The Space For Magic Podcast with Patty Lennon

What does peace mean to us? How do we make peace a priority?   World events have made all of us aware how fragile things can be.   We need one another.    Where do the divides happen? Patty shares how she saw this with a change in mask requirements at her kid's school. It's not always easy to control our thoughts, but we do have the option to examine them.   We are meant to live in community in su...

What happens when you think things are on track and then life has other plans? Do you go with the flow? That's what Patty and her guest Mia are talking about today.   Mia is a mom, a coach and entrepreneur. Once of the things Mia helps people is with their relationship with food. Hear how she mastered the food conversation in her head and how she helped her daughter heal as well.   Find out how yo...

Today Patty is talking about how to receive Black History. A disclaimer: Patty is sharing this from her perspective, a white woman, sharing from her experience. Patty considers herself an ally, and someone who is imperfectly moving forward the best way she can.   How do we have these difficult conversations?     If you have been part of Patty's audience then you know she shares from the heart. Esp...

Patty is talking with John Roedel, a rare returning guest to the show. He's a poet and self-published author and he's back to talk about life, spirituality and how he's dealing with it all.   One of his most recent poems was about thinking of each breath as a rosary bead. He explains how focusing on his breath is one of the ways he uses to be present and when necessary, as a way to reducing anxiet...

What do you need to do right now to feel safe? If you are struggling to make a decision, this question is a good place to start. Patty explains that this advice has come through for multiple people. She also shares why this advice may be showing up to more often. Are you always the grown up? If you feel that you're always the one to make the hard decision or find yourself over-giving this episode...

Patty shares how she's been called to her inner home. It's showing up in a few different ways. For her, it's a mix of missing in person connections and a strong aversion to the virtual experiences. We are being guided to learn and re-learn what we came here to do. Rarely is growth a straight line. There will always be times when we experience flow and things show up easily and other times when we...

Today Patty's friend and colleague Anna Tsui joins her on the podcast. She's a genius coach and international writer, speaker and serial entrepreneur. She is the founder of The Intuitive Business School and her bestselling book, "Shadow Magic: Turn your Fear Into Fuel and Create a Prosperous Coaching Business" shows readers how to overcome their personal self-sabotage and build a thriving career a...

Even when things are going well, we need time to rest. Especially after these past 2 years. This is the time we meant to hibernate. That might be why jumping into new things and embracing fresh starts might not be resonating with you.   Patty is talking through about how to manage January in the way that best fits you.   If "new year, new you" makes you cringe, or makes you feel like you aren't ke...

Happy New Year!   This is a special episode. Patty (as always) shares from the heart. Her time away from work and the week away from the podcast was not what she expected.   This is for all of you who have done the right things. You take care of your family; you are devoted to your work, and you help others in your community. You know there is magic but there are days (maybe even weeks?) when you...

Today Patty is talking to her friend and colleague Kate Vanden Bos. She's the founder of Leading with Intuition, a nature-based coach and an intuitive guide. Kate specializes in guiding you to live a life led by the magic of your intuition.   Kate explains how her work has evolved in a way that's felt like a continuation of what she was doing. It's felt like a natural next step. She's always been...

Today Patty is talking to Michael Trotta, a long-time friend and fellow coach. He is a self-described storyteller and mischief maker and he's sharing his personal journey with us today.   He left a teaching career that he had loved right up until changes meant the focus was on test results and not on students. To find some peace of mind, he turned to nature and that opened him up to a world of kno...

You will love today's episode. Patty is talking to Terri Trespicio, TEDx speaker and author.   Terri describes herself as a corporate poet. She uses her command of language to her clients to help them get to the heart of what they want to share. Words that move.   Today they discuss a big idea, which is also the title of her upcoming book,  Unfollow Your Passion, How to Create a Life that Matters ...

Patty is sharing why she's taking a sabbatical in December. Resting is important to receiving and you know Patty advocates that we manage our energy. She explains why she decided to take a longer time away from work.    Why time off is so important.    Hear how Patty came to feel the need for time away. This year she was in constant creative mode. She birthed a book, an oracle card deck, and a ne...

Patty has a repeat guest today! She's talking with Judith Nilan the author of A Call To Crone: Weaving Wisdom With Threads Of Irish Heritage and A Legacy Of Wisdom: The Genius, Power, and Possibility of Ireland's Indigenous Spiritual Heritage.     Today she and Patty are discussing the sacred pause, a topic that's been on the minds of many. Judith referred to it as a  call to cave . She explains t...

No matter where you are in the world, the holiday season is beginning. It often seems that the commercialism of the season overwhelms all the other sentiments. Today's episode is about opening up to the energy of giving and receiving.   Patty reviews the 5 rules of receiving with respect to the holidays.   Rule 1 – Receive Everything    Everything isn't always going to go the way we plan. We know...

Patty has a special guest today. She's joined by Debbie Adams, a member of the Receiving School. Patty wanted to chat with her because Debbie has embodied resilience and strength.   She is the owner of  PeopleCan  business training. She teaches "entrepreneurs without an business bone in their body how to love making money." You'll love her energy and the enthusiasm she brings to the conversation. ...

Today's podcast features a special guest. Patty is talking to Wendi Caplan-Carroll, a long-time friend, business peer and one of the people you will recognize if you read the Make Space for Magic book. Wendi's journey encompasses motherhood, career and business as well as the passing of her parents. She shares how her father's loss impacted her and provided a turning point in her life. Hear how We...

What if you knew the Universe was asking you to stop what you are doing and simply be? Would you be able to take the invitation into this Sacred Pause? In this episode, Patty offers a new way to look at what may be happening in your life right now. She also shares what it looked like when she first resisted the invitation to pause and makes a simple suggestion into how to lean into it with a bit m...

All of us feel the impact of energy. This week Patty shares insights about feeling pressure.   When things happen that feel confusing or unfair, it's common for us to assume that we are at fault. Something we are doing (or not doing) is the cause. Patty shares an alternative way to look at what could be happening.   When we don't see or hear the messages that the Divine (or whatever term you use)...

Today Patty is talking about her new favorite TV show. It may seem like a departure from her usual topics, but at the heart of it, it's about magic. On brand for Patty and the Space for Magic podcast.   The Apple TV show Ted Lasso already has fans worldwide. Watching the show will make you feel like the world is a better, happier place. If this sounds unexpected or maybe even implausible, you are...

We all know that life isn't always sunshine and rainbows. There are dark times as well. Today, Patty is sharing another book excerpt about how we navigate through those times. No one is immune to difficulties. The last 18 months or so, the entire planet has been dealing with a pandemic and the resulting uncertainty. Today's episode will help you see the challenges in a new perspective. Learn more...

Patty has a big announcement on this episode. You can now pre-order her book! To make it even better, she's got loads of great bonus gifts when you order early. Getting ready to launch a book is a huge undertaking with lots of moving parts. Patty shares that she's found herself trying to make this harder than it has to be. That's a pattern many of us fall into. How do you stop making things harder...

This is a special episode! Patty is turning 50 and shares her insights on this milestone birthday. She's excited and said she "feels like it's the age that I was born to be." She shares that her 40's felt like a time where she learned what to let go of. Making space. Most of the time we're focused on what we can "get" or bring into our life. Nothing wrong with that, but Patty shares that letting g...

Do you find yourself at odds with making decisions? Is indecisiveness showing up more than normal? This episode is for you! Patty walks you though a breathing practice to help you quiet your mind and slow the stress chemicals in your body. Most of us have unconscious programming that can block making decisions. Our brain is wired to keep us safe. Trying new things triggers our brain to begin warni...

Becoming limitless part two! Patty talked about this in last week's episode and she got a big response so she's explaining more and answering questions from the Space for Magic community. Recap: Patty shared that she's recognized the ability to be limitless in an embodied way. She realized that part of this involved giving up old identities that no longer fit us. She recently gave up being the "Su...