Episode 44

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Published on:

10th Nov 2025

Susanah Stokes - From Millitary to Mindfulness Teacher

πŸŽ™οΈ New episode of Music Is My Mantra is here β€” Episode #44 is a journey from the battlefield to embodied healing. I’m joined by Susanna Stokes β€” former Marine Corps officer, Afghanistan veteran, and now mindfulness teacher and energy priestess guiding others through transformation.

Susanna shares how music was a lifeline during deployments, how moments of disillusionment cracked open her path to deeper truth, and how plant medicine, ceremony, and song became tools for healing and service. Today, she blends her military discipline with spiritual wisdom to help others reclaim peace, purpose, and connection.


πŸŽ™οΈ Episode Highlights:

πŸ”Ή Growing up in a military family and serving two tours in Afghanistan

πŸ”Ή Finding medicine in song and music during deployment

πŸ”Ή The breaking point that shifted her perspective on war and service

πŸ”Ή From Facebook corporate life to spiritual awakening in the Bay Area

πŸ”Ή Guiding others through psychedelics, ceremony, and conscious embodiment


πŸ’‘ Takeaways:

🌱 Healing begins when you reclaim your voice and spirit

🎢 Music carries us through survival, faith, and freedom

πŸ’« Transformation often comes from breaking open

πŸ”₯ True service is guiding others into wholeness


🎧 Listen now to Episode #44 β€” From Military to Mindfulness Teacher with Susanna Stokes:

🌐 Website: https://courtneymckenna.rocks/podcast


πŸ“Έ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymckenna/


πŸŽ₯ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@courtneymckenarocks


P.S. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn pain into profound purpose, Susanna’s story is proof that healing is possible. ✨

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Music Is My Mantra
Exploring The Intersection Between Music and Wellness
Join Courtney McKenna - musician, marketer and community builder - as she shares her personal experience with music and wellness. Along the way she is joined by experts in the fields of Music, Science, Religion, and Spirituality. This podcast provides inspirational stories of transformation and practical tools to help you improve your life and achieve your goals.

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