Spirit Gym with Paul Chek

EP 338 — Dr. Enolia Foti: African Shaman

Mar 25, 2025

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Enolia Foti, a respected grandmother and energy medicine practitioner, shares her transformative journey from corporate America to shamanism. She recounts her deep connection to her African and Native American roots, the wisdom gained from various mentors, and the significance of compassionate leadership. Enolia discusses the rejuvenating power of nature, the art of drumming, and the importance of holistic health practices. Her insights inspire a return to ancestral wisdom and personal empowerment in today's world.

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Dr. Enolia Foti

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Dr. Enolia Foti shares her transformative journey from corporate America to becoming a shaman, embracing her Indigenous roots and wisdom.

The podcast emphasizes compassionate leadership, highlighting the importance of empathy and collaboration in fostering personal and professional growth.

Anolia advocates for women's empowerment within communities, illustrating the impact of collective support and healing through Indigenous teachings.

Nature's role in shamanic practices is crucial, providing healing and wisdom that enrich individuals' spiritual journeys and foster ecological awareness.

A shift in business paradigms is discussed, encouraging younger generations to create collaborative and value-driven environments that reflect their holistic principles.

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Dr. Anolia Foti's Background and Purpose

Dr. Anolia Foti is a respected grandmother and energy medicine practitioner based in Africa, recognized for her commitment to youth advocacy and women's empowerment. Honored with an honorary doctorate in International Peace Ambassadorship from the United Nations, she shares her wisdom through speaking and writing. Anolia emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s roots and the need for healing, particularly focusing on spiritual and communal aspects. Her work centers around connecting individuals to their heritage and nurturing relationships with the Earth.

Intro

2min

Journey into Shamanism and Healing

32min

A Journey of Spiritual Evolution and Connection with Nature

4min

A Journey to Ancestral Roots and Shamanic Healing

4min

A Transformative Journey of Self-Discovery

23min

Navigating Health Scares

9min

Navigating Freedom and Self-Mastery

9min

Mindfulness and Self-Awareness

18min

Connecting with Spirits and Nature's Flow

3min

10.

Divine Alignment and Personal Empowerment

10min

11.

Unlocking Self-Mastery Through Conscious Living

5min

12.

Navigating Relationships Through a Shamanic Lens

11min

13.

Breaking Free from Cultural Shackles

22min

14.

Workshops and Life Reflections

4min

15.

Empowering Connection: Women, Wisdom, and Workshops

5min

You’ve been existing unhappily in the toxic world of corporate America for a long time and the downsizing has begun. Fear is all you know, and you can be cut out of that world at a moment’s notice.

What would you do?

When faced with that question, Dr. Enolia Foti took an amazing journey to connect with her African and Native American roots through working with a string of amazing teachers.

Enolia describes how she left corporate America for good, and became a Shaman, Grandmother, Wise Elder and the compassionate leader she was meant to be this week on Spirit Gym.

Discover more about Enolia and her retreats, masterclasses, energy sessions, mentorship opportunities and books at her website. Find Enolia on social media via Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Check out her video, Infinite Possibilities, Meditation One, Speak to your Higher Self Through Your Quantum Field, on YouTube.

Join Enolia, Angie Chek and Paul for their upcoming two-day workshop May 24-25 at the Rainbow House where you will learn how to make your own Shamanic drum and play it! Hit this link to learn more about this very special workshop and reserve your spot today!

Timestamps

2:22 Creating a drum is much more than building an instrument.

6:22 Enolia leaves corporate America and begins to embrace her African and Native American roots.

10:31 Enolia finds her teacher.

21:47 Unlearning the corporate ways at her first retreat, then learning compassionate leadership.

34:03 Learning from a string of teachers.

43:19 Going on a walking safari in Africa with Deva Premal.

50:07 A new life.

57:12 True surrender.

1:08:41 Can you make a real commitment?

1:19:01 Enolia shares the stories indigenous teachers taught her in The 7 Principles for Self-Mastery.

1:28:29 “Part of the Shamanic way is acknowledging nature and being in it.”

1:32:28 Trust your first instinct… don’t guess it.

1:37:14 The opposite of ignorance.

1:45:57 “All of us are vibratory beings.”

1:51:01 Embrace your sovereign voice.

2:04:21 Exploring hardened, unworkable male patterns colliding with reality on a six-hour taxi ride.

2:13:46 Incorporating Shamanic concepts in your business.

2:18:29 Paradigm shifts.

Resources

Enolia: Finding My Sovereign Voice With My Grandmother Elder by Dr. Enolia Foti

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Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz) by Brave as Bears

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Spirit Gym with Paul Chek

EP 338 — Dr. Enolia Foti: African Shaman

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Dr. Anolia Foti's Background and Purpose

Healing Through the Drum Making Workshop

The Shamanic Revival and its Significance

Anolia's Personal Journey to Shamanism

Compassionate Leadership and Relationship Dynamics

Empowering Women Through Shamanic Principles

The Role of Nature in Healing

Creating New Paradigms in Business and Society

The Importance of Living Authentically

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts