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Join me as I interview people of all faiths, all belief systems, and hear their stories of magic and witness. Hear how God/Spirit/Energy has shown up in their lives and changed them forever.

Byte Sized Blessings


    • Jun 25, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 489 EPISODES

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    The Byte Sized Blessings podcast is truly a gem in the world of podcasts. It provides a much-needed break from the daily grind and takes listeners into a world of storytelling that explores spirituality and the unseen forces at work in our lives. Whether you're on a drive or cooking dinner, this podcast offers a relaxing and thought-provoking experience that reminds us to be open to the magic around us.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to tap into different perspectives and experiences with spirituality. From interviews with individuals who have had profound encounters with the divine to those who have found meaning and purpose in their everyday lives, each episode offers a unique and captivating story. The host, Kirsten, does an excellent job of highlighting the best of humanity through her thoughtful questions and genuine interest in her guests' stories.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its diversity. The featured individuals come from various backgrounds and belief systems, providing a well-rounded exploration of spirituality. This not only broadens our understanding of different faiths but also allows for more relatable stories that resonate with listeners regardless of their own beliefs.

    However, one potential drawback of this podcast is that it may not appeal to those who are strongly opposed to anything religious or spiritual. While the podcast doesn't push any specific religion or belief system, it does focus on exploring spirituality in various forms. This might deter some listeners who prefer content that is more secular or grounded in scientific explanations.

    In conclusion, The Byte Sized Blessings podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration, reflection, and connection. Its diverse range of guests and thought-provoking stories provide an opportunity to explore spirituality from multiple angles without being preachy or exclusive. Whether you are religious or not, this podcast has something valuable to offer. So take a break, tune in, and discover the hidden beauty and magic that surround us all.



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    S22 Ep252: Interview: Rev. Jaime Nieves ~ The Magical Cat Posse!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 55:40


    There is no byte-sized episode this week because I really feel like all of you must listen to this one in it's entirety. xoxo The work that Reverend Jaime is doing is so needed and so essential right now, because it not only speaks to those animals and insects that she advocates for, it also can apply to the land that we walk upon. With the government attempting to sell our public lands to the highest bidder, it is about time that we begin to look around and realize that everything around us has spirit, is sacred, and needs us to advocate for it's existence! And that is what my friend Rev. Jaime is doing through her work as the "Creature Preacher" with her voice, with her books, with her words...she is urging us all to do better, but ALSO, to SEE that all life, that everything around us, deserves respect, honor and a listening ear. Because that life is endlessly trying to engage with us, to enter into conversation with us, and brings us along, as partners, to this magical and mysterious dance that is unfolding around us! To read more about Pastor Jaime and what she is doing in the world click here! To buy her books, click here! Your bit of Beauty is this: a reminder that even water is sacred. Please watch or listen to Water Teaching with Edna Manitowabi -it'll remind your heart just how gorgeously connected we are to everything!!

    S22 Ep251: BONUS MEDITATION EPISODE WITH RUDY HUNTER!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 30:14


    Friends, just in case you would like to spend a little more time with Rudy, here is the meditation portion of our interview for you to come back to time and again. Dive on in and enjoy Rudy's powerful modality and celebrate the fact that we, as humans, are discovering more ways each and every day to find balance, healing and comfort. To read more about Rudy and his work hit up his website here! Lots of love to all of you out there...and I'm already celebrating the healing you are going to achieve! xoxo

    S22 Ep251: Interview: Rudy Hunter ~ Inside a Prison, the Unexpected Discovery!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 85:39


    Rudy Hunter is the coolest guest I've had on in a long time! Not only did he used to be a professional magician, but he also has had an interesting (and somewhat unexpected) journey to where he is today, working on helping both humans, and animals HEAL! Before you can say "Abracadabra" Rudy had me laughing, playing along, and in general, having the time of my life. There is no doubt in my mind that Rudy is enchanted...and sprinkling a bit of his glorious healing fairy dust on all the rest of us! (if we are lucky enough to encounter him, and I do encourage you, reach out to him, you won't be sorry!) He's yet another human who is a serious gift to the world, so thank goodness he's here! To check out Rudy's YouTube, click here! His website, click here! And of course, remember that magic abounds and that hope is everywhere, sometimes just around the corner! Please do rate and review...it helps so much, and seriously makes my day! Your bit of beauty this time is an older video of Rudy as a magician! It's so fun and so cool, and really glorious to witness Rudy being a badass. Check it out here!

    S22 Ep251: Byte: Rudy Hunter ~ Inside a Prison, the Unexpected Discovery!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 42:11


    Rudy Hunter is the coolest guest I've had on in a long time! Not only did he used to be a professional magician, but he also has had an interesting (and somewhat unexpected) journey to where he is today, working on helping both humans, and animals HEAL! Before you can say "Abracadabra" Rudy had me laughing, playing along, and in general, having the time of my life. There is no doubt in my mind that Rudy is enchanted...and sprinkling a bit of his glorious healing fairy dust on all the rest of us! (if we are lucky enough to encounter him, and I do encourage you, reach out to him, you won't be sorry!) He's yet another human who is a serious gift to the world, so thank goodness he's here! To check out Rudy's YouTube, click here! His website, click here! And of course, remember that magic abounds and that hope is everywhere, sometimes just around the corner! Please do rate and review...it helps so much, and seriously makes my day! Your bit of beauty this time is an older video of Rudy as a magician! It's so fun and so cool, and really glorious to witness Rudy being a badass. Check it out here!

    S22 Ep250: Interview: Peter Gunn ~ The Gifts That Keep On Giving!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 52:08


    Hello friends! This time I am introducing you to Peter Gunn, who tells a magical miracle story from his childhood. To say that it changed everything would be the understatement of the century...but there we are! But in the here and now, Peter is doing some seriously groovy work re-imagining the epics (think Beowulf, The Iliad, The Odyssey et al) into poems that put forth female protagonists and female change-makers. It's all so delightful, I could NOT wait to talk to him! To read more about Peter and his endless well of creativity, visit his website here! To check out The Amazons, click here! I need to thank Peter for being such a gracious guest, and good laugher! We had a great time recording the interview! Please do remember to rate and review and share the podcast...it's good for what ails all of us! Your bit of beauty are a few images from one of my favorite comics, Mouse Guard! Written and illustrated by David Petersen it'll be sure to convince you to leave the mouse traps alone...and remember that each and every one of us (human and animal alike) are just trying to get through this world in one piece! xo

    S22 Ep250: Byte: Peter Gunn ~ The Gifts That Keep On Giving!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 11:04


    Hello friends! This time I am introducing you to Peter Gunn, who tells a magical miracle story from his childhood. To say that it changed everything would be the understatement of the century...but there we are! But in the here and now, Peter is doing some seriously groovy work re-imagining the epics (think Beowulf, The Iliad, The Odyssey et al) into poems that put forth female protagonists and female change-makers. It's all so delightful, I could NOT wait to talk to him! To read more about Peter and his endless well of creativity, visit his website here! To check out The Amazons, click here! I need to thank Peter for being such a gracious guest, and good laugher! We had a great time recording the interview! Please do remember to rate and review and share the podcast...it's good for what ails all of us! Your bit of beauty are a few images from one of my favorite comics, Mouse Guard! Written and illustrated by David Petersen it'll be sure to convince you to leave the mouse traps alone...and remember that each and every one of us (human and animal alike) are just trying to get through this world in one piece! xo

    S22 Ep249: Interview: Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie ~ Losing Time, Entering the Mystery!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 66:55


    Hey babes and welcome back to the podcast that just doesn't quit! This time I'm introducing you to Dr. Kate who is all about curiosity, play, having fun, inviting others to the table to build relationships and who had, when she was on a retreat, an experience that changed her life! (is that surprising? I mean, everyone who comes on this pod has an experience like that!) But back to Dr. Kate...she's so many things, and occupies so many fabulous places, I'm gonna let her website do the talking for me...so be sure to check it out! Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie To say that we got along, would be an understatement. She's FUN, she's FABULOUS, and she is here to change the world! I think part of the beauty of this podcast is that you are meeting so many people who are creating beauty, and enriching the world, and that, in itself, is it's own kind of miracle! REMEMBER TO RATE AND REVIEW MY FRIENDS, IT HELPS OTHER PEOPLE FIND THE PODCAST! (and guess what?  I will love you forever!) Your bit of beauty is this...Dr. Kate's delightful TedEx talk...all about Games and Play and how these practices can change your mind and your life!

    S22 Ep249: Byte: Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie ~ Losing Time, Entering the Mystery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 14:04


    Hey babes and welcome back to the podcast that just doesn't quit! This time I'm introducing you to Dr. Kate who is all about curiosity, play, having fun, inviting others to the table to build relationships and who had, when she was on a retreat, an experience that changed her life! (is that surprising? I mean, everyone who comes on this pod has an experience like that!) But back to Dr. Kate...she's so many things, and occupies so many fabulous places, I'm gonna let her website do the talking for me...so be sure to check it out! Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie To say that we got along, would be an understatement. She's FUN, she's FABULOUS, and she is here to change the world! I think part of the beauty of this podcast is that you are meeting so many people who are creating beauty, and enriching the world, and that, in itself, is it's own kind of miracle! REMEMBER TO RATE AND REVIEW MY FRIENDS, IT HELPS OTHER PEOPLE FIND THE PODCAST! (and guess what?  I will love you forever!) Your bit of beauty is this...Dr. Kate's delightful TedEx talk...all about Games and Play and how these practices can change your mind and your life!

    S22 Ep248: Interview: Isa Gucciardi ~ Traveling Through Time to Heal the Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 78:00


    Isa Gucciardi tells a mind-blowing tale this week, and one, frankly, that the minute our interview was over, I COULD NOT WAIT TO PRODUCE AND LET YOU KNOW ABOUT! It's just another reminder that time and space are not what they seem, that we can, in fact, heal the past, and that grief is always waiting to be transformed. Isa is an amazing human, who speaks multiple languages, who has traveled and studied all over the world, and who has created and teaches a healing modality, Depth Hypnosis, that is bound to upend conventional talk therapy and hopefully spread all over the world! (I'm hoping total world domination here because we need healing, all of us!) To check out Isa, go to her website, here. For Sacred Stream, her organization, click here. For Isa's Instagram, click here! For Sacred Stream's Insta, click here! As well, Sacred Stream is offering their Depth Hypnosis Foundation Course in July, check it out by clicking here! PLEASE DO SHARE THIS POD, IT IS A TRUE LABOR OF LOVE AND MAKES HEARTS HAPPY! (at least this is what the hearts tell me!) Your bit of beauty is this: a talk from the School of Advanced Research here in Santa Fe, NM. The title is "Wayward Shamans: The Prehistory of an Idea," by Silvia Tomášková. Check it out when you have the time...and when you're ready to understand this world is so much more beautiful than you could have ever imagined!

    S22 Ep248: Byte: Isa Gucciardi ~ Traveling Through Time to Heal the Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 17:29


    Isa Gucciardi tells a mind-blowing tale this week, and one, frankly, that the minute our interview was over, I COULD NOT WAIT TO PRODUCE AND LET YOU KNOW ABOUT! It's just another reminder that time and space are not what they seem, that we can, in fact, heal the past, and that grief is always waiting to be transformed. Isa is an amazing human, who speaks multiple languages, who has traveled and studied all over the world, and who has created and teaches a healing modality, Depth Hypnosis, that is bound to upend conventional talk therapy and hopefully spread all over the world! (I'm hoping total world domination here because we need healing, all of us!) To check out Isa, go to her website, here. For Sacred Stream, her organization, click here. For Isa's Instagram, click here! For Sacred Stream's Insta, click here! As well, Sacred Stream is offering their Depth Hypnosis Foundation Course in July, check it out by clicking here! PLEASE DO SHARE THIS POD, IT IS A TRUE LABOR OF LOVE AND MAKES HEARTS HAPPY! (at least this is what the hearts tell me!) Your bit of beauty is this: a talk from the School of Advanced Research here in Santa Fe, NM. The title is "Wayward Shamans: The Prehistory of an Idea," by Silvia Tomášková. Check it out when you have the time...and when you're ready to understand this world is so much more beautiful than you could have ever imagined!

    S22 Ep247: Interview: Mitch Carson ~ The Miracle of Moving Forward!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 37:57


    Greetings all and welcome to your mid-week miracle episode! Today I am introducing you to Mitch Carson, who is a bad-ass and such a change-maker that I couldn't wait to get him on the show. Make no mistake, Mitch is a plain talker-and he doesn't fuss about, especially with the important stuff. He tells it like it is, and that's a good thing! I think that we sometimes need that dose of reality to shake us out of our stuckness...and Mitch brings that in spades! The story that Mitch shares this week is all about loss, endurance and keeping going, even when all looks so very bleak! To read up on Mitch and his work, click here! REMEMBER TO RATE AND REVIEW BABIES...those mean so much to me and help the podcast reach the rest of the world! Your bit of joy is here-during PRIDE MONTH, and the message is emphasized again, at the beginning of this video-that we can choose our families, our communities, those places we feel we belong. What more do we need than to be understood, brought into feeling like we matter and that we can contribute, and bring joy and beauty into the world!

    S22 Ep247: Byte: Mitch Carson ~ The Miracle of Moving Forward!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 9:57


    Greetings all and welcome to your mid-week miracle episode! Today I am introducing you to Mitch Carson, who is a bad-ass and such a change-maker that I couldn't wait to get him on the show. Make no mistake, Mitch is a plain talker-and he doesn't fuss about, especially with the important stuff. He tells it like it is, and that's a good thing! I think that we sometimes need that dose of reality to shake us out of our stuckness...and Mitch brings that in spades! The story that Mitch shares this week is all about loss, endurance and keeping going, even when all looks so very bleak! To read up on Mitch and his work, click here! REMEMBER TO RATE AND REVIEW BABIES...those mean so much to me and help the podcast reach the rest of the world! Your bit of joy is here-during PRIDE MONTH, and the message is emphasized again, at the beginning of this video-that we can choose our families, our communities, those places we feel we belong. What more do we need than to be understood, brought into feeling like we matter and that we can contribute, and bring joy and beauty into the world!

    S22 Ep246: Interview: Gretchen Menn ~ The Guitarist & The Miracles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 64:38


    Holy Cannoli everyone, I could NOT WAIT to release this interview and this conversation I had with the ridiculously talented and funny Gretchen Menn! Some of what you will learn this episode: *Why Gretchen is a badass *How the word "mundane" means very different things to different people *Three examples of magic/miraculous events *How we should all avoid joining cults AND, finally, WHY GRETCHEN IS A BADASS! (Did I mention that already, oh yeah, but it bears repeating!) Gretchen is a guitarist for the group Zepparella, (as well as a solo artist!) and is so exquisitely adept on the guitar (but it's not her only instrument) that my jaw dropped watching her play. Please check out these below to see just what I'm talking about! There is no doubt in my mind that Gretchen is changing the world for the better by showing up and kicking ass just in general. Fading by Gretchen Menn, featuring Kirsten Menn, soprano, and Emily Palen, violin Valentino's Victory Lap by Gretchen Menn, Directed by Eric W. Shamli Gretchen's website- please, do yourself a favor and do a deeper dive on this creative and intelligent human! Gretchen's Wiki I was so grateful to Gretchen for her time and her laughter. She's an impeccable storyteller and our conversation was electric!! (because, puns!) Please share this podcast with those you love, as well as those you only slightly tolerate! ;-) And consider leaving a rating or a review, they help others find the pod! Finally, here is your bit of beauty...yes, another gorgeous video of Gretchen doing what she does best, rocking out and making it look easy! I myself think it is such a good thing to witness other humans in their elements, shaping and changing the world for the better, with the magic they create!  Deep Purple "Highway Star" solo by Gretchen Menn Photo by Renee Jahnke

    S22 Ep246: Byte: Gretchen Menn ~ The Guitarist & The Miracles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 21:01


    Holy Cannoli everyone, I could NOT WAIT to release this interview and this conversation I had with the ridiculously talented and funny Gretchen Menn! Some of what you will learn this episode: *Why Gretchen is a badass *How the word "mundane" means very different things to different people *Three examples of magic/miraculous events *How we should all avoid joining cults AND, finally, WHY GRETCHEN IS A BADASS! (Did I mention that already, oh yeah, but it bears repeating!) Gretchen is a guitarist for the group Zepparella, (as well as a solo artist!) and is so exquisitely adept on the guitar (but it's not her only instrument) that my jaw dropped watching her play. Please check out these below to see just what I'm talking about! There is no doubt in my mind that Gretchen is changing the world for the better by showing up and kicking ass just in general. Fading by Gretchen Menn, featuring Kirsten Menn, soprano, and Emily Palen, violin Valentino's Victory Lap by Gretchen Menn, Directed by Eric W. Shamli Gretchen's website- please, do yourself a favor and do a deeper dive on this creative and intelligent human! Gretchen's Wiki I was so grateful to Gretchen for her time and her laughter. She's an impeccable storyteller and our conversation was electric!! (because, puns!) Please share this podcast with those you love, as well as those you only slightly tolerate! ;-) And consider leaving a rating or a review, they help others find the pod! Finally, here is your bit of beauty...yes, another gorgeous video of Gretchen doing what she does best, rocking out and making it look easy! I myself think it is such a good thing to witness other humans in their elements, shaping and changing the world for the better, with the magic they create!  Deep Purple "Highway Star" solo by Gretchen Menn Photo by Renee Jahnke

    S22 Ep245: 245: Interview: Arlene Miller ~ A Square Peg In A Round Hole

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 46:45


    Hello all! This time I'm introducing you to Arlene Miller, who tells a story we might be familiar with-one where we don't fit, where we have the sense that we might be in the wrong family, and something, we don't know what, is missing! (I know I felt like I JUST HAD TO BE ADOPTED when I was a kid!) Arlene goes on to tell us a story, and one that *also* might be familiar...where we find our tribe, our belonging, in the most unexpected of places! And that life, or the Universe, or Spirit, has a plan for us all along, and sometimes we just have to be patient (without ever losing that FAITH that all will be well!) To check out Arlene and her grooviness click here! To share the podcast, just open your mouth in a crowded area and shout "I KNOW THE COOLEST PODCAST EVER AND YOU ALL HAVE TO LISTEN TO IT!" HAHA! but seriously, sharing is caring! Your bit of joy? This video from Nat Geo that talks about happiness...which is a good place to start on your way to Joy. Because while Joy can sometimes sneak up on you unawares, it can also be something you nurture and cultivate. So do it, take the time to watch this video...and begin your own path to UNSTOPPABLE JOY!

    S22 Ep245: Byte: Arlene Miller ~ A Square Peg In A Round Hole

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 13:27


    Hello all! This time I'm introducing you to Arlene Miller, who tells a story we might be familiar with-one where we don't fit, where we have the sense that we might be in the wrong family, and something, we don't know what, is missing! (I know I felt like I JUST HAD TO BE ADOPTED when I was a kid!) Arlene goes on to tell us a story, and one that *also* might be familiar...where we find our tribe, our belonging, in the most unexpected of places! And that life, or the Universe, or Spirit, has a plan for us all along, and sometimes we just have to be patient (without ever losing that FAITH that all will be well!) To check out Arlene and her grooviness click here! To share the podcast, just open your mouth in a crowded area and shout "I KNOW THE COOLEST PODCAST EVER AND YOU ALL HAVE TO LISTEN TO IT!" HAHA! but seriously, sharing is caring! Your bit of joy? This video from Nat Geo that talks about happiness...which is a good place to start on your way to Joy. Because while Joy can sometimes sneak up on you unawares, it can also be something you nurture and cultivate. So do it, take the time to watch this video...and begin your own path to UNSTOPPABLE JOY!

    S22 Ep244: Interview: Ash Perrow ~ At the Edge of Death, a Promise Made...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 61:27


    Hello fellow humans! Thank you for your patience this last week as I finished up my work with the Santa Fe International Literary Festival, but guess what? I now have oodles of time to create beauty! (and podcasts). *You lucky ducks!* This time I get to introduce you to Ash Perrow, who has quite a story to tell! After suffering an NDE, Ash tells of what happened after, and the promise that he made in that diffuse and dark place, one which earned him the right to return to the land of the living! And as Robert Frost said, in his poem "The Road Not Taken," Ash's choice has made all the difference. It has meant that he is able to show up for those who need help, show up for all of us when he models what a true life looks like, and show up for my show, to inspire all of us who listen! To read a bit more about Ash and his work, click here! Your bit of beauty is this poem, by Robert Frost, one that urges all of us to live a life full of our uniqueness, and our unique choices...choices that will make all the difference. The Road Not Taken Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Love you babes...have a beautiful week! xo

    S22 Ep244: Byte: Ash Perrow ~ At The Edge of Death, a Promise Made...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 19:39


    Hello fellow humans! Thank you for your patience this last week as I finished up my work with the Santa Fe International Literary Festival, but guess what? I now have oodles of time to create beauty! (and podcasts). *You lucky ducks!* This time I get to introduce you to Ash Perrow, who has quite a story to tell! After suffering an NDE, Ash tells of what happened after, and the promise that he made in that diffuse and dark place, one which earned him the right to return to the land of the living! And as Robert Frost said, in his poem "The Road Not Taken," Ash's choice has made all the difference. It has meant that he is able to show up for those who need help, show up for all of us when he models what a true life looks like, and show up for my show, to inspire all of us who listen! To read a bit more about Ash and his work, click here! Your bit of beauty is this poem, by Robert Frost, one that urges all of us to live a life full of our uniqueness, and our unique choices...choices that will make all the difference. The Road Not Taken Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Love you babes...have a beautiful week! xo

    S22 Ep243: Interview: Mariana Cooper ~ It's All About Angelica, Babes!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 62:23


    Greetings and Happy Sunday everyone! The weather is fine, the flowers are coming up, and most definitely, the Great Goddess Spring is on her way! (and Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers out there, animal moms, human moms, garden moms, you name it, because let's face it, NOTHING ALIVE IS BORN INTO THIS WORLD except through ALL SORTS OF MOTHERS! and now that I'm thinking about it, I'm a podcast Mom, so Happy Mother's Day to me!) I'm introducing you to Mariana Cooper this week-a human who has done it all, and has shaped and entered so many creative spaces that it boggles the mind. She's smart, she's ahead of the curve and she has lots to say, about all sorts of powerful subjects. She's just groovy you all, so take my word for it! AND, to discover more about this glorious human, click here...otherwise, dive on in and meet another person who makes this world so much shinier! And it's a FULL MOON in SCORPIO tonight...so we're talking transformation, letting go and moving ahead with less weight on our souls...OR really, it's a time to release, and become shinier yourself...so hurry up...the world needs this sweeter and lighter version of you! In honor of this full moon, here is a slideshow of photos of full moons-talking about Mothers...there is no more glorious Mother than our Moon! Now go and worship her! xo

    S22 Ep243: Byte: Mariana Cooper ~ It's All About Angelica, Babes!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 12:21


    Greetings and Happy Sunday everyone! The weather is fine, the flowers are coming up, and most definitely, the Great Goddess Spring is on her way! (and Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers out there, animal moms, human moms, garden moms, you name it, because let's face it, NOTHING ALIVE IS BORN INTO THIS WORLD except through ALL SORTS OF MOTHERS! and now that I'm thinking about it, I'm a podcast Mom, so Happy Mother's Day to me!) I'm introducing you to Mariana Cooper this week-a human who has done it all, and has shaped and entered so many creative spaces that it boggles the mind. She's smart, she's ahead of the curve and she has lots to say, about all sorts of powerful subjects. She's just groovy you all, so take my word for it! AND, to discover more about this glorious human, click here...otherwise, dive on in and meet another person who makes this world so much shinier! And it's a FULL MOON in SCORPIO tonight...so we're talking transformation, letting go and moving ahead with less weight on our souls...OR really, it's a time to release, and become shinier yourself...so hurry up...the world needs this sweeter and lighter version of you! In honor of this full moon, here is a slideshow of photos of full moons-talking about Mothers...there is no more glorious Mother than our Moon! Now go and worship her! xo

    S22 Ep242: Interview: Albert Bramante ~ The Unexpected Angel!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 53:17


    When Albert stepped out his front door that morning, or really, joined that My Space group that was created by his college, he could have no idea how his life was going to change. And that's the way it works, right? Every day is a new beginning, full of potential adventure and new friends! (and sometimes, love, but that's another story!) But anyway, back to Albert! His story this week, powerful and devastating, is all about seizing the day, understanding what is precious, and how a single person can change worlds! To read up about Albert and his splendid work, click here! To check out my website, for some secret info, click here! Remember when life was simpler and My Space didn't exist? I do, and sometimes I hanker for those days. The days when people looked eachother in the eye, didn't have their eyes on their phones 24/7, and when humans actually noticed the world. BECAUSE, there's a whole lotta beauty happening out there, you just have to actually notice it! So here, your bit of beauty- and I've made no secret of my love of the heavens, and the Hubble Telescope. I think it behooves us to look up every once in awhile, and understand just how small we are. Until then, here is a collection of exquisite Hubble images, just to wet your whistle!

    S22 Ep242: Byte: Albert Bramante ~ The Unexpected Angel!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 16:48


    When Albert stepped out his front door that morning, or really, joined that My Space group that was created by his college, he could have no idea how his life was going to change. And that's the way it works, right? Every day is a new beginning, full of potential adventure and new friends! (and sometimes, love, but that's another story!) But anyway, back to Albert! His story this week, powerful and devastating, is all about seizing the day, understanding what is precious, and how a single person can change worlds! To read up about Albert and his splendid work, click here! To check out my website, for some secret info, click here! Remember when life was simpler and My Space didn't exist? I do, and sometimes I hanker for those days. The days when people looked eachother in the eye, didn't have their eyes on their phones 24/7, and when humans actually noticed the world. BECAUSE, there's a whole lotta beauty happening out there, you just have to actually notice it! So here, your bit of beauty- and I've made no secret of my love of the heavens, and the Hubble Telescope. I think it behooves us to look up every once in awhile, and understand just how small we are. Until then, here is a collection of exquisite Hubble images, just to wet your whistle!

    S22 Ep241: Interview: Drew Ayotte ~ The Miracle of the Magnificent Enzo!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 54:42


    I am so excited to introduce you to my dear friend Drew Ayotte this episode-not only because he has been so good to me over the years, but because HE HAS BEEN PROMISING ME AN INTERVIEW FOR A FEW YEARS AND FINALLY IT'S HAPPENED! Drew is funny, wise, takes things with a grain of salt, charming, witty and open hearted-all traits that perfectly endeared him to me. (He's also elusive and hard to catch, hence my waiting years to interview him!) There will be no spoilers in these show notes, so if you want to read up on Drew and just who he is, click here for Insta and here for Facebook! He's just another human being making this world a more splendid place! PLEASE CONSIDER RATING AND REVIEWING AND... SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS! make more people happy and heart-centered with this here podcast... Your bit of beauty this week is a link to my website where down at the bottom, on the slideshow, you can catch a glimpse of Drew and my favorite dog, Enzo.

    S22 Ep241: Byte: Drew Ayotte ~ The Miracle of the Magnficent Enzo!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 16:58


    I am so excited to introduce you to my dear friend Drew Ayotte this episode-not only because he has been so good to me over the years, but because HE HAS BEEN PROMISING ME AN INTERVIEW FOR A FEW YEARS AND FINALLY IT'S HAPPENED! Drew is funny, wise, takes things with a grain of salt, charming, witty and open hearted-all traits that perfectly endeared him to me. (He's also elusive and hard to catch, hence my waiting years to interview him!) There will be no spoilers in these show notes, so if you want to read up on Drew and just who he is, click here for Insta and here for Facebook! He's just another human being making this world a more splendid place! PLEASE CONSIDER RATING AND REVIEWING AND... SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS! make more people happy and heart-centered with this here podcast... Your bit of beauty this week is a link to my website where down at the bottom, on the slideshow, you can catch a glimpse of Drew and my favorite dog, Enzo.

    S22 Ep240: Interview: Gwyneth Flack ~ The Bee Sting Miracle!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 48:51


    Folks, meet Gwyneth Flack, an intrepid soul navigating this world with great grace-and doing it all while knowing and seeing far more about this reality than most of us. As a child, Gwyneth KNEW things...and often, in her innocence, disclosed those things to the adults around her. Instead of her parents shutting her down and telling her to be quiet, they encouraged this rare gift in their daughter and helped her to come to peace with her unusual way of knowing. But it was an event when she was four-years old that really cemented it for Gwyneth-that this world is enchanting, that our souls live forever, and that magic, REAL MAGIC, is everywhere! To read about Gwyneth and what she's doing in the world, click here! To get her book,  Limitless: Transform Your Life With Intuition and Creativity, click here! DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR! MY HEART WILL THANK YOU! Your bit of beauty is this: it's Spring and Easter...so this video of birdsong is just the ticket! Listen to those little nuggets SING!!

    S22 Ep240: Byte: Gwyneth Flack ~ The Bee Sting Miracle!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 14:04


    Folks, meet Gwyneth Flack, an intrepid soul navigating this world with great grace-and doing it all while knowing and seeing far more about this reality than most of us. As a child, Gwyneth KNEW things...and often, in her innocence, disclosed those things to the adults around her. Instead of her parents shutting her down and telling her to be quiet, they encouraged this rare gift in their daughter and helped her to come to peace with her unusual way of knowing. But it was an event when she was four-years old that really cemented it for Gwyneth-that this world is enchanting, that our souls live forever, and that magic, REAL MAGIC, is everywhere! To read about Gwyneth and what she's doing in the world, click here! To get her book,  Limitless: Transform Your Life With Intuition and Creativity, click here! DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR! MY HEART WILL THANK YOU! Your bit of beauty is this: it's Spring and Easter...so this video of birdsong is just the ticket! Listen to those little nuggets SING!!

    S22 Ep239: 239: Interview: David Richards ~ Forgiveness and the NDE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 59:51


    Hello babes! This weekend I am introducing you to David Richards ~ a former Marine, an Author, a Yogi and an all around incredible guy! He tells a story of forgiveness this week that is so POWERFUL that it had my jaw dropping during the telling. He also talks about his Near Death Experience that happened when he was a kid, and the fact that the memories returned later in life, to affirm something that David already suspected (is there a human soul or what?) makes it even more profound of a story. To check out what David is doing in this world, click here! THANK YOU ALL FOR LISTENING AND FOR THE REVIEWS! THE HUSTLE IS REALLY, REALLY, REAL, AND EVERY REVIEW HELPS SO VERY MUCH! I appreciate all the love and attention you give the pod everyone, it warms my heart! Your bit of beauty is this: something regional from New Mexico! Recently, some friends sent me video of a celebration-one that happened because they had just finished cleaning their acequia, for the 307th year in a row!!!! and every year, there's a huge party afterwards with community and friends. You might not have heard that word, acequia, but in the high desert, they are needed lifelines...and centuries ago, were carved into the land to bring water to thirsty farmland and farms. It's a sacred tradition honoring the land, honoring the water, and honoring the ancestors. This here is just the trailer, but I encourage you to watch the whole film. It's a sweet reminder that sometimes humans can work in tandem with nature, and not against it. 

    S22 Ep239: Byte: David Richards ~ Forgiveness and the NDE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 17:14


    Hello babes! This weekend I am introducing you to David Richards ~ a former Marine, an Author, a Yogi and an all around incredible guy! He tells a story of forgiveness this week that is so POWERFUL that it had my jaw dropping during the telling. He also talks about his Near Death Experience that happened when he was a kid, and the fact that the memories returned later in life, to affirm something that David already suspected (is there a human soul or what?) makes it even more profound of a story. To check out what David is doing in this world, click here! THANK YOU ALL FOR LISTENING AND FOR THE REVIEWS! THE HUSTLE IS REALLY, REALLY, REAL, AND EVERY REVIEW HELPS SO VERY MUCH! I appreciate all the love and attention you give the pod everyone, it warms my heart! Your bit of beauty is this: something regional from New Mexico! Recently, some friends sent me video of a celebration-one that happened because they had just finished cleaning their acequia, for the 307th year in a row!!!! and every year, there's a huge party afterwards with community and friends. You might not have heard that word, acequia, but in the high desert, they are needed lifelines...and centuries ago, were carved into the land to bring water to thirsty farmland and farms. It's a sacred tradition honoring the land, honoring the water, and honoring the ancestors. This here is just the trailer, but I encourage you to watch the whole film. It's a sweet reminder that sometimes humans can work in tandem with nature, and not against it. 

    S22 Ep238: 238: Interview: Jeanne Kennedy ~ The Miracle of the Cheesecakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 47:40


    I'm sure of all of us have heard of the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes, right? Especially if ANY of us went to Church, or Thursday School...and how from just a few pieces of bread and a few fish, Jesus created a whole lotta abundance and food for a whole lotta people! Well my guest this week tells a story about her parents, but especially her Father, and his dedication and love for his Church. How he showed up, throughout his life, for everyone around him, and how his presence became the bedrock of that church. His life, his passion, his desire, was to lift others up, to be a witness for them, and to improve not only their lives, but by association, the lives of everyone else around them. He was a true minister to the people and included everyone, no matter who they were. Jeanne tells a story of what happened at her parent's memorial...which I have named "The Miracle of the Cheesecakes." Those who have passed before us come back to us in a myriad of ways, we just need to be open to their messages. Whether it's in dreams, in a wild animal showing up at our door, or through a message from a stranger, those who are gone want us to know that they are OK. And, in the case of Jeanne's Father, that cheesecake can serve many purposes! To check out Dr. Jeanne and her work, click here! DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW FRIENDS! DON'T FORGET TO SHARE THE POD! Your bit of beauty this week is the most delicious and scrumptious cheesecake recipes I could find! All in honor of Jeanne's Father of course! And to fill our empty little bellies! xo

    S22 Ep238: Byte: Jeanne Kennedy ~ The Miracle of the Cheesecakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 13:05


    I'm sure of all of us have heard of the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes, right? Especially if ANY of us went to Church, or Thursday School...and how from just a few pieces of bread and a few fish, Jesus created a whole lotta abundance and food for a whole lotta people! Well my guest this week tells a story about her parents, but especially her Father, and his dedication and love for his Church. How he showed up, throughout his life, for everyone around him, and how his presence became the bedrock of that church. His life, his passion, his desire, was to lift others up, to be a witness for them, and to improve not only their lives, but by association, the lives of everyone else around them. He was a true minister to the people and included everyone, no matter who they were. Jeanne tells a story of what happened at her parent's memorial...which I have named "The Miracle of the Cheesecakes." Those who have passed before us come back to us in a myriad of ways, we just need to be open to their messages. Whether it's in dreams, in a wild animal showing up at our door, or through a message from a stranger, those who are gone want us to know that they are OK. And, in the case of Jeanne's Father, that cheesecake can serve many purposes! To check out Dr. Jeanne and her work, click here! DON'T FORGET TO RATE AND REVIEW FRIENDS! DON'T FORGET TO SHARE THE POD! Your bit of beauty this week is the most delicious and scrumptious cheesecake recipes I could find! All in honor of Jeanne's Father of course! And to fill our empty little bellies! xo

    S22 Ep237: 237: Interview: Natalie Bedard ~ Surviving Brain Lesions, On Her Own Terms!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 57:13


    PLEASE NOTE THAT IN THE LONGER INTERVIEW THIS WEEK NATALIE DOES A FREE MEDITATION AT THE VERY END OF THE EPISODE, DON'T MISS IT! Hi all! Welcome to another episode of the podcast that is here to remind you that this Universe is ENCHANTED! :-) Meet Natalie Bedard this time, and what she has to share (besides for all sorts of delicious advice and reminders about how we can take care of ourselves and nurture our beings) with regards to how she overcame great illness, will FLOOR you! Not only does Natalie suggest that we can help our nervous systems slow down, but that with mediation and other modalities, we can come into radiant health. She urges us to take control of the stories we tell ourselves AND our bodies, and oh yeah, get off social media, cause it sucks for our wellbeing! To read a bit more about Nat Nat and her life and work, click here. REMEMBER TO RATE AND REVIEW! Each one helps other seekers find the podcast! Your bit of beauty is this: a music video from Woodkid. I think Spring is a time to shake the winter loose, to jump up and down and crow for the returning of the wheel of the year! Not only can I smell Spring on the wind, I can feel LIFE returning in all it's brilliant glory! And this song, "Run Boy Run" by Woodkid, will get you off the couch and dancing! (and the video isn't too shabby either!) Now, let's all go shake our booties!

    S22 Ep237: Byte: Natalie Bedard ~ Surviving Brain Lesions, On Her Own Terms!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 14:16


    PLEASE NOTE THAT IN THE LONGER INTERVIEW THIS WEEK NATALIE DOES A FREE MEDITATION AT THE VERY END OF THE EPISODE, DON'T MISS IT! Hi all! Welcome to another episode of the podcast that is here to remind you that this Universe is ENCHANTED! :-) Meet Natalie Bedard this time, and what she has to share (besides for all sorts of delicious advice and reminders about how we can take care of ourselves and nurture our beings) with regards to how she overcame great illness, will FLOOR you! Not only does Natalie suggest that we can help our nervous systems slow down, but that with mediation and other modalities, we can come into radiant health. She urges us to take control of the stories we tell ourselves AND our bodies, and oh yeah, get off social media, cause it sucks for our wellbeing! To read a bit more about Nat Nat and her life and work, click here. REMEMBER TO RATE AND REVIEW! Each one helps other seekers find the podcast! Your bit of beauty is this: a music video from Woodkid. I think Spring is a time to shake the winter loose, to jump up and down and crow for the returning of the wheel of the year! Not only can I smell Spring on the wind, I can feel LIFE returning in all it's brilliant glory! And this song, "Run Boy Run" by Woodkid, will get you off the couch and dancing! (and the video isn't too shabby either!) Now, let's all go shake our booties!

    S22 Ep236: 236: Interview: Brian Hite ~ Following Synchronicity Right to Hollywood!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 55:37


    HIIIIIIIIIII! And Happy Eclipse Season everyone! We are right in the thick of it these weeks and life is changing and shifting all around each and every one of us! This week I am introducing you to Brian Hite, a man who has quite a tale to tell. From high school lighting technician to Hollywood stuntman, Brian said "Yes!" to each and every invitation that came his way. I love his story of how he followed the breadcrumbs to the life that he is living today-reminds me of the story of "The Alchemist" and the boy who follows the signs the World is giving to him, or the invitations the World extends to him, and how accepting those invitations makes all the difference. Living in concert with the World, with Creation, opens us up to so much more magic, it quite literally, can change everything! To read up on Brian and his work in the world, click here! REMEMBER TO SHARE THIS PODCAST WITH FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS...it will change their lives FOREVER!! Your bit of beauty is this: LIVE FOOTAGE from the National Mall of the Cherry Blossoms and their beautiful unfurling these next few weeks. Check it out when you have the time!

    S22 Ep236: Byte: Brian Hite ~ Following Synchronicity Right to Hollywood!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 18:15


    HIIIIIIIIIII! And Happy Eclipse Season everyone! We are right in the thick of it these weeks and life is changing and shifting all around each and every one of us! This week I am introducing you to Brian Hite, a man who has quite a tale to tell. From high school lighting technician to Hollywood stuntman, Brian said "Yes!" to each and every invitation that came his way. I love his story of how he followed the breadcrumbs to the life that he is living today-reminds me of the story of "The Alchemist" and the boy who follows the signs the World is giving to him, or the invitations the World extends to him, and how accepting those invitations makes all the difference. Living in concert with the World, with Creation, opens us up to so much more magic, it quite literally, can change everything! To read up on Brian and his work in the world, click here! REMEMBER TO SHARE THIS PODCAST WITH FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS...it will change their lives FOREVER!! Your bit of beauty is this: LIVE FOOTAGE from the National Mall of the Cherry Blossoms and their beautiful unfurling these next few weeks. Check it out when you have the time!

    S22 Ep235: 235: Interview: Laura Chandler ~ The Mysterious Gift (And How Laura Learned to Embrace It!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 65:52


    Laura knew from a young age that she was different- or...well, that she was able to sense things about the world that most other people were unable to. How else to explain the knowledge she had about her Father's business trips, or how her Grandfather died? People create whole industries to facilitate the kind of intuitive gifts that Laura had naturally, but really, when you're a kid, sometimes it's not really cool to be different, it's not really ideal to know things that others MIGHT NOT want you to know. So Laura did what many kids with these gifts do-she shut them down. Until, much later, when she didn't. And that's the story Laura tells in this episode-and it's part history, it's part coming to terms with one's nature and it's part accepting the role one might play in this Universe. But as you'll see, Laura does it all with grace and courage, and that, my friends, has made all the difference! To do a deeper dive on Laura and who this brilliant human is, click here! And to check out the book she has co-written with Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D, Depth Hypnosis: A Path to Healing, Power, and Transformation, click here! As always, I am grateful to each and every one of you who listens...you make my world shinier and so much more fun! Your bit of beauty this week is this: a trailer from one of my favorite films EVER,  Baraka, a movie that is simply a reminder of how glorious this world truly is. This is just the trailer, but I urge you to watch the whole thing...it just might change your life!

    S22 Ep235: Byte: Laura Chandler ~ The Mysterious Gift (And How Laura Learned to Embrace It!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 15:09


    Laura knew from a young age that she was different- or...well, that she was able to sense things about the world that most other people were unable to. How else to explain the knowledge she had about her Father's business trips, or how her Grandfather died? People create whole industries to facilitate the kind of intuitive gifts that Laura had naturally, but really, when you're a kid, sometimes it's not really cool to be different, it's not really ideal to know things that others MIGHT NOT want you to know. So Laura did what many kids with these gifts do-she shut them down. Until, much later, when she didn't. And that's the story Laura tells in this episode-and it's part history, it's part coming to terms with one's nature and it's part accepting the role one might play in this Universe. But as you'll see, Laura does it all with grace and courage, and that, my friends, has made all the difference! To do a deeper dive on Laura and who this brilliant human is, click here! And to check out the book she has co-written with Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D, Depth Hypnosis: A Path to Healing, Power, and Transformation, click here! As always, I am grateful to each and every one of you who listens...you make my world shinier and so much more fun! Your bit of beauty this week is this: a trailer from one of my favorite films EVER,  Baraka, a movie that is simply a reminder of how glorious this world truly is. This is just the trailer, but I urge you to watch the whole thing...it just might change your life!

    S22 Ep234: 234: Interview: Bjorn Lestrud ~ The Miracle Mosquito Banisher! (All Natural, No Chemicals!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 60:58


    Welcome back all, to another fab episode of the pod! And this week, not only will my guest, Bjorn, regale you with story after story of miracles and magic (I mean, he really does have a bagful of magical stories in his life!) he will tell you ALL ABOUT how he got rid of those pesky mosquitoes, once and for all! It's a charming tale, marrying the magical and the mundane, and it just reminded me that enchantment is EVERYWHERE - when you're washing the dishes, going on a walk and also, when you're talking to dragons! (Hint: it's all a matter of perspective!) To check out Bjorn's podcast, The Blue Dragon Healing Podcast, click here! His website: click here! Once again I am reminded of the enchanting reality that there are SO MANY MAGICAL people in this world, and each and every one of them has something beautiful to share with the rest of us! Your bit of beauty is this: a delicious sound bath. Lie back, close your eyes, and soak in the healing! See you next week and I can't resist this...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!  xo

    S22 Ep234: Byte: Bjorn Lestrud ~ The Miracle Mosquito Banisher! (All Natural, No Chemicals!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 13:11


    Welcome back all, to another fab episode of the pod! And this week, not only will my guest, Bjorn, regale you with story after story of miracles and magic (I mean, he really does have a bagful of magical stories in his life!) he will tell you ALL ABOUT how he got rid of those pesky mosquitoes, once and for all! It's a charming tale, marrying the magical and the mundane, and it just reminded me that enchantment is EVERYWHERE - when you're washing the dishes, going on a walk and also, when you're talking to dragons! (Hint: it's all a matter of perspective!) To check out Bjorn's podcast, The Blue Dragon Healing Podcast, click here! His website: click here! Once again I am reminded of the enchanting reality that there are SO MANY MAGICAL people in this world, and each and every one of them has something beautiful to share with the rest of us! Your bit of beauty is this: a delicious sound bath. Lie back, close your eyes, and soak in the healing! See you next week and I can't resist this...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!  xo

    S22 Ep233: 233: Interview: Oscar Vasquez ~ The Unstoppable Mother (Sometimes We are the Miracle!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 46:37


    Yes, it's all Mothers and Miracles this week-and miraculous healings and getting through times in our lives that we never thought possible! My guest, Oscar, is not only funny, not only generous of heart, but also is a teller of tales...AND, had a Mother who modeled strength, fortitude and a heart that believed in the World! We talk about how she shaped her world, and how she shaped Oscar, who is, quite honestly, doing GOOD WORKS for all of us, in the shape of his business estatedocprep.com.  I know, I know, we don't want to think of life ending and tying up all those loose ends, but we must, eventually! If you are interested in checking out Oscar's business, he has given us a special offer below! For the First 10 members of my audience that reach out to Oscar to get a living trust, you'll get a $1000 discount code for a Comprehensive Living Trust! Be sure to use this Discount Code: BLESSINGS Thanks to all of you who listen, and who tune in every week to hear tales of magic, of miracles and of this amazing world, creating beauty all around us! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST WITH YOUR FRIENDS! Your bit of beauty is this: a photo collection of MOTHERS, in all shapes and sizes from W Magazine! Check them out when you have a chance!

    S22 Ep233: Byte: Oscar Vasquez ~ The Unstoppable Mother (Sometimes We Are the Miracle!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 13:03


    Yes, it's all Mothers and Miracles this week-and miraculous healings and getting through times in our lives that we never thought possible! My guest, Oscar, is not only funny, not only generous of heart, but also is a teller of tales...AND, had a Mother who modeled strength, fortitude and a heart that believed in the World! We talk about how she shaped her world, and how she shaped Oscar, who is, quite honestly, doing GOOD WORKS for all of us, in the shape of his business estatedocprep.com.  I know, I know, we don't want to think of life ending and tying up all those loose ends, but we must, eventually! If you are interested in checking out Oscar's business, he has given us a special offer below! For the First 10 members of my audience that reach out to Oscar to get a living trust, you'll get a $1000 discount code for a Comprehensive Living Trust! Be sure to use this Discount Code: BLESSINGS Thanks to all of you who listen, and who tune in every week to hear tales of magic, of miracles and of this amazing world, creating beauty all around us! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST WITH YOUR FRIENDS! Your bit of beauty is this: a photo collection of MOTHERS, in all shapes and sizes from W Magazine! Check them out when you have a chance!

    S22 Ep232: 232: Interview: Susan Hensley ~ The Wildness & Peace Inside the Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 53:49


    Hello friends! This week I introduce you to Susan Hensley, who, at the end of our conversation, was surprised to understand that a couple of the stories she shared this week had to do with storms, or tempests...those wild weather events that sometimes shake us to our core! Susan shares a really potent story of what happened on a family vacation in Hawaii, and how she emerged on the other side of that vacation irrevocably changed. It's the perfect time to share this quotation from THE TEMPEST by Shakespeare, “We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep.” We are made of dreams, little ones, and understanding that, I think, gives us that much more power over our lives. Understanding that we are made of stardust, dreams, wishes and hopes, and that all of this combines to create each of us in such singular ways...well, the sky's the limit for how we can shape and create beauty in this reality. Never forget that! To check out Susan's website click here. And to buy her book, click here. I don't know about you but I LOVE a good storm...and photos of storms? THE BEST! So here is a link to 12 astonishing images of clouds, storms, lightning, waterspouts, you name it, to float your boat!

    S22 Ep232: Byte: Susan Hensley ~ The Wildness & Peace Inside the Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 14:52


    Hello friends! This week I introduce you to Susan Hensley, who, at the end of our conversation, was surprised to understand that a couple of the stories she shared this week had to do with storms, or tempests...those wild weather events that sometimes shake us to our core! Susan shares a really potent story of what happened on a family vacation in Hawaii, and how she emerged on the other side of that vacation irrevocably changed. It's the perfect time to share this quotation from THE TEMPEST by Shakespeare, “We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep.” We are made of dreams, little ones, and understanding that, I think, gives us that much more power over our lives. Understanding that we are made of stardust, dreams, wishes and hopes, and that all of this combines to create each of us in such singular ways...well, the sky's the limit for how we can shape and create beauty in this reality. Never forget that! To check out Susan's website click here. And to buy her book, click here. I don't know about you but I LOVE a good storm...and photos of storms? THE BEST! So here is a link to 12 astonishing images of clouds, storms, lightning, waterspouts, you name it, to float your boat!

    S22 Ep231: 231: Interview-Tim Thomas ~ The Shark and the NDE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 61:59


    Greetings my friends-it's another weekend and that means another episode of the pod is dropping! This one is a doozy and has echoes of JAWS, but JAWS if friendship, trust and spearfishing were all happening at once (oh, and if the person being attacked survives, of course!) And he does, because Tim Thomas wouldn't be able to be a guest and tell his story unless he lived to tell the tale! Tim is an extraordinary human being-and you'll hear all about it when you listen to the pod-he is an avid supporter of Vets and does much work with multiple organizations to ensure that those who have been in the services are not left behind, are not forgotten and not given short shrift. He endeavors to ensure they have the care and emotional support they need-you can read all about Tim's work here, on his website! He is a big believer in breath work saying, "breathwork improved the quality of his sleep, especially when he was serving with the Special Forces in Afghanistan." As well, you can watch a video of Tim jumping into a giant barrel of water and ice-the cold dipping we talk about in the episode. Take a gander at what Tim is doing and meet another wonderful human making this world a better place! PLEASE DO REMEMBER TO RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST-every rating helps others find us! And don't forget the YouTube channel-see my guests IRL and bask in their shiny faces! Your bit of beauty this week is this collection of GORGEOUS sea/ocean photographs-playful and whimsical, devastating and a call to action. WE HAVE TO SAVE OUR OCEANS! Every time I go to the Oregon Coast I pick up garbage on the beach-I figure if I don't then who will? It's a simple act that if 1000's did the same, our beaches and lands would be so much cleaner. This simple act, bending over and picking up one piece of trash, can change everything! xo

    S22 Ep231: Byte: Tim Thomas ~ The Shark and the NDE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 14:03


    Greetings my friends-it's another weekend and that means another episode of the pod is dropping! This one is a doozy and has echoes of JAWS, but JAWS if friendship, trust and spearfishing were all happening at once (oh, and if the person being attacked survives, of course!) And he does, because Tim Thomas wouldn't be able to be a guest and tell his story unless he lived to tell the tale! Tim is an extraordinary human being-and you'll hear all about it when you listen to the pod-he is an avid supporter of Vets and does much work with multiple organizations to ensure that those who have been in the services are not left behind, are not forgotten and not given short shrift. He endeavors to ensure they have the care and emotional support they need-you can read all about Tim's work here, on his website! He is a big believer in breath work saying, "breathwork improved the quality of his sleep, especially when he was serving with the Special Forces in Afghanistan." As well, you can watch a video of Tim jumping into a giant barrel of water and ice-the cold dipping we talk about in the episode. Take a gander at what Tim is doing and meet another wonderful human making this world a better place! PLEASE DO REMEMBER TO RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST-every rating helps others find us! And don't forget the YouTube channel-see my guests IRL and bask in their shiny faces! Your bit of beauty this week is this collection of GORGEOUS sea/ocean photographs-playful and whimsical, devastating and a call to action. WE HAVE TO SAVE OUR OCEANS! Every time I go to the Oregon Coast I pick up garbage on the beach-I figure if I don't then who will? It's a simple act that if 1000's did the same, our beaches and lands would be so much cleaner. This simple act, bending over and picking up one piece of trash, can change everything! xo

    S22 Ep230: Interview: Scott Grace ~ The Ultimate Trickster!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 51:15


    I feel like I should just get out of the way and let my guest, Scott Grace, write this introduction, because honestly? I could barely keep up with him during our conversation! He was so funny, so irreverent, and so ridiculously talented...I was left in the dust! As Scott's bio says, he's a bit of a cross of John Denver, Robin Williams and Dr. Seuss all rolled into one! And channeling all that greatness has been part of Scott's work in this world, even from a young age. This great work of his is in service to inspire us, to urge us to greater and greater things...and to remind us, that humor, and intelligence and kindness, will get us far. To check out Scott's website click here. To check out his YouTube click here! Thanks to all of you who listen, and REMEMBER, ratings and reviews are where it's at! Please do consider doing either, or both!! I will love you forever! Your bit of beauty is this video from the 70's, the original "The Lorax." I loved this film...and this is just a bit of it...because the topic it talked about, the destruction of our natural world, hit hard as a kid. I was changed forever, and perhaps, it still shapes me. Yes, Dr. Seuss is a controversial figure...and has a darker reputation than when I was a kid, but this movie is relevant still, and urges us all to be better stewards of our environment. And that, we should be grateful to Dr. Seuss for, because honestly? We need the reminder!

    S22 Ep230: Byte: Scott Grace ~ The Ultimate Trickster!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 22:14


    I feel like I should just get out of the way and let my guest, Scott Grace, write this introduction, because honestly? I could barely keep up with him during our conversation! He was so funny, so irreverent, and so ridiculously talented...I was left in the dust! As Scott's bio says, he's a bit of a cross of John Denver, Robin Williams and Dr. Seuss all rolled into one! And channeling all that greatness has been part of Scott's work in this world, even from a young age. This great work of his is in service to inspire us, to urge us to greater and greater things...and to remind us, that humor, and intelligence and kindness, will get us far. To check out Scott's website click here. To check out his YouTube click here! Thanks to all of you who listen, and REMEMBER, ratings and reviews are where it's at! Please do consider doing either, or both!! I will love you forever! Your bit of beauty is this video from the 70's, the original "The Lorax." I loved this film...and this is just a bit of it...because the topic it talked about, the destruction of our natural world, hit hard as a kid. I was changed forever, and perhaps, it still shapes me. Yes, Dr. Seuss is a controversial figure...and has a darker reputation than when I was a kid, but this movie is relevant still, and urges us all to be better stewards of our environment. And that, we should be grateful to Dr. Seuss for, because honestly? We need the reminder!

    S17 Ep229: Interview: Crystal Cassidy ~ Kundalini Say What? (And Those We Cannot See!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 57:37


    Hello friends-while I cough and wheeze my way through the beginning of the year, I am bound and determined to keep on going...and bringing SHINY AND LOVELY human beings for you to meet-right to your doorstep! (I have never loved Halls Cough Drops more in my life!) Meet Crystal Cassidy-a charming and effervescent creator who lives on the West Coast! She's one of many unique people on this planet who is able to marry her left and right sides of her brain, seamlessly. As a scientist AND a spiritual seeker, Crystal has had multiple extra-normal experiences...and she talks about them in this conversation. (when are you all going to listen to me about how Meditation is good for what ails you? Oh, yeah, when I actually take my own advice!) To read up more about Crystal and her way of being in the world and her App, SOULPOD, click here! Please, if you like what you hear, consider leaving a review or a rating...it helps ever so much! Your bit of beauty this week is this: a HuffPo article about the "Best Winter Scenes" in paint. Right about now most of us are getting tired of winter...but these gorgeous images just might remind you of how beautiful it really is (sometimes).

    S17 Ep229: Byte: Crystal Cassidy ~ Those We Cannot See (But Somehow Are Still Around!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 11:37


    Hello friends-while I cough and wheeze my way through the beginning of the year, I am bound and determined to keep on going...and bringing SHINY AND LOVELY human beings for you to meet-right to your doorstep! (I have never loved Halls Cough Drops more in my life!) Meet Crystal Cassidy-a charming and effervescent creator who lives on the West Coast! She's one of many unique people on this planet who is able to marry her left and right sides of her brain, seamlessly. As a scientist AND a spiritual seeker, Crystal has had multiple extra-normal experiences...and she talks about them in this conversation. (when are you all going to listen to me about how Meditation is good for what ails you? Oh, yeah, when I actually take my own advice!) To read up more about Crystal and her way of being in the world and her App, SOULPOD, click here! Please, if you like what you hear, consider leaving a review or a rating...it helps ever so much! Your bit of beauty this week is this: a HuffPo article about the "Best Winter Scenes" in paint. Right about now most of us are getting tired of winter...but these gorgeous images just might remind you of how beautiful it really is (sometimes).

    S17 Ep228: Interview: Daniel Tausan ~ Zebrafish, DNA & Dreams!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 61:27


    Hi all! Better a day late, than a dollar short my Mother always said! And yes, while this episode is dropping a day late, I appreciate and just know that you've already forgiven me! This time it's Daniel Tausan who is taking the guest spot and our discussion is lively, funny and by turns, scientific! Daniel shares a beautiful miracle moment-which I won't spoil by telling about it here-but it's a sweet and simple reminder that the glory of this universe is all around us, all the time. (we just need eyes to see it!) And Daniel is sharing his hard-won knowledge about DNA and our own unique selves (and the unique ways we can heal ourselves) out in the world with his company, Timeline Sciences, which you can read all about here! Take the time to check him out-and how he is redefining the path to wellness. PLEASE DO REMEMBER TO RATE AND REVIEW IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR! Your bit of beauty is this video about Cymatics-Daniel and I discuss it in the episode-and it's absolutely gorgeous that you can see the "shape" of sound through this provocative and exciting way of getting a glimpse behind the curtain of the Universe! Yes, it's another TedTalk but when did they ever steer you wrong? And when did another glimpse of beauty ever hurt you? 

    S17 Ep228: Byte: Daniel Tausan ~ Zebrafish, DNA & Dreams!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 13:48


    Hi all! Better a day late, than a dollar short my Mother always said! And yes, while this episode is dropping a day late, I appreciate and just know that you've already forgiven me! This time it's Daniel Tausan who is taking the guest spot and our discussion is lively, funny and by turns, scientific! Daniel shares a beautiful miracle moment-which I won't spoil by telling about it here-but it's a sweet and simple reminder that the glory of this universe is all around us, all the time. (we just need eyes to see it!) And Daniel is sharing his hard-won knowledge about DNA and our own unique selves (and the unique ways we can heal ourselves) out in the world with his company, Timeline Sciences, which you can read all about here! Take the time to check him out-and how he is redefining the path to wellness. PLEASE DO REMEMBER TO RATE AND REVIEW IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR! Your bit of beauty is this video about Cymatics-Daniel and I discuss it in the episode-and it's absolutely gorgeous that you can see the "shape" of sound through this provocative and exciting way of getting a glimpse behind the curtain of the Universe! Yes, it's another TedTalk but when did they ever steer you wrong? And when did another glimpse of beauty ever hurt you? 

    S17 Ep227: 227: Interview: Aaron Frank ~ Illuminated Texts & Shimmering Prayers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 64:29


    Aaron and I have a grand old time this episode and once again, I have another super intriguing human being to introduce you to! Aaron began life unschooled-you could say he was the ultimate free-range kid...but once his parents decided to send him to a regular school, everything changed. Suddenly Aaron found himself in an environment that wasn't really friendly to those who are different. And let's be honest, school is hard enough without the bullies to deal with...but Aaron found his way and became a biologist. And then? Well, that was just the beginning...because Aaron's path was ready to unfold for him! And over time, Aaron has discovered more about just who he is, his potential and what sorts of plans the ancestors and universe have for him. It's an interesting tale, told by a master storyteller! To connect with Aaron and discover more about him and his work, click here! PLEASE REMEMBER TO SHARE THE POD-SO SOMEONE ELSE'S DAY CAN BE A BIT SHINIER! Your bit of beauty is this...a video made in 1974 about Coastal Salish Art by Master Tlingit Carver Nathan Jackson. Watch it and discover just how much beauty we humans are capable of. xoxo

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