Connect 2 Love
Connect 2 Love is a heart-centered podcast devoted to emotional healing, conscious living, and authentic human connection.
Hosted by Lisa and Michael, this is a space for anyone feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or searching for deeper meaning. Through uplifting conversations on curiosity, gratitude, generosity, alignment, and choosing love over fear, we share practical tools and soulful insights to help you reconnect with your heart and remember who you truly are.
Welcome to Connect 2 Love — a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.
Each episode invites you to move beyond survival mode and into a life rooted in connection, celebration, and conscious choice.
Because when you reconnect with your heart, everything changes. Subscribe and join us in choosing love — again and again.
Podcast Description
Connect 2 Love is a heart-centered podcast devoted to emotional healing, conscious living, and authentic human connection.
Hosted by Lisa and Michael, this is a space for anyone feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or searching for deeper meaning. Through uplifting conversations on curiosity, gratitude, generosity, alignment, and choosing love over fear, we share practical tools and soulful insights to help you reconnect with your heart and remember who you truly are.
Welcome to Connect 2 Love — a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.
Each episode invites you to move beyond survival mode and into a life rooted in connection, celebration, and conscious choice.
Because when you reconnect with your heart, everything changes. Subscribe and join us in choosing love — again and again.
Episodes

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Become the Source of Love - Episode 231
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59 min
What if the love you’ve been searching for has never existed outside of you—but has been waiting within you all along, ready to awaken and flow through every part of your life? In this enlightening episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ explore the transformative shift from searching for love to becoming its source—and how self-love, kindness, and compassion can deepen our relationships and change the way we experience the world..
🔹 EPISODE SUMMARY In this heartfelt episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa and Michael explore one of the most liberating shifts we can make: moving from seeking love to becoming its source.
Inspired by the wisdom of Sara Landon and other leading voices in consciousness, this conversation invites listeners to rethink everything they’ve been taught about love. Rather than searching for validation, approval, or fulfillment outside themselves, Lisa and Michael explore how genuine transformation begins when we recognize that love is not something we earn—it is something we already are.
Together they reflect on the ripple effect created when one person chooses kindness, compassion, and self-acceptance. Through personal stories, inspiring examples, and practical insights, they reveal how becoming the source of love naturally changes our relationships, our emotional well-being, and the energy we bring into every interaction.
This conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered why external success or relationships haven’t filled the emptiness they expected—and who is ready to discover the peace, joy, and freedom that come from remembering their own loving nature.
🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER• Why searching for love often keeps us disconnected from it• The powerful difference between giving love, receiving love, and becoming love• How self-love becomes the foundation for healthier relationships• Why kindness is one of the highest expressions of love• How your emotional energy influences the people around you• Practical ways to become a source of peace in everyday situations• Why compassion begins with the relationship you have with yourself• How choosing love creates a ripple effect that reaches far beyond what you can see
Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.
Imagine what our world would look like if more people stopped asking,“Who will love me?”and began asking,“How can I become the source of love today?”Every act of kindness.Every compassionate word.Every moment of forgiveness.Every smile.Every gentle response.Each one becomes another ripple of healing in the world.May this episode remind you that love isn’t something waiting to find you. It is something waiting to flow through you.
Because the greatest gift you can offer the world is becoming the source of the very thing you’ve always been seeking.
Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.
May this episode inspire you to embrace your role as the source of love in your life and encourage you to share that love with the world around you. Remember, when you shine your light, you invite others to do the same.
“We are not here to get love or even to give love. We are here to become the source of love.” — Inspired by Sara Landon
🎙️ Listen to Connect 2 Love on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms.💛 Subscribe for weekly conversations on love, emotional healing, conscious living, and remembering who you truly are.
Connect with us on Instagram at Connect2LoveEnergy—we would love for you to be part of our Connect 2 Love community.
🌎 Share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that they are already enough.
✨ We’d love to hear from you.What does becoming the source of love mean to you?Leave a comment below.
Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations.
Michael J. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity, and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com.
Topics explored on Connect 2 Love:self-worth • emotional healing • inner guidance • conscious living • love & connection

Jul 13, 2026
Jul 13, 2026
59 min
What if you’ve never truly been alone... because the wisest, most loving part of you has been guiding you all along? In this inspiring episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ welcome back transformational coach and mind-body-spirit educator Maureen Oehrle to explore how reconnecting with your Higher Self can help you move beyond self-doubt, trust your intuition, and remember the deeper wisdom that has always lived within you.
🔹 EPISODE SUMMARYIn this uplifting episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa and Michael welcome back Maureen Oehrle for a heartfelt conversation about one of life’s most profound questions:
Are we ever truly disconnected from who we really are?
Together they explore the nature of the Higher Self, the illusion of separation, and the possibility that a greater aspect of our consciousness is continually guiding us toward love, joy, healing, and purpose.
Drawing upon her decades of experience studying the mind-body-spirit connection, Maureen shares practical ways to strengthen your relationship with your inner guidance, trust intuitive knowing, and move beyond the fear of your own power. The conversation explores synchronicities, ancestral patterns, self-worth, and the gentle reminders that our souls are always communicating with us—even when life feels uncertain.
Rather than seeking answers outside ourselves, Lisa, Michael, and Maureen invite listeners to remember that wisdom, peace, and unconditional love have never been separate from who they truly are.
This conversation is for anyone who has ever questioned their path, struggled with self-doubt, or wondered if there is something greater guiding their life.
🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER• What the Higher Self really is and why it matters• Remembering the wisdom that has always been within you• How to recognize the difference between fear and intuition• Practical ways to strengthen your connection with your inner guidance• Why synchronicities often appear when you’re paying attention• How ancestral patterns can influence your beliefs—and how to begin releasing them• Why self-worth is essential to hearing your inner wisdom• The relationship between joy, curiosity, and spiritual growth• How remembering your true nature changes the way you experience life
Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.
May this conversation remind you that you have never been separate from the wisdom you seek. May it inspire you to trust your intuition, embrace your unique path, and remember that the deepest guidance has been quietly walking beside you all along.
“You are never alone; the greater part of you is always with you.” — Maureen Oehrle
🎧 Listen to Connect 2 Love on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms.
💖 Subscribe for weekly conversations on love, healing, consciousness, and authentic human connection.
If this conversation touched your heart, please share it with someone who may need this reminder today.
Connect with us on Instagram @Connect2LoveEnergy—we’d love to hear how you connect with your own inner guidance.
Maureen Oehrle is a mind-body-spirit educational facilitator, consultant and coach. Her ultimate passion lies in connecting people to new information and exploring the potential in the invisible to help individuals step out of routine thinking and stay curious.
With over three decades of immersion in the mind-body-spirit connection, Maureen’s path has been deeply shaped by profound spiritual and scientific teachings, drawing core inspiration from researchers, scientists, and teachers like Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Bruce Lipton, Dr. Brian Weiss, Gary Zukav, Caroline Myss, and most recently, Genevieve Taeger. As a key co-founder of Pittsburgh’s OMA Center for Mind, Body & Spirit, she developed and directed a lecture series which began in her own living room. Maureen brings a warm, engaging presence to her work, inspiring others to consider that there is more to the story. Maureen is a Reiki Master, a transformational life coach, a part-time artist, and a certified archetypal consultant through Caroline Myss’s professional program.
Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations.
Michael J. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity, and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com.
Topics explored on Connect 2 Love:self-worth • emotional healing • inner guidance • conscious living • love & connection

Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
59 min
What if the life you’re trying so hard to figure out isn’t a problem to solve—but a masterpiece waiting to be created? In this inspiring episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ welcome back Carol Collins, channel for The Teachers, to explore how love, joy, and conscious creation can transform the way we experience life.
🔹 EPISODE SUMMARYIn this uplifting episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa and Michael welcome back Carol Collins, channel for The Teachers, for a profound conversation about the true nature of creation.
Together, they explore a powerful shift in perspective: what if life isn’t asking us to solve endless problems, but inviting us to become conscious participants in the creative process?
Drawing upon the wisdom of The Teachers, Carol shares how love and joy are not simply emotions to pursue—they are the energetic foundation from which inspired creation naturally unfolds. Rather than striving to force outcomes, we are invited to become receptive to the greater intelligence continually guiding us toward our highest potential.
The conversation explores the difference between creating from fear and creating from love, why impatience often disconnects us from our natural flow, and how learning the art of focus allows our deepest desires to unfold with greater ease.
This episode is for anyone feeling discouraged, uncertain, or stuck—and ready to embrace life as an extraordinary act of conscious creation.
🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER• Why life is meant to be created rather than simply solved• The difference between creating from fear and creating from love• How joy becomes a powerful creative force• Why impatience often blocks the natural unfolding of life• The importance of focus in conscious creation• How to become more receptive to inner guidance and inspiration• Practical ways to cultivate greater happiness and emotional alignment• Why love is the foundation of every meaningful creation
Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.
May this conversation inspire you to trust the creative process unfolding within you, embrace the joy already available in this moment, and remember that your life is not something to fix—it is something beautiful to create.
"You are not the manifestor, you are the receiver." — James, guide of Carol Collins
🎧 Listen to Connect 2 Love on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms.
💖 Subscribe for weekly conversations on love, healing, consciousness, and authentic human connection.
If this episode inspired you, please share it with someone who may need this reminder today.
Connect with us on Instagram at @Connect2LoveEnergy — we would love for you to be part of our Connect 2 Love community.
Carol CollinsDiscover extraordinary wisdom from The Teachers channeled by Carol Collins. Carol’s personal awakening was spontaneous and profound. In 2018 she began a daily practice of silent meditation. Nine months later her nonphysical Team introduced themselves by using her face to spell words in cursive in the air. This method of communication was extensive. They talked to her about creation, about nonphysical life, and gave her personal guidance on what they were hoping to accomplish with her. Six weeks later they asked if she would allow them to speak out loud and she has been channeling The Teachers them ever since.They are a collective of non-physical entities dedicated to guiding humanity towards unity and unconditional love.
Carol has quickly garnered international acclaim for her elegant conveyance of The Essential Material and for her delivery of powerfully accurate readings. She is swiftly rising to be among the great channelers bringing true, eloquent teaching and guidance from Beyond.
She has been featured on Next Level Soul with Alex Ferrari, Beyond The Ordinary with John Burgos, Wednesday’s With Kryon with Lee Carroll, They Call Us Channelers with Kevin Moore, The Jeff Mara Podcast, World Awakenings with Karl Gruber, and is a monthly guest on Connect 2 Love Podcast with Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ.
Together with The Teachers, Carol consults with individuals and businesses internationally as a channel and facilitator of energy healing. She offers monthly livestream Workshops, Specialty Courses, Subscription, Special Events, and Private Readings. To learn more, please visit www.channelingtheteachers.com
Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist, and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations.
Michael J. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity, and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com.
Topics explored on Connect 2 Love:self-worth • emotional healing • conscious relationships • abundance mindset • overcoming triggers

Jun 22, 2026
Jun 22, 2026
59 min
What if the judgments we make at first glance are keeping us from seeing the beauty, courage, and humanity that can only be revealed through a second glance? In this heartfelt episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ delve into the profound insights shared by the late David Roche, a man who embraced his unique journey with humor, love, and authenticity.
🔹 EPISODE SUMMARY
In this uplifting episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa and Michael share a deeply moving conversation inspired by the life and legacy of David Roche—a gifted storyteller, speaker, and advocate whose life challenged conventional ideas of beauty, acceptance, and human connection.
Born with a facial difference, David transformed what many perceived as a limitation into a profound gift. Through humor, authenticity, and extraordinary self-acceptance, he helped others recognize that true beauty is not found in appearance but in presence, courage, and the willingness to be fully ourselves.
Drawing inspiration from David’s powerful quote:
“Perhaps true beauty is something that draws our attention at second glance, once the judgment of a first glance has realized its mistake.”
Lisa and Michael explore the difference between first impressions and deeper seeing. They reflect on how societal conditioning shapes our perceptions and how taking a second glance—at others and at ourselves—can transform judgment into understanding, connection, and love.
This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt unseen, misunderstood, or judged—and for anyone ready to discover the beauty that lies within themselves and others.
🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER• The profound difference between first impressions and true seeing• How societal conditioning influences our perceptions of beauty and worth• Why authenticity is one of the most attractive qualities we can embody• The importance of self-acceptance in cultivating genuine confidence• How judgment often prevents deeper connection• The power of compassion, resilience, and humor in overcoming adversity• Ways to recognize the beauty within yourself and others• Why taking a second glance can transform relationships and perspective
Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.
May this episode inspire you to look beyond the surface, embrace your authentic self, and celebrate the beauty that resides in every soul.
“True beauty is something that draws our attention at second glance.” — David Roche (1944-2026)
We invite you to experience the beauty of facially different David Roche and his lovely wife Marlena Blavin as share their stories with a spellbound middle-school audience. David and Marlena have presented Love At Second Sight live more than one hundred times in schools (to grades 6-12). Click to view Love At Second Sight
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If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may be caught in the “once” trap and needs this reminder today.
Connect with us on Instagram at @Connect2LoveEnergy —we would love for you to be part of our Connect 2 Love community.
Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations.
Michael J. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity, and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com.
Topics explored on Connect 2 Love:self-worth • emotional healing • conscious relationships • abundance mindset • overcoming triggers

Jun 12, 2026
Jun 12, 2026
59 min
What if the life you’ve been waiting for isn’t waiting for you to become more worthy... but simply more willing?
In this uplifting episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ explore the power of permission, self-sovereignty, and what becomes possible when you stop waiting for approval and start fully embracing who you already are.
🔹 EPISODE SUMMARYIn this heartfelt episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa and Michael share a powerful conversation about permission—the invisible barrier that keeps so many people from living the lives they truly desire.
Together, they explore the idea that life is not waiting for you to prove your worth, fix yourself, or become someone else. Instead, life is waiting for your willingness to show up authentically, follow what lights you up, and embrace the person you already are.
Drawing on personal experiences, spiritual insights, and the concept of “unbecoming,” Lisa and Michael discuss how societal conditioning often teaches us to seek external validation while disconnecting us from our innate sovereignty and creativity.
This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck, hesitant, or caught in the cycle of waiting—and is ready to stop asking for permission and start living fully, joyfully, and authentically.
🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER• Why life is waiting for your willingness, not your worthiness• The difference between permission and authentic self-trust• How societal conditioning influences our choices and identity• Why “unbecoming” is often more powerful than becoming• Practical ways to reclaim your sovereignty and personal freedom• How to stop seeking external validation• Why joy, play, and curiosity are essential to a fulfilled life• How to recognize and follow what genuinely lights you up
Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.
May this episode inspire you to stop waiting for permission, trust your inner knowing, and embrace the vibrant life that has been waiting for you all along.
“No one is coming with a key. It’s always been your turn.” — Lisa LeRose
🎧 Listen to Connect 2 Love on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms💖 Subscribe for weekly conversations on love, healing, consciousness, and connection
If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may need this reminder today.
Connect with us on Instagram at @Connect2LoveEnergy—we would love for you to be part of our Connect2Love community.
Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist, and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations.
Michael J. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity, and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com.
Topics explored on Connect2Love:self-worth • emotional healing • conscious relationships • abundance mindset • overcoming triggers

Jun 2, 2026
Jun 2, 2026
59 min
What if the happiness, love, and fulfillment you’ve been waiting for aren’t waiting in the future at all? In this thought-provoking episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ explore how the word “once” can quietly keep us trapped in cycles of postponement—and how releasing conditional worth can help us embrace the joy, freedom, and abundance available right now.
🔹 EPISODE SUMMARYIn this uplifting episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa and Michael share a heartfelt conversation exploring the hidden power of one small word:
Once.
Inspired by the realization that many of us unknowingly postpone our lives through phrases like “Once I find love,” “Once I’m successful,” or “Once I finally become enough,” they explore how conditional thinking can keep us disconnected from the joy and fulfillment available in the present moment.
Through personal stories, humor, and meaningful reflection, Lisa and Michael reveal how the pursuit of worthiness can become a never-ending loop—and how true growth begins when we stop trying to prove ourselves and start embracing the truth that we were always enough.
Together, they invite listeners to release the pressure of becoming and discover the freedom of simply being.
This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt they needed to earn their happiness, prove their value, or wait for life to begin—and is ready to embrace a more authentic, joyful, and empowered way of living.
🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER• How the word “once” can become a hidden barrier to happiness• Why conditional worth keeps us stuck in cycles of striving• The difference between growing from fear and growing from love• How to recognize your own “once” statements• Why joy is available before the goal is achieved• Practical ways to embrace self-worth in the present moment• How to release unrealistic expectations and perfectionism• The power of choosing fulfillment now rather than later
Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.
May this episode inspire you to release the belief that your worth exists somewhere in the future and embrace the truth that you are already enough, exactly as you are.
“You were never meant to spend your life proving your worth. You were always enough.” — Unknown
If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may be caught in the “once” trap and needs this reminder today.
Connect with us on Instagram at @Connect2LoveEnergy—we would love for you to be part of our Connect 2 Love community.
Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations.
Michael J. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity, and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com.
Topics explored on Connect 2 Love:self-worth • emotional healing • conscious relationships • abundance mindset • overcoming triggers

May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
59 min
What if the challenges and emotional reactions you experience are actually guiding you toward greater peace and clarity?
In this thought-provoking episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ explore the transformative power of neutrality and how finding your center can help you navigate life with greater ease, trust, and conscious choice.
🔹 EPISODE SUMMARYIn this uplifting episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa and Michael share a heartfelt conversation exploring the power of neutrality and why finding your center may be one of the most transformative tools available to us.
Together they discuss how neutrality is not indifference—it is awareness. It is the space between reaction and response where clarity, trust, and possibility emerge. Inspired by teachings from Bashar and personal experiences, Lisa and Michael reflect on how neutrality allows us to observe life without immediately assigning meaning, creating room for deeper insight and intentional choices.
Using metaphors from driving, relationships, and everyday life, they explore how our world shifts when we stop reacting automatically and instead become curious observers of our thoughts and emotions.
This conversation is for anyone feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or caught in the noise of life—and ready to discover greater peace, resilience, and joy through conscious awareness.
🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER• Why neutrality is not indifference but conscious awareness• The difference between reacting and responding• How observing thoughts creates greater clarity• The connection between neutrality and trust• Practical ways to cultivate a neutral mindset• Why emotional reactions often limit perspective• How neutrality supports stronger relationships and deeper connection• Ways to preserve your energy and maintain inner peace
Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.
May this episode inspire you to pause, observe, and discover the freedom that comes from meeting life with greater awareness and ease.
“It doesn’t matter what happens. It matters what you do with it.” — Bashar
💖 Subscribe for weekly conversations on love, healing, consciousness, and connection🎧 Listen to Connect 2 Love on all major platforms
If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may benefit from discovering the power of neutrality in their own life.
Connect with us on Instagram at @Connect2LoveEnergy — we would love for you to be part of our Connect 2 Love community.
Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations
Michael J.. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com.
Topics explored on Connect 2 Love: self-worth • emotional healing • conscious relationships • abundance mindset • overcoming triggers

May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
59 min
What if the limits you’ve accepted in your life are not real… but simply expectations you’ve outgrown? What if the uncertainty you’re feeling right now is actually guiding you toward deeper love, greater trust, and a more joyful way of living?
In this heartfelt episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ welcome back Carol Collins to explore how love, trust, and willingness can help us reconnect with the guidance, peace, and joy already within us.
🔹 EPISODE SUMMARY
In this uplifting episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa and Michael welcome back Carol Collins, channel for The Teachers, for a heartfelt conversation about navigating uncertainty through love, trust, and joy.
Together, they explore the profound message shared by The Teachers:
“Love is where you are wanting to be, and joy is what you are wanting to experience.”
Carol shares insights from her journey of awakening and her ongoing connection with The Teachers, offering gentle wisdom on how trust, patience, and willingness create deeper receptivity to guidance and inner peace. The conversation beautifully reminds us that love is not simply an emotion—it is a state of being that transforms how we experience ourselves, others, and the world around us.
This episode is for anyone feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, disconnected, or searching for deeper meaning—and ready to reconnect with the love and joy that already exist within them.
🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER• How love and joy work together to transform your experience of life• Why trust, patience, and willingness create deeper alignment• The role of non-physical guidance in supporting personal growth• How focusing on love changes your emotional and energetic state• Practical ways to cultivate joy during uncertain times• Why self-kindness and compassion are essential to healing• The connection between consciousness, love, and human experience• How to shift from fear and overwhelm into peace and receptivity
Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.
“Love is where you are wanting to be, and joy is what you are wanting to experience.” — Carol Collins
🎧 Listen to Connect 2 Love on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms💖 Subscribe for weekly conversations on love, healing, consciousness, and connection
If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may need a reminder that love, trust, and joy are still available—even in uncertain times.
insights to help you cultivate more peace, joy, and connection in your daily life.
We’d love to hear your reflections from this conversation with Carol Collins and The Teachers.
Please connect with us on Instagram at Connect2LoveEnergy to share your reflections and experiences—we would love for you to be a part of our Connect 2 Love Community.
Carol CollinsDiscover extraordinary wisdom from The Teachers channeled by Carol Collins. Carol’s personal awakening was spontaneous and profound. In 2018 she began a daily practice of silent meditation. Nine months later her nonphysical Team introduced themselves by using her face to spell words in cursive in the air. This method of communication was extensive. They talked to her about creation, about nonphysical life, and gave her personal guidance on what they were hoping to accomplish with her. Six weeks later they asked if she would allow them to speak out loud and she has been channeling The Teachers them ever since.They are a collective of non-physical entities dedicated to guiding humanity towards unity and unconditional love.
Carol has quickly garnered international acclaim for her elegant conveyance of The Essential Material and for her delivery of powerfully accurate readings. She is swiftly rising to be among the great channelers bringing true, eloquent teaching and guidance from Beyond.
She has been featured on Next Level Soul with Alex Ferrari, Beyond The Ordinary with John Burgos, Wednesday’s With Kryon with Lee Carroll, They Call Us Channelers with Kevin Moore, The Jeff Mara Podcast, World Awakenings with Karl Gruber, and is a monthly guest on Connect 2 Love Podcast with Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ.
Together with The Teachers, Carol consults with individuals and businesses internationally as a channel and facilitator of energy healing. She offers monthly livestream Workshops, Specialty Courses, Subscription, Special Events, and Private Readings. To learn more, please visit www.channelingtheteachers.com
Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations
Michael J.. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com.
Topics explored on Connect 2 Love:self-worth • emotional healing • conscious relationships • abundance mindset • overcoming triggers

May 6, 2026
May 6, 2026
59 min
What if the limits you’ve accepted in your life are not real… but simply expectations you’ve outgrown?
In this thought-provoking episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ explore how stepping beyond what you know can open you to greater freedom, deeper connection, and a life filled with unexpected joy and possibility.
🔹 EPISODE SUMMARYIn this uplifting episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa and Michael share a heartfelt conversation exploring what it truly means to live beyond expectations.
Inspired by the playful wisdom of Dr. Seuss and the idea that life begins where the known ends, they reflect on how expectations—while often unconscious—can quietly limit our experiences, relationships, and sense of possibility. Through personal stories, humor, and insight, they invite listeners to release rigid assumptions and step into a space of curiosity, openness, and imagination.
Together, they explore how embracing detours, uncertainty, and the unknown can lead to unexpected joy, meaningful connection, and profound personal growth.
This conversation is for anyone who feels confined by what they thought life should look like—and is ready to discover what becomes possible when they allow life to unfold in new and surprising ways.
🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER• How expectations can subtly shape and limit your reality• Why imagination is the gateway to new possibilities• The hidden gifts within life’s unexpected detours• How releasing control can lead to greater joy and connection• Why curiosity creates expansion and growth• The role of perception in shaping your experiences• Practical ways to move beyond comfort zones• How openness allows life to surprise and support you
Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.
“There’s no limit to how much you’ll know, depending how far beyond zebra you go.” — Dr. Seuss
May this episode inspire you to venture beyond your expectations, explore the unknown, and embrace the infinite possibilities that life has to offer.
💖 Subscribe for weekly conversations on love, healing, consciousness, and connection🎧 Listen to Connect 2 Love on all major platforms
If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who may be ready to step beyond their own expectations.
And connect with us on Instagram at Connect2LoveEnergy to share your reflections and experiences—we would love for you to be a part of our Connect 2 Love Community.
Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations
Michael J.. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com.
Topics explored on Connect 2 Love:self-worth • emotional healing • conscious relationships • abundance mindset • overcoming triggers

Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
59 min
What if the uncertainty you’re feeling right now is actually guiding you toward deeper peace and inner strength? In this episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ explore trust, letting go of control, and how surrendering to life’s flow can create more joy, clarity, and connection.
🔹 EPISODE SUMMARYIn this uplifting episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa and Michael share a heartfelt conversation exploring the transformative power of trust.
Together, they discuss the subtle but important difference between hope and trust—how hope can sometimes come from feeling separate from what you desire, while trust reconnects you to the abundance already within you. Through personal stories, reflections, and practical wisdom, they explore how releasing control and trusting the unfolding of life can open the door to synchronicity, inner peace, and greater ease.
This conversation is for anyone feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or ready to move from fear into faith—and cultivate a deeper relationship with themselves and life.
🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER• The difference between hope and trust• Why trust creates peace while control creates resistance• How letting go opens space for synchronicity• Ways to recognize fear-based patterns and release them• Why gratitude strengthens trust and abundance• How trust supports emotional healing and resilience• Practical ways to cultivate trust in everyday life• How inner trust deepens connection with others and yourself
Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.
“Believe in yourself and your feelings. Trust yourself to do what your heart is guiding you to do. Your intuition is powerful. Trust it.” — Unknown
May this episode inspire you to trust the process, embrace the flow of life, and connect with the love that surrounds you.
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Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations
Michael J.. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com.

Welcome
Thank you for making the time to connect to love and sharing this time with us. It is our intention to share from our hearts the wisdom and insights we have learned on this journey through life. Namaste!









