We were lucky to catch up with Madeleine Corliss recently and have shared our conversation below.

Madeleine, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. We’re complete cheeseballs and so we love asking folks to share the most heartwarming moment from their career – do you have a touching moment you can share with us?

I opened The Energy Studio in 2020 and as soon as I started offering 1:1 Shamanic Healing Sessions and community sessions, I had a handful of people who were READY to jump into this kind of work. One of them in particular, let’s call her Kerry, came to me and was feeling stuck in almost all areas of her life. She was feeling lethargic, unfulfilled, and even though she was wanting to better herself, she felt such a disconnect from her own desires that she didn’t know where to start. When we did our first session together, she was engaged to someone that she clearly did not want to spend the rest of her life with, she was feeling taken advantage of by her employers, and knew that she had a lot of unresolved trauma in her body.

As I do with all of my clients, we jumped right in and started using TES Method which integrates Irish Shamanic Healing, Somatic Experiencing, and mental wellness practices. Kerry and I did many 1:1 sessions together and she also took a few of my courses.

As our sessions progressed, I witnessed Kerry’s incredible courage and dedication to her own growth. She left her unhealthy relationship. Started her own company. And met a wonderful man who loves and supports her in ways that her prior relationship was never going to. With each step forward, she gained the clarity and energetic capacity to make these huge changes in her life.

This past spring, Kerry and her partner got married and this morning I received a message from her that they are expecting a baby girl in winter 2024!

It’s so special to see how drastically my client’s lives are changing and to have them come back to me to celebrate the big wins! As an energetic healer, we often see people at their most challenging moments, so to be able to witness so many of my clients celebrating huge wins…my heart is just bursting with joy for them! It is an honor to witness the remarkable transformations that unfold as my clients connect with their deepest desires, build the energetic capacity to go after those desires, and majorly change their lives.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

Hey, I’m Madeleine, the founder of The Energy Studio!

As a clairvoyant Shamanic Energy Healer, I am passionate about helping others connect with their intuition, work with their spirit guides, and achieve energetic alignment within our modern, corporatized world.

After graduating from college with a degree in Musical Theater, I moved to NYC and was working non-stop. I was “living the dream” but secretly anxious and miserable in my own body.

In hopes of internally beginning to feel like the “living the dream” person I was projecting on the outside, I became a self-help junkie. If I didn’t do my 60 min meditation, journaling, and reading every morning it felt like my day was going to be a disaster and the Universe was clearly working against me.

I lived at 100% effort all the time and finally, my body said “no more.” I got a small cold which turned into a never ending cold. I could no longer audition, was developing asthma, and was seeing the doctor more than I was seeing my friends because my body seemed to be working against me…little did I know, my body was just trying to communicate that there was a better way of living life!

One day I was standing in my bedroom after getting more test results saying that nothing was wrong when I finally thought, “if it’s not my immune system, it’s something in my energetic field.” At the time I didn’t know what that meant. I had heard of Reiki but something about that path didn’t feel quite right, so I didn’t pursue it.

Fast forward a month, I was planning a solo trip to Europe and I started reading a book about past lives. I kept having the feeling that I had a past life in France and as I was reading about how to do a past life regression I thought, “I know I could do this…BUT what if something scary comes up?! What if I mess something up?! I don’t know what I’m doing!”

I mentioned this to a friend and she said “I know an energy healer IN FRANCE! You have to go to her!” #Synchronicity

During my first Energy Healing session I felt a deep connection to this work. It felt more like remembering than learning and at one point I felt my entire back light up. It felt like a deep connection and expression of gratitude from my ancestors. I was able to clairvoyantly see what my healer was seeing and in a matter of two weeks ALL of my physical illness symptoms disappeared…oh, and I discovered that not everyone sees animals and angels when they meditate…

I instantly knew that I needed to begin studying Irish and Norse Shamanism (because that is my own lineage) and pursue my calling as a healer.

I created The Energy Studio in 2020 at the start of the pandemic when friends started calling saying “I don’t know how to deal with the uncertainty I am feeling in my body.”

Now, at The Energy Studio, I use what I call TES METHOD which combines my extensive knowledge of wellness practices to help individuals build their capacity for a life of joy and ease while working towards their big dreams. My ancestral lineage of Irish and Norse healers, coupled with my certification as a Life Coach and training as a Somatic Experience Practitioner, allow me to bring a unique perspective to my practice. Through intuitive guidance, we work to heal past life wounds, inherited ancestral trauma, energetic entanglement, inner child wounds, and more, all in service of regulating the nervous system and creating mental ease, while also helping you tune into your ancestral gifts and rediscover your sense of divine sovereignty.

I believe that everyone has the power to tap into their intuition and connect with their energetic field, and I am here to provide the resources and support needed to facilitate that journey.

I currently offer 1:1 Shamanic Healing Sessions and bi-monthly Community Healing Sessions. I also have a membership which gives you access to a library of By Proxy Energetic Healings and Guided Shamanic Journeys and we have a new course launching this fall!

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

One of the significant lessons I’ve had to unlearn revolves around the educational practices I was ingrained with. As a naturally creative individual, much of my work revolves around embracing presence in the body and acknowledging the power of physical sensations. However, traditional schooling often emphasizes the suppression of these sensations, prioritizing cognitive processes instead. It required a substantial shift to recognize that some of my most successful business choices were guided by trusting my intuition. I’ve learned to honor the intuitive nudges that steer me away from certain partnerships or dictate the timing of product releases.

Moreover, I’ve been actively unlearning the mentality of having to handle everything on my own. In academia, seeking help or copying someone’s work is considered cheating, which can lead to severe consequences. However, in the business world, it’s about capitalizing on the strengths of a team and embracing collaboration. It has been a journey to feel comfortable and overcome the discomfort of asking others to contribute to my business, understanding that it’s perfectly acceptable not to grasp every intricate detail of their expertise. Just as they may not comprehend the intricacies of my healing work, we all bring unique skills to the table, fostering a harmonious and supportive environment. It’s a valuable lesson in embracing collaboration and trusting in the power of collective efforts.

Can you tell us about what’s worked well for you in terms of growing your clientele?

It may sound silly, but one of the most effective strategies for growing my clientele has been simply believing that they’re capable of creating the life they are craving. In the wellness and personal growth industry, it’s crucial to remember the sensitivity that people often carry beneath their protective shields. During countless Zoom calls, I’ve experienced moments where clients open up and with no warning start crying within just five minutes of conversation because they feel seen, respected, and safe to ask questions without fear of judgment or feeling inadequate. Especially in the business world, this is a safe place that we don’t experience often, but that our bodies desperately need.

By genuinely believing in my clients’ potential for growth, I provide them with a sense of relief and safety. This foundation allows them to delve deeper into the work, fueled by their own excitement for personal growth and evolution. As they experience progress, they naturally share their successes and experiences with others, contributing to the growth of my business. Truly believing in my clients is not only the driving force behind their transformation but also a catalyst for business expansion. Without this genuine belief, it’s difficult to imagine having a thriving practice.

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