More Than This

In this episode of More Than This, Deirdre and Sonia dive deep into the magic that happens when you stop overthinking and start trusting your nudges. From launching their new “Fuck Around and Find Out” mini-mine to leading their first transformational retreat in Saratoga Springs, they explore what it means to evolve consciously — even when you’re unsure of the “how.”They unpack: ✨ Why your next-level self can’t be reached from your current consciousness ✨ How “fucking around and finding out” is actually a path to deeper trust and alignment ✨ The alchemy of embodiment — clearing, activating, and anchoring your magic ✨ Why creative play and sacred connection matter in this Age of Aquarius ✨ What really happens when women gather to heal, create, and rise togetherThis is the episode for anyone craving clarity, connection, and the courage to follow their inner pull — even when it doesn’t make logical sense.

In this powerful conversation, hosts Sonia Lopez and Deirdre DiGregorio welcome their first-ever guest, Dr. Mariya Shiyko—a metaphysical teacher, intuitive channel, and former university professor who left academia to follow her soul’s calling. Together, they explore what it really means to live your true purpose, how to trust your intuition even when it defies logic, and why surrendering to your inner knowing can transform everything.Mariya shares her journey from burnout and self-judgment to deep spiritual alignment, offering insights into channeling, embodiment, ecstatic dance, and healing the mind-body-spirit connection. She opens up about breaking free from external expectations, learning to hear your higher self, and how connecting to the “creator within” leads to peace, prosperity, and freedom.If you’ve ever felt like you don’t fit in a box—or that the universe is nudging (or throwing bricks!) to get your attention—this episode will speak directly to your soul.Find and follow Mariya on Instagram @mariyashiyko for more!

In this episode of More Than This, we dive deep into what it really means to live in excellence versus perfectionism—and why the difference matters. Inspired by icons like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Bad Bunny, we explore how excellence is not about fear or flawless execution, but about intention, congruence, and keeping promises to yourself.We unpack:The link between congruence (keeping your self-commitments) and coherence (mind-body-spirit alignment).Why excellence is a frequency standard—a choice to elevate how you show up in work, relationships, and creativity.How to stop outsourcing your power and reclaim your energy by refusing to “accept crumbs.”The difference between perfectionism (fear-based) and excellence (conscious creation).Why every action and every dollar is a vote for the world—and the person—you want to create.From building new habits and honoring your own wisdom to investing your energy and money with intention, this episode is a powerful reminder that excellence is a practice—and one that can reshape your life, your relationships, and even the collective.If you’re ready to elevate your standards, reclaim your power, and choose creation over resistance, this conversation will spark the shift.

In this powerful Season 3 premiere of More Than This, your hosts dive deep into what it really means to relax, co-create, and reclaim your energy in a world that expects women to always be producing. From the myth of "relaxation" to the magic of intuitive manifestation, this episode is a raw and real exploration of burnout, brilliance, and building better systems—for ourselves and for each other.You’ll hear conversations around:Why "doing less" is often the most productive thing you can doHow women are conditioned to build for others, not for themselves—and why that’s changingThe power of female-led community, collaboration, and co-creationBehind-the-scenes of their upcoming retreat in Saratoga SpringsThe importance of supporting women-owned businesses and creatorsWhy your magic matters (and how to remind another woman of hers today)Plus, a special tarot card pull sets the intention for the season: The Three of Cups—celebration, connection, and collective joy.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing too much, this episode is your permission slip to pause, reimagine, and realign with what truly lights you up. Let’s create wealth, impact, and ease—together.

In the Season 2 finale of More Than This, Deirdre and Sonia take you behind the mic for a real, raw, and reflective conversation about the beautiful chaos, big lessons, and bold growth that shaped this season.They revisit the themes that defined their episodes—from motherhood and identity shifts to intuition, collective consciousness, and finding your way back to yourself. With humor, honesty, and a few surprise questions (thanks, Jane the AI assistant), they share:🔮 What “intentional unhinging” really means—and why it’s necessary💡 Their favorite episodes, moments, and mic drops of the season🎤 Behind-the-scenes moments you didn’t hear (including meltdowns, missed naps, and tech fails)📈 Their vision for Season 3: guest dreams, video upgrades, and community expansion🌀 Why trusting your next step (without needing the whole staircase) is the ultimate act of growthWhether you’ve been with More Than This from the beginning or you’re just joining, this episode is a beautiful close to a season that invited us all to feel more deeply, speak more truthfully, and live more intentionally.🎧 Listen now and tag us @morethanthis.podcast with your favorite moment or takeaway from Season 2.#MoreThanThisPodcast #PodcastSeasonFinale #ReflectAndReset #SpiritualGrowth #IntentionalLiving #HumanDesign #PersonalDevelopment #WomenInPodcasting #AuthenticLiving

In one of the most mind-expanding conversations yet, Deirdre and Sonia dive deep into The Telepathy Tapes, a podcast series exploring the inner lives of nonverbal autistic individuals—many of whom communicate telepathically. This episode of More Than This is part reflection, part revelation, and full-on affirmation of the magic we’ve always felt but struggled to explain.Together, they unpack:🔮 What collective consciousness actually feels like—and why so many of us are disconnected from it🧠 How societal conditioning cuts us off from our innate gifts (and how to reclaim them)💬 The limitations of language and the power of energy-based, nonverbal communication🌿 How nature, mindfulness, and deep stillness can reawaken your intuitive abilities🧒 Heartbreaking and inspiring stories from autistic non-speakers that will challenge everything you think you know about communication, intelligence, and truthThis episode is a powerful invitation to remember what your younger self already knew—that you are connected, intuitive, and part of something much bigger than yourself.🎧 Tune in to be cracked open, confirmed in your knowing, and moved to tears. And if you’ve ever felt “too sensitive” or “too weird,” this episode will feel like coming home.#MoreThanThisPodcast #CollectiveConsciousness #Neurodivergence #TelepathyTapes #IntuitiveLiving #NewParadigm #Lightworkers #SpiritualAwakening #HigherConsciousness #WomenWhoFeelDeeply