My Soul Journey
My life is still unfolding with surprises, soul whispers, and a dash of magic—but below, you’ll find some moments that helped shape who I am. These aren’t just memories; they’re mile markers of love, learning, and a deep dive into life’s mysteries. Each photo and story below carries a heartbeat and a lesson, painting a picture of the journey so far. Think of this page as a soul scrapbook, one snapshot at a time.
1944—1978
The Man
As a child, I had an invisible friend I considered “The Man”, who explained everything I didn’t understand and quietly gave me predictions, though I kept him secret from my family. He reappeared briefly at 17, then again when I left nursing and began giving readings at home, returning fully when I was 31. He introduced himself as Ezekiel.
I realized that The Man was more than just a childhood companion—he was a teacher of the soul, pulling back the veil so I could see what most overlook. His guidance was never loud or forceful, but a steady current of clarity shaped how I approached every reading and every moment of connection. He showed me that the deepest truth doesn't live in objects, symbols, or systems—it lives in the silence within. That sacred stillness became my compass.
Though I delight in the artistry and symbolism of tarot and sometimes enjoy drawing a card for quiet inspiration, my readings and investigations have always been guided by direct perception. Whether connecting with a missing loved one or seeking answers for a family in pain, I’ve learned to listen with my whole being. When working on crime cases, I may ask for a photo or visit the scene—not to rely on it, but to attune more deeply to the soul’s imprint.
Everything I’ve taught, healed, and solved has come from entering that inner sanctuary where truth exists, waiting to be heard.
1968—Present
Marriage
1968—1972 (1st Marriage)
1974—1983 (2nd Marriage)
1989—Present (3rd Marriage)
A Note on Names
I was born Nancy Orlen, which is simple and sure. Then came love, a few lessons, and a few new last names. Nancy Preston, then Nancy Fuchs. Each chapter with it's own story.
Some certificates still carry echoes of my second married name. But when I met my true partner, I came home to myself—Nancy Orlen Weber. No middle name, but many layers.
Like any good story, the name evolved… but the soul stayed the same.
1963—1973
Working In The Hospital
I graduated from Brooklyn College School of Nursing in 1963. One semester was spent at Maimonides Hospital, where we gave blood samples to a cardiologist who was developing the pacemaker with his brother. Putting on that uniform was life-changing—it taught me the power of service, resilience, and caring for others.
As a nurse, I explored many fields—cancer research, pediatrics, geriatrics, and more. At 25, five months pregnant, I survived an attempted murder by my then-husband, a story I share in my book The Life Of A Psychic Detective.
Despite the damage to my body, I was able to give birth months later. One of my greatest joys is my daughter, now a wise and creative entrepreneur who owns the Shiny Fish Emporium on Anna Maria Island, FL.
Solving my *first case in that hospital, using intuition and observation, helped me survive—and set the path for everything that followed. I left nursing on a high note.
* Publishing summer of 2025 Newsletter #52 “How A Baby and a Bra Helped Shape a Psychic Detective”. You can order your free weekly newsletter clicking here.
1971—1973
Intuition In A Psych Unit
I served as Head Nurse of the Acute Psychiatric Unit at Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx.
I used my intuition and psychic abilities alongside psychodrama, Gestalt Therapy, and more. I previously ran the ICU. The psychiatric unit’s collaborative approach was the best teamwork of my nursing career. Before leaving nursing, Dr. Ed Kaufman (Director of Psychiatry for New York State), offered me work as his co-researcher in psychiatry. I declined the offer.
Our YouTube channel has stories about the work I’ve done there.
1975—Present
Mindfully Raising Children
After leaving nursing at the end of 1973, I stayed home. In 1974, I gave birth to my second child, a wonderful son I deeply admire. By the time he was five years old, he loved helping his schoolmates with any subject that was too difficult for them. When bored, he would be found in the school library or the special needs class to see if he could teach.
Today, he is a game designer, teacher, and more. Even now, I turn to him when I need help understanding anything I want to learn or have an in-depth conversation about... anything. Both my children know how to dive into the depths of their souls spiritually.
I began setting aside quiet moments for meditation and creative visualization during that sacred, transitional time. From these soul-centered practices, what is now called medical intuitive work began to emerge. In truth, it was a natural extension of how I had always worked as a nurse—listening beyond symptoms to hear what the soul was saying.
1975—Present
My Health Journey
I’ve guided adults on their holistic health journeys—long before wellness had a hashtag. In 1974, three friends and I started an organic food co-op; by the end of the year, we had 500 members. In the ’90s, I designed college curricula that made chakras, herbs, and mindfulness sound impressively academic. And as co-founder with my husband Dick of Unlimited Mind Publishing, I’ve been turning ideas into books, magazines, tapes, CDs, and manuals, and lately YouTube interviews and stories, an online course, a free weekly newsletter and more—evolving with every format except stone tablets.
1975—Present
Sherlock Holmes
Before long, clients started asking me to teach classes, and I happily said yes. Soon after, psychiatrists in two states invited me to give intuitive readings for their clients. What others began calling “psychic readings” became my full-time path. The more I followed this work, the more it blossomed.
Mediumship, past-life recall, remote viewing, and animal communication all began to appear, like different dialects of the same spiritual language. Trance mediumship and other mystical, magical experiences unfolded too, gently deepening my trust in the unseen realms that are always here, quietly guiding and supporting us.
1976—Present
Spiritualist Church
I became ordained in NYS as a minister in a spiritualist church. By 1980, I performed a wedding for one of my dearest friends, Sooki Raphael. That led to more weddings.
1991—My husband and I became co-trustees and ministers at Lightwing Center, a holistic lifestyle church. We have lost count of how many thousands of weddings we performed in eight states.
We created a Life Celebration Package based on our experience. Along with the weddings we created an ordination training and certification programs.
1979—1984
Auxiliary Officer
Did you know I once wore a badge?
I became an Auxiliary Officer for the Chief of Police in Mount Olive, NJ, and yes—I received my very first badge.
At the time, the Chief had me working closely with the Chief of Detectives Ross English and Detective Bill Hughes. Occasionally, that meant posing as a secretary after solving a crime.
The Chief of Police asked me to attend the Police Academy Training Program. I went through the training, earned my badge officially, and was even offered firearms training. But I politely declined. I knew deep in my soul—I didn’t want to carry a gun or even learn how to use one. It just wasn’t part of who I am.
1984—Eventually, I returned the badge—reluctantly, like giving up the last piece of chocolate—because I needed to focus more on my family and, frankly, on the work that paid the bills. Being part of the auxiliary police was an unforgettable ride, but since it's a volunteer gig, I realized I was spending a lot of time solving crimes for free. It turns out that passion didn’t pay for groceries!
I also served as a confidential informant for the Chief of Detectives during that time. Some of our work went beyond typical crime-solving—we investigated wrongdoing within the department, reporting only to then-Attorney General Chris Christie.
2003—Present
Documentaries
It's the same deal with documentaries.
You get paid for that one magical day of filming—smile, wave, solve the mystery—and then poof!
Unless you want to sign a contract that bans you from doing any other media work until the end of time (or six months).
2005
The Badge
The badge you see on the front cover of The Life of a Psychic Detective?
That one holds a very special place in my heart. It lives safely tucked inside a leather police wallet—a gift that came along with the badge itself. It’s not just a symbol. It’s a reminder of the unusual, often confidential path I’ve walked.
That honorary Chief of Detectives badge was given to me in 2005 by Alan C. Levine, who—brace yourself for this title—was President of the Passaic Valley Water Commission, Commissioner of the Passaic Valley Sewerage Authority, Commissioner of the New Jersey State Police Fire Retirement System, and Deputy Mayor of the City of Paterson. (Yes, I had to breathe after reading that out loud, too!)
Because of the nature of my work with Alan, I can’t say anything about it. It’s one of the seven oaths of confidentiality I’ve taken. Some were for government agencies, and others for my ministerial work. When I say, “Your secrets are safe with me”, I mean it.
If you’ve seen me on TV, heard me on a podcast, heard me on the radio, or caught a documentary featuring my work, know that every case I speak about is already adjudicated or happened long ago. I go to great lengths to disguise names, details, and identities, honoring every oath and every soul involved.
1983—1984
Making Friends
One of the most unexpected joys of my journey began in a yoga class, where I met a woman named Elaine Silver—a radiant soul and talented folk singer.
We became fast friends, and one night, after my kids were tucked in bed and the house was quiet, she came over and confessed, “I’m bored with my songs”. I smiled and said, “Well, I have a ton of poems—maybe some could be lyrics?” Honestly, I had no clue how that worked, but she lit up.
1983—1984
Making Music
As she tells the story to audiences, I disappeared into another room. I returned with two giant bags filled with diner placemats, napkins, scraps of paper—anything I could scribble on when inspiration struck. I’d written thoughts, lines, and poems wherever and whenever they came to me.
Out of that spontaneous moment, we co-wrote twelve songs in six weeks. We called them Songs of the Spirit and submitted them to the performing rights organization BMI.
1984
Sharing Our Creations
That same year, Elaine performed one of our songs for the Garden State Arts Award—and won.
Two of our co-written pieces were featured on her original CD, Echoes of Light. You can still find a few of those performances floating around online.
Her name is Elaine Silver, and that season of unexpected creation is one I’ll always hold dear. Click here for two of the songs.
1989—2002
Mission Based Living
Guided by that same passion for healing and integration, my husband Dick Weber, our dear friend Sue Pelechaty, and I co-founded Holistic Alliance International—a nonprofit dedicated to bridging ancient wisdom with modern healing. From 1989 to 2002, we gathered licensed medical professionals, intuitive practitioners, and holistic educators under one big, welcoming umbrella. We offered workshops, created a community, and hosted vibrant vendor festivals that drew people from all over.
We weren’t just planning events—we were building a movement. I can still feel the energy in the room when Dr. Ronald Hoffman gave the keynote address at one of our gatherings. There was a buzz, a deep resonance, a sense that something meaningful was unfolding. We were fortunate to have a member of the State Health Planning Board as one of our advisors, helping us share this vision throughout New Jersey.
We published Conscious Living magazine alongside those festivals—a labor of love from 1989 to 2002. It was distributed all over New Jersey and became a cherished resource for those seeking insight, balance, and inspiration on their wellness journey. In many ways, the magazine became a voice for the very community we were nurturing.
1995—2003
TV Host For Healing
I was the producer and host of "21st Century Health” radio —because apparently, I was already living in the future while everyone else was still getting used to dial-up internet.
1996–2003—I produced and hosted a weekly Cablevision show, Body, Mind & Spirit. My husband was the cameraman (true love is hauling equipment), and our favorite health food store sponsored the gear. It all aired on Channel 3 in New Jersey.
After seven years, they asked if I’d film two shows a week. I kindly declined—back-to-back deep dives into the holistic philosophy?
Even I have my limits. Around the same time, my husband and I were TV ministers on the Richard Bey Show and others. It was a very spiritual and surreal era.
2003—2014
Young Living
I took a three-day course with Gary Young, founder of Young Living, and accidentally fell headfirst into the chemistry of essential oils. I went from “this smells nice” to studying soil, seeds, chemistry, labs, and testing like a botanical detective.
2009—I was a clinically certified aromatherapist through the Institue for Spiritual Healing and Aromatherapy.
2014—I conducted a published study on essential oils and *special needs.
*As someone who has conducted and published research on essential oils and their impact on individuals with unique sensory and developmental needs, I hold that work close to my heart. Due to regulatory guidelines and my proud affiliation with Young Living, I use the term special needs here to honor those individuals, while remaining within required boundaries. I appreciate your understanding and shared commitment to supporting every soul’s journey with love and integrity.
Thank you for taking a moment to get to know me. I’d love to connect—whether soul-to-soul, human-to-human, or over a shared love of all things magical.
