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The Stumbling Spirit

The Stumbling Spirit

By: Fabio Fernandes
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Welcome to The Stumbling Spirit - Contemplations on the Path of Resilience.


Whether you realize it or not, you are resilient. It’s your birthright. As you take in your next breath, know this truth.


It’s not only about your capacity to overcome difficult situations, but it’s about your courage to do the necessary work to heal, learn, grow and move forward. What you gain is invaluable wisdom. And, it’s through these hard stumbles in life that we often discover a new purpose that aligns with our spirit.


My name is Fabio da Silva Fernandes - Reiki Master, Mindfulness Coach and mystical explorer. Join me, as The Stumbling Spirit Podcast highlights the lives of extraordinary people, like you, sharing transformative stories and beneficial practices of resilience to guide you on your wellness journey.


The Stumbling Spirit Podcast is proudly produced in Ontario, Canada.


Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any corporations, organizations and entities they represent. Furthermore, the opinions shared by guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host and vice versa. This podcast's content is for entertainment and informational purposes alone. No guarantee is given on the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on this podcast for both spoken and written content. Please consult your own qualified and designated professionals for any expert advice (i.e. legal, medical etc.).


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Royalty-free music and sounds by The Mountain, UNIVERSFIELD, SergeQuadrado and Pixabay provided by Pixabay GmbH.


2026 SOCAN Licence (Tariff 22.C) gives this podcast the right to communicate to the public by telecommunication any or all of the musical works in SOCAN's repertoire by means of certain internet transmission or similar transmission facilities by a site ordinarily accessed to listen to audio-only content. SOCAN stands for Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada.

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Episodes
  • Season 4 Retrospective
    Jun 29 2026

    This is a special retrospective of Season 4 of The Stumbling Spirit Podcast, where I recap two key themes from this year’s show:


    • The relationship between compassion and resilience.
    • Finding and using our voice.


    Special thanks to all of the brilliant contributors who shared their resonant stories and grounding wisdom on how to cultivate greater resilience.


    Ep 01: “Julia” from Minneapolis

    Ep 02: Pia Mailhot-Leichter (https://kollectiv.studio)

    Ep 03: Shawn Clearsky Davies (Instagram: @mizhakwad)

    Ep 04: Renée Sferrazza (https://reneesferrazza.com/)

    Ep 05: Tara May (https://aspiritech.org/)

    Ep 06: Allen Braude

    Ep 07: Carla Affe (https://www.purelifehealing.ca/)

    Ep 08: Antonio Lennert (https://www.theridein.com/)

    Ep 09: Markus Bohlmann (https://markusbohlmann.com)

    Ep 10: Shawn Leonard (https://shawn-leonard.com/)

    Ep 11: Doreen Downing (https://doreendowning.com/)

    Ep 12: James Darin Corbiere (https://easternwoodlandart.ca/)

    Ep 13: Niya Bajaj (https://holisticyogatherapy.ca)

    Ep 14: Catalina Andrade (https://www.doctorcatalina.com/)

    Ep 15: DeRico Symonds (https://www.dericosymonds.ca/)

    Ep 16: Rondalyn Whitney (https://www.rondalynwhitney.com/)

    Ep 17: Anna Beaumont (https://www.annabeaumont.com/)


    To my listeners, thank you for your ongoing loyalty and support, and for tuning in to The Stumbling Spirit Podcast! Season 5 will begin on March 1st, 2027.

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    58 mins
  • Vocal Elevation
    Jun 22 2026

    For more than 20 years, Anna Beaumont has helped people connect to their authentic voice through singing. With an extensive performance background in musical theatre and jazz, Anna is a voice-based somatic teacher who runs her own practice and leads worldwide vocal retreats to promote self-regulation, emotional healing and overall wellness. In this episode, Anna opens up about her illustrious career and explains how the tone, pitch and vibration of our voice can foster wellbeing and elevate our spirit.*


    Guest information:



    • Website: https://www.annabeaumont.com/
    • Email: anna.beaumont@gmail.com


    *Correction: Please note that while Anna Beaumont received training in integrative body psychotherapy, she is not a psychotherapist.


    2026 SOCAN Licence (Tariff 22.C) gives this podcast the right to communicate to the public by telecommunication any or all of the musical works in SOCAN's repertoire by means of certain internet transmission or similar transmission facilities by a site ordinarily accessed to listen to audio-only content. SOCAN stands for Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Chaos and Order
    Jun 15 2026

    In the summer of 2020, Rondalyn Whitney’s husband of more than 30 years tragically died in a car accident. Bill was the love of her life. A sudden widow, Rondalyn grappled with heartache while navigating the jarring bereavement process and mundane routines of life. In her memoirs, Habits of Widows and Lies in the Afterlife, Rondalyn diarizes her healing journey through grief as a widowed mother and offers tips on how to forge ahead after loss. In this episode, Rondalyn shares her story and explains how her background in occupational therapy and narrative medicine helped her through grief.


    Guest information:


    • Website: https://www.rondalynwhitney.com/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
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