Coming Fall 2026
The Shaman Next Door.
How a Midwestern Banker Found His Soul in the Sacred Andes - A True Story of Awakening, Healing, and Answering the Call You Can't Ignore
- A true story of awakening and transformation
- From corporate banking to Q'ero shamanic initiation
- Coming Fall 2026 - join the waitlist
A Spiritual Memoir
What happens when success no longer brings fulfillment - and what it means to follow a deeper calling.
This spiritual memoir explores what happens when success no longer brings fulfillment - and what it means to follow a deeper calling into shamanic healing, personal transformation, and spiritual awakening.
Coming Fall 2026
The Shaman Next Door
How a Midwestern Banker Found His Soul in the Sacred Andes - A True Story of Awakening, Healing, and Answering the Call You Can't Ignore.
By Shaman John Whitehorse.
Join the WaitlistThe Question at the Center
What if the life you built no longer felt like your own?
From the outside, John Whitehorse appeared to have created a successful and stable life as a commercial banker. He had followed a traditional path, built a career in corporate America, and achieved what many would consider success. Yet beneath that surface, something did not feel aligned.
A Journey Into the Sacred Andes
From near-death experience to the Q'ero shamans of Peru.
After a near-death experience and a series of life-changing health challenges, John found himself searching for answers beyond logic and traditional paths.
That search led him to the Andes Mountains of Peru, where he encountered the Q'ero shamans, widely recognized as the last direct descendants of the Inca and keepers of an ancient lineage of energy healing and shamanic tradition.
What began as curiosity became a profound journey into:
- Shamanic training and initiation
- Energy healing and ceremony
- Personal transformation and spiritual growth
A Spiritual Memoir of Awakening and Healing
The Shaman Next Door is a true story of spiritual awakening, chronicling the transition from corporate life to a path rooted in ancient wisdom and modern integration.
This book explores:
- The reality of leaving a conventional life path
- The emotional and physical challenges that lead to transformation
- The experience of training with indigenous shamans in Peru
- The process of developing a deeper connection to intuition, energy, and purpose
- The integration of shamanic healing practices into everyday life
Why This Book Matters
This is not just a story about becoming a shaman.
It is a story about what happens when life forces you to reconsider everything you thought you knew about success, identity, and purpose.
It speaks to readers interested in:
- Spiritual awakening and personal growth
- Energy healing and alternative healing practices
- Shamanism and indigenous wisdom traditions
- Life transitions, purpose, and meaning
About the Author
Shaman John Whitehorse
Shaman John Whitehorse is an initiated practitioner in the Q'ero lineage of Peru, trained in shamanic energy healing, ceremony, and the traditions of the Andes.
His journey from banking to shamanic practice began after a near-death experience and a profound shift in perspective, ultimately leading him to train with Q'ero shamans in the Sacred Andes.
Today, he works with individuals seeking healing, clarity, and spiritual transformation through energy work and ceremony.
Who This Book Is For
This book is for readers who are:
- Experiencing a major life transition or questioning their path
- Interested in spiritual awakening and healing journeys
- Curious about shamanism, energy healing, and indigenous traditions
- Seeking deeper meaning beyond traditional success
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Coming Fall 2026
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- Early access to pre-orders
- Exclusive excerpts and behind-the-scenes insights
- Invitations to book events, talks, and retreats
A Story That Stays
Some stories entertain. Others stay with you because they reflect something you are already beginning to feel.
This is one of those stories.