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What if the thing you thought was a delay was actually a miracle?In this powerful episode, Bart Merrill shares an extraordinary true-life story about amputation, intuition, divine timing, and a series of seemingly small decisions that ultimately protected both him and his wife.Bart had already endured 12 years of excruciating pain after a devastating accident left him with a severely damaged ankle. Eventually, his ankle bone deteriorated to the point where there was nothing left to fuse, and doctors told him that amputation was likely his best option.But Bart's most remarkable story isn't simply about losing his leg.It's about timing.And what happened when he listened to the feeling that told him, not yet.Bart Merrill's Miracle Story: The Power of Divine TimingBart originally scheduled his leg amputation for November 2023. Then, for several reasons—including concerns about the holidays, recovery, and insurance—he decided to postpone the surgery.He eventually rescheduled.And then something happened that changed everything.When a Delay Becomes a MiracleBart's story raises a fascinating question: Can intuition tell us when the timing of something is wrong?He had practical reasons for postponing his surgery. But looking back, he sees something much bigger at work.What Bart Merrill's Story Teaches Us About IntuitionOne of the most powerful themes in this episode is the idea that intuition is a form of guidance.Bart's experience isn't simply a story about coincidence. It's a story about paying attention when something inside you says, wait.A Miracle Hidden in the TimingBart's story is a beautiful example of the kind of mystery this podcast explores: the possibility that the events of our lives can connect in ways we don't fully understand at the time they're happening.A postponed surgery.A wife's unexpected medical crisis.A series of changes in hospital arrangements.A successful amputation and recovery.And a man who ultimately looks back and sees not chaos, but divine timing.In This Episode Bart Merrill's extraordinary miracle story The divine timing behind his delayed amputation Why Bart postponed his surgery several times His wife's quadruple bypass surgery How intuition may protect us from dangers we cannot yet see Bart's 12-year journey with chronic ankle pain The accident that eventually led to his leg amputation The surprising discovery that his ankle bone had deteriorated Bart's experience preparing for life as an amputee His terrifying walk into the hospital Recovery after his leg amputation The difference between acute rehabilitation and nursing care Finding gratitude in difficult circumstances The connection between intuition, synchronicity, and miracles Why sometimes the best thing you can do is wait To check out other episodes on this podcast that deal with Divine Intervention, check out the conversations listed below:Celeste Yacaboni shares a powerful story of what happened one night in the wee small hours of the morning...a light appeared, and then asked her a simple, yet life-changing question. "The Vision That Changed Everything" can be found on Spotify HERE and Apple HERE.Stanley Bronstein shares an incredible story of witness and timing, when he could be there for a small child at a gravesite. What he does and how he helps this child, brings Stanley's entire life full circle! "The Miracle That Took A Lifetime" can be found on Spotify HERE, and Apple HERE.Rev. Dr. Keith Haney shares a divine story-he was called to the bedside of a young woman who was told she was going to die. What happened next will change your mind about community, prayer and healing through Love. "Our Voices Can Heal Worlds" can be found on Spotify HERE and Apple HERE.And now, Bart's deets...and the fab work he is doing in this world!Here is his website, The Side Hustle Samauri!And then his Facebook, as well as his YouTube!And if you want to check me out, here's my website- Byte Sized BlessingsAs well as my Insta...which is irreverent yet serious, like me!And I have not forgotten your bit of beauty...that spark that will remind you this world is lovely. This bit of summer Zen comes courtesy of some of my favorite creatures, ever. Moomins! Here they are, celebrating summer just like we all should-together, in community and very, very relaxed! miracle story, true miracle story, divine timing, signs and wonders, intuition, trusting your intuition, spiritual intuition, synchronicity, divine intervention, unexplained miracles, miraculous timing, amputation story, amputee story, leg amputation, chronic pain, resilience after amputation, miraculous recovery, spiritual experiences, mysterious coincidences, signs from the universe, listening to your intuition

What if the thing you thought was a delay was actually a miracle?In this powerful episode, Bart Merrill shares an extraordinary true-life story about amputation, intuition, divine timing, and a series of seemingly small decisions that ultimately protected both him and his wife.Bart had already endured 12 years of excruciating pain after a devastating accident left him with a severely damaged ankle. Eventually, his ankle bone deteriorated to the point where there was nothing left to fuse, and doctors told him that amputation was likely his best option.But Bart's most remarkable story isn't simply about losing his leg.It's about timing.And what happened when he listened to the feeling that told him, not yet.Bart Merrill's Miracle Story: The Power of Divine TimingBart originally scheduled his leg amputation for November 2023. Then, for several reasons—including concerns about the holidays, recovery, and insurance—he decided to postpone the surgery.He eventually rescheduled.And then something happened that changed everything.When a Delay Becomes a MiracleBart's story raises a fascinating question: Can intuition tell us when the timing of something is wrong?He had practical reasons for postponing his surgery. But looking back, he sees something much bigger at work.What Bart Merrill's Story Teaches Us About IntuitionOne of the most powerful themes in this episode is the idea that intuition is a form of guidance.Bart's experience isn't simply a story about coincidence. It's a story about paying attention when something inside you says, wait.A Miracle Hidden in the TimingBart's story is a beautiful example of the kind of mystery this podcast explores: the possibility that the events of our lives can connect in ways we don't fully understand at the time they're happening.A postponed surgery.A wife's unexpected medical crisis.A series of changes in hospital arrangements.A successful amputation and recovery.And a man who ultimately looks back and sees not chaos, but divine timing.In This Episode Bart Merrill's extraordinary miracle story The divine timing behind his delayed amputation Why Bart postponed his surgery several times His wife's quadruple bypass surgery How intuition may protect us from dangers we cannot yet see Bart's 12-year journey with chronic ankle pain The accident that eventually led to his leg amputation The surprising discovery that his ankle bone had deteriorated Bart's experience preparing for life as an amputee His terrifying walk into the hospital Recovery after his leg amputation The difference between acute rehabilitation and nursing care Finding gratitude in difficult circumstances The connection between intuition, synchronicity, and miracles Why sometimes the best thing you can do is wait To check out other episodes on this podcast that deal with Divine Intervention, check out the conversations listed below: Celeste Yacaboni shares a powerful story of what happened one night in the wee small hours of the morning...a light appeared, and then asked her a simple, yet life-changing question. "The Vision That Changed Everything" can be found on Spotify HERE and Apple HERE.Stanley Bronstein shares an incredible story of witness and timing, when he could be there for a small child at a gravesite. What he does and how he helps this child, brings Stanley's entire life full circle! "The Miracle That Took A Lifetime" can be found on Spotify HERE, and Apple HERE.Rev. Dr. Keith Haney shares a divine story-he was called to the bedside of a young woman who was told she was going to die. What happened next will change your mind about community, prayer and healing through Love. "Our Voices Can Heal Worlds" can be found on Spotify HERE and Apple HERE.And now, Bart's deets...and the fab work he is doing in this world!Here is his website, The Side Hustle Samauri!And then his Facebook, as well as his YouTube!And if you want to check me out, here's my website- Byte Sized BlessingsAs well as my Insta...which is irreverent yet serious, like me!And I have not forgotten your bit of beauty...that spark that will remind you this world is lovely. This bit of summer Zen comes courtesy of some of my favorite creatures, ever. Moomins! Here they are, celebrating summer just like we all should-together, in community and very, very relaxed!  miracle story, true miracle story, divine timing, signs and wonders, intuition, trusting your intuition, spiritual intuition, synchronicity, divine intervention, unexplained miracles, miraculous timing, amputation story, amputee story, leg amputation, chronic pain, resilience after amputation, miraculous recovery, spiritual experiences, mysterious coincidences, signs from the universe, listening to your intuition

ICU nurse Teresa Evans shares powerful stories of death, dying, and what she witnessed during her mother's final days, including moments of mystery, light, love, and profound presence.Death is one of life's greatest mysteries.We can talk about it, study it, fear it, prepare for it, and try desperately to understand what happens when a person takes their final breath. But ultimately, death remains one of the great unknowables.My guest on this episode, Teresa Evans, has spent much of her life close to that mystery.An ICU Nurse's Perspective on Death and DyingTeresa brings a unique perspective to conversations about death because she is grounded both in medical science and in lived experience.She believes in physiology. She believes in what medical imaging, tests, and the human body can tell us. And yet, after witnessing people die—and after experiencing the deaths of those closest to her—she also recognizes that there are moments at the end of life that seem to resist easy explanation.Grief and the Person Who Is DyingOne of the most important insights Teresa shares is about the difference between the experience of grieving and the experience of dying.The people who remain are often devastated. Even when we know that death may bring relief from suffering, even when we believe we are making the right decision, we still grieve.But Teresa believes we sometimes unintentionally place our grief on the person who is dying.A Mother's Final Days: 86 Days of LoveTeresa was 60 years old when her mother died.She reflects on how grateful she was to have reached that point in her own life. With decades of living behind her, she had witnessed relationships of many kinds and seen people come and go. She understood, on some level, that love and grief could exist simultaneously.The Sacred Moment of Her Mother's DeathWhen Teresa's mother finally died, Teresa describes the experience as the most sacred moment of her life.Not sacred in a heavy or formal sense.Sacred because she was fully present.This episode will be sure to tug at your heart-strings, but also remind you that Love is eternal and that our time is short, so make sure to tell those you love that you do...as often as possible.For other episodes that engage with this liminal space of Death, check these out below...In "Irish Magic and A Father's Love" Kathy Mahon details what happened at the bedside of her Father, who was dying. A powerful reminder of love and family, this episode should not be missed. For Spotify, listen HERE. Apple, HERE.Helen Gretchen Jones is a Death Doula and she has stories to share! I mean, WOW! Listen to her experiences at the edge of Death, "The Mystery at Death's Door...The Vision Of The Death Doula," on Apple HERE, and Spotify HERE!Paul Zolman shares an astounding story about his Father that will have you thinking twice about whether Death is an ending. "The Message From Beyond Death" can be found on Spotify HERE and Apple HERE.And finally, the goodies so that you can check out Theresa and what she is doing in the wild, wild world!Here's her website!Theresa's Insta, and Facebook!And finally, her gorgeous book, "Choosing to Die: A Daughter's Story Of Supporting Her Mother's End Of Life Through Assisted Death" just click on the link, and you can buy your own copy. With so many 5-star reviews you just know this book is going to change your life!PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE POD, I WOULD BE SO GRATEFUL!Your bit of beauty is this: a sweet little video showing a bee drunk on pollen. I needed something simple this week after so much bad news...and loss. Nepal, Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and so many other precious souls who went to their next adventure. So bees it is! Revel in the simplicity and the beauty of nature doing her thing!ICU nurse stories, end-of-life experiences, death and dying, sacred death, hospice and palliative care, what happens when we die, deathbed experiences, grieving a loved one

ICU nurse Teresa Evans shares powerful stories of death, dying, and what she witnessed during her mother's final days, including moments of mystery, light, love, and profound presence.Death is one of life's greatest mysteries.We can talk about it, study it, fear it, prepare for it, and try desperately to understand what happens when a person takes their final breath. But ultimately, death remains one of the great unknowables.My guest on this episode, Teresa Evans, has spent much of her life close to that mystery.An ICU Nurse's Perspective on Death and DyingTeresa brings a unique perspective to conversations about death because she is grounded both in medical science and in lived experience.She believes in physiology. She believes in what medical imaging, tests, and the human body can tell us. And yet, after witnessing people die—and after experiencing the deaths of those closest to her—she also recognizes that there are moments at the end of life that seem to resist easy explanation.Grief and the Person Who Is DyingOne of the most important insights Teresa shares is about the difference between the experience of grieving and the experience of dying.The people who remain are often devastated. Even when we know that death may bring relief from suffering, even when we believe we are making the right decision, we still grieve.But Teresa believes we sometimes unintentionally place our grief on the person who is dying.A Mother's Final Days: 86 Days of LoveTeresa was 60 years old when her mother died.She reflects on how grateful she was to have reached that point in her own life. With decades of living behind her, she had witnessed relationships of many kinds and seen people come and go. She understood, on some level, that love and grief could exist simultaneously.The Sacred Moment of Her Mother's DeathWhen Teresa's mother finally died, Teresa describes the experience as the most sacred moment of her life.Not sacred in a heavy or formal sense.Sacred because she was fully present.This episode will be sure to tug at your heart-strings, but also remind you that Love is eternal and that our time is short, so make sure to tell those you love that you do...as often as possible.For other episodes that engage with this liminal space of Death, check these out below...In "Irish Magic and A Father's Love" Kathy Mahon details what happened at the bedside of her Father, who was dying. A powerful reminder of love and family, this episode should not be missed. For Spotify, listen HERE. Apple, HERE.Helen Gretchen Jones is a Death Doula and she has stories to share! I mean, WOW! Listen to her experiences at the edge of Death, "The Mystery at Death's Door...The Vision Of The Death Doula," on Apple HERE, and Spotify HERE!Paul Zolman shares an astounding story about his Father that will have you thinking twice about whether Death is an ending. "The Message From Beyond Death" can be found on Spotify HERE and Apple HERE.And finally, the goodies so that you can check out Theresa and what she is doing in the wild, wild world!Here's her website!Theresa's Insta, and Facebook!And finally, her gorgeous book, "Choosing to Die: A Daughter's Story Of Supporting Her Mother's End Of Life Through Assisted Death" just click on the link, and you can buy your own copy. With so many 5-star reviews you just know this book is going to change your life!PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE POD, I WOULD BE SO GRATEFUL!Your bit of beauty is this: a sweet little video showing a bee drunk on pollen. I needed something simple this week after so much bad news...and loss. Nepal, Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and so many other precious souls who went to their next adventure. So bees it is! Revel in the simplicity and the beauty of nature doing her thing!ICU nurse stories, end-of-life experiences, death and dying, sacred death, hospice and palliative care, what happens when we die, deathbed experiences, grieving a loved one

Discover a powerful story of mysterious synchronicity, grief, spiritual connection, and how being in the right place at the right time can bring unexpected healing.The world is full of mystery, magic, and sometimes mayhem.Every so often, something happens that makes us pause and wonder whether life is simply a series of random events—or whether there are moments when we find ourselves exactly where we are meant to be.In a recent conversation with Dr. Raymond Roberts, a pastor with more than 40 years of experience, author, and musician, he shared one such story. It involved a lightning strike, a small church in Virginia, a devastating family tragedy, and an extraordinary chain of events that placed him in a position to offer comfort when it was needed most.Was it coincidence? Synchronicity? Divine providence?Whatever name you give it, the story is a powerful reminder that our connections with other people can matter in ways we may not understand until much later.A Strange Beginning at Providence Presbyterian ChurchAs a young pastor, Dr. Raymond Roberts was invited to speak at Providence Presbyterian Church in southern Virginia.A friend drove him to the church, where the congregation gathered for dinner before the service. Dr. Roberts had previously spoken at a youth retreat for the local presbytery, which was how the church had learned about him.Everything seemed relatively ordinary—until the service was about to begin.The clerk of session stepped outside and called for the young men waiting beneath a large oak tree to come inside.At that exact moment, lightning struck the tree.The Power of Being in the Right Place at the Right TimeA series of seemingly unrelated events had brought him to that church. A lightning strike had marked the beginning of the evening. His friend had unexpectedly arranged for him to travel home with a grieving family.And that family turned out to be mourning a young man Dr. Roberts had recently known.Sometimes, this is how healing enters a difficult moment. Not through an explanation. Not through a perfect set of words. But through presence.Does Everything Happen for a Reason?Is every coincidence a sign? Dr. Roberts offered an important distinction. He does not believe that every tragedy is caused by God or that every event has a simple explanation. He does not believe, for example, that God caused Calvin's death. Life contains tragedy, loss, and events that can be impossible to understand. But Dr. Roberts does believe in the possibility of a redeeming presence.Synchronicity, Connection, and the Mystery of LifeThe story of Dr. Raymond Roberts and Calvin's family is ultimately a story about connection. It is about the mysterious intersections that occur in our lives.If you'd like to hear other episodes of the podcast that deal with magical synchronicity, being in the right place at the right time, or stories of spiritual connection, here are some offerings for you!Gloria Vanderhoorst shares her story of being profoundly ill as a child, and close to Death, until a mysterious glowing woman entered her room and healed her. A spiritually profound encounter, her experience reminds us that healing happens in all sorts of ways! Listen on Spotify HERE, on Apple HERE!Birmingham, Alabama's Inaugural Poet Laureate shares a mysterious story of healing and encounter in this episode, "The Woman In The Yellow Apron." A story from the South, it engages with an old plantation, and the ghosts that still reside there. Listen on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.And finally, Holly Porter's episode about surviving 70 days in the hospital with COVID, and the visions she experienced during that time, are astounding. Listen on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.And friends, to read up on Dr. Raymond and his life, here is his website!Here is his Insta, so you can stay in the know! As well as his Facebook!And then, to support this intrepid author, click here to buy "A Democratic and Republican Faith: A Public Theology for a Church and Nation in Crisis”To take a gander at his Substack, click on this BUTTON!And finally, to check out "Reckless and Wild" on Spotify, click HERE!And your bit of beauty is this: RECKLESS AND WILD'S website where you can check out this band and their villan origin story! ;-) Here's a blurb from their bio: "What do you call a band where the two singers/songwriters come from very diverse backgrounds? One, a former New York model was working the late-night city music scene, writing and recording with "the B-52's" and doing soundtracks for movies, including a Stephen King film. The other? Would you believe a full-time Presbyterian minister? The resulting band is Reckless and Wild, tying Reckless Ray "The Rev" Roberts to his foil, Johnny Wild Coté. Together this duo is out to make rock history by creating genre-fluid music!Enjoy everyone!

Discover a powerful story of mysterious synchronicity, grief, spiritual connection, and how being in the right place at the right time can bring unexpected healing.The world is full of mystery, magic, and sometimes mayhem.Every so often, something happens that makes us pause and wonder whether life is simply a series of random events—or whether there are moments when we find ourselves exactly where we are meant to be.In a recent conversation with Dr. Raymond Roberts, a pastor with more than 40 years of experience, author, and musician, he shared one such story. It involved a lightning strike, a small church in Virginia, a devastating family tragedy, and an extraordinary chain of events that placed him in a position to offer comfort when it was needed most.Was it coincidence? Synchronicity? Divine providence?Whatever name you give it, the story is a powerful reminder that our connections with other people can matter in ways we may not understand until much later.A Strange Beginning at Providence Presbyterian ChurchAs a young pastor, Dr. Raymond Roberts was invited to speak at Providence Presbyterian Church in southern Virginia.A friend drove him to the church, where the congregation gathered for dinner before the service. Dr. Roberts had previously spoken at a youth retreat for the local presbytery, which was how the church had learned about him.Everything seemed relatively ordinary—until the service was about to begin.The clerk of session stepped outside and called for the young men waiting beneath a large oak tree to come inside.At that exact moment, lightning struck the tree.The Power of Being in the Right Place at the Right TimeA series of seemingly unrelated events had brought him to that church. A lightning strike had marked the beginning of the evening. His friend had unexpectedly arranged for him to travel home with a grieving family.And that family turned out to be mourning a young man Dr. Roberts had recently known.Sometimes, this is how healing enters a difficult moment. Not through an explanation. Not through a perfect set of words. But through presence.Does Everything Happen for a Reason?Is every coincidence a sign? Dr. Roberts offered an important distinction. He does not believe that every tragedy is caused by God or that every event has a simple explanation. He does not believe, for example, that God caused Calvin's death. Life contains tragedy, loss, and events that can be impossible to understand. But Dr. Roberts does believe in the possibility of a redeeming presence.Synchronicity, Connection, and the Mystery of LifeThe story of Dr. Raymond Roberts and Calvin's family is ultimately a story about connection. It is about the mysterious intersections that occur in our lives.If you'd like to hear other episodes of the podcast that deal with magical synchronicity, being in the right place at the right time, or stories of spiritual connection, here are some offerings for you!Gloria Vanderhoorst shares her story of being profoundly ill as a child, and close to Death, until a mysterious glowing woman entered her room and healed her. A spiritually profound encounter, her experience reminds us that healing happens in all sorts of ways! Listen on Spotify HERE, on Apple HERE!Birmingham, Alabama's Inaugural Poet Laureate shares a mysterious story of healing and encounter in this episode, "The Woman In The Yellow Apron." A story from the South, it engages with an old plantation, and the ghosts that still reside there. Listen on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.And finally, Holly Porter's episode about surviving 70 days in the hospital with COVID, and the visions she experienced during that time, are astounding. Listen on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.And friends, to read up on Dr. Raymond and his life, here is his website!Here is his Insta, so you can stay in the know! As well as his Facebook!And then, to support this intrepid author, click here to buy "A Democratic and Republican Faith: A Public Theology for a Church and Nation in Crisis” To take a gander at his Substack, click on this BUTTON!And finally, to check out "Reckless and Wild" on Spotify, click HERE!And your bit of beauty is this: RECKLESS AND WILD'S website where you can check out this band and their villan origin story! ;-) Here's a blurb from their bio: "What do you call a band where the two singers/songwriters come from very diverse backgrounds? One, a former New York model was working the late-night city music scene, writing and recording with "the B-52's" and doing soundtracks for movies, including a Stephen King film. The other? Would you believe a full-time Presbyterian minister? The resulting band is Reckless and Wild, tying Reckless Ray "The Rev" Roberts to his foil, Johnny Wild Coté. Together this duo is out to make rock history by creating genre-fluid music!Enjoy everyone!

It is my great pleasure to introduce you to the Enchanting (and note the capital "E" because she IS) Hannah Forest, for this week's episode! Herbalist, Flower Essence Practitioner, Intuitive Naturopath & Wise Woman, Hannah is creating such beauty in her little patch of the world (and other places, but don't rush me, I will get to those!!) that she might be the perfect example of what it looks like to embody your passions, live your truth and then go create some Magic! She's a knower of the Fae, Nature Spirits, Mystery and Plants and inhabits all of these worlds with such conviction and grace I had to sit back in awe and bask in her generous being.OK, so first things first: Hannah's website-->> check it out HERE.And then, her Substack, filled with gorgeousness, HERE.Woot! Now her sweet Instagram...where green things grow...HERE!And guess what everyone? She has THE BEST PODCAST, called "Old Ways for the New Age," which is, "A hearth-centred podcast exploring herbalism, folk magic, astrology and seasonal rhythms through a grounded, practical lens." (I snagged that description off of her website, and it was perfect, so there it is!)To listen on Apple Pods, click HERE.On Spotify, click HERE!To check out my website, click here!Please follow & subscribe, so you don't miss any of the excellent humans and their stories...of magic, mystery (sometimes mayhem) and miracle! xoxoAND, your bit of beauty, babes is a bit more info about FINDHORN! Here is a link to the Findhorn Foundation in Scotland, check that out when you have a moment. BUT, to see a bit more of why I am smitten and enchanted with this little patch of the world, this video, put out by the Findhorn Foundation titled, "A Message from the Spirit of Honeysuckle." Hooray! Enjoy this introduction to this gorgeous plant and who knows, you might just find a new best friend!

It is my great pleasure to introduce you to the Enchanting (and note the capital "E" because she IS) Hannah Forest, for this week's episode! Herbalist, Flower Essence Practitioner, Intuitive Naturopath & Wise Woman, Hannah is creating such beauty in her little patch of the world (and other places, but don't rush me, I will get to those!!) that she might be the perfect example of what it looks like to embody your passions, live your truth and then go create some Magic! She's a knower of the Fae, Nature Spirits, Mystery and Plants and inhabits all of these worlds with such conviction and grace I had to sit back in awe and bask in her generous being. OK, so first things first: Hannah's website-->> check it out HERE.And then, her Substack, filled with gorgeousness, HERE.Woot! Now her sweet Instagram...where green things grow...HERE!And guess what everyone? She has THE BEST PODCAST, called "Old Ways for the New Age," which is, "A hearth-centred podcast exploring herbalism, folk magic, astrology and seasonal rhythms through a grounded, practical lens." (I snagged that description off of her website, and it was perfect, so there it is!)To listen on Apple Pods, click HERE.On Spotify, click HERE! To check out my website, click here!Please follow & subscribe, so you don't miss any of the excellent humans and their stories...of magic, mystery (sometimes mayhem) and miracle! xoxoAND, your bit of beauty, babes is a bit more info about FINDHORN! Here is a link to the Findhorn Foundation in Scotland, check that out when you have a moment. BUT, to see a bit more of why I am smitten and enchanted with this little patch of the world, this video, put out by the Findhorn Foundation titled, "A Message from the Spirit of Honeysuckle." Hooray! Enjoy this introduction to this gorgeous plant and who knows, you might just find a new best friend!

Hey friends, welcome back to the pod and your mid-week miracle episode! This time I'm introducing you to Aaron Ryan, Christian sci-fi author, voice actor and so much more! Aaron is a hoot and a holler, as you'll hear, with the best sense of humor I've heard in a long time! He shares two terrifying and nail-biting stories of survival in this episode...and how he made it through. Sometimes it's not until later that we realize that all was on the line, and thank goodness for that!To read up on Aaron and his coolness, here's his website!Here's his Insta as well!And don't forget his YouTube, where a lot of magic happens!And finally his BOOKS! Woot! Buy them here!HEY FRIENDS, this is your public service announcement to remember to SUBSCRIBE to the pod, or FOLLOW... thanks so much! (a little rating or review won't hurt either!)Your bit of strangeness (in place of beauty this time) is this YouTube video I took of lightning during a storm in Santa Fe, NM. I found lots of weird artifacts while producing the video and would love to know what you think! Bugs? Birds? Ball lightning? Aliens? You be the judge!

Hey friends, welcome back to the pod and your mid-week miracle episode! This time I'm introducing you to Aaron Ryan, Christian sci-fi author, voice actor and so much more! Aaron is a hoot and a holler, as you'll hear, with the best sense of humor I've heard in a long time! He shares two terrifying and nail-biting stories of survival in this episode...and how he made it through. Sometimes it's not until later that we realize that all was on the line, and thank goodness for that!To read up on Aaron and his coolness, here's his website!Here's his Insta as well!And don't forget his YouTube, where a lot of magic happens!And finally his BOOKS! Woot! Buy them here!HEY FRIENDS, this is your public service announcement to remember to SUBSCRIBE to the pod, or FOLLOW... thanks so much! (a little rating or review won't hurt either!)Your bit of strangeness (in place of beauty this time) is this YouTube video I took of lightning during a storm in Santa Fe, NM. I found lots of weird artifacts while producing the video and would love to know what you think! Bugs? Birds? Ball lightning? Aliens? You be the judge!

I am so excited to introduce my guest this time, Judith Jenya, who has made it her life's work to bring beauty, healing, and belonging to so many people all over the world. This Nobel Peace Prize nominee has tirelessly worked to envision, and then implement, spaces and places where those torn apart by war can come together and find play, good food, quiet and peace amidst suffering and the ability to discover the Other, with a capital "O." Her generosity of spirit and deep imagination have brought goodness and wonder to so many (especially kids!) that we all should stand back in awe.She is such a gifted and talented human, and is involved in so much, it's clear that Spirit has blessed her over and over again. See the links below to learn a bit more about this exceptional human being!To check out her website: click here!To view some of her paintings, click here!Her book, "Memories Do Not Burn: A Memoir, Bringing Hope and Resilience to Children of War" can be found here!If you want to read the forward by Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben, Ph.D., click here!And to keep track of Judith and her event calendar, click here!I'm pretty sure in the dictionary if you were to look up the word "unstoppable," you would find Judith's picture!And listeners, to check out my website, Byte Sized Blessings, click here!As always, SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW AND RATE AND REVIEW...THESE ARE YOUR HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS.Your bit of beauty this week is a video about the village where Judith lives...San Miguel de Allende. Called "the world's best city," it's truly a place of enchantment!

I am so excited to introduce my guest this time, Judith Jenya, who has made it her life's work to bring beauty, healing, and belonging to so many people all over the world. This Nobel Peace Prize nominee has tirelessly worked to envision, and then implement, spaces and places where those torn apart by war can come together and find play, good food, quiet and peace amidst suffering and the ability to discover the Other, with a capital "O." Her generosity of spirit and deep imagination have brought goodness and wonder to so many (especially kids!) that we all should stand back in awe.She is such a gifted and talented human, and is involved in so much, it's clear that Spirit has blessed her over and over again. See the links below to learn a bit more about this exceptional human being!To check out her website: click here!To view some of her paintings, click here!Her book, "Memories Do Not Burn: A Memoir, Bringing Hope and Resilience to Children of War" can be found here!If you want to read the forward by Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben, Ph.D., click here!And to keep track of Judith and her event calendar, click here!I'm pretty sure in the dictionary if you were to look up the word "unstoppable," you would find Judith's picture!And listeners, to check out my website, Byte Sized Blessings, click here!As always, SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW AND RATE AND REVIEW...THESE ARE YOUR HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS.Your bit of beauty this week is a video about the village where Judith lives...San Miguel de Allende. Called "the world's best city," it's truly a place of enchantment!

I think you all will get a kick out of this latest Signs & Wonders episode where I share a story that could be evidence of telepathy, psychic connection OR, plain old synchronicity! No matter what happened that day, apparently we (Judith & I) have discovered that Dragons are real...and the Shipibo people are onto something...and I for one cannot wait to visit that mysterious planet of dragons!

Hey all and welcome back to the show! This time I'm introducing you to Doyle, podcaster and math impresario extraordinaire, who also likes Science Fiction! So, when he told me about the strange things that have happened in his house, I just had to have him on the show! Ghosties, haunted houses, empty rooms and strange voices...all of this and more in this episode...along with a great conversation about math! :-)Doyle has such a great story and is doing such great work in the world, too! Check out his website for a bit more intel on this amazing human, and as well, his Insta, where all the cool kids hang! And don't miss out on his YouTube channel...which is just so fun! And seriously, listen to his pod, Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories For Grownups on Apple, here, and Spotify, here.PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW...I WOULD BE SO VERY GRATEFUL! WOOT!And I thought, for your bit of beauty, that I would include Drake's equation, which is completely fab...and really has convinced me that we are not alone in this Universe! (and how very cool would that be?) From Brainstuff-enjoy!

Hey all and welcome back to the show! This time I'm introducing you to Doyle, podcaster and math impresario extraordinaire, who also likes Science Fiction! So, when he told me about the strange things that have happened in his house, I just had to have him on the show! Ghosties, haunted houses, empty rooms and strange voices...all of this and more in this episode...along with a great conversation about math! :-)Doyle has such a great story and is doing such great work in the world, too! Check out his website for a bit more intel on this amazing human, and as well, his Insta, where all the cool kids hang! And don't miss out on his YouTube channel...which is just so fun! And seriously, listen to his pod, Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories For Grownups on Apple, here, and Spotify, here.PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW...I WOULD BE SO VERY GRATEFUL! WOOT!And I thought, for your bit of beauty, that I would include Drake's equation, which is completely fab...and really has convinced me that we are not alone in this Universe! (and how very cool would that be?) From Brainstuff-enjoy!

Folks, this time I'm introducing you to Julie Grimm, who is both a scientist as well as magical, mystery explorer! Her Masters in Biology just paved the way (unbeknownst to her and everyone else) to the path that she is on now! So I guess, all this to say, don't lose heart if you think the path you are on is going nowhere, my friends, because that's part of the mystery...and the path should never be straightforward. A good path meanders, and don't ever forget that!I cannot wait for you to meet Julie because she has several stories to tell-of vision, of unexpected beauty, and of finding herself right where she needs to be, finally!Please check out her website here.Her Insta, here.And her children's book, "How Do Bears Show Their Love"  here!PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO RATE OR REVIEW...IT WOULD MEAN EVER SO MUCH!Your bit of beauty is this-a friend lately was telling me about Anglesey Island (off of the coast of Wales) this past week so I did a bit of digging and found this article which you simply must check out- "Secret Anglesey - 16 forgotten tales from the island's hidden past" because who doesn't need a little more mystery, and story and folklore in their lives?  I know I do! Enjoy!!

Folks, this time I'm introducing you to Julie Grimm, who is both a scientist as well as magical, mystery explorer! Her Masters in Biology just paved the way (unbeknownst to her and everyone else) to the path that she is on now! So I guess, all this to say, don't lose heart if you think the path you are on is going nowhere, my friends, because that's part of the mystery...and the path should never be straightforward. A good path meanders, and don't ever forget that!I cannot wait for you to meet Julie because she has several stories to tell-of vision, of unexpected beauty, and of finding herself right where she needs to be, finally!Please check out her website here.Her Insta, here.And her children's book, "How Do Bears Show Their Love"  here!PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO RATE OR REVIEW...IT WOULD MEAN EVER SO MUCH!Your bit of beauty is this-a friend lately was telling me about Anglesey Island (off of the coast of Wales) this past week so I did a bit of digging and found this article which you simply must check out- "Secret Anglesey - 16 forgotten tales from the island's hidden past" because who doesn't need a little more mystery, and story and folklore in their lives?  I know I do! Enjoy!!

Welcome to your mid-week miracle episode (albeit a day late!). This episode I am sharing another fab human with you by the name of Karen Dwyer-Tesoriero! As you'll hear, who she is is a major part of the miracle story this week...(her spirit is just astounding!) but she also does share some stories from her work as a social worker in the NYC Child Welfare System that will have you understanding just what pure grace, and pure connection looks like! There is no doubt that we have plenty of angels in our midst, and Karen is just one of those beings who is here to lift others up and remind us what showing up for others looks like.Check out these nuggets of gold to discover a bit more about Karen and her work:websiteInstaFacebookDon't forget to link up to my Insta to keep up on all the latest stories and goodness!PLEASE REMEMBER TO RATE AND REVIEW...IT HELPS EVER SO MUCH!Your bit of beauty this week is: this super-deluxe cool article titled "10 astonishing brainless animals that are remarkably clever – proving you don't always need a brain to be smart... " I think it would behoove us to understand that being in the world in a way that is healthy and vibrant doesn't mean we need a brain, necessarily. There are all sorts of ways of being, and understanding that is the first step in comprehending that creation, and miracle and magic and sacredness show up in myriad and magical ways! (hooray!)

Welcome to your mid-week miracle episode (albeit a day late!). This episode I am sharing another fab human with you by the name of Karen Dwyer-Tesoriero! As you'll hear, who she is is a major part of the miracle story this week...(her spirit is just astounding!) but she also does share some stories from her work as a social worker in the NYC Child Welfare System that will have you understanding just what pure grace, and pure connection looks like! There is no doubt that we have plenty of angels in our midst, and Karen is just one of those beings who is here to lift others up and remind us what showing up for others looks like. Check out these nuggets of gold to discover a bit more about Karen and her work:websiteInstaFacebookDon't forget to link up to my Insta to keep up on all the latest stories and goodness!PLEASE REMEMBER TO RATE AND REVIEW...IT HELPS EVER SO MUCH!Your bit of beauty this week is: this super-deluxe cool article titled "10 astonishing brainless animals that are remarkably clever – proving you don't always need a brain to be smart... " I think it would behoove us to understand that being in the world in a way that is healthy and vibrant doesn't mean we need a brain, necessarily. There are all sorts of ways of being, and understanding that is the first step in comprehending that creation, and miracle and magic and sacredness show up in myriad and magical ways! (hooray!)

Hey all, it's time to drop another episode of the pod! So here I am introducing you to Eric Robinson, an all around great guy, who's path has been a bit unusual...but I'll let him tell you all about it. But I'll ask anyway, how many people do you know who have been in the FBI and on SWAT and walked away with their sense of humor intact? Me? I only know Eric, who is insanely funny, really grounded, and willing to share his stories of his time there, as well as what life was like before he joined the FBI.And his miracle stories? Ones of magic, serendipity and connection...as well as one very hilarious almost mistake! To read up on Eric and his life, click here for his website! And his Insta can be found here! Stay tuned for the drop of his book, which should be any day now!Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast, so you don't miss any of the incredible humans and their powerful stories-don't I have the best job ever?Your bit of beauty is this: because I'm a science nerd I love going over the latest astronomical images from the James Webb telescope. So guess what? I think you should take a gander too! Check them out in all their glory HERE!

Hey all, it's time to drop another episode of the pod! So here I am introducing you to Eric Robinson, an all around great guy, who's path has been a bit unusual...but I'll let him tell you all about it. But I'll ask anyway, how many people do you know who have been in the FBI and on SWAT and walked away with their sense of humor intact? Me? I only know Eric, who is insanely funny, really grounded, and willing to share his stories of his time there, as well as what life was like before he joined the FBI.And his miracle stories? Ones of magic, serendipity and connection...as well as one very hilarious almost mistake! To read up on Eric and his life, click here for his website! And his Insta can be found here! Stay tuned for the drop of his book, which should be any day now!Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast, so you don't miss any of the incredible humans and their powerful stories-don't I have the best job ever?Your bit of beauty is this: because I'm a science nerd I love going over the latest astronomical images from the James Webb telescope. So guess what? I think you should take a gander too! Check them out in all their glory HERE!

An incredible story of loss and family and love and legacy awaits you all this week, everyone! I had the incredibly good fortune to be introduced to, and then interview, my unstoppable guest Araceli Kopiloff, this week. She is someone who embodies joy, delight, and bravery-and I said, despite great grief and loss, is still showing up for the world!She has had many lifetimes and jobs, and she discusses all these in the show, but she's also someone who is a bit of a chameleon...and has a wicked sense of humor! It was simply a joy for me to be in her presence.Do yourself a FAVOR and do not miss these links below...because each one will take you somewhere fabulous!Bella's website, where she models and is eternallly cool!The Amazing "Let's Fall In Love" Group, "Love in San Miguel..." check it out here!And then please do not miss this YouTube video, Negocios Magicos Project, where you can watch a project in motion-and the happy store owner afterwards!And last but not least, please do check out the book that Araceli contributed to, "Women Who Dare and Overcome Limits: Stories of Inspiration in Difficult Times" which you can check out here!The very fact that she wakes up each day and considers how to create goodness for others is such an inspiration for me- so really, be like Araceli!! xoxoYour bit of beauty is this: this link to Araceli's Insta: @negocios_magicos_ajijic where you can follow and then cheer on this incredible badass!

An incredible story of loss and family and love and legacy awaits you all this week, everyone! I had the incredibly good fortune to be introduced to, and then interview, my unstoppable guest Araceli Kopiloff, this week. She is someone who embodies joy, delight, and bravery-and I said, despite great grief and loss, is still showing up for the world! She has had many lifetimes and jobs, and she discusses all these in the show, but she's also someone who is a bit of a chameleon...and has a wicked sense of humor! It was simply a joy for me to be in her presence. Do yourself a FAVOR and do not miss these links below...because each one will take you somewhere fabulous!Bella's website, where she models and is eternallly cool!The Amazing "Let's Fall In Love" Group, "Love in San Miguel..." check it out here!And then please do not miss this YouTube video, Negocios Magicos Project, where you can watch a project in motion-and the happy store owner afterwards!And last but not least, please do check out the book that Araceli contributed to, "Women Who Dare and Overcome Limits: Stories of Inspiration in Difficult Times" which you can check out here!The very fact that she wakes up each day and considers how to create goodness for others is such an inspiration for me- so really, be like Araceli!! xoxoYour bit of beauty is this: this link to Araceli's Insta: @negocios_magicos_ajijic where you can follow and then cheer on this incredible badass!

Austin tells a powerful story this week-of a lifelong descent into addiction and depression, of finding the bottom of the bottom, and then discovering, within himself, the drive to save himself. It's a truly harrowing tale, and as you'll hear, one where his family had pretty much given up on him. Please listen to Austin's story, because it's not only one of surviving and thriving, it's also one of connection, kindness and finding acceptance in the unlikeliest of places.To read up on Austin and his good works, here is his website! Here's his Insta for all you social media monkeys!And his YouTube so you can stay in the know!And to get his book, "One Last Hit," click here!He's the perfect example of someone who might have given up, but when given the chance to rise, took it and then some!PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE POD WHEREVER YOU LISTEN. IT WOULD MEAN THE WORLD TO ME! THANK YOU!Your bit of beauty is this: lately I've been thinking about song and vibration and how we, as humans, move through a world of music each and every day. Well, I am captivated by how the Shipibo peoples create their songs, called icaros, and weave them into their beautiful artworks. Check out this YouTube by the Museum of International Folk Art, here! Titled, "Olinda Silvano/ Reshinjabe: singing Shipibo Conibo kené designs", it will give you a bit of a reference as to what this vibrational art looks like!

Austin tells a powerful story this week-of a lifelong descent into addiction and depression, of finding the bottom of the bottom, and then discovering, within himself, the drive to save himself. It's a truly harrowing tale, and as you'll hear, one where his family had pretty much given up on him. Please listen to Austin's story, because it's not only one of surviving and thriving, it's also one of connection, kindness and finding acceptance in the unlikeliest of places.To read up on Austin and his good works, here is his website! Here's his Insta for all you social media monkeys!And his YouTube so you can stay in the know!And to get his book, "One Last Hit," click here!He's the perfect example of someone who might have given up, but when given the chance to rise, took it and then some!PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE POD WHEREVER YOU LISTEN. IT WOULD MEAN THE WORLD TO ME! THANK YOU!Your bit of beauty is this: lately I've been thinking about song and vibration and how we, as humans, move through a world of music each and every day. Well, I am captivated by how the Shipibo peoples create their songs, called icaros, and weave them into their beautiful artworks. Check out this YouTube by the Museum of International Folk Art, here! Titled, "Olinda Silvano/ Reshinjabe: singing Shipibo Conibo kené designs", it will give you a bit of a reference as to what this vibrational art looks like!

Greetings friends and welcome to my convo with the glorious Brigid Kennedy! Now, Brigid has so many miracle stories this week, and the treasure map is just one little piece of a life lived with conviction, belief in the adventure, but Brigid's unassailable belief in herself! Growing up isolated (because of a health crisis), Brigid never stopped asking herself what else in this life was possible...and because of that, she has crafted a life dedicated to telling the world about the magic of Family and Legacy!So, if you're into stories about magical Grandmother's, treasure maps from the past, and giving up your life and heading to the Amazon, this is the human for you!To check out Brigid's website, click here. Her Insta, click here! Her super fun YouTube, click here! And then, to buy her fab book, "Lost: The Lost City of Incan Gold," click here! Dive into this human and her tales of family and daring!PRETTY PLEASE WITH A CHERRY ON TOP, I WOULD LOVE RATINGS AND REVIEWS! Thanks so much!And your bit of beauty is this: an article titled, "Machu Picchu Alternatives: 17 Inca Ruins That Will Blow You Away." Read a bit more about this astonishing civilization and the architecture and magic they brought (and still bring) to the rest of us!Hooray for our ancestors!!

Greetings friends and welcome to my convo with the glorious Brigid Kennedy! Now, Brigid has so many miracle stories this week, and the treasure map is just one little piece of a life lived with conviction, belief in the adventure, but Brigid's unassailable belief in herself! Growing up isolated (because of a health crisis), Brigid never stopped asking herself what else in this life was possible...and because of that, she has crafted a life dedicated to telling the world about the magic of Family and Legacy!So, if you're into stories about magical Grandmother's, treasure maps from the past, and giving up your life and heading to the Amazon, this is the human for you!To check out Brigid's website, click here. Her Insta, click here! Her super fun YouTube, click here!  And then, to buy her fab book, "Lost: The Lost City of Incan Gold," click here! Dive into this human and her tales of family and daring!PRETTY PLEASE WITH A CHERRY ON TOP, I WOULD LOVE RATINGS AND REVIEWS! Thanks so much!And your bit of beauty is this: an article titled, "Machu Picchu Alternatives: 17 Inca Ruins That Will Blow You Away." Read a bit more about this astonishing civilization and the architecture and magic they brought (and still bring) to the rest of us!Hooray for our ancestors!!

Welcome to your mid-week miracle episode, brought courtesy of me having a bit more time this week! And it's a doozy...I'm introducing you to the sublime Celeste Yacoboni, author, body-worker, prayer-keeper, wisdom-keeper and inspired creative! She has a powerful story to tell, of being awake one night in the small hours, and suddenly? A mysterious light illuminated her room! What happened after that is her to tell (and the miracle of this episode), so hold onto your hats, it's a good one!Celeste has two websites for you to dive down into, so be sure to check them both out: celesteyacoboni.com as well as celestialbodyandsoul.comTo check out her gorgeous book "How Do You Pray?" click here!Thanks for listening everyone, and I'm asking, if you like what you hear, I would appreciate a rating or a review. They mean the world to me, and make me so happy!Your bit of beauty is this: on YouTube, this Ho'oponopono prayer from the Hawaiian Islands. A bit more information: "Ho'oponopono is an ancient Hawaiian practice of forgiveness and reconciliation. Traditionally it was practiced by family members for a person who was physically ill as it was thought that guilt over errors the person had committed had made them sick." It's a lovely practice and one I urge you to check out!

Welcome to your mid-week miracle episode, brought courtesy of me having a bit more time this week! And it's a doozy...I'm introducing you to the sublime Celeste Yacoboni, author, body-worker, prayer-keeper, wisdom-keeper and inspired creative! She has a powerful story to tell, of being awake one night in the small hours, and suddenly? A mysterious light illuminated her room! What happened after that is her to tell (and the miracle of this episode), so hold onto your hats, it's a good one!Celeste has two websites for you to dive down into, so be sure to check them both out: celesteyacoboni.com as well as celestialbodyandsoul.comTo check out her gorgeous book "How Do You Pray?" click here!Thanks for listening everyone, and I'm asking, if you like what you hear, I would appreciate a rating or a review. They mean the world to me, and make me so happy!Your bit of beauty is this: on YouTube, this Ho'oponopono prayer from the Hawaiian Islands. A bit more information: "Ho'oponopono is an ancient Hawaiian practice of forgiveness and reconciliation. Traditionally it was practiced by family members for a person who was physically ill as it was thought that guilt over errors the person had committed had made them sick." It's a lovely practice and one I urge you to check out!

Hello friends! This time I'm introducing you to Coach Willie Blake, someone who exemplifies never giving up - being determined to succeed, no matter the time needed to commit, and someone who is giving back to the community-especially those with dyslexia! One of his miracle stories happens at a Chick-Fil-A, if you can believe that! (but once you hear it, it all makes perfect sense!) And that little miracle let Willie know that he was on the right path! (but I don't want to spoil the surprise!)Coach Willie is all about lifting others up, so be sure to check out his website here! To check out his podcast, "Light Beyond Limits," click here! He has an Insta as well, so to see what he's posting click here! And finally, his YouTube! Whew!!He's really commited to making a difference and leaving this world shinier than when he arrived! And that, as Robert Frost said, "makes all the difference!"Please consider rating and reviewing, I would be ever so grateful!! WOOT!Your bit of beauty is this: since Coach Willie and I were grooving on how GROOVY dolphins are I thought I would share this BBC Earth YouTube titled, "Incredible Dolphin Moments! Check it out when you have a moment!Oh, and the answer to Douglas Adams' question, "what is the meaning of life?" Well, the dolphins say, "42." I don't know what that means, but I am sure the dolphins do!

Hello friends! This time I'm introducing you to Coach Willie Blake, someone who exemplifies never giving up - being determined to succeed, no matter the time needed to commit, and someone who is giving back to the community-especially those with dyslexia! One of his miracle stories happens at a Chick-Fil-A, if you can believe that! (but once you hear it, it all makes perfect sense!) And that little miracle let Willie know that he was on the right path! (but I don't want to spoil the surprise!)Coach Willie is all about lifting others up, so be sure to check out his website here! To check out his podcast, "Light Beyond Limits," click here! He has an Insta as well, so to see what he's posting click here! And finally, his YouTube! Whew!!He's really commited to making a difference and leaving this world shinier than when he arrived! And that, as Robert Frost said, "makes all the difference!"Please consider rating and reviewing, I would be ever so grateful!! WOOT!Your bit of beauty is this: since Coach Willie and I were grooving on how GROOVY dolphins are I thought I would share this BBC Earth YouTube titled, "Incredible Dolphin Moments! Check it out when you have a moment!Oh, and the answer to Douglas Adams' question, "what is the meaning of life?" Well, the dolphins say, "42." I don't know what that means, but I am sure the dolphins do!

Greetings once again everyone and welcome back to the podcast! This time I have the pleasure of introducing you to Rev. Anne-Marie Zanzal, author, speaker, podcaster and former hospice chaplain! Needless to say, there is much talk around her hospice work and the miracles she witnessed there, BUT, she also discusses the Knicks, starting over in the middle of life...and what it looks like to remain true to oneself, even at the cost of so many doubting your decisions. (being true to yourself is a miracle in itself tbh).  She's funny, fiesty, and here to remind us that we can change our lives and live into even greater beauty!To check out her website, click here!Her Insta, click here!Her podcast, "Coming Out and Beyond," click here!And to check out her book, "Authentic Peace," click here!She's changing lives one conversation at a time...and we need more integrity and authenticity in this world, don'tcha think?PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW MY FRIENDS, IT MAKES ME EVER SO HAPPY!Your bit of beauty is this: and this is really good news! This article, "Mushrooms Used to Clean E. Coli from Rivers and Immediately Implemented in England" reminds us that the fungi underneath our feet are miracles themselves, and we are only just beginning to understand them! Read the article HERE.

Greetings once again everyone and welcome back to the podcast! This time I have the pleasure of introducing you to Rev. Anne-Marie Zanzal, author, speaker, podcaster and former hospice chaplain! Needless to say, there is much talk around her hospice work and the miracles she witnessed there, BUT, she also discusses the Knicks, starting over in the middle of life...and what it looks like to remain true to oneself, even at the cost of so many doubting your decisions. (being true to yourself is a miracle in itself tbh).  She's funny, fiesty, and here to remind us that we can change our lives and live into even greater beauty!To check out her website, click here!Her Insta, click here!Her podcast, "Coming Out and Beyond," click here!And to check out her book, "Authentic Peace," click here!She's changing lives one conversation at a time...and we need more integrity and authenticity in this world, don'tcha think?PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW MY FRIENDS, IT MAKES ME EVER SO HAPPY!Your bit of beauty is this: and this is really good news! This article, "Mushrooms Used to Clean E. Coli from Rivers and Immediately Implemented in England" reminds us that the fungi underneath our feet are miracles themselves, and we are only just beginning to understand them! Read the article HERE.

Welcome back to another episode of the pod and another tale of magic & mystery! Guest Angie Hawkins is so many things- author, surfer, jumper out of helicopters into the ocean person, funny about-town gal, braveheart...but what she's really here to do is to remind us that we too can be brave, we too can take life by the horns and create what we will...and be fierce and funny while doing it!Her story, one of recognition and reconciliation, and great, great healing, will knock you socks off this week, and remind you, yet again, that death cannot stop LOVE.Be sure to check out Angie's website and her wonderful way of being in the world!As well, check out her Insta for some inspiration and JOY!And then to buy her book, "Running In Slippers" click here!Thanks to everyone for listening AND, please do consider giving me a rating or a review...they mean ever so much to me and make this world a shinier place!Your bit of beauty is this: check out this YouTube all about surfing in Hawaii and titled "Hawaii Live 2023." You'll get a glimpse of just what it means to get out in the waves and ride the surf on Hawaii's glorious coasts!

Welcome back to another episode of the pod and another tale of magic & mystery! Guest Angie Hawkins is so many things- author, surfer, jumper out of helicopters into the ocean person, funny about-town gal, braveheart...but what she's really here to do is to remind us that we too can be brave, we too can take life by the horns and create what we will...and be fierce and funny while doing it!Her story, one of recognition and reconciliation, and great, great healing, will knock you socks off this week, and remind you, yet again, that death cannot stop LOVE. Be sure to check out Angie's website and her wonderful way of being in the world!As well, check out her Insta for some inspiration and JOY!And then to buy her book, "Running In Slippers" click here!Thanks to everyone for listening AND, please do consider giving me a rating or a review...they mean ever so much to me and make this world a shinier place!Your bit of beauty is this: check out this YouTube all about surfing in Hawaii and titled "Hawaii Live 2023." You'll get a glimpse of just what it means to get out in the waves and ride the surf on Hawaii's glorious coasts!

Welcome back everyone and I hope you enjoy this next episode of the pod! So grateful to all who listen and those of you that choose to welcome this little bit of magic into your life!This episode I am introducing you to Chip who is building quite a legacy-one in which he shows us how to heal and come back better than ever from a stroke, one in which he demonstrates how to navigate life's unexpected turns, and one in which he shows us how to give to the next generation-and of course, this time, there's also the buffet-a ghost story, a story of resilience, and then, a story of being in the right place at the right time!Chip's magic extends far and wide so be sure to check out his website!As well as his Instagram, for more nuggets of gold!There's no doubt that his kindness, his wisdom, and his determination to help the next leaders in the world become great, is shaping and changing the world for the better.AND REMEMBER, PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW...IT MEANS EVER SO MUCH!Your bit of beauty is this: This Instagram reel that show that just 6 days ago, Tibet was gifted (as well as Chinese astrophotographer Dong Shuchang) a rare glimpse of red sprites in the atmosphere...check out this short reel and witness nature's magic in action! (You know I'm a sucker for atmospheric beauty!!)

Welcome back everyone and I hope you enjoy this next episode of the pod! So grateful to all who listen and those of you that choose to welcome this little bit of magic into your life!This episode I am introducing you to Chip who is building quite a legacy-one in which he shows us how to heal and come back better than ever from a stroke, one in which he demonstrates how to navigate life's unexpected turns, and one in which he shows us how to give to the next generation-and of course, this time, there's also the buffet-a ghost story, a story of resilience, and then, a story of being in the right place at the right time!Chip's magic extends far and wide so be sure to check out his website!As well as his Instagram, for more nuggets of gold!There's no doubt that his kindness, his wisdom, and his determination to help the next leaders in the world become great, is shaping and changing the world for the better.AND REMEMBER, PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW...IT MEANS EVER SO MUCH!Your bit of beauty is this: This Instagram reel that show that just 6 days ago, Tibet was gifted (as well as Chinese astrophotographer Dong Shuchang) a rare glimpse of red sprites in the atmosphere...check out this short reel and witness nature's magic in action! (You know I'm a sucker for atmospheric beauty!!)

Hey folks and welcome back to the podcast!This time I'm introducing you to Michelle Lerner, author, poet, dreamer and survivor! She shares her story of living with a debilitating illness, one which she is still recovering from - but that's not the whole story...she's also the author of "Ring" a gorgeous book I had the privledge of reading a couple of months ago. Elegaic, raw, and openly gorgeous, "Ring" had me from the first word and Michelle takes pains to let us know that it's a tale of resilience, recovery and what navigating grief looks like.She also had some mysterious stories to share about the dreaming world, and how sometimes, it bleeds into reality.To check out Michelle's website click here!To check out her fabulous book, "Ring" click here!Please do buy her book and support another creator who is bringing so much beauty to the world.And you dear listener, if you could rate and review the podcast, I would be ever so grateful!!Your bit of beauty is from the frozen north, just like Michelle's book- from the website "Discovering the Arctic" is a whole panoply of images of that cold northern clime. Check these images out when you have the time!

Hey folks and welcome back to the podcast!This time I'm introducing you to Michelle Lerner, author, poet, dreamer and survivor! She shares her story of living with a debilitating illness, one which she is still recovering from - but that's not the whole story...she's also the author of "Ring" a gorgeous book I had the privledge of reading a couple of months ago. Elegaic, raw, and openly gorgeous, "Ring" had me from the first word and Michelle takes pains to let us know that it's a tale of resilience, recovery and what navigating grief looks like. She also had some mysterious stories to share about the dreaming world, and how sometimes, it bleeds into reality.To check out Michelle's website click here!To check out her fabulous book, "Ring" click here!Please do buy her book and support another creator who is bringing so much beauty to the world.And you dear listener, if you could rate and review the podcast, I would be ever so grateful!!Your bit of beauty is from the frozen north, just like Michelle's book- from the website "Discovering the Arctic" is a whole panoply of images of that cold northern clime. Check these images out when you have the time!

Hello all and welcome to the pod! This time I'm introducing you to Stanley Bronstein, author, CPA, weight loss expert, walking marathoner and story-teller extraordinaire! He tells multiple stories of magic this time, including one that happened as a child, that allowed him to be someone else's miracle later in life! He's determined, he's resolute, and his generosity of heart knows no bounds. He has something to tell us, about loss, not only of one's family members, but the weight we carry that brings us down, whether physical or mental. So put on your ear buds, press play, and prepare to be inspired!Check out this fab human here, on his website! As well, his YouTube channel is pretty fab too!If you like what you hear, rate and review me please. It would mean ever so much! Thank you!Your bit of beauty is this: you know I'm always on the hunt for beauty, for unicorns, for things that are inspiring and evanescent! Well, I wanted to share an image from a few years ago of a rainbow cloud, only because someone this week caught an image of one that was absolutely spectacular! But this one, in The New York Post, is truly exquisite, and comes with an article to boot! So enjoy, and remember, always remember, that this world is enchanted!

Hello all and welcome to the pod! This time I'm introducing you to Stanley Bronstein, author, CPA, weight loss expert, walking marathoner and story-teller extraordinaire! He tells multiple stories of magic this time, including one that happened as a child, that allowed him to be someone else's miracle later in life! He's determined, he's resolute, and his generosity of heart knows no bounds. He has something to tell us, about loss, not only of one's family members, but the weight we carry that brings us down, whether physical or mental. So put on your ear buds, press play, and prepare to be inspired!Check out this fab human here, on his website!  As well, his YouTube channel is pretty fab too!If you like what you hear, rate and review me please. It would mean ever so much! Thank you!Your bit of beauty is this: you know I'm always on the hunt for beauty, for unicorns, for things that are inspiring and evanescent! Well, I wanted to share an image from a few years ago of a rainbow cloud, only because someone this week caught an image of one that was absolutely spectacular! But this one, in The New York Post, is truly exquisite, and comes with an article to boot! So enjoy, and remember, always remember, that this world is enchanted!

Friends, meet Dr. Dranny Brassell, a highly-sought after speaker, trainer and coach known as “Jim Carrey with a Ph.D. And you'll hear it, his sense of humor and his humility, his kindness and generosity of spirit. Because Dr. Danny is here to help us all become our best selves, with our stories, with our voices and all served with a dose of humble-pie, which frankly, we need more of in this world! He tells two miracle stories this week, but really, for Dr. Danny, his life has been one miracle after another!To check out his awesomeness, here is his website! Here too is his YouTube channel as well as his Insta! He also has a bunch of delightful books you simply must check out!I need to thank him for his stories, his openness and his graciousness of spirit for appearing on the show!Please consider rating and reviewing, it would mean SO MUCH TO ME! Please and thank you!Your bit of beauty is this: I learned the COOLEST thing this week-that yawning helps clean your brain out...which isn't exactly how the scientists would put it, BUT, yawning is so much more AWESOME than I realized...and you can read about it here! I mean, I guess the beauty is that I learned something new, which is really, reallly groovy!

Friends, meet Dr. Dranny Brassell, a highly-sought after speaker, trainer and coach known as “Jim Carrey with a Ph.D. And you'll hear it, his sense of humor and his humility, his kindness and generosity of spirit. Because Dr. Danny is here to help us all become our best selves, with our stories, with our voices and all served with a dose of humble-pie, which frankly, we need more of in this world! He tells two miracle stories this week, but really, for Dr. Danny, his life has been one miracle after another!To check out his awesomeness, here is his website! Here too is his YouTube channel as well as his Insta! He also has a bunch of delightful books you simply must check out!I need to thank him for his stories, his openness and his graciousness of spirit for appearing on the show!Please consider rating and reviewing, it would mean SO MUCH TO ME! Please and thank you!Your bit of beauty is this: I learned the COOLEST thing this week-that yawning helps clean your brain out...which isn't exactly how the scientists would put it, BUT, yawning is so much more AWESOME than I realized...and you can read about it here! I mean, I guess the beauty is that I learned something new, which is really, reallly groovy!

Happy Mother's Day everyone...and that includes those who tend the fires, those who create the homes, those who care for children, animals, villages & histories. This episode is in honor of all those who hold the space for growth and healing and creation. In short, it is for YOU.And that is what my guest this episode, Zolal Habibi, has been doing for the people and women of Iran. A powerful human, she is witness to history, and will not look away. She is the one who is reporting back to us just what is happening there, not only atrocity and pain, but also hope and resilience, courage and conviction, as well as belief and imagination. There is no byte-sized this time...this one needs to be heard in full.To read up a bit more on this remarkable human in history, here is her website! As well, her Insta, her YouTube and FaceBook. It's a hard listen this week, but also hopeful...never underestimate hope!Thanks to all of you who support the pod, it means so much to me, you'll never know!Your bit of beauty is this YouTube about Iran, titled, IRAN: The World's Most Misunderstood Place You've Never Known" it will teach you about this exquisite jewel of a country and the incredible people who reside there. 

Hello world, meet the impeccable Tiffany Smith, who is so in tune with her intuition and her connection to the Universe that she is constantly being guided to be her best self. And one of those times? Whelp, she suddenly realized that her husband-to-be was not to be! (it was awkward and sudden and threw things for a loop, but guess what? It all worked out in the end!) This episode is really about intuition, or sparks, as Tiffany calls them, and how by paying attention to these sparks, we can live enchanted lives!Check out Tiffany's incredible work here, on her website!She also has a delectable Insta you need to dive into!Please do take the time to check Tiffany out, and witness the beauty she is bringing to the world!And now is the time I ask for a rating or a review...I would be ever so grateful, please and thank you!Your bit of beauty is this: lately, I've been thinking about lighting...and how it helps the Earth regulate it's being! Well, this very cool reel from NASA is an animation showing lightning across the globe from 2017-2023. It's really very cool seeing how dynamic and electrified (and SPARKY, courtesy of Tiffany!) our world really is!

Hello world, meet the impeccable Tiffany Smith, who is so in tune with her intuition and her connection to the Universe that she is constantly being guided to be her best self. And one of those times? Whelp, she suddenly realized that her husband-to-be was not to be! (it was awkward and sudden and threw things for a loop, but guess what? It all worked out in the end!) This episode is really about intuition, or sparks, as Tiffany calls them, and how by paying attention to these sparks, we can live enchanted lives!Check out Tiffany's incredible work here, on her website!She also has a delectable Insta you need to dive into! Please do take the time to check Tiffany out, and witness the beauty she is bringing to the world!And now is the time I ask for a rating or a review...I would be ever so grateful, please and thank you!Your bit of beauty is this: lately, I've been thinking about lighting...and how it helps the Earth regulate it's being! Well, this very cool reel from NASA is an animation showing lightning across the globe from 2017-2023. It's really very cool seeing how dynamic and electrified (and SPARKY, courtesy of Tiffany!) our world really is!

Kae Lockhart regales us once again with a potent reminder that our guides have our backs and will do anything to keep us from harm.Do you have a story you'd like to share? Please call the Signs & Wonders hotline at (209) 498-7501‬. You never know who will need to hear your powerful magical moment-it could change their entire life!Thanks to Kae for being such a generous contributor-to check out the work she is doing in this Universe, click for her KNOW YOURSELF WELL YouTube channel!

*Hey all*so grateful that you've found this little pod of mine and are ready (I hope!) to listen to another human's tale of redemption, of magic, of connection and miracle!This time I am introducing the fab Jon Paul Crimi, who has spent time in the darkness, in the long dark night of the soul, and who has found the treasure, who has found the gift, which he is saltily bringing to the rest of us (with a great big dose of truth as well!) His miracle moment is one borne out of connection and recognition-and should remind us all that we are one step away from everyone else and that we can be of service and kindness to all that come our way.Jon Paul has been many things but especially is attempting to help us know ourselves deeply, as well as to heal those parts of us that are needing to come into the light. To read up about Jon Paul and his breathwork work, here is his website!To check out his no-nonsense Insta, click here!And to dive into his YouTube, click here!Please rate and review...I would be ever so happy!Your bit of beauty is this: a bit of 411 (does anyone say that anymore?) on what the Dark Night of the Soul is! Here is a link to an article by Kosmos Journal, to read up a bit about it. The author says, "A dark night of the soul is a kind of initiation, taking you from one phase of life into another." But also, it's a period of fecundity and rest, everyone, and should be revered for the time that it is: a time to reset, to dream big dreams, and heal what needs tending to.

*Hey all*so grateful that you've found this little pod of mine and are ready (I hope!) to listen to another human's tale of redemption, of magic, of connection and miracle! This time I am introducing the fab Jon Paul Crimi, who has spent time in the darkness, in the long dark night of the soul, and who has found the treasure, who has found the gift, which he is saltily bringing to the rest of us (with a great big dose of truth as well!) His miracle moment is one borne out of connection and recognition-and should remind us all that we are one step away from everyone else and that we can be of service and kindness to all that come our way.Jon Paul has been many things but especially is attempting to help us know ourselves deeply, as well as to heal those parts of us that are needing to come into the light. To read up about Jon Paul and his breathwork work, here is his website!To check out his no-nonsense Insta, click here!And to dive into his YouTube, click here!Please rate and review...I would be ever so happy!Your bit of beauty is this: a bit of 411 (does anyone say that anymore?) on what the Dark Night of the Soul is! Here is a link to an article by Kosmos Journal, to read up a bit about it. The author says, "A dark night of the soul is a kind of initiation, taking you from one phase of life into another." But also, it's a period of fecundity and rest, everyone, and should be revered for the time that it is: a time to reset, to dream big dreams, and heal what needs tending to.

Hi all! My guest this time, Rev. Dr. Keith Haney, shares a story that reminds us all that our voices are so much more powerful than we can imagine!It all happened one day when Rev. Dr. Haney was asked to pray for a young woman in the hospital, and help with her transition as everyone expected her to die! Rev. Dr. Haney was astounded-how could he help her with this? How was his voice going to matter? But then...the miracle! I'm not going to ruin it for you but suffice it to say that that day changed worlds, and made this podcaster so very happy!To check out my guest's podcast, "Becoming Bridge Builders" click here!His Insta, click here! And last, Rev. Dr. Haney's YouTube!And finally, because Rev. Dr. Haney is so creative, his book, "Guided by Grace: A Narrative to Lead Organizational Change." Buy that here!Thanks to all of you for listening...and I would so love a rating and a review, if you feel inspired to do so! It would mean the world!Your bit of beauty is this: I was lucky enough to attend an event at Northwestern featuring indigenous photographers. Breathtaking, heart-breaking and challenging, indigenous photographers are asking us all to take a step back and view the world through their eyes. This YouTube states, "Native people and cultures often conceive of the living world holistically, choosing to act with deep respect for all forms of life and an appreciation for their interconnections. Land, water, elements, the cosmos, and all living beings are relatives to be treated as family." Watch here!

Hi all! My guest this time, Rev. Dr. Keith Haney, shares a story that reminds us all that our voices are so much more powerful than we can imagine! It all happened one day when Rev. Dr. Haney was asked to pray for a young woman in the hospital, and help with her transition as everyone expected her to die! Rev. Dr. Haney was astounded-how could he help her with this? How was his voice going to matter? But then...the miracle! I'm not going to ruin it for you but suffice it to say that that day changed worlds, and made this podcaster so very happy!To check out my guest's podcast, "Becoming Bridge Builders" click here!His Insta, click here! And last, Rev. Dr. Haney's YouTube!And finally, because Rev. Dr. Haney is so creative, his book, "Guided by Grace: A Narrative to Lead Organizational Change." Buy that here!Thanks to all of you for listening...and I would so love a rating and a review, if you feel inspired to do so! It would mean the world!Your bit of beauty is this: I was lucky enough to attend an event at Northwestern featuring indigenous photographers. Breathtaking, heart-breaking and challenging, indigenous photographers are asking us all to take a step back and view the world through their eyes. This YouTube states, "Native people and cultures often conceive of the living world holistically, choosing to act with deep respect for all forms of life and an appreciation for their interconnections. Land, water, elements, the cosmos, and all living beings are relatives to be treated as family." Watch here!