Breathe Love & Magic

What is conscious dating? That’s what you’ll discover in this episode of the Breathe Love & Magic podcast with my guest, mindful dating expert, Lauren Smith. This will improve the way you date forever so treat yourself and listen in! Conscious Dating Is a Mindful Approach Lauren started the interview by clarifying that’s she’s not a dating coach. But with her extensive knowledge of what gets in the way emotionally, she sure could be. She’s just a human who went through a lot of heartbreak and needed a tool to get through it during the pandemic. It worked so well for her, Lauren wants to share this tool with other singles. This all started with the quarantine when it became hard to meet anyone new because businesses weren’t open. Not the movies, nor the restaurants or bars. So, she got on the dating apps and found someone! Lauren decided to date a woman this time and attributes this coming out to the solitude and time to think provided by COVID. Meeting this new woman was SO exciting. She’d never felt this way about anyone before. Because dating couldn’t happen the normal way with dinner dates, etc., they ended up spending a lot of time together at each other’s homes. This sped up the process and things got hot and heavy quickly. The pace dramatized all the things Lauren had been doing wrong in relationships. She noticed a lot of micro-behaviors leading her to toxic partners. The sped up time frame allowed her to clearly see the crazy things she was doing. Gaps in Her Skill Set Gaps in her relationship skill set caused these problems. For example, the hardest gap to admit to was her expectation that the person she’s dating should have their sh*t together. Lauren found she was hyper-focused on why her girlfriend wasn’t trying to fix her own problems. Bravely, Lauren admits that she should have been focused on taking responsibility for HER OWN problems. Not looking within created a fog around her that made it harder to see these toxic behaviors. Finally, Lauren figured out that she wasn’t actually resentful about her girlfriend’s problems. Nope, instead she was mad at herself for not taking steps to create a good situation for HERSELF. In other words, she was bummed she chose someone who wasn’t right for her. In fact, she recognized she chose the woman for who she could BECOME, vs. being who a person who could meet her needs right from the start. The Brilliant Ah-Ha Moment This was a brilliant ah-ha moment because when you realize you are externally focused and putting pressure on someone else, that’s your first chance to look at what you are doing. You need to focus on yourself and figure out if your date can meet your needs exactly as they are today. You have to accept the person you’re dating as who they are in the moment. You can’t hope and wait that they improve. Your dates that don’t work out aren’t bad people. But they aren’t right for you since they might not have the same values, want the same kind of relationship, or look at life the same way. That’s why it’s a mismatch! The point here is that you cannot fix anyone. Conscious dating means that you are looking for a good match based on who the person is right now. Many of my clients come to each new relationship with the attitude that they can “make it work.” That’s not appropriate! If you’re in a year long relationship and a problem comes up that you want to resolve to make things work, that’s fine. But not on date two or three! That realization for Lauren was massive. She could no longer point the finger at everybody else. She admitted, “Oh it’s me. I’m the one that has my priorities mixed up or I’m the one avoiding conflict.” At that point, it became clear she was the one who had to change. Mindful Dating – Fantasy vs. the Present Moment Another big lesson was to beware of getting lost in a fantasy. Since this was the first woman she had dated, she got lost in how great it felt and how excited she was about the future possibilities. She wasn’t paying attention to the facts about the present moment. Basic mindfulness is about coming back to the now, re-engaging with your senses, figuring out the real experience you are having. You have to look at the evidence. If you lose touch with this information, you might be thinking everything will be better later. This is a place to apply mindfulness and why it’s called mindful dating. You stay aware as you get to know someone new and don’t let your heart take you away in the fantasy of your romantic future. Even when things are great now, if you ignore facts and focus on how great it COULD BE, you’re thinking you’ll be happy someday. It’s almost like you’re trading happiness in the present moment for happiness in the future that hasn’t existed and may not ever exist. In Lauren’s past, focusing on a fabulous future was better than looking at how she might need to look within and make some changes. This is where Lauren truly up leveled her consciousness about herself and dating. She started to meet new people using this new conscious dating concept, really thinking about the practicality and facts about the people she met. Future romantic fantasy is a huge trap women fall into, thinking things will be better later when the guy falls in love with her. However, a relationship will NEVER be better than the first few dates. Sex on the first date and more dating questions answered here When to Walk Away If you don’t see what you like in the first three dates, walk away. If someone is close to what you are looking for in the first few dates, go on another date to learn more. However, if the person doesn’t make you happy, lift your spirits, or add fun to your life, walk away. Or, if the person you’re dating doesn’t treat you right or bring out the best in you, move on. This mindset shift that happened for Lauren has trickled into every part of her life and now she has the most confidence in dating! She thought that was backwards but I assured her that much of life is just like dating. For example, sales – plenty of rejection there! Love is Your Destiny One thing I’m a firm believer in is that love is YOUR destiny. At one point Lauren had said something about get your matches while you can as if they were scarce. This is where I disagree. If love is your destiny, then there is no shortage. Every person you meet brings you closer to the right mate for you. After a bad date, dust yourself off and ask, “Okay, who is next?” Insecurities come up for everyone. But having your standards set and feeling worthy of love, helps you get through the rough patch of doubting yourself. Keep those standards in mind! That’s what conscious dating and mindful dating are all about. You are worthy of being treated with respect and feeling safe to be yourself. Don’t let go of standards like these or others you may develop. This is how you find someone you are compatible with for a lasting love that is fun and fulfilling. Oh my gosh there was so much more in the episode, you’ll have to listen to the rest yourself. Lots of gems tumbled out of her mouth and Lauren is a fountain of dating wisdom you just can’t miss. If you want more, listen to Lauren’s podcast Date in Peace on any platform or her website Mettadatestudios.com BIO – Lauren Smith Lauren is an author, speaker, and host of the  Date in Peace Podcast. Combining her own personal success story with her professional mindfulness training, Lauren empowers singles to ditch the dating struggle and claim the loving relationship they so deeply deserve. She is the creator of the MettaDate Journal mobile app, and author of The Mindful Dating Journal: Find a Healthy Love that Lasts. Learn more at https://mettadatestudio.com         The post Conscious Dating & Mindfulness Help You Find True Love Faster appeared first on Intuitive Edge.

In this episode, I’m speaking with Coach Amanda Kate about the repeating patterns in your life that seem like Groundhog’s Day and her new book Divine. Messy. Human. Twin Flame Relationship We started by talking about how she’s in a twin flame relationship and I mentioned how that must not be easy. These relationships are often tumultuous. She agreed and admitted sometimes she wonders why she welcomed this in. Then laughed. Amanda explained that every day, it’s like having a mirror there, showing her the good and bad about herself consistently. Yet, there is such a pull, it’s hard to imagine life without him. So, it’s a place for incredible growth and plenty. Then we had a good laugh as she also admitted there are times when she calls a girlfriend and asks if she can just hop off the merry-go-round and stop with the lessons. She just wants a holiday from it! Who can’t relate to that? Spiritual Growth Is Not an Easy Path When I was younger, I thought the spiritual path would make my life easier and Amanda busted out laughing hearing that. She pointed out spiritual growth is not an easy path. Being on your path means you have to forge it every step of the way. Yes, it’s exciting and wonderful, but requires a lot of rest, patience, and nurturing of the self. I shared a story about the eulogy I gave for my mom when she passed and how I told a bunch of stories that all began with “My mother taught me…” I’m so lucky because my parents were very supportive of me forging my own path. They never gave me a hard time about quitting jobs or starting something new. It hasn’t been easy, but honestly, I don’t think I could have lived my life another way. We also laughed at how it feels like you need a machete to cut through the underbrush to find your way! That’s so low tech. It’s time to upgrade and change the vision to a cutting tool that at least has a gas-powered motor! LOL. Reaching Your Full Potential Shifting gears, I asked Amanda about how she helps business owners reach their full potential and magnetically draw ideal clients to them. Turns out there’s no magic process. She said you can’t just imagine the Mercedes appears in your driveway; you have to take action as well in the 3-D world. This goes back to forging your own path and taking charge of your life. She also said when you admit you have no control and embrace uncertainty, that’s where the magic lies. While there are people who can follow a step-by-step process to build business success, that didn’t work for me. What really helped Amanda was finding her four purpose and passion archetypes which revealed her genius. This is what she does with her clients today, because finding the way you work best is so important. She leverages whatever she has learned, fills in by learning from other experts, and takes that work out into the world. Amanda’s Process Involves 3 Steps Set up your future vision and know how it will feel (joy, awe, excitement) Then seek your next step And glance behind you for what is holding you back and needs clearing Sometimes you can set a time frame and deadline, but it’s not always needed. There are also situations when it can get in the way. Amanda could totally relate to this because of how her book got completed in just 10 weeks. Once this was stated – it just came pouring out of her. Amanda belongs to a group called Lunar Life Networking for intention setting, releasing, forgiveness work and gratitude. It’s amazing. And regarding their manifesting, they say, “This or something better now manifests for me under grace and in perfect ways.” Is Everyday Groundhog’s Day? We talked about routine vs. living in a more free-flowing state. For some people, there is a lot of safety and security in having a daily routine. The consistency helps them thrive and focus on achieving their goals. Earlier in her life, everyday was the same over and over again which she likened to Groundhog Day, the movie. Today, Amanda goes by what she feels. To her, routine doesn’t allow for tapping into creativity and expressing yourself completely. This goes back to embracing uncertainty, where nothing is the same and anything can happen which creates more opportunities. Muscle Testing and Kinesiology Amanda uses muscle testing and applied kinesiology in her practice. This is a blend of Eastern wisdom and Western science. Everything that happens to the body is caused by stress – physical, chemical, or emotional. What is applied kinesiology? Also known as muscle strength testing, it’s a diagnostic method and treatment based on the belief that muscle weakness can signal problems within the body. From Amanda’s point of view, the more harmony and energetic congruence there is within the body, the healthier you are. She uses this method to find and release blocks related to your business and life not just for health. Combining all her skills (which are numerous), Amanda helps her clients achieve their goals with many non-traditional techniques. Amanda offers a Free 20-minute chat to see if you would be a good fit to work together and you can sign up on her website below. Bio – Amanda Kate Amanda Kate is a Kinesiologist, Mentor, Mother and more. Author of Divine. Messy. Human.: A Spiritual Guide to Prioritizing Internal Truth over External Influence, she released the book with the information, tips and practices that helped her move from self-loathing to self-acceptance, self-love, and self-empowerment. A recovering people-pleaser and self-flagellator, she walks the path straddling the Divine and Messy daily. Always growing, developing and learning new ways of being to hopefully, one day leave the Earth better than she found it. Amanda Kate helps people to regain their vitality, smashing through their internal glass ceiling and limitations to find new levels of health, vitality and abundance. She also works with business owners to increase their vibration and attract greater wealth and prosperity. Amanda Kate lives in Melbourne, Australia with her twin flame, her children, his children, and a dog named Zeus. Website & Social Media Website: https://www.amandakate.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amandakatetransformation/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda__kate/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-kate/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/54fAykxlFcUcPu0nOpnCFQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkKvzZlCxNXGpPRw4QyRvTQ The post Are You Reliving Groundhog Day? Ask Coach Amanda Kate appeared first on Intuitive Edge.

In this episode of the Breathe Love & Magic podcast, JJ DiGeronimo shares how mindfulness helps you advance your career, business, and life. From Tech Leader to Empowering Women I wondered how JJ, a tech industry leader, pivoted her career to become a coach and speaker for career women. She told me it wasn’t part of her plan, but instead came about through a bit of desperation. Women have so much marketed and promised to us with the idea that if you just keep going it will all come together. But for her, it all fell apart! She had her children in her 30s and she realized that sometimes she lost herself in saying yes to things that didn’t serve her. So, she pulled some women together to figure out how to get going in the right direction. Then she wrote it all down and shared with other women. JJ DiGeronimo’s Biggest Secret This got me curious to know what her biggest secret was along this bumpy path to her current success. JJ said, recently she turned 50, and she can say that her biggest secret is that “The Work” starts within. Society makes you feel you have to stretch outside yourself to get “there” wherever that is. She’s still trying to figure that one out. But many women have started to catch on that the dangling carrot just keeps moving ahead. Until you stop and realize this is not a recipe for success and isn’t making me feel good. Where the hell is my joy? That’s when you need to regroup, figure out who you are, what you stand for and what makes you happy. All of that starts within. Maybe this is why so many people are quitting or doing the gig economy as a result of this discomfort with working the way we have been for so long. The typical pathway has become intolerable. Earth Energy Is Shifting JJ pointed out that the energy on the earth is shifting and we are moving more towards the feminine. So things need to be shaken up. Is this working for me? Do I believe in that? Is this what I stand for? She also admitted that she doesn’t do the inner work alone. JJ’s mom started taking her to Lily Dale (a spiritualist community near Buffalo, NY) back when she was 12! She returned back to her spirituality and many of the modalities from her youth to figure out who she had become in her life and career. She has worked with the Enneagram, Human Design, and Gene Keys to name a few, all providing insights into what makes her tick. What other energy practices does she use? JJ talked about ancient energy practices for women to tap into the earth and their own inner wisdom, and unfortunately many women have lost this. These practices are the tools that can help you reconnect with who you are and why you are here. Connecting with Women She loves to connect with women with solid practitioners which she does through her online community TogetherWeSeek.online. This offers a way to get an additional level of insight with a trusted practitioner. Practices include Jaguar Sacred Dancing, Cardology, Astrocartography and many others. Her latest book, Seeking, is a 12 year journey she’s been on, both working with practitioners, but also her own inner journey with 250 prompts to investigate. The real work is understanding your stories. Are they hurting or helping you. YOU need quiet time to look at these stories to see what you are ready to release and what strengthens you. A Buffet of Spiritual Methods I think there is an endless buffet of spiritual methods, so it is important to choose something and go in deeper. There is so much out there to choose from and at some point you have to just STOP, sit with it, and let it all settle in. JJ agreed. At one point she went for a reading and it seemed like the Tower card (from the Tarot deck) kept showing up. The advice she got and followed was to go to mindfulness training. At first, she didn’t want to hear about it. But the advisor convinced her that it was a vital step for her. Things were falling apart all around her, causing her to look within. That’s why JJ is grateful for this advice. Being Present She learned how to be in the present moment which changed her life. She compared it to our podcast conversation where we were having a solid exchange of energy. This is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. The magic happens in that present moment – to really be where you are at. You have to get out of your head and just be. Often, we live in the future, planning what’s next or thinking about how you’ll be happy when xyz happens. Or in the past, feeling filled with regrets or what did or didn’t happen or get done. JJ also has a gratitude practice that she does through her today, noticing how things are going her way which is also a big help with her mindful process. Shut Down Your Inner Critic Going back to the stories you tell yourself, you can also call them the monkey mind, the gremlin, the inner critic. The point is your inner voice that holds you back and tears you down is not your true authentic self. Dealing with that inner voice is vital to make sure it doesn’t ruin your dreams. Doing this also helped JJ start to hear whispers. I call this intuition. For instance, she heard she should bring women together in nature, but had no idea what to do with that. Then, she went to one of her favorite energy practitioners for a little coaching who gave her amazing advice. “JJ, build an event that you want to attend.” Now, this year she’s having her 7th annual retreat in nature! Getting that additional help really helped. This is EXACTLY the kind of intuitive coaching I do with my clients. Helping career women or those in business become more aware of their own inner wisdom. Tune into your own authentic truth and get familiar and comfortable with it so you can trust it! When you find a way to stop second guessing yourself that is the core of finding your way. That’s how I help so many people gain clarity and figure out their next step. Also, JJ DiGeronimo pointed out that the spiritual journey is not a solo trip. That’s why it’s so helpful to find your tribe and get support. Each one of us, as we step into our journey, lights the path for countless others. JJ’s Free Gift – 10 Reasons Why Every Woman Should Step into Mindfulness BIO – JJ DiGeronimo Award-winning author and former tech industry leader empowers women with tried-and-tested strategies, mindfulness, and energetic practices to increase their impact and influence. Her work has been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal and Thrive Global. Through her three books, keynotes, and popular podcasts, Career Strategies for Women that Work and Together WE Seek, JJ shares proven key findings that help women gain more seats at more tables. Discover her work at or inside her community, TogetherWeSeek.Online Website & Social Media Website: www.JJDiGeronimo.com Community: TogetherWeSeek.Online LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjdigeronimo/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/jjdigeronimo Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jjdigeronimo/   The post JJ DiGeronimo – How To Advance Your Career & Life With Mindfulness appeared first on Intuitive Edge.

In this episode of the Breathe Love & Magic podcast, author C.K. Kelly Collins talks about her book The Swipe Right Effect and her journey about how to get unstuck and find happiness after divorce. You’re sure to learn something new! Total Life Makeover Along with her divorce, Kelly decided to sell her publishing business which was another key piece of her identity, along with being a wife and mother. This left her whirling and needing to fully reconstruct her life. After a few years of doing hard work of healing, she embarked on a year-long travel sabbatical to write her book. She met many wise people and enjoyed a wide range of experiences. Naturally, Kelly started dating after her divorce. We talked about how dating after 50 is very different than when you are young. Since raising a family is no longer a concern, you can focus on how a man treats you, if you have fun together, do you share the same values, and have a similar lifestyle. The Swipe Right Effect Next, I asked Kelly about her new book, The Swipe Right Effect and to tell me what that’s about. She started by saying it was a “pay-it-forward” book, sharing all the wonderful advice, patience, and love she got from friends and strangers about healing after divorce and rebuilding her life. As she traveled, she began a gratitude process, recalling and reflecting on the advice and how it changed her life. Every chapter tells a different story about where she was at the time of receiving the advice, what her friend said, and then each friend’s story as well. They are all incredible women. How to get unstuck is the underlying theme. We also talked about how you might have different friends for different reasons. Some friends just want to gossip, some might want to play golf or go to lunch, and some get deep with conversation that explores the world inside and out. Choose Yourself – Take Care of Yourself The Swipe Right Effect is a take off on the dating apps and swiping right to choose who you want to date. However, the book is about choosing yourself. Working on yourself and learning to love yourself again – that’s how to get unstuck and build a new life. Looking back, she came to realize how terribly stuck she had been after divorce and confiding in her single friends helped her find the understanding she needed. It is so important to have your own life and be happy with it before you start dating. That makes you far more attractive to men. If you make a man your sole focus and hope for a better life, this puts pressure on him and is energetically unappealing. From my perspective, the last thing you want to do is try to fill a hole in your life with a man. As a dating coach for 20 years, I can say that is a recipe for heartbreak and disaster. Kelly wants you to take a beat and work on yourself after divorce, before jumping back into the dating pool. Very wise. She knows this now because she didn’t take the time to first recuperate or heal before dating. Jumping in with both feet right after divorce, Kelly didn’t get to know herself, think about what she wanted, or what would work for her. This makes finding lasting love with a quality man difficult. How to Get Unstuck – Love Yourself First Kelly highly recommends looking in the mirror and saying, “I love you” every day before you start to date because you have to love yourself first. Louise Haye would certainly agree! No matter how trite it sounds, this is a necessary step. I chimed in with the fact that you can’t meet the kind of quality men you desire if you don’t love yourself first. You just can’t fix your life with a new man. That’s why you might not be resonating at the frequency you want to attract lasting love. First you have to love yourself and create a life you enjoy. Then you add a loving relationship, and you connect at a much higher Emotional Intelligence level. Kelly points out learning how to reframe situations or thoughts is essential, so that when you come in contact with heart wrenching reminders of your ex, you react less, accept what is and have healed from it to be in a more neutral place. Talk about how to get unstuck! Discover What Makes You Happy Writing down what makes you happy is a super simple yet powerful exercise that helps you lift your vibe. You don’t have to make a vision board with pictures, you can simply list what makes you smile. This is a dynamic method that helps you STOP thinking about the past and START thinking about the future and what makes you happy! This is the perfect example of CHOOSING YOU versus letting your power drain as an angry victim. Don’t get us wrong – you have every right to feel angry of course. But at some point, you need to work through it to move on to find happiness again. Constant Change Is Evolution Things in life today are constantly changing. You have to grow, move, and reshape yourself. You’ve got to pivot, adjust, and address new things that crop up which is all happening so rapidly today. How many people live in the same house for 30 years, or keep one job, or stay in one relationship? Things are changing which can indicate you are growing and adapting! This isn’t something bad – it’s evolution. Kelly went through a long process of forgiveness. She had to work on forgiving her ex. But she also had to find a way to forgive herself for staying in a miserable marriage for so long and looking back, thinking about so much wasted time. She had to love and accept herself for who she was at that time, and who she is today as a result of who she was then. This is an incredible step forward! It’s Time For Adventure and Fun Discovering how to get unstuck doesn’t have to be hard. At some point, depending on your healing process, you can start to have fun and see things as an adventure. Creating a new life can be enjoyable and very rewarding! What if the horrible things that happened to you made room for something new and wonderful in your life now? This is where Kelly goes back to talking about gratitude. For example, she’s grateful she and her husband had a good retirement fund, so she could travel for a full year and heal. Give yourself a chance to find what is good in your life right now. Make this your practice, as well as loving yourself and forgiveness and this is a powerful recipe to get to happiness. Get Kelly’s free gift – You can read the Preference and Chapter 1 of her book on her website. She also has a free tip sheet you can download – 10WaysToGetUnstuck.com BIO – C.K. “Kelly” Collins C.K. “Kelly” Collins was an award-winning publisher and owner of a hyperlocal new publishing company when she decided to get divorced, retire and sell her company and change her life. Believing travel feeds the soul and grows the heart and mind, Kelly embarked on a travel sabbatical to write her book, The Swipe Right Effect: The Power to Get Unstuck. Her journey took her to Buenos Aires, Patagonia, Portugal, Span, Italy, Utah and the Grand Canyon. Kelly grew up in Nashville but now resides in Rhode Island. This book is the first of a four-part series, so stay tuned!   The post How To Get Unstuck And Rebuild Your Life After Divorce appeared first on Intuitive Edge.

In this week’s episode of the Breathe Love & Magic podcast, I’m speaking with Rissa Miller, who offers Tea Leaf readings and Smoke Readings, among other interesting talents. From Journalist to Intuitive Reader I started by asking how she came from being a journalist to tea leaf reader. Rissa has been a believer and skeptic since a child.  She had a third eye that was open like a garage door and saw spirits and entities and more. Her parents were cool with all this. Unfortunately others told her it wasn’t smart to share these talents with others because people might think she was crazy. As a result, she locked it all down and went in the other direction of journalism and just the facts. Tarot has been in her family for a long time and she has a tarot deck that is over 50 years old. But she didn’t want to do that since that’s what her family did – a defiance thing. Tea Leaf Reading Symbols Then one day while drinking tea brewed with a tea ball, the tea leaves loose, Rissa noticed what looked like a cat, created by the way the leaves were positioned. Telling her mother what she saw, her mom explained this was a very old method of divination and she might want to write down what she saw. This began her tea leaf reading skill. Rissa found nothing at the library about this and there was no internet at the time, so she composed a large book of symbols and meanings through her own trial and error. In the last few years, as she has “come out” about her other worldly skills, Rissa has come to realize that she can be both a skeptic and a believer. Today she feels people now see who she really is and accept her this way. We talked about how according to many, the frequency of the earth’s grid has shifted upward which is why so many people are awakening. Seeing spirits, becoming mediums, channeling, becoming healers, doing readings have all become prevalent now. This demonstrates that the energy has changed and since we live on the planet, we have also up leveled. How Does a Tea Leaf Reading Work? I asked Rissa if she has a small round table her clients sit at with a pretty flowered table cloth, where they drink tea before their reading. Nope, while a lovely image, that’s not how she does it. Most of her readings today are done virtually with clients. People drink their tea and then send photos to her! Next, she puts them into photoshop (software) and blows them up big to get a better view of the patterns and symbols. With such a deep dive into those tea leaves, you can imagine how much more can be seen in the patterns the leaves create. What Is a Smoke Reading? Rissa also does smoke readings and I asked how that works. Using candles that don’t have smokeless wicks, she holds a piece of paper over a flame and lets the soot collect. It becomes like a drawing on the paper. This is one of the oldest forms of divination and was practiced by oracles at Delphi in ancient Greece. This is called Capnomancy or Libanomancy and falls into the Pyromancy category (seeing symbols in fire). Her readings are created as a guide for the client’s empowerment. The most common questions that she gets in her readings fall into two categories: Love and romance Career and money The things that often come up are what people need to hear in the moment. A lot also comes up about the past and things that need to be cleared or healed. The past needs to be addressed because it can become a blockage to what you want. Symbols Can Be Personal In addition, many symbols are completely personal to the client. She mentioned one reading where she saw what looked like a house on a corner lot near a park with kids. She had no idea what that meant but her client revealed that was exactly what was going on in her life. Turns out the client owned a corner lot near a children’s park and wanted to build a house on it! Rissa also once saw a sasquatch (big foot) playing a guitar. What the heck? This is too funny! This made her doubt herself. However, her client told her that her boyfriend liked to dress up as sasquatch and he also plays guitar! Can you believe it? The symbols are always right for the client whether they are part of her own library or specific in the moment to that one individual. Takeaway from a Reading One of the best takeaways from a tea leaf reading is that it doesn’t necessarily tell you your future path. Instead, it gives you information to make decisions that can take you forward or leave you where you are. It captures a direct reflection of your life in the moment. Rissa helps many who feel stuck to break free and move forward. In her own personal journey, she has found that fear has kept her stuck many times. Getting past it is the answer. Isn’t that the truth! There’s so much more in this episode, like the history of witches in Maryland and Pennsylvania, at the same time as the Salem, MA witch trials. She explained what cryptids are too and talked about William Shatner and his real life trip into space. At the end, Rissa shared what she considers to be the true magic in her life so be sure to listen right till the end. BIO: Rissa Miller Rissa comes to divination from an expertise as varied and diverse as tea leaves on a cup. Her knowledge of esoteric history and art history, as well as a long background in journalism, gives her a unique non-mystical perspective. She sees how her craft has a place in humanity’s culture and understands that life must be grounded in everyday practicality. Ultimately, she wants to help her clients embrace more fulfillment. Rissa aims to open a dialog intent on healing stuck energies, not by telling people what to do, but helping seekers see the answers with her guidance, as they relate to their own lives. Website and Social Media Website: https://www.teaandsmoke.com/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/teaandsmokebyrissa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC28JvqnLvLSq7xLyx_tc9xg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teaandsmoke_byrissa/       The post Magical Tea Leaf Readings With Rissa Miller appeared first on Intuitive Edge.

In this episode of the Breathe Love & Magic podcast, I’m speaking with Mindset Coach Michelle Sera about her book The 7-Minute Shift, and how to elevate your mind to discover the possibilities. Why Mindset Coaching? I began by asking Michelle about her process and book, The 7-Minute Shift which I read and loved and how this came about. She had been doing writing and marketing strategy coaching for years with over 900 clients. Through that experience, Michelle came to realize how vital mindset is. No matter how big or small a person’s business was, the mindset piece is what often got in the way. It wasn’t that the marketing didn’t work – something else was going on. Mindset and the manifesting methods are so important to help people reach their goals. So, she changed her business focus to mindset coaching. Quieting the mind and meditating can make a big difference in your state-of-mind. When you make elevating your mind your focus, everything else follows along. This is based on where the attention goes, energy flows, a principle from Hawaiian Shamanism. What Makes the Difference for Your Clients? Michelle responded that when you can’t seem to make any significant progress, it’s often because of certain perspectives about business that are not true. This gets in the way, whether it’s about yourself, or marketing or clients, etc. One technique is to question yourself. What am I afraid of or resisting? What is behind this? What’s the worst thing that can happen? This is how you dig in and uncover what is going on underneath. Training yourself to question things is an incredible method to open new doorways and see new opportunities. Growing Up in Backwoods Georgia Next, I asked Michelle how growing up in backwoods Georgia influences her work today. Her answered surprised me. She didn’t grow up in a neighborhood with other kids. It was just her and acres of trees. Spending so much time alone in nature lead her to become contemplative. Also being sensitive to how other people are thinking. What Is Your Kind Of Magic? She’s had some incredible manifesting experiences. Michelle says we are manifesters – that’s why we are here. This is an expression of consciousness and how you experience self. Happiness Coaching The biggest thing in Happiness Coaching is to understand that you can’t be happy without having the opposite – sadness in your life too. You need that contrast to recognize what happiness is. Plenty of studies show that achieving a goal gives you a short burst of happiness, but it’s the pursuing the goal that creates the positive feelings. So, when you are without something to pursue, then you are without purpose and reaching for direction. Happiness Coaching is not a light hearted, or frivolous, it’s actually a deep topic, pretty complex, and worth pursuing. Michelle said her mentor explains you can’t pursue happiness directly, you have to go after it from different angles. Then we veered off to talk about Ben & Jerry’s ice cream – my favorite is Phish Food and hers is Cherry Garcia! What makes me really happy is doing a great Reading or Healing session for someone and recently I got a gloriously complimentary email from a client. She said I was compassionate; she loved the reading, and how very grateful she felt. That thrilled me! Leaning In Michelle has made a conscious effort to adopt a new outlook. She intentionally is experiencing everyday tasks as a spiritual experience. Even work around the house, like starting a fire in the wood stove. You can also call this mindfulness or happiness in the little things. Every night before she goes to sleep, she voices a list of “Isn’t it wonderful to have this wood stove, etc.” It’s like a gratitude list but this shifts it to happiness because of the wonderful start. To get Michelle’s freebies, visit Justforlistening.com where you’ll find a pdf overview of The 7-Minute Shift, plus an audio guide that goes with it. Also, go to HappinessCalendar.com for a 30-day calendar of 3-5 minute happiness activities.   BIO – Michelle Sera Michelle Sera, author of The 7-Minute Shift is a Certified Freedom Formula Facilitator and Certified Happiness Coach.  She’s also the founder of Elevated Mind, a company focused on helping people manifest their greatest self and highest potential. The 7-Minute Shift is the answer to the very common struggle so many coaches, consultants, and business owners face:  fear, doubt, and worry. For those starting or growing a business, getting out of your own way to succeed is the (only) real challenge. Michelle wrote The 7-Minute Shift for you. In addition to writing the book, Michelle has spent over 15 years as a copywriter and marketer.  Her work in the online marketing space has helped many 7, 8, and 9 figure entrepreneurs excel.  Her words have made an impact on millions of people, generating millions of dollars. Michelle grew up in the middle of nowhere.  She learned to swim in the company of gators in the lakes throughout the backwoods of Georgia.  She raced Dragon Boats off the coast of Naha, Japan, discovered the meaning of mental strength (or lack thereof) on Mt. Fuji, and raised two very impressive kids. According to Michelle, even learning to fight Krav Maga blindfolded, from an ex-Israeli soldier, pales in comparison to the bravery needed to raise tiny humans. Websites & Social Media Websites: TheElevatedMind.com and MichelleSera.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelleseranow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatedmind.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com The post The 7-Minute Shift With Mindset Coach Michelle Sera appeared first on Intuitive Edge.

On this week’s episode of the Breathe Love & Magic podcast, you’ll hear about clearing energy with Alida Morrill. As an Energy Coach, she helps people balance the energy in their life and shares stories about clearing entities, clearing spaces, as well as your ancestral lineage. Everyone Picks Up Unwanted Energy Alida started by talking about how you pick up energy in your daily life without realizing it. This could be at a restaurant or when you are out shopping and it might not be the kind of energy you really want. But the energy clings to you and then goes back home with you. Similarly, your phone and computer collect energy as well and she clears them too. This energy weighs you down, effects your mood, and so much more. That’s why it needs to be released on a regular basis. Yet so few people know this or do it! Deep Energy Clearing Method Alida created the deep energy clearing method that she uses today and it started as picturing an imaginary net. Over the last 12 years, she has energetically added many tools like Kevlar, which is bulletproof fabric, the Madagascar spider’s golden thread, and even Kryptonite. Just imagine pulling any item through the fabric net to clear it. This is done mostly with clear intention. Over the years, she learned to clear big buildings and other large things by visualizing them as shrinking down to fit in the palm of her hand, and then clearing with the fabric net. Alida teaches a Course in Awareness that incorporates 54 tools that is part of a spiritual journey. Sounds very comprehensive! She also talks about clearing your ancestral lineage as far as 25 generations back. I clear home and office spaces with a traditional smudge stick, a Reiki symbol, my pendulum and prayers, which is a different, but still effective, process. Listen to another episode about clearing energy here Clearing Entities She’s a grandmother, and her 7 year old grandson had a temper tantrum over not getting to eat a cookie. This seemed very strange to her and then she realized his grandfather who had passed was attached and bothering him. Recognizing what was going on, she cleared his grandfather’s spirit and the problem stopped immediately. Her daughter asked her what she had done since the results were obvious and fast! We also talked about older people with dementia who sometimes attach themselves to family members and how she encounters this often and clears it as well. Clearing Ancestral Lineage Next, Alida and I talked about ancestral lineage and how her clients frequently come to her for a clearing with their ancestors clinging on. She says this happens because many from your lineage want to be cleared as well. She asks the ancestors for their permission before clearing, so there is no forcing or anything being done without proper consent. A definite and lasting freedom comes with these clearings. How Open Are People to Energy Clearing? Living in the Bible Belt of the USA, I wondered how people reacted to her energy work. Alida said there was a lot more openness than you might imagine. She gets referrals from many sources like chiropractors, nurse practitioners and more. The list is long for where she gets referrals and she feels strongly spirituality is on the rise in Texas. This was so encouraging to me, in terms of bridging the gap between the political and ideological groups that split this country in half. Her experience is that many are reaching out to make a spiritual connection and investigating spiritual and energy methods. Alida thinks one of the most important things you can do for yourself is to ground. She does this with a waterfall of white light, which runs down through the body and into the earth. She then brings the earth energy back up into her body. It’s a beautiful visualization. As a dating coach, I created a pink light of love meditation for my clients which helped to clear their energy, shift out of work mode, and brighten their feminine essence. Those who did this on a regular basis reported fabulous results! Alida has a wonderful FREE gift for you – 7 Spiritual Tools which come to you in seven emails that can be downloaded here. BIO – Alida Morrill Alida Morrill is an Energy Coach with over 12 years of experience! She helps people create and maintain balance in their lives. She works from the client’s place of lack in their life, hears what they would rather have, and creates an Intention Statement that depicts this desire in great form. Then, she identifies and removes all of the energies that are blocking the client from manifesting this intention.  Alida worked in corporate America (in IT) for over 40 years and after retirement (which she now calls graduation) was guided to a secondary career using her spiritual gifts. Born in Berkeley, CA, she lived there until 1976 when she moved to Texas where she currently resides. Website & Social Media Website: https://energybalance4you.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alida.morrill.3 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alida-morrill-909a41a/ The post Learn About Clearing Energy With Energy Coach Alida Morrill appeared first on Intuitive Edge.

In this week’s episode of the Breathe Love & Magic podcast, I share two personal stories about how intuition works in my business life. I just went through a difficult situation where I ignored my intuition, but then it kicked in loud and clear which changed the path I followed. My hope is that you’ll learn to pay attention to and trust own intuition when it comes knocking to help you avoid painful situations. That’s why I’m sharing what happened, so you can learn, grow, and take advantage of your inner knowing. One thing you’ll discover is how to tell the difference between your fear and a warning message from your intuition, spirit guides, or angels. Story #1 – The Matchmaker My first story is about a local matchmaker who wanted to open a new office in the town where I live AND he wanted me to run it for him! I was beyond excited because this felt like a very lucrative opportunity. I was struggling as a new coach at a time when coaching was still a relatively new service. So, this request was like a God send. The guy told me he’d call the following week so we could talk about the details. The thing is, he didn’t call the next week. In the third week, he emailed saying he was super busy and he’d call the following week. But he didn’t. In the fifth week we finally connected. But by that point, I’d had enough time to rethink this opportunity. So, I told him that in the time that passed, I realized this wasn’t the right option for me, and I had to pass. He was shocked and tried to convince me. But I had a strong feeling this was not a man for me to go into business with. It felt like when I needed his help, he’d be out of touch and unavailable. I didn’t want to be left hanging, not knowing answers to important questions. Thank goodness I listened to my intuition! Five years later, all his offices were officially shut down for FRAUD. I was very happy to have missed out on that disaster. Story #2 – The Coaching App The next story is the recent one and had many clues along the way that sadly, I ignored. A coaching friend of mine told me the coaching app she was working for was having a job fair looking for new coaches. She asked if I’d be interested. Yeah! Suzanne told me she loved working with the coaching app. I attended the job fair, applied for the job, and got the first interview with the sales manager. Steve admitted to me that he wasn’t being paid for the sales manager job or for the coaching he was doing. He said he was retired and had enough money. (Message #2) I thought he had that spiritual problem of thinking no one should make money from doing spiritual work. But that’s not my problem because I know I deserve to be well paid. I then had three interviews with the founder, Barry. Even from the start, I found Barry to be, let’s call it “odd.” During the job fair I asked him two direct questions about what he was looking for and he declined to give me a straight answer. (Message #1) He seemed coy like a teenage girl. This frustrated me because I prefer to work with people who are clear in what they want and can communicate well. That was not Barry. Not Every Opportunity Is For You I asked Suzanne what the story was with Barry. She liked him, so I asked her why. Suzanne explained that he was kind and a good leader. Neither one of those meant he had any business acumen. Suzanne suggested that maybe this opportunity wasn’t for me. (Message #3) Another sign that I let slip by. Yet, I pushed myself to see the good in him that Suzanne saw. Why do I need to be so judgmental? Again, this is me ignoring my intuition and giving myself a hard time for not being more open when I could have honored what I knew to be true for me. (Message #4) For the third interview I asked Suzanne for some help preparing. She gave me some direction on how to answer a couple of Barry’s questions and then said, “Maybe this isn’t for you.” (Message #5) Did I heed the warning? Nope. Then to my incredible excitement and joy, I got the job in early January and began the training. Many coaches started working in March and I was scheduled to begin in April. Why I Finally Paid Attention to My Intuition On March 13th, Barry sent out an email saying that he needed our help to get 1,000 new year-long subscribers, and then the paychecks could start. WTF? (Message #6 – finally I started to pay attention!) That’s when I realized he had no funding. Even if we managed to get 1,000 new subscribers, that didn’t even pay for one month’s salary for the coaching team! I was totally bummed out. I asked a few friends/family members what they thought of the situation. Much to my surprise, more than one said I should give it a go to see what might happen. I couldn’t understand that. Why would I work for free? How could I work for a man who was so lacking in transparency? Was he going to give back pay once the paychecks started to flow? How long could it take to get 1,000 new subscribers? And, if he knew this when he hired us all in January, why didn’t we start trying to get subscribers back then? Why did he wait? Why wasn’t this part of his training? Communicating On The Inner Plane Realizing I needed more information, I tried to talk with Barry on the “inner plane” using my intuition. I got a loud and clear answer that sealed the deal as far as I was concerned. You’ll have to listen to the podcast to find out what that was. Ultimately, I can’t work for someone who isn’t direct and refuses to be honest and transparent. I don’t think he’s a bad person, but we are not a good communication style match. Suzanne was so right – this job wasn’t for me. In fact, it’s not really a job if there’s no funding for paychecks! I wonder how long others will stick around to get those 1,000 new subscribers and hopefully get paid. For me, I quit, so I’ll never know; but I’m OK with that. So, I could have realized earlier that this was not for me. On the other hand, I did finally heed the warning messages and got out before I started to work for free. So there is a silver lining after all. New Group Forming I’m starting a new group in April called the Intuitive Edge Circle for Wise Women. In this group, you’ll learn a bunch of intuitive methods and how to trust yourself, so you can make good decisions and avoid painful situations that take you off your highest path. We’ll meet twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. There are other perks and you can learn more and register here.       The post How My Desire Blinded Me To My Intuition – A Personal Story appeared first on Intuitive Edge.

Listen to Tina Erwin tell her crossing over ghost stories and you’ll get a completely different viewpoint on the after-death process. Tina’s focus is helping ghosts and spirits stuck on the earth to cross over and complete the process of dying. This came about because she lived in a lot of buildings that were haunted! When her husband was stationed in Italy, they lived in buildings which had been occupied by the Germans during World War II. When they came back to the states, they moved to Charlestown, South Carolina, where Tina swears every building there is haunted. One of the scariest stories she told was how a male ghost got into bed on one side of her while her husband was on the other! Tina couldn’t speak or move, she was so frightened. Being around lots of ghosts, she had to learn how to handle them. Tina started reading everything she could find and researched the process of dying and what comes after death. Only the Tibetan’s prepare people for what is going to happen from what she learned. How to Help a Ghost Cross Over With her research, and some channeled guidance, Tina created The Crossing Over Prayer (C). Spoken aloud three times, this prayer is said to speed the ghost on it’s way to the light and the angels who are there to help. Even a new construction home can have ghosts because they come with the land. No matter where you live, someone was there before you. Think beyond the settlers and the paths they took across the US. The Native American tribes originally populated this country. Who knows who came before that? Ghosts can come from any time. They can be highly prevalent in a war-torn area. Tina told a great story about someone walking battlefields in Europe, freeing ghosts all across the land. Ghosts of Children Tina has helped children cross over who didn’t seem to know what to do or about their change of being. She told a wild story about a little girl ghost who followed her granddaughter home from school and ended up bothering her baby brother. But all ends well! Tina’s method makes it all so simple. She swears anyone can do it. Once a ghost is crossed over by saying the prayer, the healing can begin. That’s why these ghost stories are incredibly different. They come with happy endings as the spirits find peace and the living do too. BIO – Tina Erwin Tina is passionate about being a Ghost Helper: Teaching the Living to Help the Dead(R). She wants to empower us all to help all ghosts. This is the compassion you’d want for yourself, by using The Crossing Over Prayer (C) on GhostHelpers.com and in “The Crossing Over Prayer Book (C).” When a psychic only connects to a dead person, the ghost does not receive the critical assistance they desperately need. Tina has studied metaphysics all her life, gaining insight into the mystical world of magic and spirituality. The author of eight books on metaphysics, her writing comes from an intense desire to know and understand the hard science behind the unseen world of action and reaction, combined with a sincere desire to share this understanding with other knowledge seekers. Her life long studies into deeper meaning of events and actions were further enhanced by the experiences of a dynamic 20-year career in the Navy, working for the U.S. Submarine Force, retiring at the Commander level. Website & Social Links http://GhostHelpers.com http://TinaErwin.com LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-erwin-0a5b8919 YouTube: https://youtube.com@ghosthelpers5675 The post Meet Tina Erwin And Her Ghost Stories With Happy Endings appeared first on Intuitive Edge.

Familiar with the art of surrender? In this week’s episode, Soul Guide and Business Coach, Vanessa Broers, shares her story about magic, business, shamanism and divine feminine energy. Authentic and Real Vanessa is all about authenticity and openly reveals where she is on her journey in life and business. After I introduced her, she mentioned how “baked in” it is in our culture to look a certain way and appear successful. That means many people guard the real truth of their experience. She said it was too bad I didn’t read a different bio for her, having to stick with this radical level of realness. Then we had a good laugh! This episode is brimming with laughter and authenticity, so enjoy! Practical Magic for the Entrepreneur As a soul guide and business coach, Vanessa insists that being an entrepreneur is one of the best ways to experience magic. To her, practical magic means you are in pursuit of material results but get them in magical ways. This happens not only by your effort alone, but also with a deep level of surrender. And it’s amplified the more authentic you are. To her, self-expression is a major requirement of magic. The reason entrepreneurship is such a potent container for practical magic is because it leaves you nowhere to hide. It reflects where you aren’t that skilled, as well as where you have insecurities and limiting beliefs. Entrepreneurship is a neutral mirror that’s not trying to make you wrong, neither does it apologize for reflecting the harsh truth. When you see flaws and allow yourself to go inward to connect with the divine, essentially you heal as you become freer. This makes you more fearless to do the work, and become more yourself. You also align with the synchronicities of life because you are vibrating the truth of who you are. This attracts things, situations, and people into your life for help and further growth. There Are 4 Types of Work 1. Outer Work that Creates Outer Results – For example, if you want to paint your house, you buy paint and a brush and get started. This is where most people “camp out.” 2. Inner Work that Creates Outer Results – This is where you work on your belief systems on the inner plane to shift and get results on the outer plane. 3. Inner Work that Creates Inner Results – This is like therapy and healing. But what creates confusion is when people think inner work will create outer results, which is not how it works. 4. Outer Work that Creates Inner Results – This is where magic really comes into play using ancient rituals and ceremonies. Giving offerings to the land and being in nature so it can crack you open. Learn about Shamanism and the Elemental Goddess The Art of Surrender Vanessa has been doing this inner work and chugging along, doing great, creating outer success. Then out of nowhere, she had a financial collapse. Her first reaction was pure panic, fear and bursting into tears, as you can imagine. But within minutes, she went to her altar and prayed for help to let go. This is the art of surrender. And she got a message! As a result, she felt totally and immediately liberated. This is an amazing example of outer work that created an inner result. Going to the altar and working on the art of surrender. Think of the four types of work as a menu to figure out what other way you can create a shift and move forward. It works like a road map because anyone can get lost at times. Instead of making yourself wrong, simply think of the four kinds of work to see which one you might have relied on too heavily. Then pick another one to try. A Client Example of Surrender Next, I asked Vanessa for a client example and how this worked. She responded that several of her clients are also in the same boat of having the external world collapsing. She tells her clients openly that if they want a rebirth, they have to be ready for the death of something to happen first. Vanessa has a program called Permission Power Vision. Clients go to her boxing gym to create a huge somatic release. This promotes going deep into the emotional side of things. The idea is to do the outer work by moving the body which creates a massive inner release (i.e., the art of surrender) to create the inner shift. The second day is a spa day, allowing your body to do the inner work of assimilating. Recently, one of her clients did the program and in one day she lost her job and left her relationship. But the woman remained strong and didn’t fall apart at all. She knew this was right and it was magical how these events aligned. Vanessa asked her to do more outer work like ceremonies and looked at the way she wanted to create a new life. It absolutely takes bravery and courage. We both laughed about how we thought finding the spiritual path would make our lives easier – ha! Truthfully, even three years ago, Vanessa admits she liked the “woo” but wouldn’t consider doing these kinds of ceremonies. Today she knows that ceremony as outer work is a game changer. How She Got into Shamanism Working with a coach and doing a Joe Dispenza 21-day body reconditioning program helped her feel a lot more harmonious. Then suddenly, rage appeared and surprised her. Her coach suggested she needed to work with a Shaman. This began her exploration into Shamanism. Her first Shaman told her so many mind-blowing things, it cracked her open. She went deeper and felt that if she was going to really dive into Shamanism, it would have to be a calling. One day she stood before her altar and made a declaration to be cracked open to her full power and nothing less. The next day she went for a walk and came upon a single hawk wing on the path. Listen to more on Shamanism and Intuition She sent a picture to her new Shaman teacher Leann, who told her this is the hallmark call to the Shaman path. She’s at the very beginning of her official journey to becoming a Shaman. The art of surrender will be a part of this work. I shared how the other day I saw two eagles perched high up in a tree on my morning walk. Vanessa explained eagle medicine is the essence of liberation of the spirit. And it’s the messenger between heaven and earth with precise vision. We wrapped up talking a bit more about letting go and the art of surrender in a powerful way. Then she offered two freebies that you want to get! ThePowerGift.com – This gift reveals 5 stages that wake you up to the truth of who you are and one of those is the art of surrender.  Vanessa also invites you to her quarterly free event called Emergence – a half day of deep work which sounds amazing. BIO – Vanessa Broers Vanessa Broers is a soul guide and business coach blending the practical with the magical. She takes being real and authentic to a radical new level. Vanessa is set on innovating the hierarchy-based model in the coaching/personal development and spiritual industry. Not trying to make herself look impressive, Broers is willing to reveal the real-time challenges she experiences to model what doing the real work looks like. She’s not afraid to make herself look ‘bad’ if it liberates the people she serves. In her world, there is no ‘there’ to arrive at in the name of success – spiritual or material. Website & Social Links: https://thepowergift.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessabroerscoaching/ https://www.instagram.com/thehighperformancehealer/ https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.alberts.9/   The post Please Bottle The Art of Surrender And Send It To Me! appeared first on Intuitive Edge.