Five Lemons Laughing

Clench your pearls. This week we share the things that keep us up at night worrying. We discuss the spiritual tools that have helped us the most in learning to break these patterns of fear & worry, and we share memories of major spiritual turning points in our lives-- when we started consciously choosing love over fear. What fear story are you ready to break free from?     In this episode: Jennife...

Here is what it looks like when we lose our shit. Melissa shares a "not my finest moment" story, which we all relate to. She has us on the edge of our seats, dying to bombard her with questions. Despite the ugliness of the situation & Melissa's (perfectly) imperfect response, in this episode we discover the spiritual tools & practices that she employed to bring her back to sanity & peace faster th...

What vices & habits are you judging yourself for? This week, we're discussing the vices we've let go of, the behaviors we're still struggling with, and how our spiritual practice has shaped our decisions. Discover how to find freedom & peace despite whatever "bad habits" you're living with, and remember that your struggles do not define you.      In this episode:   Jennifer Hadley's Power of Love...

Join for a juicy discussion about giving and receiving feedback. In this episode, we explore the common struggles we all face when it comes to receiving feedback-- from taking things personally, to going into attack mode. If you've ever grappled with defensiveness or struggled to respond with grace, this episode is for you.     In this episode:    The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer     A Course...

Join us as we talk procrastination, explore the reasons we put things off, and say 'adios' to any residual self-punishment or guilt for all those things we never quite got around to. Tap into the flow, and unlock your potential with this inspiring conversation where we are learning to find the sweet spot between busy-ness & inspired action.      In this episode: Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy "If it...

This episode is an introspective and enlightening discussion about our relationships with our fathers. We delve into the complexities of projecting our dad issues onto our husbands & other relationships. Our conversation this week is all about growth, understanding, and the power of forgiveness to heal even the most "F"ed up relationships. It's never too late!     In this episode:    Al-Anon   A C...

This week's episode is all about FUN. We reveal how we add that extra "zest" to our lives, to our spiritual practices, and even to our boring old workplaces. Trust us, friends, fun is not just for weekends & vacations—it's an essential part of our every day lives, and that's our wish for you too! So buckle up and let's get this party started.     In this episode: Tina Spalding 40 Days & 40 Nights...

How do we keep our peace when we bump up against life's challenges? How do we stop judging people when we feel they're crossing a boundary? In this episode, we discuss the concept of the One Mind & how it comes into play as we set boundaries with others.      In this episode:  Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine   Jennifer Hadley's A Course in Miracles podcast   Ho'oponopono   Zero Limits by...

A carryover from last week's episode, we investigate what it means to set healthy boundaries. Are boundaries judgments or are they acts of self-Love? Is it possible to set loving boundaries with friends? What's the difference between boundaries & preferences? We're a work in progress.     In this episode: "Detach with love & not amputation." (Al-Anon slogan) T.H.I.N.K. Is it thoughtful? Is it hone...

In this episode, we welcome a very special guest, Linda Soto. Together, we discuss the patterns of attack, defend & punish. We talk about allowing others to be themselves, without judging or trying to change them. And we're practicing letting go of the need to be right.     Our guest this week was Linda Soto. Her website, contact information & offerings are detailed below.  https://www.leanonmewit...

In honor of Mother's Day we're talking about our experiences with mothering, what we're bringing forward generationally & ancestrally, and what we're letting go of in order to have holy relationships with our loved ones.     In this episode:   "On Children" by the Prophet Kahlil Gibran   "Live and Let Live" (Al-Anon slogan)   "In my defenselessness my safety lies." A Course in Miracles lesson 153...

We explore moving through breakdowns & turning them into breakthroughs by taking responsibility for how we react to ourselves and others. In addition, we discuss using trust and faith to find peace as an antidote to fear.     In this episode: "Attachment leads to suffering." (Buddha) The Man Who Invented Happiness Science: Marty Seligman | The Happiness Lab | Dr. Laurie Santos   "Do or do not ther...

And now for something completely different: We have our very first guest!!! And it's not just any guest-- it's beloved spiritual teacher, Reverend Jennifer Hadley! With guest in tow, we continue last week's conversation about the body. We explore what A Course in Miracles has to say on the subject. With love, compassion, kindness, gratitude (& a little fairy dust) we are learning to face our fears...

A Course in Miracles    "Wherever you go, there you are." - Jim Russell (and Amanda's Dad)     Find us online at  fivelemonslaughing.com . Join the conversation on  Instagram or on Facebook or send us an email: info@fivelemonslaughing.com. We'd love to hear your feedback, questions or suggestions for future episodes. Prefer to see our beautiful faces while you listen? Find all of our episodes on Y...

In this episode, we're talking about friendships, what they mean to us, how important they are in our lives, and how our friendships have shifted & evolved as we have experienced our own personal shifts & evolutions.     In this episode: New York Times article "You don't go to the hardware store for milk." "People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you figure out which...

In this episode, we're talking about vibrations & how the map of consciousness has helped us to understand what the heck people really mean when they say things like "good vibes only." We talk about the difference between low vibrations & high vibrations & how we're practicing moving up the levels. Drusilla & Amanda share stories that demonstrate how consciously choosing to shift from a lower vibr...

In our latest episode, we're talking about how we're working to overcome martyrdom & playing the victim. We share lots of juicy stories about how we crucify ourselves in our daily lives, as well as how we've been practicing getting off the cross. We talk about "vibrational preparedness," course correcting, & how we're working on raising our vibration to create a happier experience.     Mentioned i...

At some point in life, everyone faces their fears or chooses not to. Do you have automatic negative thougts (ANTS)? Do you fear failure or do you fear success? The lemonettes discuss their fears, recurring negative thoughts and their healing journey of awareness.     Mentioned in this episode: Care Bear Stare   Marianne Williamson quote "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest...

The lemonettes discuss how they are changing family & societal patterns to live their best life... using millenials as their spirit animals.     Find us online at  fivelemonslaughing.com . Join the conversation on  Instagram or on Facebook or send us an email: info@fivelemonslaughing.com. We'd love to hear your feedback, questions or suggestions for future episodes. Prefer to see our beautiful fac...

The lemonettes discuss the power of words. They share stories about how their words have impacted loved ones and how other people's words have affected them.     Resources & References from this Episode:   The Four Agreements card deck   Abracadabra -- from the Aramaic phrase avra kehdabra, meaning "I will create as I speak"     Stevie Wonder at the Hangout Music Festival 2013    Peace Pilgrim quo...

In a world that rewards instant gratification & celebrates money, success, fame, & beach bods, the lemonettes discuss how to find true happiness without codependence, idolatry & special relationships.     Resources & References from this Episode:   Pathways of Light Chapter 30 section III   the scene from the film The Jerk with Steve Martin     A Course in Miracles quotes "Idols are limits." "It n...

The lemonettes discuss their false beliefs around money & abundance after Melissa shares an eye-opening revelation that money does not define her worthiness.     Resources & References from this Episode: You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero   Abraham Hicks   A Course in Miracles   Jennifer Hadley     I t's Not Your Money by Tosha Silver     The Full Abundance Change Me Prayer by Tosha S...

The lemonettes get personal, sharing their fears & vulnerabilities about being on this podcast and loving themselves (and each other) enough to do it anyway.      Resources & References from this Episode:   Jennifer Hadley 's Masterful Living class   Jennifer Hadley' s New Year's Reboot class   10% Happier podcast   The Unlearning of Us documentary series   "Don't compare your insides to someone e...

The lemonettes are sharing their experiences of not taking things personally & discuss Penny's favorite book the Four Agreements. Amanda's shares about spiritual speed dating at a brewery.     References & Resources from this Episode:   The Four Agreements   Quotes from A Course in Miracles "In my defenselessness, my safety lies." "I have given everything all the meaning it has for me."   The Four...

The lemonettes clarify people pleasing, discuss times in their lives & work where they've compromised their authenticity & how they're healing these patterns.     Resources & References from this Episode: "Lookin for Love" by Johnny Lee Thom Bond's Compassion Course on Nonviolent Communication  "The Power" by SNAP!      Find us online at www.fivelemonslaughing.com. Join the conversation on Instagr...