In this episode of She’s Smart, Maria sits down with Donnie Soddu, founder of High Light Rituals and a shamanic practitioner whose work bridges science, intuition, and healing in a truly thoughtful way.

Donnie’s path is anything but linear. With a background in neuropsychology, research, and the corporate world, she once studied perception, sensory experience, and how humans understand reality—before eventually being called toward energy work, shamanic healing, and creating jewelry infused with intention.

In this wide-ranging and deeply grounded conversation, we explore what shamanic practice really is (and what it isn’t), how energy can be infused into objects, and how intuition shows up in everyday life—often in ways we don’t immediately recognize. Donnie shares how motherhood became a turning point in her spiritual journey, why healing doesn’t have to look mystical to be meaningful, and how working with energy can bring clarity, calm, and balance rather than fear or overwhelm.

This episode is not about having all the answers—it’s about curiosity, listening, and being open to the many ways we experience the world. Whether you’re spiritually curious, firmly science-minded, or somewhere in between, this conversation offers a refreshing, intelligent perspective on healing, intention, and connection.

https://highlightrituals.com/