Spirituality for Skeptics
Spirituality for Skeptics is for curious, open-minded seekers exploring the shift from doubt to belief without dogma or commercialization. In each episode, host and curator Nicole Spencer facilitates conversations with people who moved beyond skepticism into the expansive world of non-religious spirituality, offering a compass for those who want to explore meaning, truth, and purpose on their own terms.
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Unlock a new perspective on reality with Dana Kippel as we explore the mysterious science and spirituality of plasma. Discover how plasma, more than just a fourth state of matter, acts as a living, multi-dimensional ether that shapes consciousness and reality. Dana shares her journey from meditative downloads to theories about plasma as an intelligent field that collaborates with consciousness, reflecting our subconscious and influencing our spiritual evolution. This episode is perfect for anyone questioning reality, seeking deeper connections with the unseen, or eager to explore where science and spirituality merge. Don't miss this chance to shift your worldview and unlock your human potential…it may be just the thing you have been looking for.
Host: Nicole Spencer
Guest: Dana Kippel
Executive Producers:
Glenn Milley https://www.instagram.com/goforglenn
and
Bessie Fong https://www.instagram.com/bessiefong
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ABOUT THE GUEST:
Dana Kippel is an author, speaker, filmmaker, and futurist pioneering the study of plasma intelligence and consciousness. Her best selling book is A New Force: Plasma, Consciousness, and the New Human Potential.
Her work bridges science, spirituality, and mental health, inspiring millions through her writing, speaking, and social media presence. Her mission is to empower people, to remind them they are never alone, and to re-spark their curiosity in the magic of life.
She is the founder Metaphysical Mysterium, a series of live workshops & groups fusing the science of higher consciousness, human magic, and mental health.
Check out Dana's Podcast HEART SNACKS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-snacks-candy-for-your-soul/id1844927834
http://danakippel.com
https://www.instagram.com/dana.thealien
https://www.tiktok.com/@danakippel
https://www.youtube.com/@plasmaintelligence
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
This is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Join Nicole as she delves into a profound conversation with Christa Ovenell, who refers to herself as Death's Apprentice. In this episode, Christa shares her unique journey from a career in education to becoming a licensed funeral director and end-of-life doula. Discover the importance of embracing conversations about death, the misconceptions surrounding embalming, and the emotional depth of working in death care. Christa's insights challenge societal norms and encourage listeners to reflect on their own end-of-life plans. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that promises to change the way you view life's final chapter and consider what preparations you can start discussions with your loved ones about, no matter one’s age.
Host: Nicole Spencer
Guest: Christa Ovenell
Executive Producers:
Glenn Milley https://www.instagram.com/goforglenn
and
Bessie Fong https://www.instagram.com/bessiefong
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ABOUT THE GUEST:
Christa Ovenell is a community educator, licensed funeral director, and end-of-life doula, and the founder of Death’s Apprentice Education & Planning. A simple message underpins all her work: death is part of life, and it's time we started treating it that way.
Christa is known for her grounded, approachable way of talking about death and dying: never sensationalizing the subject, just using these conversations as an essential tool for living well. She supports individuals, families, workplaces, and communities to think ahead, talk openly, and prepare thoughtfully for illness, aging, and death. Her approach is neither clinical nor abstract; it is rooted in real-world experience, deep listening, and a belief that informed choice and human connection can dramatically reduce fear and distress.
With a background that spans adult education, funeral service, and hospitality, Christa brings professional expertise and lived understanding to her work. She is particularly interested in “living loss,” dementia, home death, grief-aware workplaces, and values-based end-of-life planning. She also mentors emerging death doulas and educators, offering an honest counterpoint to overly romanticized narratives about death work, and emphasizing sustainable, community-centered models of care.
At the heart of Christa’s work is a simple but radical idea: that death literacy is a form of collective care. By normalizing conversations about mortality, legacy, and care, she helps people reclaim agency, reduce unnecessary suffering, and show up for one another with more confidence and compassion.
Whether she’s facilitating a workshop, speaking to a room full of leaders, supporting a family through incapacity/end-of-life planning, or advocating for greener end-of-life options, Christa creates spaces that are thoughtful, spacious, and deeply human. She is known for balancing seriousness with light humour and profound warmth, and for always making room for both darkness and light.
Christa lives and works in Vancouver, British Columbia, and offers her programs throughout North America.
www.deathsapprentice.ca
https://www.instagram.com/deathsapprentice.ca/
ABOUT THE HOST:
Nicole Spencer is the host and curator of Spirituality for Skeptics, a show that explores the shift from doubt to belief through raw, transformative conversations. Raised without spirituality or religion, she never expected to find herself on this path. In her mid-30s, mentors and personal experiences opened her to curiosity about the unseen, inspiring her to create a space where others could explore freely without dogma or prescription.
Before launching the show, Nicole built and sold two coaching companies at different stages of her career. Most recently, she scaled a business coaching brand to 8-figures in six years, generating over $13 million in that time. The success was rewarding and she remains grateful for it, but even at the height of achievement she sensed there was something more. Stepping away, she turned her focus to the deeper pursuit of peace, fulfillment, and meaning.
Through unpolished, emotionally honest stories, Spirituality for Skeptics offers a rare space for those who doubt but long to believe.
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Tired of not getting what you want? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Paula Swope, author of "Thought Snob," as she shares her transformative journey from a life constrained by societal norms to one of empowerment and spiritual awakening. Discover how Paula's experiences with emotional intelligence, mindful awareness, and living in faith have shaped her unique perspective on life. From her upbringing in rural Kentucky to her profound realizations about spirituality and personal growth, Paula's story is a testament to the power of self-discovery and resilience. Tune in to explore the concepts of algorithmic spirituality, primordial sound meditation, and universal uprootings, and learn how these ideas can inspire your own path to a better life.
Host: Nicole Spencer
Guest: Paula Swope
Executive Producers:
Glenn Milley https://www.instagram.com/goforglenn
and
Bessie Fong https://www.instagram.com/bessiefong
New episodes air every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review!
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ABOUT THE GUEST:
Paula Swope is what happens when a sharp mind meets a spiritual mission—think scholar in Gucci shades and 4” Jimmy Choos. She’s the author of Thought SNOB: The Modern Spiritual Playbook For A Better Life, host of The Thought Snob Podcast, Founder & CEO of Spiritual Power & Alchemy (SPA) Retreats, and the unapologetically relatable voice behind a movement that teaches people to stop living in lies and start thinking for themselves. Her followers (over 300K) call her the most relatable self-help author—and they mean it.
Before building a business that helps people heal, manifest, and rise, Paula raised $60 million for underserved communities. Now, she raises consciousness. In addition to her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, she’s a Chopra-certified coach, a disruptor of disempowering narratives, and a soul-first entrepreneur who believes healing should be raw, funny, and backed by science. Her mission is to inform and educate soul seekers about nontraditional pathways to healing and success. Whether teaching at a retreat or visiting Graceland (you never know where you’ll see her), Paula is living proof that self-empowerment can be equal parts depth and edge.
http://PaulaSwope.com
https://www.instagram.com/thepaulaswope
https://www.tiktok.com/@pbswope111
ABOUT THE HOST:
Nicole Spencer is the host and curator of Spirituality for Skeptics, a show that explores the shift from doubt to belief through raw, transformative conversations. Raised without spirituality or religion, she never expected to find herself on this path. In her mid-30s, mentors and personal experiences opened her to curiosity about the unseen, inspiring her to create a space where others could explore freely without dogma or prescription.
Before launching the show, Nicole built and sold two coaching companies at different stages of her career. Most recently, she scaled a business coaching brand to 8-figures in six years, generating over $13 million in that time. The success was rewarding and she remains grateful for it, but even at the height of achievement she sensed there was something more. Stepping away, she turned her focus to the deeper pursuit of peace, fulfillment, and meaning.
Through unpolished, emotionally honest stories, Spirituality for Skeptics offers a rare space for those who doubt but long to believe.
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
In this captivating episode, Nicole Spencer sits down with Tiffany Rice, a renowned spirit medium, to explore the fascinating world of mediumship and intuition. Tiffany shares her journey from discovering her unique gifts at a young age to embracing her calling as a full-time medium. With warmth and authenticity, she discusses the challenges and joys of connecting with loved ones in spirit, the importance of intuition, and the power of choosing happiness. Join us for an enlightening conversation that delves into the mysteries of the spiritual realm and the profound impact of energy and intuition in our lives.
Host: Nicole Spencer
Guest: Tiffany Rice
Executive Producers:
Glenn Milley https://www.instagram.com/goforglenn
and
Bessie Fong https://www.instagram.com/bessiefong
New episodes air every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review!
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ABOUT THE GUEST:
Throughout the years, Tiffany Rice has always had a sense of “knowing”.
Upon becoming a Reiki Master (Japanese healing), Tiffany became aware of her senses and abilities increasing with each life event. Being able to identify with fellow colleagues she realized her gift of being a Medium was accelerating rapidly. The pieces of the puzzle were finally starting to fit. Tiffany is now a renowned Spirit Medium. She dedicates her life sharing her uplifting and enlightening gift to those that are going through the stages of grief.
She also has interest in the paranormal and knows that the paranormal is an extension of the Spirit World. Spirit at times will have an uncanny connection to certain locations where Tiffany is able to connect the emotional side to the factual side helping historical societies and special residential locations.
In her downtime, Tiffany spends time with her family. Being adopted she has a large family base that supports her. Along with family time, her friends aka “Tiff’s team” play a huge role to keep her grounded. Traveling and exploring locations and new places is what brings her inner peace to her active lifestyle. At home in the suburbs outside of Boston, she is a happy mother of three furbabies Chloe, Olive, and Stanlee.
https://www.tiffanyrice.com/
https://www.instagram.com/spirittiff/
https://www.tiktok.com/@spirittiff
ABOUT THE HOST:
Nicole Spencer is the host and curator of Spirituality for Skeptics, a show that explores the shift from doubt to belief through raw, transformative conversations. Raised without spirituality or religion, she never expected to find herself on this path. In her mid-30s, mentors and personal experiences opened her to curiosity about the unseen, inspiring her to create a space where others could explore freely without dogma or prescription.
Before launching the show, Nicole built and sold two coaching companies at different stages of her career. Most recently, she scaled a business coaching brand to 8-figures in six years, generating over $13 million in that time. The success was rewarding and she remains grateful for it, but even at the height of achievement she sensed there was something more. Stepping away, she turned her focus to the deeper pursuit of peace, fulfillment, and meaning.
Through unpolished, emotionally honest stories, Spirituality for Skeptics offers a rare space for those who doubt but long to believe.
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
In this enlightening episode of "Spirituality for Skeptics," host Nicole Spencer engages in a profound conversation with Anya Lincoln, an author and spiritual guide. Anya shares her journey from growing up in the Soviet Union to becoming a beacon of spiritual insight, discussing her unique approach to bridging the gap between spirituality and skepticism. Together, they explore the transformative power of awakening, the importance of authenticity, and the continuous journey of self-discovery. Tune in to discover how embracing both the mind and spirit can lead to a more fulfilling life.
Host: Nicole Spencer
Guest: Anya Lincoln
Executive Producers:
Glenn Milley https://www.instagram.com/goforglenn
and
Bessie Fong https://www.instagram.com/bessiefong
New episodes air every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review!
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ABOUT THE GUEST:
Anya Lincoln is the author of I Am and the creator of Identity Work, a transformative approach to consciousness and personal evolution. She teaches a kind of spirituality that doesn’t require belief in religion—one that’s accessible to anyone willing to look inward. Anya believes the spiritual path is the foundation for creating the kind of world we truly want. She sees what people seek in spirituality—peace, happiness, and connection—as the starting point, but believes where we are really headed is creativity. Her work explores consciousness and Identity—the personal consciousness carried from the past—inviting us to see why we unconsciously replay old patterns on both personal and global levels, and how we can consciously create a truly new reality.
https://www.anyalincoln.com/
https://www.instagram.com/anyalincoln
https://www.tiktok.com/@iamloveoneness
ABOUT THE HOST:
Nicole Spencer is the host and curator of Spirituality for Skeptics, a show that explores the shift from doubt to belief through raw, transformative conversations. Raised without spirituality or religion, she never expected to find herself on this path. In her mid-30s, mentors and personal experiences opened her to curiosity about the unseen, inspiring her to create a space where others could explore freely without dogma or prescription.
Before launching the show, Nicole built and sold two coaching companies at different stages of her career. Most recently, she scaled a business coaching brand to 8-figures in six years, generating over $13 million in that time. The success was rewarding and she remains grateful for it, but even at the height of achievement she sensed there was something more. Stepping away, she turned her focus to the deeper pursuit of peace, fulfillment, and meaning.
Through unpolished, emotionally honest stories, Spirituality for Skeptics offers a rare space for those who doubt but long to believe.
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
New Year, New SFS! In this captivating episode, Nicole Spencer sits down with Tyler Engle, a visionary thinker and content creator, to explore the intersections of ancient history, modern science, and spirituality. Tyler shares his journey from a high-rise window cleaner to a thought leader in metaphysics, discussing how he weaves together complex topics like consciousness, ancient civilizations, and the mysteries of the universe. You’ll discover how Tyler's unique perspective challenges conventional thinking and inspires a deeper understanding of our world. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that promises to expand your horizons and ignite your curiosity and consider passing it along to a friend or loved one in your life who’d also appreciate this conversation.
Host: Nicole Spencer
Guest: Tyler Engle
Executive Producers: Glenn Milley and Bessie Fong
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ABOUT THE GUEST:
Tyler Engle is a multidisciplinary creator, researcher, and electronic music artist investigating the hidden architecture of reality—where ancient civilizations, sacred geometry, sound, and consciousness intersect. He is the founder of BassForge, a creative and educational ecosystem that spans books, immersive courses, live “temple-style” experiences, and large-scale music performances. His work explores the idea that many ancient monuments and mythologies were not symbolic in the modern sense, but functional systems designed to encode knowledge about perception, energy, and the nature of the universe itself.
Tyler is the author of Cryptex Esoterica, a deep exploration into how geometry, pattern, and myth operate as a timeless operating system that outlives language, culture, and belief. Drawing from archaeology, physics, neuroscience, and comparative mythology, he challenges conventional historical narratives while grounding his ideas in observable structure, proportion, and resonance. His approach avoids blind mysticism, instead focusing on repeatable patterns that appear across civilizations—from Egyptian and Vedic temples to Greek architecture and megalithic sites worldwide.
Alongside his research and writing, Tyler is an established electronic music artist with a global audience, using sound design and performance as a medium for altered states, integration, and transformation. By merging education, art, and experience, his work aims to help people move from passive consumption of information to active participation in understanding reality—reframing ancient knowledge not as relics of the past, but as tools for navigating the future.
Instagram: @bassforge.us
Facebook: @Bassforge
TikTok: @bassforge.us
YouTube: @Bassforge_us
bassforge.us
ABOUT THE HOST:
Nicole Spencer is the host and curator of Spirituality for Skeptics, a show that explores the shift from doubt to belief through raw, transformative conversations. Raised without spirituality or religion, she never expected to find herself on this path. In her mid-30s, mentors and personal experiences opened her to curiosity about the unseen, inspiring her to create a space where others could explore freely without dogma or prescription.
Before launching the show, Nicole built and sold two coaching companies at different stages of her career. Most recently, she scaled a business coaching brand to 8-figures in six years, generating over $13 million in that time. The success was rewarding and she remains grateful for it, but even at the height of achievement she sensed there was something more. Stepping away, she turned her focus to the deeper pursuit of peace, fulfillment, and meaning.
Through unpolished, emotionally honest stories, Spirituality for Skeptics offers a rare space for those who doubt but long to believe.
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
This is a really special SFS…we’re joined by Nicole’s mentor Romy Wyser - spiritual mentor and psychic - and together they discuss their deep connection and Romy's journey into spirituality. Romy shares her experiences with energy work, spiritual awakenings, and the importance of grounding and centering. They explore the challenges and rewards of embracing one's spiritual gifts and the impact of mentorship. Romy also talks about her personal experiences, including a profound spiritual visitation and her journey to motherhood through IVF.
Host: Nicole Spencer
Guest: Romy Wyser
Executive Producers: Glenn Milley and Bessie Fong
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ABOUT THE GUEST:
Romy Wyser is an intuitive guide, channel and spiritual mentor whose work blends ancient wisdom with a deeply grounded, practical approach. Over more than a decade, she has helped thousands of people reconnect to their intuition, release fear and navigate life transitions with clarity and courage. Romy channels the wisdom of Archangel Gabriel and the Solar Dragon lineage, energies she describes as fierce, truthful, loving forces that illuminate where we are ready to evolve.
Now based in Mallorca, Romy also works closely with the spiritual frequency of the island, tapping into land wisdom, energetic attunement and soulful guidance into all her offerings. Her teachings resonate powerfully with sensitives, old souls and even those who consider themselves “skeptical but curious,” thanks to her ability to translate complex spiritual concepts into relatable human language.
Romy is the founder of Mallorca Soul Diaries and hosts retreats, mentorships and transmissions that help people return to their inner knowing. Her work is recognised for its clarity, compassion and the unmistakable presence she brings into every space she holds.
RomyWyser.com
https://www.facebook.com/RomyWyser
https://www.instagram.com/romy.wyser
ABOUT THE HOST:
Nicole Spencer is the host and curator of Spirituality for Skeptics, a show that explores the shift from doubt to belief through raw, transformative conversations. Raised without spirituality or religion, she never expected to find herself on this path. In her mid-30s, mentors and personal experiences opened her to curiosity about the unseen, inspiring her to create a space where others could explore freely without dogma or prescription.
Before launching the show, Nicole built and sold two coaching companies at different stages of her career. Most recently, she scaled a business coaching brand to 8-figures in six years, generating over $13 million in that time. The success was rewarding and she remains grateful for it, but even at the height of achievement she sensed there was something more. Stepping away, she turned her focus to the deeper pursuit of peace, fulfillment, and meaning.
Through unpolished, emotionally honest stories, Spirituality for Skeptics offers a rare space for those who doubt but long to believe.
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
In this episode of Spirituality for Skeptics, Nicole Spencer sits down with Arthur Tadevosyan, a spiritual guide & author, for a conversation that challenges how we think about consciousness, death, the human experience, and who is really in control.
Arthur shares what it’s like when spiritual intelligence takes over his body and demands to be expressed, how a book came through him that he didn’t consciously plan or fully understand, and why channeling is not a mystical party trick but a disruptive, life-altering experience. We explore past lives, encounters that defy rational explanation, spirit guides, what the afterlife actually feels like, and why suffering, even on a global scale, may have a deeper spiritual logic than we want to admit.
This is not a polished “love and light” conversation. It’s raw, unsettling at times, and incredibly expansive. If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s more guiding your life than your conscious mind, or questioned what really happens after we die, this episode is for you.
Host: Nicole Spencer
Guest: Arthur Tadevosyan
Executive Producers: Glenn Milley and Bessie Fong
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ABOUT THE GUEST:
Arthur Tadevosyan is an Author, Channeller and Motivational Speaker. He graduated from the National Polytechnic University of Armenia. Arthur lived his early life in Soviet Union–era Armenia. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, he settled in Johannesburg, South Africa with his family, in a land with a language he could not speak and a society that was completely alien to him. These difficult and challenging circumstances are a colossal part of what led Arthur’s spiritual journey and awakening, and his desire to help others through the trials and tribulations we face in everyday life. His studies in philosophy and religion have fostered a greater understanding of life, humanity, and our soul’s purpose, leading to the writing of his book, Croton, which came to him through conscious channeling. Arthur is currently published by Dolores Cannon’s publishing house, Ozark Mountain Publishing, and has just launched the third and final book in the Croton Series.
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ABOUT THE HOST:
Nicole Spencer is the host and curator of Spirituality for Skeptics, a show that explores the shift from doubt to belief through raw, transformative conversations. Raised without spirituality or religion, she never expected to find herself on this path. In her mid-30s, mentors and personal experiences opened her to curiosity about the unseen, inspiring her to create a space where others could explore freely without dogma or prescription.
Before launching the show, Nicole built and sold two coaching companies at different stages of her career. Most recently, she scaled a business coaching brand to 8-figures in six years, generating over $13 million in that time. The success was rewarding and she remains grateful for it, but even at the height of achievement she sensed there was something more. Stepping away, she turned her focus to the deeper pursuit of peace, fulfillment, and meaning.
Through unpolished, emotionally honest stories, Spirituality for Skeptics offers a rare space for those who doubt but long to believe.
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Chances are if you’ve been on social media at any point this year has come across your algorithm more than once. Nicole is joined by the man with tens of millions of views from his highly popular show DEAD TALKS – David Ferrugio – who has given countless people a way to identify and process their grief in a new and unique way. Together they explore the profound themes of grief, spirituality, and the human experience. David shares his personal journey of losing his father on 9/11 and how it became a catalyst for his podcast, which delves into life through the lens of death and grief. They discuss the importance of open-mindedness, the intersection of science and spirituality, and the power of storytelling in healing. Tune in for an insightful conversation that challenges beliefs and embraces the unknown.
Host: Nicole Spencer
Guest: David Ferrugio
Executive Producers: Glenn Milley and Bessie Fong
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ABOUT THE GUEST:
DEAD Talks is where we talk about the one thing we all experience but rarely discuss openly: death. Hosted by David Ferrugio, the show brings raw, honest, and often surprisingly uplifting conversations about grief, loss, healing, and the afterlife. Every guest shares a story that challenges the “don’t talk about death” taboo and reminds us that grief is deeply human — and deeply shared.
After losing his father on 9/11 at age 12, David learned firsthand the importance of conversation, connection, and storytelling. What began as a personal quest to understand grief has grown into a platform helping others navigate their own.
DEAD Talks isn’t just a grief podcast; it’s a conversation about living fully by facing what we fear most.
The show features guests from all walks of life — experts, celebrities, everyday people, and those with extraordinary stories including people like Tony Hawk, Gary Sinise, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ricki Lake, Kat Timpf, Ari Shaffir, David Kessler and much more.
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ABOUT THE HOST:
Nicole Spencer is the host and curator of Spirituality for Skeptics, a show that explores the shift from doubt to belief through raw, transformative conversations. Raised without spirituality or religion, she never expected to find herself on this path. In her mid-30s, mentors and personal experiences opened her to curiosity about the unseen, inspiring her to create a space where others could explore freely without dogma or prescription.
Before launching the show, Nicole built and sold two coaching companies at different stages of her career. Most recently, she scaled a business coaching brand to 8-figures in six years, generating over $13 million in that time. The success was rewarding and she remains grateful for it, but even at the height of achievement she sensed there was something more. Stepping away, she turned her focus to the deeper pursuit of peace, fulfillment, and meaning.
Through unpolished, emotionally honest stories, Spirituality for Skeptics offers a rare space for those who doubt but long to believe.
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
In this conversation, Sabrina Soto goes beyond design and HGTV success to reveal the spiritual turning points that reshaped her entire life. She shares the moment her intuition told her to speak one sentence in an audition…a sentence she still swears did not come from her…that rerouted her career and opened the door to television for the next 20 years.
Nicole and Sabrina explore how intuitive guidance, plant medicine, and unexpected synchronicities (including a 4am “doorbell” that never rang) have shaped her path, deepened her awareness of spirit, and taught her to surrender rather than force outcomes. Sabrina also reflects on encountering her spirit guides, navigating major life upheavals, and why gratitude and intentional living raise the frequency that every other part of life responds to. Her insights will directly help you more clearly recognize signs and turning points in your own spiritual journey.
Because sometimes the moment you least understand is the one that changes everything.
Host: Nicole Spencer
Guest: Sabrina Soto
Executive Producers: Glenn Milley and Bessie Fong
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ABOUT THE GUEST:
An incredibly engaging and vivacious personality, Sabrina Soto has a way of making you feel like she’s stepped right out of the screen and into your living room. She has been featured on TODAY, Live with Kelly and Mark, Good Morning America, The View and in publications such as TIME, Elle Decor, People, Huffington Post, InStyle, Esquire, USA Today, Parade, Variety, Better Homes and Gardens, Latina and The New York Post among others.
Sabrina has enjoyed extensive exposure as the host and designer of numerous HGTV shows, including The High Low Project, Design Star, Real Estate Intervention and Get It Sold.She has also appeared on White House Christmas, House Hunters and was a cast member of TLC’s Trading Spaces. Additionally, she served as a judge on ABC’s The Great Christmas Light Fight! and as co-host on CBS’s Secret Celebrity Renovation.
Now, Sabrina brings her passion for home, wellness and intentional living to her own lifestyle talk series, The Sabrina Soto Show, which premiered in Spring 2025 on The Design Network, streaming on Hulu, Samsung, Disney+, Prime Video and Roku. The show features expert-driven conversations on home, food, organization, wellness, mindset and more while blending inspiration with actionable takeaways.
In addition to television, Sabrina hosts Redesigning Life, a podcast where she explores personal growth, mindset shifts and transformational conversations with thought leaders and experts. Through candid discussions, she inspires listeners to embrace intentional living, personal empowerment and meaningful change.
Currently living in Los Angeles, Sabrina balances her time between designing, consulting, filming and being a devoted mom to her daughter, Olivia. When she’s not working on a project, she loves treating friends and family to her second passion: cooking.
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ABOUT THE HOST:
Nicole Spencer is the host and curator of Spirituality for Skeptics, a show that explores the shift from doubt to belief through raw, transformative conversations. Raised without spirituality or religion, she never expected to find herself on this path. In her mid-30s, mentors and personal experiences opened her to curiosity about the unseen, inspiring her to create a space where others could explore freely without dogma or prescription.
Before launching the show, Nicole built and sold two coaching companies at different stages of her career. Most recently, she scaled a business coaching brand to 8-figures in six years, generating over $13 million in that time. The success was rewarding and she remains grateful for it, but even at the height of achievement she sensed there was something more. Stepping away, she turned her focus to the deeper pursuit of peace, fulfillment, and meaning.
Through unpolished, emotionally honest stories, Spirituality for Skeptics offers a rare space for those who doubt but long to believe.