Shine In & Out: Where Science Meets Soul

In this conversation, Francisco Castro shares his profound journey of facing stage four cancer, emphasizing the importance of mindset, family support, and creativity in healing. He discusses the power of words in medical communication and the significance of vulnerability and community in overcoming adversity. Through his experiences, he inspires others to embrace their struggles and find purpose in their journeys, advocating for a positive outlook and the importance of celebrating small victories.

 

Keywords:

cancer, mindset, healing, family, support, vulnerability, creativity, communication, gratitude, storytelling

Chapters:

00:00 Francisco's Journey Begins
03:49 Facing the Diagnosis
06:23 Understanding Purpose and Family
09:08 The Power of Mindset
11:46 Living with Hope and Regret
14:20 The Role of Medical Professionals
16:54 The Healing Power of Words
19:38 Finding Strength in Challenges
22:27 The Importance of Research
25:01 The Journey of Resilience
27:43 The Fight Against Cancer
30:27 Hope and Healing
38:09 The Importance of Connection and Support
42:03 Finding Joy in Simple Moments
42:27 Vulnerability and Healing Through Art
45:15 Advocacy and the Power of Storytelling
48:12 The Flaws in the Medical System
53:03 Paco Loco: The Evolution of an Artist
55:54 The Therapeutic Nature of Creativity
01:02:46 Empowerment Through Adversity
01:08:09 The Collective Fight Against Challenges
01:08:55 Understanding Resilience and Fear
01:09:25 The Role of Biology and Environment in Our Lives

In this episode of Shine In & Out, Samantha Stoltz sits down with Shannon Salge, a bioenergetics and functional wellness practitioner. Shannon shares how she helps women rebalance hormones, restore gut health, and optimize their nervous systems by combining science-backed nutrition, energy medicine, and frequency-based healing.

From her personal journey overcoming autoimmune disease to her work with clients using bio resonance scans, Shannon explains how aligning mind, body, and energy can uncover root causes of chronic health issues—before they become physical symptoms.

Tune in to learn how proactive, holistic approaches can transform your health, boost energy, and support long-term wellness.

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Discover the life-changing power of fermented foods and gut health in this episode of Shine In & Out. Samantha sits down with Michelle Hebrling, fermentation expert, to explore how healing your gut naturally can improve digestion, boost immunity, support mental health, and reclaim food sovereignty—without pills, expensive supplements, or complicated protocols.

Michelle shares her personal journey of overcoming chronic illness through a two-week gut reset and reveals how home fermentation can restore your microbiome, save money, and empower you to take control of your health.

This episode is perfect for anyone:

Struggling with gut issues or chronic illness

Curious about natural probiotics and fermented foods

Wanting to heal digestion, inflammation, or autoimmune symptoms

Looking for practical, simple home fermentation tips

Transformational retreats for women are more than vacations—they’re immersive experiences that create healing, self-discovery, confidence, and clarity. In this episode of Shine In & Out, Samantha sits down with Anna Van Atmill, founder of Wandering Roots, to explore how intentional travel, community, and nervous system regulation accelerate personal growth and long-lasting transformation.

Anna shares her journey from a science career to leading transformational retreats for women, revealing why stepping outside your comfort zone and traveling with strangers can reset stress, reframe mindset, and rebuild identity. These retreats aren’t about escaping life—they’re about returning home more aligned, empowered, and whole.

This episode is perfect for anyone:

Feeling stuck or burned out

Seeking connection and empowerment with other women

Curious about hosting or attending transformational retreats

Interested in nervous system regulation, personal growth, or adventure-based healing

Finding purpose in life often requires courage, creativity, and trust in your intuition. In this episode of Shine In & Out, Samantha sits down with Wade Simmons to explore how life purpose, creativity, mortality awareness, and soulful storytelling shape a meaningful life.

Wade shares his journey from mortuary science, filmmaking, and professional wrestling to discovering that purpose is not a single identity but a way of showing up fully in every season. Through confronting mortality, embracing fear, and trusting intuition, he explains how finding purpose in life deepens presence, connection, and fulfillment.

This episode is for anyone seeking:

Clarity on life purpose and meaning

Creative ways to align passion with work

Guidance on navigating multiple paths or careers

Inspiration for intentional living and soulful contribution