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S22 Ep313: Interview: Zolal Habibi ~ The Witness At The Eye Of The Storm

May 10, 20261h 0m

S22 Ep312: Interview: Tiffany Smith ~ How *SPARKS* Can Change Your Life!

May 2, 202658 min

S22 Ep312: Byte: Tiffany Smith ~ How *SPARKS* Can Change Your Life!

May 2, 202611 min

S22 Ep311: Signs & Wonders #4: Kae Lockhart ~ A Tiny Miracle Story!

Apr 26, 20264 min

S22 Ep310: Interview: Jon Paul Crimi ~ The Miracle of Breath, The Healing of Hearts!

Apr 25, 202654 min

S22 Ep310: Byte: Jon Paul Crimi ~ The Miracle of Breath, The Healing of Hearts!

Apr 25, 202611 min

S22 Ep309: Interview: Rev. Dr. Keith Haney ~ Our Voices Can Heal Worlds!

Apr 14, 202649 min

S22 Ep309: Byte: Rev. Dr. Keith Haney ~ Our Voices Can Heal Worlds!

Apr 14, 202613 min

S22 Ep 308S22 Ep308: Interview: Kathy Mahon ~ Irish Magic & A Father's Love!

Kathy Mahon visits us this time from across the water from the great green land of Ireland! She has many stories to tell, from what happened at her father's bedside as he was leaving this world, to how she survived a devastating car crash and found the strength to continue on the road to recovery! Oh, and did I mention she has the voice of an angel? She absolutely lives into her talent and is out in the world making it better for others...and that, my friends, is called living into your gifts!To see Kathy sing a duet with Kylie Minogue, click here!To hear another of Kathy's songs on YouTube, on the channel "Golden Time Talent," click here!To read up on Kathy and her groovy self, click here!To check her out on Spotify, and hear her song, "Unity," click here!Here's Kathy's Facebook as well as her Insta!Be sure to check out the loveliness this songbird is sharing with us...she's the real deal!Please, pretty, pretty please, rate & review the podcast. I would be so, so happy!Your bit of beauty is this...a YouTube about "Irish Myths & Legends" on The Great British Channel. Dive on in and hear all about the mysteries that abound on the Emerald Isle!

Apr 9, 202640 min

S22 Ep 308S22 Ep308: Byte: Kathy Mahon ~ Irish Magic & A Father's Love!

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Kathy Mahon visits us this time from across the water from the great green land of Ireland! She has many stories to tell, from what happened at her father's bedside as he was leaving this world, to how she survived a devastating car crash and found the strength to continue on the road to recovery! Oh, and did I mention she has the voice of an angel? She absolutely lives into her talent and is out in the world making it better for others...and that, my friends, is called living into your gifts!To see Kathy sing a duet with Kylie Minogue, click here!To hear another of Kathy's songs on YouTube, on the channel "Golden Time Talent," click here! To read up on Kathy and her groovy self, click here!To check her out on Spotify, and hear her song, "Unity," click here!Here's Kathy's Facebook as well as her Insta!Be sure to check out the loveliness this songbird is sharing with us...she's the real deal!Please, pretty, pretty please, rate & review the podcast. I would be so, so happy!Your bit of beauty is this...a YouTube about "Irish Myths & Legends" on The Great British Channel. Dive on in and hear all about the mysteries that abound on the Emerald Isle!

Apr 9, 20266 min

S22 Ep 307S22 Ep307: Interview: Hakeem Bourne Mcfarlane ~ The Miracle Inside The Prison!

Hakeem shares a potent story this week - one of second chances, dreams deferred (but not forgotten!) and hope rising...above the circumstances of birth and family, but also, great loss. It's a story you'll come back to again and again, and one that should remind you that there are miracles happening all around us, all the time...and I for one am so honored that Hakeem shares this story with all of you-it's a life changer!Hakeem is absolutely out there making up for lost time! Be sure to check out his website here! And do check out his YouTube channel as well, here! As well, here is his Insta and his Facebook! And guess what? He also has his own podcast called "The Choose Yourself Channel!" Check it out on Apple Podcasts here!Whew...in case you were wondering, yes, Hakeem is taking life by the horns and making magic happen! (which makes him the perfect guest for this podcast!)Please do rate and review the pod, I would be ever so grateful!!Your bit of beauty is this: since we just celebrated Easter, and Ostara, here is a lovely YouTube about how various groups celebrated Easter throughout the world! Enjoy, and I hope you celebrated with those you love and enjoyed lots of delicious food!

Apr 7, 20261h 2m

S22 Ep 307S22 Ep307: Byte: Hakeem Bourne Mcfarlane ~ The Miracle Inside The Prison!

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Hakeem shares a potent story this week - one of second chances, dreams deferred (but not forgotten!) and hope rising...above the circumstances of birth and family, but also, great loss. It's a story you'll come back to again and again, and one that should remind you that there are miracles happening all around us, all the time...and I for one am so honored that Hakeem shares this story with all of you-it's a life changer!Hakeem is absolutely out there making up for lost time! Be sure to check out his website here! And do check out his YouTube channel as well, here! As well, here is his Insta and his Facebook! And guess what? He also has his own podcast called "The Choose Yourself Channel!" Check it out on Apple Podcasts here!Whew...in case you were wondering, yes, Hakeem is taking life by the horns and making magic happen! (which makes him the perfect guest for this podcast!)Please do rate and review the pod, I would be ever so grateful!!Your bit of beauty is this: since we just celebrated Easter, and Ostara, here is a lovely YouTube about how various groups celebrated Easter throughout the world! Enjoy, and I hope you celebrated with those you love and enjoyed lots of delicious food!

Apr 7, 202611 min

S22 Ep 306S22 Ep306: Interview: Dean Graves ~ The Unexpected Awakening!

Hey all...and welcome to Ep. 306 and my conversation with Dean Graves!Dean is incredibly humble and self-effacing about what he does-and it all began with meditation...and cultivating a practice of take care of the self and listening to the Universe! He's been a spiritual guide for over 20 years and guess what? It all began when he least expected it-after the death of his wife of 11 years. Now listen, Dean could have run away from what was happening, he could have headed for the hills! Instead, Dean stepped forward to listen to his higher self so that he could be of service to humanity. And we, dear listeners, are all the better for it.To check out his website click here!His podcast, click here!And finally, his Instagram, click here!So grateful he took the time to be on the show and share his incredible stories!Remember, dear ones, to rate and review if you like what you hear...it makes worlds of difference to me! xoYour bit of beauty is this: from a playlist from the YouTube channel "Smithsonian Folkways," this song by The Maddox Brothers & Rose called "Move It On Over!" In this time of Spring and the quickening of life, why not take a step back and dance the season in to this seriously fun song!

Mar 28, 202655 min

S22 Ep 306S22 Ep306: Byte: Dean Graves ~ The Unexpected Awakening!

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Hey all...and welcome to Ep. 306 and my conversation with Dean Graves!Dean is incredibly humble and self-effacing about what he does-and it all began with meditation...and cultivating a practice of take care of the self and listening to the Universe! He's been a spiritual guide for over 20 years and guess what? It all began when he least expected it-after the death of his wife of 11 years. Now listen, Dean could have run away from what was happening, he could have headed for the hills! Instead, Dean stepped forward to listen to his higher self so that he could be of service to humanity. And we, dear listeners, are all the better for it.To check out his website click here!His podcast, click here!And finally, his Instagram, click here!So grateful he took the time to be on the show and share his incredible stories!Remember, dear ones, to rate and review if you like what you hear...it makes worlds of difference to me! xoYour bit of beauty is this: from a playlist from the YouTube channel "Smithsonian Folkways," this song by The Maddox Brothers & Rose called "Move It On Over!" In this time of Spring and the quickening of life, why not take a step back and dance the season in to this seriously fun song!

Mar 28, 202612 min

S22 Ep 305S22 Ep305: Interview: Amy Loden Tiffany ~ The Magical, Medical Miracle!

Hi all and welcome back to the pod! This time I'm introducing you to Amy Loden Tiffany, who is a bona-fide miracle in herself, because she is creating and changing and shaping what medical visits are going to look like in the future, BUT ALSO, doing all this while writing a best-selling book AND, having 5 kids! (and did I mention the TedTalk? Whew!)Amy's miracle is about a new way of knowing, or listening, or seeing, and one that she uses with great success, to help others on their way to wellness. It is a miraculous and magical medical paradigm that I hope everyone eventually finds their way to-and we need more of!To check out her YouTube channel click here!Her Insta, click here!And her website, here!PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING A RATING OR A REVIEW-I WOULD BE SO, SO HAPPY!!Your bit of beauty is this: lately I've been reading about the healing powers of meditation and sound healing...as well as mantras and chanting...and I think some of it has to do with regulation and alleviating stress. But that interesting word "OM" that so many chant...what does it mean and why does it work for so many, and heal them while they chant? Check out this YouTube here!

Mar 22, 202652 min

S22 Ep 305S22 Ep305: Byte: Amy Loden Tiffany ~ The Magical, Medical Miracle!

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Hi all and welcome back to the pod! This time I'm introducing you to Amy Loden Tiffany, who is a bona-fide miracle in herself, because she is creating and changing and shaping what medical visits are going to look like in the future, BUT ALSO, doing all this while writing a best-selling book AND, having 5 kids! (and did I mention the TedTalk? Whew!)Amy's miracle is about a new way of knowing, or listening, or seeing, and one that she uses with great success, to help others on their way to wellness. It is a miraculous and magical medical paradigm that I hope everyone eventually finds their way to-and we need more of!To check out her YouTube channel click here!Her Insta, click here!And her website, here!PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING A RATING OR A REVIEW-I WOULD BE SO, SO HAPPY!!Your bit of beauty is this: lately I've been reading about the healing powers of meditation and sound healing...as well as mantras and chanting...and I think some of it has to do with regulation and alleviating stress. But that interesting word "OM" that so many chant...what does it mean and why does it work for so many, and heal them while they chant? Check out this YouTube here!

Mar 22, 202611 min

S22 Ep 303S22 Ep303: Interview: Michelle Walters ~ Ordering Up A Practical Miracle!

Michelle illustrates a good point this episode-that miracles and magic don't have to be these big, gigantic events, and that sometimes we can invite them in, to our daily lives, to make our lives more shiny!She has two stories of practical miracles and how each was kind of ridiculous and overt and beautiful, and needed! I hope you enjoy our conversation (especially the part about the Moon!)To check out her website click here!Her YouTube here!And to check out her new App, Make My Hypno, click here!Please consider leaving a rating or a review, I would be ever so glad and grateful and happy and all of it!Your bit of beauty is this: I was researching Bulgaria earlier this week and the incredible scenery, beauty and the traditions that still exist. This YouTube on the Pomack brides will hopefully help you understand what a singular and gorgeous life is still being lived there, and this tradition is centuries if not a 1,000 years old. Learn a little bit more about the world, I dare you!

Mar 3, 202649 min

S22 Ep 303S22 Ep303: Byte: Michelle Walters ~ Ordering Up A Practical Miracle!

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Michelle illustrates a good point this episode-that miracles and magic don't have to be these big, gigantic events, and that sometimes we can invite them in, to our daily lives, to make our lives more shiny!She has two stories of practical miracles and how each was kind of ridiculous and overt and beautiful, and needed! I hope you enjoy our conversation (especially the part about the Moon!)To check out her website click here!Her YouTube here!And to check out her new App, Make My Hypno, click here!Please consider leaving a rating or a review, I would be ever so glad and grateful and happy and all of it!Your bit of beauty is this: I was researching Bulgaria earlier this week and the incredible scenery, beauty and the traditions that still exist. This YouTube on the Pomack brides will hopefully help you understand what a singular and gorgeous life is still being lived there, and this tradition is centuries if not a 1,000 years old. Learn a little bit more about the world, I dare you!

Mar 3, 20267 min

S22 Ep 302S22 Ep302: Interview: Darlene Green ~ And Then One Day, Love Appears!

All right folks, buckle in for a really, romantic tale!Darlene is someone who changes her world, as well as the worlds of those around her. And when I say that she is here to lift others up, SHE IS HERE TO LIVE OTHERS UP! Just look at her Returning Warrior Workshop, designed and implemented by Darlene, to help those returning from combat, as well as their spouses and other loved ones. She is someone who sees a need and then walks right in and creates a beautiful solution that helps everyone!Deeply compassionate and incredibly unstoppable, Darlene tells the story of how she met her beloved husband and the story of musical chairs and how they actually met captivated me! I just know you're going to love it!To check out Returning Warrior Workshop, click here! (it's a great FB video!)To dive on into Darlene's website and other work she is doing, click here!And finally, here is her FB! and Linkedin!Thanks you all for listening, and I would remind you that you know the way to my heart is with ratings and reviews...so please, if you could...Here is your bit of beauty this week, in a week of stress and bad news, I still keep suggesting this world is a good, beautiful place! I've lately had moths on the brain and so found this sweet and funny video about KYLE a sphinx moth, and his life cycle. Laugh, and then, understand how magical this world really is!

Mar 1, 202647 min

S22 Ep 302S22 Ep302: Byte: Darlene Green ~ And Then One Day, Love Appears!

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All right folks, buckle in for a really, romantic tale!Darlene is someone who changes her world, as well as the worlds of those around her. And when I say that she is here to lift others up, SHE IS HERE TO LIVE OTHERS UP! Just look at her Returning Warrior Workshop, designed and implemented by Darlene, to help those returning from combat, as well as their spouses and other loved ones. She is someone who sees a need and then walks right in and creates a beautiful solution that helps everyone!Deeply compassionate and incredibly unstoppable, Darlene tells the story of how she met her beloved husband and the story of musical chairs and how they actually met captivated me! I just know you're going to love it!To check out Returning Warrior Workshop, click here! (it's a great FB video!)To dive on into Darlene's website and other work she is doing, click here!And finally, here is her FB! and Linkedin!Thanks you all for listening, and I would remind you that you know the way to my heart is with ratings and reviews...so please, if you could...Here is your bit of beauty this week, in a week of stress and bad news, I still keep suggesting this world is a good, beautiful place! I've lately had moths on the brain and so found this sweet and funny video about KYLE a sphinx moth, and his life cycle. Laugh, and then, understand how magical this world really is!

Mar 1, 202613 min

S22 Ep 301S22 Ep301: Interview: Daniel LaForce ~ Stories & Miracles & Magic Everywhere!

Holy cannoli everyone! I've been sitting on this conversation for over two years, just trying to figure out how I wanted to produce it! Finally, it began nagging at me, telling me that it wanted out in the world...and I listened, and so here you are.Daniel is many things: artist, actor, survivor, advocate, believer, healer, as well as he says, "new age follower!" Coming from a lineage of deep psychic gifts, he is bringing his gifts and his potent stories to US, the listener, because we all need a dose of the magic and medicine he is brewing! Be sure not to miss the extras below because they really round out the episode and Daniel's story.Portland Center Stage stories:Watch "My Father's Son" here.Watch "Deliverance" here.Watch "The Healing" here.To watch that documentary film I was talking about "Another Hayride," click here!Thanks to everyone who listens, but you know what would be really, really groovy? RATINGS & REVIEWS! Please consider sharing the love and leaving a rating, wherever you listen!Here's your bit of beauty everyone: a link to something new I learned this week- the Earth sings! Here is a link to the NASA site where they have a recording of the sweet little song the Earth voices every single day!

Feb 22, 20261h 16m

S22 Ep 300S22 Ep300: Interview: Robin Harris ~ Mysterious Voice Saves Her Life!

It is clear to me that Robin Harris lives close to the soul of the world. She is so steeped in grace, and kindness and in the belief that it is only by banding together will we all survive and thrive. She believes in us, everyone, and urges each of us to do the same!Robin is so many things but for me, especially, it is her connection to the Spirit World and her connection to her ancestors that resonated. They guide her, advise her and guess what? She listens! She is steeped in magic, moves through mystery and her life is just one big miracle after another! I am so glad you all are getting to meet her because AGAIN, she is another reminder that those who are kind and humble are everywhere among us! Everywhere among us!To check out Robin and her work, here is her website!And here's her joyful Insta, check it out!WE HAVE DONE THREE HUNDRED EPISODES EVERYONE!! (and I am including all my listeners in this because if I didn't have you, I would have nothing!) Thank you for all of your messages and support over the years...you have kept me going!Please rate and review...it would mean ever so much!Your bit of beauty is this: to celebrate #300 I am going to post my favorite poem by Rilke, "Go To The Limits Of Your Longing"God speaks to each of us as he makes us,then walks with us silently out of the night.These are the words we dimly hear:You, sent out beyond your recall,go to the limits of your longing.Embody me.Flare up like a flameand make big shadows I can move in.Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror.Just keep going. No feeling is final.Don’t let yourself lose me.Nearby is the country they call life.You will know it by its seriousness.Give me your hand.Now, to all of you out there listening...make big shadows that Spirit/God/Energy/the Universe can DANCE in! xoxo

Feb 15, 20261h 2m

S22 Ep 299S22 Ep299: Interview: Rand Timmerman ~ Peace & Healing On The Appalachian Trail!

I was so lucky to have Rand say "yes" to being on this podcast because, simply, he tells a story that is so powerful, and such a good reminder that we can be of service (indeed, as Rand says, that is the ONLY reason we are here) to our family members, to those we care about, our friends as well as the greater world out there and help to make this world a more beautiful place!Rand has had many adventures and truly has lived life with gusto-AND, he was there for his brother when his little brother needed it-mired in grief and moving through the loss of his beloved wife Rand decided then and there that he was going to accompany his brother on the Appalachian Trail, no matter the consequences. He knew his brother needed a helping hand...and so began their journey on the Trail! Filled with comedy, a few scary moments and moments that existed out of time, their trip on the Trail changed their lives, as you'll hear in this conversation, and just might change yours by hearing it!Check out Rand's website here!Buy his book, "A Spiritual Passage, here!I WOULD SO APPRECIATE A RATING OR A REVIEW...THEY HELP MY HEART FEEL HAPPY!Your bit of beauty is this little song by The Three Rivers Singers from Rome, Georgia. It's about the Appalachian Trail, and is really, really gorgeous! Enjoy this melody and I hope it carries you through your week!

Feb 8, 202654 min

S22 Ep 299S22 Ep299: Byte: Rand Timmerman ~ Peace & Healing On The Appalachian Trail!

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I was so lucky to have Rand say "yes" to being on this podcast because, simply, he tells a story that is so powerful, and such a good reminder that we can be of service (indeed, as Rand says, that is the ONLY reason we are here) to our family members, to those we care about, our friends as well as the greater world out there and help to make this world a more beautiful place!Rand has had many adventures and truly has lived life with gusto-AND, he was there for his brother when his little brother needed it-mired in grief and moving through the loss of his beloved wife Rand decided then and there that he was going to accompany his brother on the Appalachian Trail, no matter the consequences. He knew his brother needed a helping hand...and so began their journey on the Trail! Filled with comedy, a few scary moments and moments that existed out of time, their trip on the Trail changed their lives, as you'll hear in this conversation, and just might change yours by hearing it!Check out Rand's website here!Buy his book, "A Spiritual Passage, here!I WOULD SO APPRECIATE A RATING OR A REVIEW...THEY HELP MY HEART FEEL HAPPY!Your bit of beauty is this little song by The Three Rivers Singers from Rome, Georgia. It's about the Appalachian Trail, and is really, really gorgeous! Enjoy this melody and I hope it carries you through your week!

Feb 8, 202613 min

S22 Ep 298S22 Ep298: Interview: Chanoa Inez ~ A Peek Behind The Curtain!

Hello all and welcome to your mid-week miracle episode! This time I'm delighted to introduce you to Chanoa Inez, an author, an advanced meditation practitioner and one heck of a magical human being for whom the mystical just might be mundane! (although it isn't really, I'm just trying to emphasize just how connected she is to the Universe!) Her story is staggering-and one of loss and triumph, and should remind all of us that rebirth is possible, mending our hearts is necessary and that despite great heartache, we can come back bolder, braver and stronger than before!To get a peek at her website, click here!To buy her book, "Dream On, How to Create the New Life of Your Dreams After Upheaval or Loss" click here!She's also a teacher with a course titled, "Magnetize Your Personal Brand," and you can access that here!I hope you find her just as fab as I do...and follow her wherever she is...OH! And her Insta is here!PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW...IT HELPS MORE THAN YOU KNOW!! And I will be forever grateful!Your bit of beauty is this YouTube about Montenegro...I feel like all of us should know just a little bit more about this gorgeous and dynamic country!

Feb 5, 202657 min

S22 Ep 298S22 Ep298: Byte: Chanoa Inez ~ A Peek Behind The Curtain!

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Hello all and welcome to your mid-week miracle episode! This time I'm delighted to introduce you to Chanoa Inez, an author, an advanced meditation practitioner and one heck of a magical human being for whom the mystical just might be mundane! (although it isn't really, I'm just trying to emphasize just how connected she is to the Universe!) Her story is staggering-and one of loss and triumph, and should remind all of us that rebirth is possible, mending our hearts is necessary and that despite great heartache, we can come back bolder, braver and stronger than before!To get a peek at her website, click here!To buy her book, "Dream On, How to Create the New Life of Your Dreams After Upheaval or Loss" click here!She's also a teacher with a course titled, "Magnetize Your Personal Brand," and you can access that here!I hope you find her just as fab as I do...and follow her wherever she is...OH! And her Insta is here!PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW...IT HELPS MORE THAN YOU KNOW!! And I will be forever grateful!Your bit of beauty is this YouTube about Montenegro...I feel like all of us should know just a little bit more about this gorgeous and dynamic country!

Feb 5, 202617 min

S22 Ep 296S22 Ep296: Signs & Wonders Ep. 3 ~ Kae Lockhart

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In this sweet little mini-episode, guest Kae Lockhart shares a story of just how listening to your guardian angels can save your life (or save you from a whole lotta trauma!). A potent reminder that there is help always, if only we tune into it, Kae's story should reassure us that forces beyond our ken are helping us in ways we cannot even imagine!KNOW YOURSELF WELL-Kae's YouTube channel, run, don't walk, to check it out!xo

Feb 3, 20264 min

S22 Ep 297S22 Ep297: "Sun At Midnight, A Memoir Of The Dark Night" by Andrew Harvey

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Welcome to the first installation of inspiration, where I share a powerful and delicious passage from a book, one that I feel pertains to where we are in the world today!From his website, "Andrew Harvey is Founder and Director of The Institute for Sacred Activism, an international organization focused on inviting concerned people to take up the challenge of our contemporary global crises by becoming inspired, effective, and practical agents of institutional and systemic change, in order to create peace and sustainability."To buy this book or any other works of Andrew's, click here!

Feb 1, 202611 min

S22 Ep 297S22 Ep297: Interview: Dave Letterfly Knoderer ~ The Magic In The Carnival Mural!

Oh my goodness, this weekend's episode is so fun and includes the CIRCUS, HORSES, EQUINE THERAPY, and of course, Dave, my guest, who is so groovy and super cool I could barely hang with him! He is a storyteller par excellence who has followed his bliss to abundance and happiness and horses and art and all of it! And besides for being an author (stay tuned at the end for his generous offer) and Harley Davidson rider, he is a spiritual seeker who has learned to connect with the Divine on his own terms!Here's Dave's website!Here's Dave's Insta!And here is his thoroughly entertaining YouTube channel!Be sure to check out what this alchemist is creating in this world, and notice how much beauty he is creating, all around him!Please subscribe to the pod, we really, really like subscribers!How could I resist? Your bit of beauty is Dave's amazing video of "Gold Dust and The Old Cuss 1996", his comedy routine with his mule...take the time to enjoy the circus once again and this seriously sweet and funny mule!

Feb 1, 202656 min

S22 Ep 297S22 Ep297: Byte: David Letterfly Knoderer ~ The Magic In The Carnival Mural!

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Oh my goodness, this weekend's episode is so fun and includes the CIRCUS, HORSES, EQUINE THERAPY, and of course, Dave, my guest, who is so groovy and super cool I could barely hang with him! He is a storyteller par excellence who has followed his bliss to abundance and happiness and horses and art and all of it! And besides for being an author (stay tuned at the end for his generous offer) and Harley Davidson rider, he is a spiritual seeker who has learned to connect with the Divine on his own terms!Here's Dave's website!Here's Dave's Insta!And here is his thoroughly entertaining YouTube channel!Be sure to check out what this alchemist is creating in this world, and notice how much beauty he is creating, all around him!Please subscribe to the pod, we really, really like subscribers!How could I resist? Your bit of beauty is Dave's amazing video of "Gold Dust and The Old Cuss 1996", his comedy routine with his mule...take the time to enjoy the circus once again and this seriously sweet and funny mule!

Feb 1, 202614 min

S22 Ep 296S22 Ep296: Interview: Rachel Minion ~ The World Moves In Mysterious Ways!

Hello all and welcome back to the pod!This time I'm introducing you to Rachel Minion, self-professed "Jem and the Holograms" lover...(just like me!) and all around resilient and badass survivor who has taken what she's experienced and used it to create more bounty and beauty for everyone around her! A cancer survivor, a visionary and a non-profit maven, Rachel is one of those people that life just has to bow down to-she's here, with her magnetic self, to shape and change the world around her for the better. And she's taking the rest of us along for the ride! (thank goodness!)To check out Rachel's website, click here!And her Insta, click here!She absolutely is a star-example of what goodness and generosity look like as it plays out in the real world, so check her out, it'll remind you that the world is a good place!Don't forget to rate and review...I am so grateful for those that do so!Your bit of beauty is this funny excerpt from "Jem..." because I just had to, I just had to!

Jan 28, 202653 min

S22 Ep 296S22 Ep296: Byte: Rachel Minion ~ The World Moves In Mysterious Ways!

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Hello all and welcome back to the pod!This time I'm introducing you to Rachel Minion, self-professed "Jem and the Holograms" lover...(just like me!) and all around resilient and badass survivor who has taken what she's experienced and used it to create more bounty and beauty for everyone around her! A cancer survivor, a visionary and a non-profit maven, Rachel is one of those people that life just has to bow down to-she's here, with her magnetic self, to shape and change the world around her for the better. And she's taking the rest of us along for the ride! (thank goodness!)To check out Rachel's website, click here!And her Insta, click here!She absolutely is a star-example of what goodness and generosity look like as it plays out in the real world, so check her out, it'll remind you that the world is a good place!Don't forget to rate and review...I am so grateful for those that do so!Your bit of beauty is this funny excerpt from "Jem..." because I just had to, I just had to!

Jan 28, 202618 min

S22 Ep 296S22 Ep296: Signs & Wonders Ep. 2 ~ Terresa Newport

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Hi all, here is the second episode in our Signs & Wonders series, where people call in and share their mini-miracle stories about moments in their lives that changed them. My dear friend, Terresa Newport tells a story about asking, and then receiving. Remember everyone, each one of these moments is an invitation-it's up to you to accept it!xo

Jan 26, 20263 min

S22 Ep 295S22 Ep295: Interview: Nathaniel Turner ~ The Miracle In Gary, Indiana!

Friends, meet Nathaniel Turner, our guest this episode, and certified generous, brilliant human being! He and I laughed our way through this conversation and had the best time, for strangers who were just meeting in this world! His story of how community shaped him, how family and friends supported him and had his back...well, it all had me wiping away a tear or two. It just goes to show it takes a village to raise upstanding and kind human beings and to make this world a shinier place! I, for one, am so grateful that Nathaniel is here, in this time, lifting everyone up around him and being the beacon of light that he is.To read up on Nathaniel and his work, click here to visit his website!To take a gander at his Insta, click here!And to read up on Nat Turner, Nathaniel's namesake, click here!Do yourself a favor and become better acquainted with this excellent human...it just might make your day!I'm always asking for ratings and reviews...so if you could, that world be amazing! Thanks, everyone, in advance!Your bit of beauty is this: just one of many videos of humans being good and kind to eachother...this video from "On The Road." A lovely reminder that strangers can sometimes be angels...and that entertaining the stranger can bring unexpected blessings.

Jan 25, 20261h 3m

S22 Ep 295S22 Ep295: Byte: Nathaniel Turner ~ The Miracle In Gary, Indiana!

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Friends, meet Nathaniel Turner, our guest this episode, and certified generous, brilliant human being! He and I laughed our way through this conversation and had the best time, for strangers who were just meeting in this world! His story of how community shaped him, how family and friends supported him and had his back...well, it all had me wiping away a tear or two. It just goes to show it takes a village to raise upstanding and kind human beings and to make this world a shinier place! I, for one, am so grateful that Nathaniel is here, in this time, lifting everyone up around him and being the beacon of light that he is.To read up on Nathaniel and his work, click here to visit his website!To take a gander at his Insta, click here!And to read up on Nat Turner, Nathaniel's namesake, click here!Do yourself a favor and become better acquainted with this excellent human...it just might make your day!I'm always asking for ratings and reviews...so if you could, that world be amazing! Thanks, everyone, in advance!Your bit of beauty is this: just one of many videos of humans being good and kind to eachother...this video from "On The Road." A lovely reminder that strangers can sometimes be angels...and that entertaining the stranger can bring unexpected blessings.

Jan 25, 202615 min

S22 Ep 294S22 Ep294: Interview: Hilary Momberger Powers ~ Forgiveness Is The Miracle (Whelp, It's Actually Hilary Too!)

I had the very great privilege of interviewing Hilary Momberger Powers this week and to say that her story is about resilience would be the understatement of the century! And frankly, we need to step back and realize something...that Hilary, as you'll hear, is truly the miracle this episode, all wrapped up in generosity and wisdom and kindness and a capacity to forgive, which ties in to her miracle story.She was a child star, who found herself in an impossible situation...and I don't want to ruin it by giving it away, but I just sat back and let her talk, and share, and open up about parts of her life that were heartbreaking and hurtful and still echo down the timeline to today. But she has a story to tell...and I urge you all to deeply hear it. Healing is possible, healing is necessary, and healing is available to us all...we just need to grab the opportunity when it comes to us.To read up on this resilient human, click here!To check out her Insta, click here!I thank her again for being on the show and being her glorious self!Please do rate and review the show, it warms the cockles of my heart! Thank you!Your bit of beauty is this: someone shared today that when asked what his religion was, the Dalai Lama replied, "My religion is kindness." Check out this YouTube about that statement, kindness and compassion, and how it all, ultimately, leads back to the Divine!

Jan 19, 20261h 7m

S22 Ep 294S22 Ep294: Byte: Hilary Momberger Powers ~ Forgiveness Is The Miracle (Whelp, It's Actually Hilary Too!)

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I had the very great privilege of interviewing Hilary Momberger Powers this week and to say that her story is about resilience would be the understatement of the century! And frankly, we need to step back and realize something...that Hilary, as you'll hear, is truly the miracle this episode, all wrapped up in generosity and wisdom and kindness and a capacity to forgive, which ties in to her miracle story. She was a child star, who found herself in an impossible situation...and I don't want to ruin it by giving it away, but I just sat back and let her talk, and share, and open up about parts of her life that were heartbreaking and hurtful and still echo down the timeline to today. But she has a story to tell...and I urge you all to deeply hear it. Healing is possible, healing is necessary, and healing is available to us all...we just need to grab the opportunity when it comes to us. To read up on this resilient human, click here!To check out her Insta, click here!I thank her again for being on the show and being her glorious self!Please do rate and review the show, it warms the cockles of my heart! Thank you!Your bit of beauty is this: someone shared today that when asked what his religion was, the Dalai Lama replied, "My religion is kindness." Check out this YouTube about that statement, kindness and compassion, and how it all, ultimately, leads back to the Divine!

Jan 19, 202612 min

S22 Ep 293S22 Ep293: Interview: David Hunter ~ Timing Is Everything! (Miraculous Too!)

David Hunter is someone who lives close to the soul of the world. I say this because his life is made up of synchronicity, of magical happenings and still, a close and dear relationship with his parents, who are no longer in this reality with us. He tells all these stories and more, including one about the day he got let go of his job...and how the Universe stepped in to help him, right away!It behooves us to understand these types of people, those who have faith in the World. They can be excellent models for us, and light a way forward for us to follow. So listen to David and deeply hear what he has to say...magic is abundant and everywhere, we just need to partner with it.To check out David's company, Global Phytoplankton, click here!Please consider leaving a review or rating...they make my heart sing!! Tra lalalalala...see?Your bit of beauty is this cool science mini-doc titled "Why We Owe Our Lives to Phytoplankton" from SciShow and put out by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It'll show you all the ways we owe our lives to this little organism!!

Jan 10, 20261h 6m

S22 Ep 293S22 Ep293: Byte: David Hunter ~ Timing Is Everything! (Miraculous Too!)

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David Hunter is someone who lives close to the soul of the world. I say this because his life is made up of synchronicity, of magical happenings and still, a close and dear relationship with his parents, who are no longer in this reality with us. He tells all these stories and more, including one about the day he got let go of his job...and how the Universe stepped in to help him, right away!It behooves us to understand these types of people, those who have faith in the World. They can be excellent models for us, and light a way forward for us to follow. So listen to David and deeply hear what he has to say...magic is abundant and everywhere, we just need to partner with it.To check out David's company, Global Phytoplankton, click here!Please consider leaving a review or rating...they make my heart sing!! Tra lalalalala...see?Your bit of beauty is this cool science mini-doc titled "Why We Owe Our Lives to Phytoplankton" from SciShow and put out by the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It'll show you all the ways we owe our lives to this little organism!!

Jan 10, 202611 min

S22 Ep 292S22 Ep292: Interview: Jesse Garcia ~ Taking A Chance On Life!

Hi all!I have a really special human to introduce to you this week, AND, it was made super-deluxe special because I got to interview Jesse in person, a very rare experience for me!You'll hear how I met Jesse and how we got to talking and how I convinced him to be on the pod (hint, it wasn't hard, he was very gracious!), and just how he ended up being a traveling musician and spreading his goodness and his talent all over the U.S. His story is a familiar one, but one we need to hear again and again. Sometimes we just need to step off the cliff into uncertainty and be brave, so as to discover the treasure and the possibility waiting for us. And guess what? Jesse shares four songs on the show...unique and fabulous creations from his own mind and heart...so don't miss those!If you want to find out a bit more about Jesse, here is his Insta!His Bandcamp is here AND, here is the link to Spotify and his incredible array of musical offerings!I've decided that amidst all of the bad news and negativity it behooves all of us to remember that there are so many wonderful humans in the world and in fact, they outnumber the naysayers and negative-nellies by 100 to one. (yes, I said negative-nellies!!) Jesse is a prime example of human splendidness, so soak up his generosity, his creativity and his really funny sense of humor. And then remind yourself that the world is a good place. Please consider leaving a rating or writing a review! I would be so grateful if you would do so as it makes my heart happy!Your bit of beauty this episode is Jesse's YouTube and this video, "Taking Off," Jesse's submission to NPR's Tiny Desk Concert. It's groovy laid-backness and sultry style will have you dancing!!

Jan 8, 20261h 32m

S22 Ep 291S22 Ep291: Interview: Michelle Henderson ~ What Those With Autism Have To Teach Us!

Hi all and welcome to the pod. There is some sobering news these last few days, and while ruminating about it I decided that the only way we are going to get through what is coming is with each other. With kindness, decency and being compassionate. With open hearts and open minds. With love and empathy. And, of course, with story! (hint: I'm talking about this podcast!)This episode I'm introducing you to Michelle Henderson, an all around groovy human who has really embraced her psychic ability and is using it to help all of us. She's gracious, she's funny and she wears her authority lightly, and I rest easier at night just knowing that she is here to do the work and help the rest of us navigate the world!To read more about this bright light in the darkness visit her website!To check out her Insta click here!And to buy any of her books click here!I greatly appreciate everyone who listens, and if you want to show some love for the pod, please write a review or leave a rating. I would be so, so very grateful!Your bit of beauty is this musical composition, "Waloyo Yamoni", created and arranged by Christopher Tin. Seriously, after the news this week this song and mash-up between the Lango language from Africa, they are lyrics from a rainmaking litany and it is quite simply the most gorgeous music I've heard in a long time!

Jan 5, 20261h 0m

S22 Ep 291S22 Ep291: Byte: Michelle Henderson ~ What Those With Autism Have To Teach Us!

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Hi all and welcome to the pod. There is some sobering news these last few days, and while ruminating about it I decided that the only way we are going to get through what is coming is with each other. With kindness, decency and being compassionate. With open hearts and open minds. With love and empathy. And, of course, with story! (hint: I'm talking about this podcast!)This episode I'm introducing you to Michelle Henderson, an all around groovy human who has really embraced her psychic ability and is using it to help all of us. She's gracious, she's funny and she wears her authority lightly, and I rest easier at night just knowing that she is here to do the work and help the rest of us navigate the world! To read more about this bright light in the darkness visit her website!To check out her Insta click here!And to buy any of her books click here!I greatly appreciate everyone who listens, and if you want to show some love for the pod, please write a review or leave a rating. I would be so, so very grateful!Your bit of beauty is this musical composition, "Waloyo Yamoni", created and arranged by Christopher Tin. Seriously, after the news this week this song and mash-up between the Lango language from Africa, they are lyrics from a rainmaking litany and it is quite simply the most gorgeous music I've heard in a long time!

Jan 5, 202616 min

S22 Ep 291S22 Ep291: Interview: Christiane Schroeter ~ The Miracle of Stepping Off Of The Cliff!

And yes, dear listeners, we have another amazing episode coming your way, and my guest this time advocates for all of us to be brave, to be brilliant and to bring our particular brand of beauty into the world, no matter the cost! Christiane is an inspiration to all of us and deftly moves in the world bringing her brand of enchantment, her brand of happy and her brand of what it looks like to do the work and shine fiercely in this magical creation of ours! I mean, what does she NOT do?She's an author, and her book "Step Into Your Voice: A Practical Guide to Speaking with Clarity and Confidence" just dropped this past month! Buy it here!Her gorgeous website is here...take a gander! As well, drop into her Insta and be inspired HERE! And to check out her generous podcast "happy healthy hustle", click here!What is so splendiferous about her is that she is bringing her knowledge, her expertise and her generosity of spirit to all of us, and we need it! It's so good to know others who are making this world more wonderful...so do check her out!THANK YOU FOR LISTENING AND PLEASE DO RATE AND REVIEW! that would be a really sweet delayed Christmas present!Your bit of beauty this time is this gorgeous confection, "Christopher Tin: Live at Cadogan Hall - Waloyo Yamoni," which is, quite literally changing my life. You want to talk about beauty? This is it!!" Perfect for this time of year, this mash-up celebrates all of us, and reminds us that beauty is everywhere, in everyone.

Dec 28, 202548 min

S22 Ep 291S22 Ep291: Byte: Christiane Schroeter ~ The Miracle of Stepping Off Of The Cliff!

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And yes, dear listeners, we have another amazing episode coming your way, and my guest this time advocates for all of us to be brave, to be brilliant and to bring our particular brand of beauty into the world, no matter the cost! Christiane is an inspiration to all of us and deftly moves in the world bringing her brand of enchantment, her brand of happy and her brand of what it looks like to do the work and shine fiercely in this magical creation of ours! I mean, what does she NOT do?She's an author, and her book "Step Into Your Voice: A Practical Guide to Speaking with Clarity and Confidence" just dropped this past month! Buy it here!Her gorgeous website is here...take a gander! As well, drop into her Insta and be inspired HERE! And to check out her generous podcast "happy healthy hustle", click here!What is so splendiferous about her is that she is bringing her knowledge, her expertise and her generosity of spirit to all of us, and we need it! It's so good to know others who are making this world more wonderful...so do check her out!THANK YOU FOR LISTENING AND PLEASE DO RATE AND REVIEW! that would be a really sweet delayed Christmas present!Your bit of beauty this time is this gorgeous confection, "Christopher Tin: Live at Cadogan Hall - Waloyo Yamoni," which is, quite literally changing my life. You want to talk about beauty? This is it!!" Perfect for this time of year, this mash-up celebrates all of us, and reminds us that beauty is everywhere, in everyone.

Dec 28, 202511 min

S22 Ep 290S22 Ep290: Interview: Kelli Scarr ~ Following the Invitations to Music, Magic, Myth & Healing!

Kelli tells a gorgeous story this week, well, to be fair, several gorgeous stories-about how she has ended up in this liminal space of imagination and myth and dream, about how healing can occur when you least expect it, and how one can suddenly find themselves working with the musician Moby, (also when you least expect it!). Her life story is one of synchronicity and magic and great, great love. And guess what? She's taking all of her alchemical skills and going further and deeper into the darkness than ever before, to bring us magic from those depths, and to help us all live more intentional and transformational lives.Her website, Greater Mysteries, holds so much fabulous magic on it's own, and explains the work she is doing in the world and especially, in caves. Check it out here! To do an in depth dive on Kelli, here is her personal website! And her Wiki! And then, you should absolutely not forget her Insta, because it is full of goodness for all of us! Find her Insta here!I hope, on this Solstice, that you find consolation, magic, music and beauty, and that this day is one full of good friends, walks in nature and reminders that even the Earth at times, stands still. (if even just for a moment!)Please do consider giving a rating or a review...they help ever so much!And your bit of beauty is this! Kelli's YouTube! (I mean, could it be anything else?) Check out her hauntingly evocative music today...I mean, it's the perfect accompaniment!

Dec 21, 202559 min

S22 Ep 290S22 Ep290: Byte: Kelli Scarr ~ Following the Invitations to Music, Magic, Myth & Healing!

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Kelli tells a gorgeous story this week, well, to be fair, several gorgeous stories-about how she has ended up in this liminal space of imagination and myth and dream, about how healing can occur when you least expect it, and how one can suddenly find themselves working with the musician Moby, (also when you least expect it!). Her life story is one of synchronicity and magic and great, great love. And guess what? She's taking all of her alchemical skills and going further and deeper into the darkness than ever before, to bring us magic from those depths, and to help us all live more intentional and transformational lives. Her website, Greater Mysteries, holds so much fabulous magic on it's own, and explains the work she is doing in the world and especially, in caves. Check it out here! To do an in depth dive on Kelli, here is her personal website! And her Wiki! And then, you should absolutely not forget her Insta, because it is full of goodness for all of us! Find her Insta here!I hope, on this Solstice, that you find consolation, magic, music and beauty, and that this day is one full of good friends, walks in nature and reminders that even the Earth at times, stands still. (if even just for a moment!)Please do consider giving a rating or a review...they help ever so much!And your bit of beauty is this! Kelli's YouTube! (I mean, could it be anything else?) Check out her hauntingly evocative music today...I mean, it's the perfect accompaniment!

Dec 21, 202516 min

S22 Ep 290S22 Ep290: SIGNS & WONDERS EP. 1 ~ PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE!

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Hi all and welcome to your first Signs & Wonders episode...courtesy of me, who has quite a tale to tell from this last week. Suffice it to say, I got to peek behind the curtain of the universe (yet again) and witness how the Universe has my back, magic is real and I'm in love with all of it!If you have your own tale to tell, please call the hotline at: (209) 498-7501! (yes, please call the hell out of it!) The idea is that we all experience these events, events that stop us in our tracks and absolutely declare that this Universe is full of magic and mystery! So go ahead and share with the class, call the number above!

Dec 20, 20259 min

S22 Ep 289S22 Ep289: Interview: Becca Eve Young ~ After The Death of a Father, Learning Love Lasts Forever!

Becca tells a powerful story this week, and it's all about love, fathers and what happens when we lose someone and it feels like life is over.Well, Becca is here to share her story, and it's one that I needed to hear. It's one that soothes my heart and helps my soul and reminds me that life and love and memory last forever, and that this time we are here is just one lifetime among many! And Becca is so strong, and funny and brave and she wants everyone to know that those who love us are still here with us, and that love, that great force in the Universe, that capital "L" love can survive anything!To check out Becca and her website click here.Her Insta click here!And to buy her book, click here!Becca is someone we sorely need in this world and her rawness and vulnerability shine a way to be in this world with intention and deep wholeness. So be like Becca, kick ass and be REAL!Please give me a rating or a review...tis the season after all, and I would be ever so grateful!Your bit of beauty is this: a countdown of the top most amazing Christmas traditions in the world. Check it out when you have the time!

Dec 17, 202551 min

S22 Ep 289S22 Ep289: Byte: Becca Eve Young ~ After The Death of a Father, Learning Love Lasts Forever!

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Becca tells a powerful story this week, and it's all about love, fathers and what happens when we lose someone and it feels like life is over. Well, Becca is here to share her story, and it's one that I needed to hear. It's one that soothes my heart and helps my soul and reminds me that life and love and memory last forever, and that this time we are here is just one lifetime among many! And Becca is so strong, and funny and brave and she wants everyone to know that those who love us are still here with us, and that love, that great force in the Universe, that capital "L" love can survive anything!To check out Becca and her website click here. Her Insta click here!And to buy her book, click here!Becca is someone we sorely need in this world and her rawness and vulnerability shine a way to be in this world with intention and deep wholeness. So be like Becca, kick ass and be REAL!Please give me a rating or a review...tis the season after all, and I would be ever so grateful!Your bit of beauty is this: a countdown of the top most amazing Christmas traditions in the world. Check it out when you have the time!

Dec 17, 202512 min

S22 Ep 288S22 Ep288: Interview: Russell Van Brocklen ~ Becoming the Miracle, The Mayflower & Living Into Our Ancestor's Tricksterness!

Hi all! And Happy Sunday! This time the good news that I'm sharing is that Russell Van Brocklen is in the world and changing it for those with Dyslexia and those who find themselves in Special Ed!I remember being in High School and seeing those kids, the ones who "didn't fit" in regular school and who seemingly had an alternate life in high school, with different teachers and classrooms. But also, because of this, they weren't included in a lot of school activities, and often were considered "other." Well, Russell, who has dyslexia himself, has created an educational tool to help those who struggle with reading and now he's looking to bring it to a wider audience, and help kids all over the U.S., if not the world! To check out what Russell is doing, here is his website!As well as his Insta! We need these people in the world who have the capacity to see where things could be changed and then creating some magic for those that need it...so I guess we all should start considering, how do I bring my magic into the world...because we all desparately need and want it! (or at least I do!)PLEASE CONSIDER RATING AND REVIEWING, I WOULD BE EVER SO GRATEFUL!(and my ancestors will thank you!)Your bit of beauty is this: an informational video about dyslexia and the six different kinds that we know about. It's just another way to stay informed and develop our compassion, for those who are different!

Dec 14, 202540 min