Joyful Journey

Sometimes, transitions in life are exceedingly hard. Letting go of what we know, and what we are comfortable with can be fear-inducing and can keep us clinging on to things, behaviors, jobs, or relationships that are holding us back from stepping into the best version of who we are and the best vision of our life. In this episode, I share 5 things you can do that will help you make transitions in...

Have you ever turned to God, The Universe, Source looking for guidance or some sign to help you along your path and received nothing in response? If so, this episode is for you. In it, I share some personal stories and insights that will help you find the answers you are looking for. The answers to all you seek are within you. Often, however, we aren’t tuned in properly or are trying to rush the p...

In today’s episode, we meet Pearl Gregor and learn a little more about how to tap into the wisdom of our dreams to better understand who we are. Pearl tells us the first place to start is to simply ask for dreams and the guidance to understand them. She shares personal stories and the miracles she’s experienced since turning to meditation and dreaming (and the two go hand in hand, according to Pea...

Do you know what triggers you? More importantly, do you know why? We all get triggered, it’s part of being human. What’s wonderful about triggers (if you could call a trigger wonderful) is that they play an important role in helping us to understand ourselves better. When we understand what triggers us and why we are able to make conscious choices that are aligned with our higher self. Those choic...

In today’s episode, we meet Elaine Starling, who is also known as The Abundance Ambassador, and we learn about her unusual spiritual awakening and the important messages she received from the Divine that she is called to share with the world. Show Highlights: Life is through you, not about you You are perfect the way you are Love is the blood of the Divine Allow the connection with the Divine to b...

Do you want to experience more joy in life? Do you want to find ways to reduce your stress and anxiety? If yes, then I have a fun and simple game for you to play. It’s called Joy Spotting - and it’s all about increasing your awareness about the little things in life that put a smile on your face or warm your heart. It’s a simple game to play, and if you play by the rules outlined in this episode,...

In today’s episode, we meet Donna Maltz, a “Soil to Soul” Entrepreneur and social and environmental activist who is passionate about mentoring eco-entrepreneurs to become conscious leaders. Our time together is devoted to reviewing her 9 Soil to Soul Principles to becoming a leader worth following. Be it a leader of self or a leader of many. Show Highlights: Be part of the “Soulution” Health is yo...

Have you heard of automatic writing or spiritual writing? This is the process of turning off the thinking brain and writing from your heart, stream of consciousness style. Some say that you can channel the wisdom from spirit guides, angels, and passed loved ones by using this method. At the very least, I believe it to be your higher self that emerges on the pages. In today’s episode, I share a mes...

Today we meet Suzanne Dudley Schon (pen name Christina Dudley) who is the author of “Out of the Box: A Journey In and Out of Emotional Captivity.” Suzanne shares her very raw and real personal story about transitioning out of a destructive relationship and giving voice to domestic abuse. Her story is for anyone who grew up trying to be "good"-- high achieving and competent --and then who foun...

After attending the memorial service for a friend's brother who took his own life, and learning about depression and how common it is for men to suffer in silence, I decided to devote some time to learn more about this issue and what we can do to remove the stigma from this mental illness that could ultimately help save lives. In today’s episode, we talk about some of the myths around depression a...

Meet Michael André Ford, who is an Angel Intuitive. Michael has a unique ability to pull back the veil to help people meet, hear and see Angels, spirit guides, and other well-known compassionate figures. In today’s show, we explore what that looks like and how we all have this ability to access and be guided by Angels. Show Highlights: There are no limits when we pull back the veil Allow, ask and...

In today’s episode, we talk about self-doubt, how to dial it down and how it can also be an indication that you are on a great path. Experiencing self-doubt is not always a bad thing, so long as you don’t let it stick around for too long and prevent you from moving forward with your dreams and goals. We also explore the multi-benefits of investing time in nature, which plays a big role in com...

In today’s episode, we meet Sandra Bargman, an interfaith ordained minister, spiritual counselor, and leadership coach, where we explore what it means to walk “The Edge of Everyday.” The conversation is raw and real and delves into what it means to be spiritual.   Show Highlights: The difference between being religious and being spiritual Creating your own spiritual practice Being in relation...

In today’s episode, I welcome back a previous guest, Winston Yeung to talk about his experiences in a sensory deprivation tank and how it led him to connect with the consciousness of other beings, including that of a dog and someone drifting in space. Tune in to hear his theories about this experience and the lessons it taught him.  About Our Guest Winston Yeung Winston Yeung founded the Voic...

In today’s episode, I share a personal story about lifting the lid to allow the fullest expression of who you are to emerge. It’s a story, in part, about my coming out of the spiritual closet. The bigger message is about getting clear about who you are and what you really want, and taking the time to define that for yourself instead of having it defined for you by society. You find that clarity, o...

Dr. Monique Giard is a Master Teacher and Healer who brings Quantum Field healing energy to her practice as a Clinical Counsellor to transform negative information, energy, and matter into positive information, energy, and matter which she addresses at the soul, heart, mind, and body level. In today’s episode, we talk about Dr. Monique’s unique approach to healing, bringing her training in psychot...

If nature is the sacred portal to our higher self, then self-love is the gatekeeper. In order to receive and act on the messages of our soul, we need to have a strong foundation of self-love. In this episode, I share a few personal stories about how I emerged from deeply entrenched beliefs of unworthiness to possessing an abundance of self-love. I also share three simple, beautiful, and effec...

In today’s episode we meet Lea Bayles to talk about how we can create more miracles in our life by creating the miracle mindset. This is a fun, lighthearted conversation full of profound truths. Show Highlights: Share the “wonder” experiences to remind each other that we are more than what we have typically been told. Let’s take off the cynical goggles and open our “wonder” eyes Being aware of the...

One of the key messages for this podcast is to step into nature by yourself to find the stillness and silence so you can hear and be guided by your soul's voice. Something I discovered though, is that many are deeply uncomfortable with silence. In this episode, we explore why that may be and what you can do to develop your comfort in being in silence so you can reap the benefits. In the silence, w...

In today’s episode, we meet Deborah Drummond who is a pioneer in integrating the mind, body, and spirit and who shares her insights on how to bring it all together to feel connected and find the answers you are seeking. We also explore the art of surrender and the importance of letting go to create the life you desire.  Show Highlights: Integrating mind, body & spirit explained Reverse En...

Did you know that only 3% of the world’s population is dancing around ‘enlightenment’ as a way of being? That's according to Alan Davidson, the best selling author of the multi award winning book,  Body Brilliance: Mastering Your Five Vital Intelligences.  He claims that as the number of enlightened people grows another 3 or 4% the problems that plague humanity now will dramatically...

Joy is not the absence of sorrow and the way through pain is to embrace it. In today’s episode, we meet Catherine Gourdier, the author of Breathe Cry Breathe, a book about her personal journey through grief as she comes to terms with the sudden traumatic loss of three close family members.  In Catherine’s words, “when you can find the strength to open your heart, you just may find some blessi...

"It's a terrible thing in life to wait until you are ready. I have this feeling now that actually no one is ever ready to do anything. There is almost no such thing as ready. There is only now.” ~ Hugh Laurie. In this episode, I share some thoughts and a few personal stories on how to move past this dream-killing idea that you have to be ready and have all the answers before you can move forward w...

In today’s episode we meet Beverly Kievman Copen and talk about some of the themes in her new book, “It’s Your Life, Isn’t It” which reminds us that if you believe in yourself anything is possible. Beverly also reminds us that joy is not in reaching the destination, the joy is in the journey and how you choose to live that life. Highlight’s from this episode: Making a difference begins with “I hav...

Have you ever had a mystical encounter? Perhaps something that made you look at the world a little different, or made you feel part of something much bigger or greater than yourself?  I’ve had a number of such encounters, and in today’s episode, I share a story about one that has forever changed the way I look at and interact in the world around me. Key Takeaways: Ask the universe for what yo...