratitude for Life’s Tough Lessons:

• Cinthia shares her gratitude for "ass-kickings" that bring clarity and push her back into action.
• Painful lessons can serve as powerful motivators for growth and transformation.

Want More?

Cinthia’s Offerings:

• Mystic Magic Mentoring: A four-session deep dive to break through personal challenges and create transformative shifts in relationships and life.
• Mystic Magic Journeying: For those ready to explore their mystic and intuitive side in-depth.

Michelle’s Offerings:

• Three-Pack Coaching Sessions: Available in person or online, blending leadership coaching and hypnosis for personal and professional breakthroughs.

Connect with Us:

• Cinthia Varkevisser: Website | Social Media
• Michelle Walters: Website | Social Media

Mind Power Meets Mystic Podcast Transcript

Michelle Walters:

Welcome to Mind Power Meets Mystic, the show where practical mind power and mystical wisdom collide with humor and wild curiosity.

Cinthia Varkevisser:

Yeah, we’re not here to play it safe. I’m Cinthia Varkevisser, your resident spiritual shit disturber. I stir things up with mystic power and bold action.

Michelle Walters:

And I’m Michelle Walters, executive coach and hypnotherapist. I bring strategy and transformative hypnosis to help you turn subconscious blocks into unstoppable momentum.

Cinthia Varkevisser:

Let’s shake up your thinking, dive into your soul, and make bold moves in your life.

Michelle Walters:

We’ll take you on a journey of breakthroughs and “aha” moments, exploring spirit, business, love, relationships, and self-expansion.

Cinthia Varkevisser:

We’re connecting you with your highest self and flipping fear into strength.

Michelle Walters:

So buckle up! We’re doing this one wild, transformative conversation at a time. Let’s go!

Michelle Walters:

Welcome, listeners! It’s me, Michelle Walters, and my co-host, Cinthia Varkevisser. We’re here with a special Thanksgiving week episode of Mind Power Meets Mystic. And—no surprise—we’re talking about gratitudes, because it’s that time of year when thankfulness is on everyone’s minds... aside from eating too much.

Cinthia Varkevisser:

Absolutely! But we’re turning the concept of gratitude on its head, which is my favorite thing in the world. Usually, we focus on what we’re grateful for—like we did last year, beautifully. This time, we’re diving into how gratitudes can be used as a tool. It’s not just wonderful; it’s useful. That perspective makes me so happy.

Michelle Walters:

Love that. So what’s the first way you’d share with our audience about using gratitudes as a tool?

Cinthia Varkevisser:

I like to think of gratitude as a gateway. Before any intuitive or spiritual work, I start with gratitude. It clears my energy, empties my cup, and refocuses me on what I have rather than what’s bothering me. This creates a build-up of energy, helping me set intentions with generosity and focus on my client. What about you?

Michelle Walters:

For me, gratitude is a fantastic icebreaker. Whether it’s a meeting or a class, asking people what they’re grateful for reveals their hearts. You learn what truly matters to them—and it’s often way more meaningful than standard introductions like “Hi, I’m Joan, and I’m a teacher.”

Cinthia Varkevisser:

That’s brilliant. Gratitude connects people heart-to-heart, bypassing ego and one-upmanship. Even if you’re not grateful for the same things, gratitude fosters understanding.

Michelle Walters:

Cinthia, what’s your next gratitude tool?

Cinthia Varkevisser:

I call it the “1-2-3 Method.” Start with one heartfelt gratitude—something small but meaningful. Then, acknowledge two people sincerely. Finally, reflect on three things that went well in your day. It’s simple, grounding, and keeps gratitude heartfelt.

Michelle Walters:

I love that—especially how it shifts your focus even if your day wasn’t perfect.

Cinthia Varkevisser:

Exactly. Even if the only thing that went well was feeling warm and toasty at bedtime, it’s a meaningful gratitude.

Michelle Walters:

Here’s another approach, inspired by my book, An Alignment of Spirit: Finding Work You Love. One chapter explores expressing gratitude before things manifest. It’s powerful for setting intentions—like saying, “Thank you for [desired outcome],” even if it hasn’t happened yet.

Cinthia Varkevisser:

That’s like combining gratitude with an affirmation. It builds energy and momentum.

Michelle Walters:

Yes! For example, when my husband Bruce needed a lung transplant, I kept affirming, “Thank you, God, for Bruce’s lung transplant.” It anchored my belief and made the possibility feel real.

Cinthia Varkevisser:

I love that. Gratitude creates space for solutions and untangles overwhelming emotions.

Michelle Walters:

Absolutely. Gratitude is grounding, even in anxious or overwhelming situations.

Cinthia Varkevisser:

Lastly, I’m grateful for ass-kickings. Painful lessons can clarify priorities and propel us forward—though, of course, not every day, Source!

Michelle Walters:

Be careful what you wish for!

Cinthia Varkevisser:

True. But ass-kickings remind us what’s important. Gratitude for those moments shifts us from pain to growth.

Michelle Walters:

Beautifully said.

Michelle Walters:

Thanks for joining us on Mind Power Meets Mystic with me, Michelle Walters, and my co-host, Cinthia Varkevisser. If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and share it with a friend.

Cinthia Varkevisser:

And if you’re ready to go deeper, we offer one-on-one programs like my Mystic Magic Mentoring—a four-session journey to disrupt limiting stories and create transformation.

Michelle Walters:

I offer three-session packages for leadership coaching or hypnosis—perfect for clearing blocks and building unstoppable momentum.

Cinthia Varkevisser:

Thanks for listening. See you next time!