Byte Sized Blessings

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Caleb Matthews is here on Earth for many reasons, but one of them is simply divine! He is here to help us understand our dreams, what happens when we sleep and how our bodies and minds, but also Spirit, is trying to help us along our path when our eyes close for the night. He also shares a powerful reminder of how connection and friendship, but also LOVE, can help us connect (and even save) those we care about!To get his free newsletter, click here!To take his super cool and enlightening quiz, DNA of Design Quiz "Discover Your Design Type" , click here! (Hint: you can also access his gorgeous website there also!)His YouTube, click here! And finally, his Insta~Be sure to check him out and the beauty he is bringing to the world...it's needed!Please rate and review...it would be a dream come true! (see what I did there?)Your bit of beauty is this: a YouTube all about Carl Jung and the Psychology of Dreams...another excuse to learn more about the night season!

Caleb Matthews is here on Earth for many reasons, but one of them is simply divine! He is here to help us understand our dreams, what happens when we sleep and how our bodies and minds, but also Spirit, is trying to help us along our path when our eyes close for the night. He also shares a powerful reminder of how connection and friendship, but also LOVE, can help us connect (and even save) those we care about!To get his free newsletter, click here!To take his super cool and enlightening quiz, DNA of Design Quiz "Discover Your Design Type" , click here! (Hint: you can also access his gorgeous website there also!)His YouTube, click here! And finally, his Insta~Be sure to check him out and the beauty he is bringing to the world...it's needed!Please rate and review...it would be a dream come true! (see what I did there?)Your bit of beauty is this: a YouTube all about Carl Jung and the Psychology of Dreams...another excuse to learn more about the night season!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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