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How do you remain connected to yourself when mothering? What does ceremony look like then? The sacred path is not always the path that gives you more time for yourself.

What happens when you realize your mother never got the chance to f**k you up? A deeply personal reflection on grief, motherhood, generational patterns, imperfection, and the privilege of having enough time to get it wrong.

"If you want to find the secrets of the Universe, think in terms energy, frequency and vibration." - Nikola Tesla "Sound will be the medicine of the future." - Edgar Cayce Seemingly a new age trend, sound healing has been a sacred ancient practice used to promote healing and realignment since the beginning of time. Join us for a conversational exploration about the benefits of a sound bath, how it effects your brain wave frequencies and promotes overall healing and recovery. Vinny is a sound practitioner and yogi from the Hudson Valley, NY region. He is a student of all religions, where his spirituality and awareness are the foundation for his practice. Stay in touch to attend a workshop, book a gathering or private session here: IG @reverb_yoga Website: reverbyogi.com

Ashley Miller, LMT from Moon & Wind joins me to talk about her own personal journey of pain and injury and how it led her to her healing practice. We discuss the elements of massage and other healing modalities that create a holistic healing physical experience which translates to mind, body and soul.

An intimate look at a personal healing experience with J. Sometimes we need to share...and from that we take bits and pieces of insight. When we do this a certain healing takes place... "So, you can't rush your healing Darkness has it's teachings Love is never leaving You can't rush your healing Your healing Mama, well, she told me time is such a wonderful gift You're not running out You're really running in Confusion clouds the heart but it also points the way Quiet down the mind The more the song will play." ~Trevor Hall

Right here in the Hudson Valley NY region, Jamee seeks to empower and help other entrepreneurs show up authentically in the market. She is a spiritual soul who had recently redefined and rebranded her business through her very healing journey.  "Everyone is worthy and deserving of success, abundance, gratitude and happiness." Jamee is leveling up by realigning and living in an more purposeful way! She is here to share her story and mission with you all.

You can play this episode over and over to help you finish your week off strong! In a week full of hustle, we all need a moment to reboot our systems. Listen to this intentional Triple Factor exercise and feel recharged for the next moment you find yourself in!

We have the choice to start fresh everyday not just on New Years. With every moment we experience, we have free will and choices to make. Why not make healthy ones? Why not take pause to allow the natural flow of the Universe to find you? Why not change what our busy-ness looks like? I want to be BUSY planting seeds, making love, cooking healthy foods and designing a life I love! How about you? What's your 2022?

Part 3 of the mini-series: Tune in tonight for a Love Letter that seems to span over 2 decades and still these words have never been sent to it's recipient. Maybe the air waves will carry it to the right destination. Love always finds love.

Listen to Part 2 of Letters from the Heart, the "Things Unsaid," to hear some moving words that some of my listeners sent in. Tonight I share 3 letters about soulmate love, what things would be like and unspeakable loss.  There is so much that connects us all, and I hope that within this mini-series, you find some insight, peace, love and any and all things you may need to nurture and nourish your soul space. Thank you again for trusting me with your vulnerability.  Stay tuned each week to listen to more Letters from the Heart on this very special mini-series.

Have you ever wanted to send a letter, or make a phone call to convey your deepest feelings? Have you ever decided to keep them tucked away instead of releasing them? Things shouldn't go left unsaid, as they take up space in our energy field. The only way to move forward is to move through it...release it and allow new energy in. Listen to Part 1 of Letters from the heart, the "Things Unsaid," to hear some moving words that some of my listeners sent in. There is so much that connects us all, and I hope that within this mini-series, you find some insight, peace, love and any and all things you may need to nurture and nourish your soul space. Thank you again for trusting me with your vulnerability. Stay tuned each week to listen to more Letters from the Heart.

Tonight I have a very special guest who’s going to share his journey and the journey of the Sacred Man. Wayne Barkus is a Facilitator for a global brotherhood community called Sacred Sons. As a mens embodiment coach he holds space within his community for men to gather with the conscious intention of developing their true masculine Self. We discuss what is it to truly embody healthy masculinity and the type of healing and medicine needed within the masculine self.  There are times within our journey that we are not in right alignment, and it’s important that we maintain responsibility to Self to stay in alignment with the highest form of who we are. Society has defined what masculinity looks like, and it is NOT at all what it is. Join us on this conversational journey as we explore what it is for a man to be vulnerable, strong, courageous and authentic. Wayne Barkus on IG: @asacredking https://www.sacredsons.com

Timothy Daulter the author of "Practicing Happy," which is a practical guide to finding joy and meaning in your life is here with me this evening to discuss life and the pursuit of happiness.  Manifestation can only take us so far. Only as far as our will/freedom of choice in conjunction with the need to surrender and allow the universe to conspire and bring forth the things that are supposed to be ultimate opportunities for expansion in our evolution. Tim shares his journey during this sacred conversation, as well as what "Practicing Happy," truly is, and how to find those moments daily. He invites his readers and clients to inquire with Self.  Tune in and learn how to navigate life with this sacred practice.

Inspiration can sometimes feel so hard to find. There are moments of stagnancy and lack of vision. And those moments too serve a purpose... Inspiration as Intention is about living consciously, open to the way that the Universe is consistently unfolding and conspiring. Open your heart and lens to viewing everything as an inspiration. The world is filled with all sorts of colors and energies that are here to help you to connect to the innate wisdom within. Nature is our greatest teacher. Showing us how to expand and stretch. Join me and tune in to discover how Inspiration can be found with daily intention.

There are so many reasons why a marriage comes to an end. Although it is the end of something, it is also the beginning of something else. A new journey, regardless of the circumstances can be very difficult to start! Guilt, shame, fear and anxiety…kicks up wounds and triggers…lots of questioning… Tonight I have with me two amazing women, Nicole Epps & Kim Piccirilli. Join us as we explore how this devastation can be transformed into a profoundly enlightening experience.