Friday LIVE with Cynthia Elliott – Nirvana – A Psychic’s Journey to the Final Rebirth

In this episode of The Billy D’s Podcast, Billy welcomes frequent co-host Cynthia Elliott—author, intuitive, nonprofit founder, and all-around multi-disciplinary creator—for a wide-ranging conversation that mixes commentary, personal experience, and cultural insight.

Cynthia Elliott

The discussion begins with Cynthia’s recent success as an author, as her books Memory Mansion and Unleashed Stompers climb the charts once again. But the episode quickly moves far beyond book promotion. Cynthia shares the mission behind her nonprofit, The SoulTech Foundation, which focuses on education, empowerment, and community building—particularly in underserved areas. One of its cornerstone initiatives is an AI Literacy Training Program designed to teach and certify 10,000 Americans with skills that will help them navigate an AI-driven future. The foundation also supports wellness programs, including meditation and yoga, to help people develop emotional and mental resilience.

Billy and Cynthia dive into deeper territory too—especially the growing dependence on AI, the importance of human self-awareness, and the mental health challenges emerging in the digital age. Cynthia discusses why she believes strengthening our inner life and presence is crucial as society becomes increasingly intertwined with technology.

The episode also explores Cynthia’s perspective on intuitive abilities, what people commonly misunderstand about the word “psychic,” and why she believes pattern recognition, energy awareness, and intuition are natural human capacities. Billy brings a scientific angle to the conversation, referencing studies on consciousness, the observer effect, and cutting-edge neural interface technologies like Neuralink.

Cynthia’s upcoming documentary, “Nirvana: A Psychic’s Journey to the Final Rebirth,” becomes another focal point. She explains how the project serves both as personal storytelling and as a resource for others navigating trauma, identity, and self-expression. The film also functions as a legacy for her son, offering him an honest narrative of her life and experiences.

Looking ahead, Cynthia shares several major events she’s leading or hosting:

  • TEDxMizner (February 4th): Featuring speakers discussing disruption in the age of AI.
  • Her Health Summit (October): A major event highlighting women’s health, especially for women over 40—an age group dramatically underrepresented in medical research.
  • SoulTech Magazine: A bi-monthly publication covering wellness, culture, spirituality, and updates from the foundation.

The conversation wraps with a discussion about the collective sense of global anxiety many people feel today—touching on social media’s influence, the “attention economy,” and why doom-scrolling contributes to emotional exhaustion.

This episode blends tech, spirituality, psychology, storytelling, and cultural commentary—capturing exactly what Billy D’s listeners expect: honest, curious conversation across a wide spectrum of ideas.

You can find Cynthia Elliott on X (Twitter) @Shamanisis

This episode was recorded live Friday November 14, 2025, at 8:00pm EST.

Hollywood, Writing, and Spirituality with Marsha Scarbrough

Our guest on this episode is Marsha Scarbrough, an American journalist and former assistant director in Hollywood.

The interview was digitally conducted from Spain, where Marsha currently resides. Marsha shares her experiences working in the film industry, including her interactions with notable actors such as Dolly Parton, Mary Tyler Moore, Clint Eastwood, Pierce Brosnan, and John Travolta.

Marsha also delves into her interest in shamanism and healing, which began during a challenging period in her life at the age of 40. She recounts a transformative healing session with a Native American medicine man. Marsha highlights the interconnectedness of storytelling, the arts, and psychology, emphasizing the therapeutic nature of theater and the importance of self-reflection for actors.

She has written a book about her Hollywood experiences and is currently seeking a publisher. This interview provides insights into the film industry and the personal journey of a former assistant director. It also sheds light on the transformative power of healing and the connection between storytelling and psychological well-being.

Marsha Scarbrough

Marsha also discusses her experiences with shamanic healing and her books, “Medicine Dance” and “Honey in the River.” She explains how indigenous people view human existence as vibrations and how shamanic healing uses drumming, dancing, and chanting to realign these vibrations and bring harmony into our lives.

Marsha also mentions her work with Gabrielle Roth and ecstatic dance, which she believes contributes to joy and overall well-being.

The conversation concludes with a discussion of Marsha’s social media presence and where she can be found online. Here is her website MarshaScarbrough.com.

You can find the complete interview on your favorite podcasting platform and at the bottom of this post on Spotify.

Here is a sample:

ShamanIsis Author of “Memory Mansion”

“Memory Mansion: How to Glow the Fu%k Up” By ShamanIsis

From ShamanIsis.com

“Cindy, you asked me to warn you if anyone ever came looking for you. Now might be a good time to get lost,” starts the astonishing new self-love memoir Memory Mansion: How To Glow The Fu%k Up by philosopher and mystic ShamanIsis, who pens a powerful and inspiring story of resilience, healing, and transformation.”

ShamanIsis

On this podcast episode, ShamanIsis shares how this book came together, both in terms of how it is a memoir built from a diary of a lifetime experiences and how she brought the entries from her diary together into a story.

You can find the Billy Dees Podcast on your favorite podcast platform. For your convenience there is a preview below along with the listing for the episode on Spotify and the video version on YouTube.

You can find ShamanIsis on X (Twitter) @ShamanIsis

Shaman Isis Talks About Wellness and Healing

Shaman Isis

On the podcast for this episode is trauma survivor, mental wellness advocate, and educator, Shaman Isis.

She is also the author of the book, “Unleash the Empress.”

Central to her message is that people can come to terms with their trauma and mental wellness challenges and find the courage within themselves to heal and build a life they will love. Shaman Isis grew up in care and endured a shocking list of traumas that had her steeped in shame and depression. She felt at times that her future looked bleak…but it wasn’t, and through courage, she found freedom.

Shaman Isis’ most important message for anybody going through trauma is that hope endures.

During this podcast she also discusses why it can feel impossible to heal and how to know when it is indeed time for healing to begin.

You can find out more about Shaman Isis on her website: www.shamanisis.com.

You can find the Billy Dees Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. For your convenience the podcast along with the webcam version is below.

Patricia Tate – Astrology Consultant, Spiritual Health and Wellness Coach

Patricia Tate M.S. from Willow Grace Mystik, LLC is our guest on this episode of the Billy Dees Podcast. Patricia is an astrology consultant and spiritual health & wellness coach.

During the interview she discusses what some of the basic tenets of astrology and mysticism are, as well as some of the misconceptions about both.

She also provides a brief reading about the host, and I must say it was pretty good. We are both from N.E. Ohio and it was nice having a neighbor on the show.

You can find out more about Patricia on her website willowgracemystik.com.

M.K. McDaniel – “Misfit in Hell to Heaven Expat”

M.K. McDaniel

#1 Best Selling Author of “MISFIT IN HELL TO HEAVEN EXPAT”

We have all heard stories of someone’s account of a near death experience. There is almost always a description of a brilliant white light and euphoric sensation.

However, not all near death experiences are pleasant, in fact, some are traumatic.

What would you do if you found yourself in “the other place?”

Our guest on this episode is author, M.K. McDaniel. Her book, “MISFIT IN HELL TO HEAVEN EXPAT,” chronicles such a journey. Her story is hopeful and has given her insights into a realm that we do not need to fear.

You can find the author’s website misfitinhelltoheavenexpat.com.

and you can find her on Twitter @MKMcDaniel3

Disclaimer – The host, Billy Dees, was experiencing an allergic reaction at the time of the interview that affected his voice.