Mary Obana, author of “Shine: A Simple Guide to Finding Your Light and Letting It Shine on the World,” hosts the Shine podcast. Join Mary for friendly, soul-nourishing, spiritually-inspired conversations that expand perspectives and offer practical guidance so you can live joyfully and shine brightly. Mary believes 1. Your experiences are a result of the perspective you bring to your circumstances. If you expand your perspective, you can transform your life. 2. Everyone has something special within them, a unique gift—a light you are to find and share with the world. You are meant to shine. 3. You are meant to live with complete joy and peace—nothing less. It’s just awaiting your allowing. Warm, friendly, honest, real, uplifting.
069—This episode revisits the subject of gratitude. Originally released on Thanksgiving Day in 2021, Mary updates listeners on her perspective on gratitude and why it's so important to our health, re…
067—In this follow-up episode, Mary dives deeper into the world of connecting to your guidance, including how to recognize the forms intuition can take (clairsentience, claircognizance, clairvoyance,…
066—Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads or feeling stuck, uncertain about what’s ahead? Have you wondered why something is happening or showing up in your life? What if you could just know?
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065—This is a re-release of an episode from 2020 whose subject is as relevant today as ever. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you know what you want and what you need to do, but you …
064—What does it mean “to be content”? Does it mean giving up on what you want and settling for what you have? What does it feel like to have it? Is it a path to peace? In this episode, learn what co…
063—Do you have a busy mind filled with unwanted thoughts? Do you wonder why you aren't getting what you want? What happens when we die? What would God have to say about all the conflict in the world…
062—Have you ever glanced at your phone or woken up in the middle of the night and seen the same number again and again? Maybe it’s a repeating number like 222 or a number you have a personal connect…
061—Sometimes, we don’t feel the way we want. It can be something that’s going on at school or work, with friends or at home. There’s nothing worse than feeling off. Our energy is low, and it can fee…
060—What happens when life throws us curveballs? Are we equipped to deal with them?
What does it mean to be spiritual? Religious? Is there a difference? And aside from the epic existential questions …
059—Whether it’s a New Year, a new week, or a new chapter, you want to make the most of what’s in front of you. Mary packs this short but sweet episode with three clear and practical steps to succeed…
058—When trauma strikes, it can leave you feeling lost and afraid. And when you are in the midst of it, it can be hard to see the value of what is in front of you.
In this episode, Mary interviews Al…
057—We are all natural-born storytellers. Whether or not we realize it, we craft the story of our lives, piecing our experiences into a coherent storyline. We carry these stories with us, and they be…
056—Our lives are supposed to be joyful, flowing smoothly as we appreciate each moment for what it is. No expectations, no analyzing, just being with it. We see things. We hear things. We do things. …
055—Are you feeling off? Maybe you’re worried about someone, or a relationship is strained. Maybe you feel disappointed about something. It can feel like you’re stuck when you feel what you truly wan…
054—What is grief? Are feelings of grief only associated with the loss of a loved one?
Grief is more complex than we may think, and the way it shows up for each of us is different.
Listen to Mary’s c…
053—One of the things each of us will inevitably face is the loss of someone dear. How do we process the loss of a loved one? How do we heal?
Listen as Mary invites us in on her own personal journey …
052—Do you wonder if loved ones who have passed are still with you? Do you see the same numbers again and again? Do you ever have moments of uncertainty, questioning if you are on the right track? Ha…
051—Have you wondered why am I here? What is my purpose? Have you noticed a newfound curiosity, craving deep understanding that is more spiritual in nature? Have you become more selective about how y…
050—Do you know who you truly are? Believe it or not, most of us don’t. We confuse what we do, what we have, or our reputation for who we are, living a life driven by who we think we are or should be…