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Gabrielle Bernstein and Shawn Leonard discuss the significance of spirit animals and share Indigenous wisdom on their meanings.

In this powerful episode of Dear Guides, Gabrielle Bernstein sits down with Shawn Leonard to explore the role of spirit animals in our lives. From breaking down spirit, power, and totem animals to decoding signs, dreams, and real-life encounters, Shawn shares Indigenous wisdom on the “medicine” each animal brings. The episode blends personal stories, intuitive channeling, and rituals like smudging and calling in animal energy. Stay until the end for a guided meditation to meet your spirit animal, receive its message, and deepen your connection.Show notes:@Kennedy Harris please share the links flagged below with Kassi Join Gabrielle on her 2026 Time to Trust Tour! Get your ticket here https://gabbybernstein.com/events Shawn's book Walking with Your Spirit Totem Animals —goes deep into each animal's medicine, the Seven Grandfather Teachings, and how to walk through life in alignment with your animal guides. https://amzn.to/3QCPim1 Shawn's Wisdom of the Elders Oracle Deck is also a beautiful resource https://amzn.to/4eFy15w Try Gabrielle’s FREE Spirit Guides Meditation to strengthen your connection to your guides https://bit.ly/40yZD4E Join the 21-Day Trust the Universe Challenge to…

People in this episode

Host: Gabrielle Bernstein

Guest: Shawn Leonard

Topics covered

• spirit animals
• Indigenous wisdom
• meditation
• personal stories
• intuitive channeling

Keywords

• spirit animal
• totem animals
• meditation
• Indigenous wisdom
• animal energy

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Walking with Your Spirit Totem Animals, Wisdom of the Elders Oracle Deck, The Universe Has Your Back

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