Meet Andrea Pohl of Owl Wisdom Holistic Coaching

Absolutely. My story really begins in childhood. For as long as I can remember, I could see auras, sense energy, see spirits, and receive information in ways that didn’t quite fit the world around me. For a long time, I thought everyone could see and feel the same things. It wasn’t until late elementary school that I realized my experiences were… different.

As a teenager, I began searching for answers and found myself drawn to Eastern philosophy and spirituality. The more I learned, the more I began to understand my gifts in a new light. I realized that all the difficult, even traumatic moments from my early life had shaped me for a reason — that my intuition wasn’t something to fear, but something to use in service of others.

In my late twenties, I started seeking mentors to help refine my abilities. I discovered that I was already operating at an advanced level and needed teachers who could meet me there. That led me to the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, where I became a certified Life Coach and was ordained. There, I learned to ethically blend intuitive guidance with coaching — helping clients not only receive messages but also process and grow through them using proven coaching models.

Then life threw me a series of curveballs — a divorce, moving back in with my parents, and raising my young son. We began training in Taekwondo together as a healthy outlet, but not long after, I was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma, a brain tumor. My world was turned upside down. The surgery and recovery were grueling, but also profoundly transformative. Every day, I practiced gratitude — celebrating small victories like taking a few more steps, feeling a little less pain. My biggest motivation was my son; I wanted to be strong enough to care for him again.

That recovery taught me perseverance in a way nothing else could. Step by step, I relearned how to walk, climb stairs, and even ride a bike. Martial arts became both my physical therapy and my spiritual grounding. Over time, I earned my first and second-degree black belts in Taekwondo and eventually shifted my focus to Krav Maga.

Today, I’m proud to be a Krav Maga instructor and will be testing for my first-degree black belt in January 2026. Teaching has allowed me to merge my worlds — empowering women emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Whether it’s through coaching or on the mat, my goal is the same: to help women reconnect with their divine feminine power.

Because strength doesn’t mean shutting off softness. You can be fierce and nurturing, spiritual and strategic, powerful and compassionate — all at once. That’s what I’ve learned, and that’s what I hope to pass on to others.

My journey hasn’t been a smooth one, but I’ve come to see that life is designed that way — to challenge us, push us, and help our souls grow. Like diamonds forming under pressure, the obstacles we face often reveal our strength and resilience.

I’ve encountered challenges on many levels — navigating the supernatural aspects of my life, going back to school with a toddler, complicated relationships, parenting, and health obstacles. Early on, I realized that these experiences didn’t have to be “bad things happening to me.” Instead, I began to see them as lessons, opportunities for growth and self-discovery.

That mindset hasn’t made me immune to anxiety or depression, but it’s fundamentally changed how I respond to adversity. When I remind myself, “This is happening for me,” I step out of a victim mentality and into a space of agency. It allows me to see every challenge — no matter how unfair or overwhelming it may feel — as a chance to evolve, learn, and grow stronger.

It’s not about denying the difficulty, but about embracing the opportunity embedded within it. Life’s pressures have taught me resilience, adaptability, and a deeper understanding of myself — lessons I carry into everything I do, personally and professionally.

I provide Clairvoyant Life Coaching, Reiki, and Shamanic Healing practices, working with clients both one-on-one and through workshops. I also offer a free Self-Care Workbook on my website to help people begin exploring their own growth and wellness.

What sets my work apart is the way I integrate intuition with coaching. A session with me often feels like therapy with a Shamanic Practitioner. I don’t just see what’s going on in your aura or energy field — I also receive guidance in real time that I share with you. From there, I help coach you through the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that arise, using techniques that resonate specifically with you.

I’m particularly proud of how I’ve built my brand and cultivated a supportive community around my work. It’s more than just the services I offer; it’s about creating a space where people feel safe, understood, and empowered to embrace their own growth.

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