From Illness to Intuition: Awakening the Shaman Within with Martha Wright
Welcome back to Light Body Radio!
What happens when chronic illness becomes the doorway to deeper spiritual awakening?
In this episode of Light Body Radio, Dr. Lara May welcomes Martha Wright, a shamanic medicine woman whose work weaves together Celtic spirituality, shamanic healing practices, grief rituals, trauma-informed education, somatic awareness, and leadership coaching.
Known for her compassionate yet powerful presence, Martha helps individuals reclaim their agency and reconnect with their innate wisdom.
During this conversation, Martha shares the remarkable story of how she felt a calling toward shamanic work from an early age, long before she had language for what she was experiencing. Through pivotal moments—including intuitive awakenings, energy healing work, and a challenging period of recurring illness—she eventually discovered that her path was guiding her toward shamanism.
Her journey led her through multiple traditions and healing modalities, including Reiki mastery, breathwork and somatic healing practices, core shamanism, and ancestral Celtic spiritual traditions. Along the way, she developed a deeply integrated approach that combines ritual, energy work, grief tending, and intuitive guidance.
In this episode, listeners will explore:
• How physical illness can sometimes act as a signal for deeper transformation
• The role of intuition in guiding life’s most important decisions
• The power of ritual, ceremony, and ancestral practices in healing trauma and grief
• How somatic awareness and energy work support emotional and spiritual integration
• What it means to reclaim personal agency and reconnect with your inner wisdom
This conversation offers both inspiration and insight for anyone seeking a deeper connection with their intuition, their ancestry, and their healing journey. If you’ve ever felt called toward something greater—but weren’t sure how to listen—this episode will encourage you to trust the wisdom already within you.
About My Guest:
MARTHA WRIGHT
Martha Wright is a shamanic medicine woman who helps people reclaim their agency and live with greater presence and purpose. Her work weaves together Celtic spirituality, shamanic energy healing, psychology, somatic awareness, executive coaching, and grief tending to support deep personal healing and transformation.
Blending the sacred with the practical, Martha creates spaces where individuals can reconnect with their intuition, deepen self-awareness, and bring more clarity and empowerment into their relationships, work, and everyday life. Her approach is grounded, compassionate, and refreshingly real.
Known for her curiosity, humor, and open-hearted perspective, Martha honors each person’s unique path and identity. She is a proud LGBTQ+ ally who believes deeply that everyone deserves love.
Contact Martha:
Website: http://www.marthamw.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marthawrightshaman/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martha-wright-93bb5624/
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