Connect 2 Love

The Power of Smiling on Your Worst Day - Episode 88

“Someday, everything will make perfect sense. So for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears, be strong and keep reminding your self that everything happens for a reason.” ― John Mayer
Life is a journey that affords each of us the opportunity to learn, to grow and to connect with others in countless ways. Our lives are filled with ups and downs, but if we learn to smile at every situation, the negativity and stress we sometimes feel can become a catalyst for change. Our seemingly cloudy days can enable us to evolve and adapt to become a stronger person, one who is able to handle whatever life throws our way with ease and grace.
On this week’s episode Lisa and Michael share their thoughts on why a smile is an incredible gift that has the ability to transform our day and inspire those around us. Thich Nhat Hanh wrote, “Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.”  Studies show that a smile is a powerful antidote for stress, pain, and anxiety — it inspires hope, peace and connects us with others  A smile can harness the power of positivity and gently lead us towards feeling better. When we share a smile, our brain releases natural mood boosting endorphins, which provides a surge of happiness to both ourselves and everyone around us. A smile holds within it the power to show happiness, gratitude, and appreciation for the blessings in our lives. Discover how a simple smile can transcend obstacles even on out worst day to change the world by spreading warmth, igniting inspiration, and building our connections to LOVE.
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.
Be a part of our Connect 2 Love Community by joining us on Instagram for more insights at Connect2LoveEnergy.

Your Mind Is A Magnet - Episode 87

“We are like magnets – like attract like. You become AND attract what you think.”  ― Rhonda Byrne
Research has shown that feelings are electric but thoughts are magnetic. When you consider that there are about 85 billion neurons and about ten quadrillion synaptic connections in the brain of an average adult human, it is easy to see why the electromagnetic theories of consciousness view consciousness as an electromagnetic phenomenon. Which makes you wonder, if we are consciously or subconsciously transmitting electromagnetic signals, what are we creating when our  thoughts are broadcasting an electrical signal into the quantum field?
On this episode Lisa and Michael explore how our magnetic mind enables us to truly create our reality. Our thoughts are the language of the brain and within the brain’s multitude of neurons and synaptic connections lie an infinite number of electromagnetic possibilities. By aligning our thoughts that exist as a pattern of energy frequency and by dropping into the heart through embracing thoughts of gratitude, compassion, caring or love, we create a coherent state of the heart that sends out magnetic impulses into the field . We truly have the power to “magnetically attract” the health, wealth, peace and happiness each of us seeks in our lives.
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.
Be a part of our Connect 2 Love Community by joining us on Instagram for more insights at Connect2LoveEnergy.

The Journey from Blessed to Bliss - Episode 86

“If you do follow your bliss you put yourself on a kind of track that has been there all the while, waiting for you, and the life that you ought to be living is the one you are living... Follow your bliss and don’t be afraid, and doors will open where you didn’t know they were going to be.”  ― Joseph Campbell
Each morning when we greet a new day, we each have before us a new set of endless possibilities available. None of can know exactly what lies ahead, no matter how well we “plan” our day. We may encounter a few obstacles even before we leave the house or everything in our day will unfold with seemingly little effort. Either way can be a blessing. The morning obstacles may have prevented us from being in an accident or maybe not. The challenge is to look for the blessing, opening our eyes to seeing what perhaps no one else sees. In doing so, we can begin to create a greater awareness of what if means to be alive. 
We can choose to begin and end our day by looking at everything with gratitude and appreciation, in doing so we begin to cultivate a sense of being blessed from within. Deepak Chopra once said, “Bliss is not a feeling but a state of being. In the state of bliss, everything is loved.” On this week’s show Lisa and Michael explore how the practice of recognizing our blessings enables us to journey into our true natural state of bliss. Although none of us experience bliss in the same way, each of us has the capacity to experience a life filled with ecstatic joy and happiness. We will be sharing how visualizing and feeling a state of everyday bliss can be nurtured by each one of us in our own unique way, transforming one moment at a time bringing us closer to being in a state where everything is loved. The key on this beautiful journey of self-discovery towards our personal bliss is embracing our blessings and our connection to love.
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.
Be a part of our Connect 2 Love Community by joining us on Instagram for more insights at Connect2LoveEnergy.

Embracing Our Capacity Inspire Love - Episode 85

“Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get–only with what you are expecting to give—which is everything.”  ― Katharine Hepburn, Me: Stories of My Life
On this episode Lisa and Michael delve into why our capacity to inspire, encourage and share love may be one of the greatest gifts we have as human beings. Although sometimes we may have forgotten our innate connection to love, we are never separate from love, it is always a part of us. When we allow ourselves be open to the love that is all around us, the more we will attract and find more connections to love.
The timeless quote from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that,”  truly exemplifies the power of LOVE. When we recognize that we are the ones choosing through our intention, thoughts, feelings, word, deed and actions, we can shift what it is that we attract into our lives. Each of us has the capacity to inspire and encourage love through kindness, compassion, forgiveness, gratitude, joy and caring. When we live from out heart and embrace the knowing that we are the love, we have always been the love, we will forever be the love, and that we open the gateways to living our best life by being the love we came here to be!
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.
Be a part of our Connect 2 Love Community by joining us on Instagram for more insights at Connect2LoveEnergy.

Living Life with the Greatest of Ease - Episode 84

“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.” ― Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
“Take it easy, take it easyDon’t let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazyLighten up while you still canDon’t even try to understandJust find a place to make your standAnd take it easy.”The song “Take It Easy”, written by Glenn Frey and Jackson Browne, was inspired by a bumper sticker that read “Relax, take it easy” and was meant to convey a message of peace and positivity during a time of political and social turmoil in the 1970s. The simple message is timeless although over the decades it seems to have been forgotten.
On this episode Lisa and Michael explore the nuances of allowing your life to flow with ease. There is a  deep connection between our beliefs, the choices we make and our perceptions as to how we need to live our lives. Each of us can choose to truly make our lives easy. We will be sharing some of the ways we invite ease into our lives and how to navigate through challenges based on perceived limitations. Learning to live with ease is an intentional process, the more we are aware of our responsibility for our thoughts, emotions, words, and actions, the more we can can start to shift the pattern of stress and relax into the flow of ease. Positive thought leader Norman Vincent Peale  wrote, “The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much. Scatter sunshine, forget self, think of others. Try this for a week and you will be surprised.” What can be simpler than scattering some sunshine, relaxing into the flow and allowing the peace of ease wash over you?
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.
Be a part of our Connect 2 Love Community by joining us on Instagram for more insights at Connect2LoveEnergy.

Living a Wondrous Life of Connection - Episode 83

“The personal life deeply lived always expands into truths beyond itself.” ― Anaïs Nin
Knowing who you authentically are is the basis of being able to live your truth and creating a life of loving connection. Each one of us has unique gifts, qualities and purpose that we bring to this world. We are all interconnected and when we consciously align with our truth, life becomes filled with synchronicities, meaning and wondrous connections.
Everything happens for a reason, including why we meet certain people at specific times in our lives. The Universe seemingly puts people in our path whom we are just meant to meet to help support us on the transformative journey of aligning with our truth. These people have the ability to help us understand parts of ourselves we never knew we had. On this week’s show Lisa and Michael share their heart-felt thoughts on how certain people that we meet can make a lifelong impact on us on our journey of discovering the truth of  who we are. We will be discussing how these people show up to assist us in awakening our many talents and abilities. Our show is dedicated to LifeStream Healing founder, Scott Robinson, our guest and our friend. Scott blessed us with unique perspectives on our connection to consciousness, how it is connected to the soul and how each soul has its own unique purpose and expression of personal mastery. Even though he has left this physical plane, he will be forever in our hearts because of the wisdom, friendship and love that he brought to our lives.
This quote by Steve Maraboli is a beautiful reminder, “Live your truth. Express your love. Share your enthusiasm. Take action towards your dreams. Walk your talk. Dance and sing to your music. Embrace your blessings. Make today worth remembering.”  Make today and every day worth remembering, make time to connect to love.
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.
We would love for you to be a part of our Connect 2 Love Community by joining us on Instagram for more insights at Connect2LoveEnergy.

Defining Your Present with Love - - Episode 82

“Don’t let the darkness from your past block the light of joy in your present. What happened is done. Stop giving time to things which no longer exist, when there is so much joy to be found here and now.” ― Karen Salmansohn
You can’t define your present from your past. It’s good to think about the past for we can celebrate our past successes and learn from out past mistakes. It is healthy to spend some time thinking about the past, however, allowing the past to define who we are in the present moment can have serious negative effects on our lives.
As we grow up we often become attached to how we think our life should be, and we create beliefs about universal truths. Often times these beliefs unconsciously define who we are and hinder us from truly living in the present moment of a joyful life.
On this week’s show Lisa and Michael explore how embracing present moment awareness brings with it a sense of peace and aliveness. Being aware of what is happening in the present moment without judging it or labeling it based on past events or beliefs is your doorway to freedom. Great possibilities await us if we allow the present moment to be as it is completely, and see what happens, beautiful . Appreciating the gifts of the present without being defined by past circumstances can transform the quality of each day allowing us to feel more alive, awake, and content. Being present opens up a world of infinite possibilities to us filled with happiness, well-being, joy and our connection to love.
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.
Be a part of our Connect 2 Love Community by joining us on Instagram for more insights at Connect2LoveEnergy.

Deep Connections with Eric Alexandrakis - Episode 81

“Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing joy everyday.” ―  Henri Nouven
In today’s busy world many people feel unseen and under appreciated. Each one of us seems to be running around more than ever with a big “To-Do” list that we often don’t make the time to connect with others. Has it has been awhile since someone asked you about you? Or have you recently made time to checkup on your social connections to see how they are doing or thought about how you could deepen your relationships with friends, family, your partner, peers, and co-workers?
On this week’s show, Lisa and Michael delighted to welcome back uniquely creative, Singer-Songwriter- Composer-Producer-2 x Grammy® nominated artist, Eric Alexandrakis for an incredible heartfelt conversation on human connection and why deepening our connections is what really gives our lives meaning and satisfaction.
Our connections to other people is where we find the biggest rewards. Yet, many of us have forgotten the importance of human connection and find ourselves caught up by mindless distractions on our phones or other media. We often time don’t give our full attention to the person we are with. This episode's heartfelt conversation delves into how to enhance your connections by being fully present with others and how to listen with your heart. Choosing to deepen our human connection gifts us with a joyful life worth living. We never know when a heartfelt smile, a kind word or just being there to listen will come at just the right time and have the positive impact in another person’s life. We hope this conversation allows your heart to smile!
Eric AlexandrakisEric Alexandrakis is two-time Grammy® Nominated songwriter, and founder of Minoan Music. He was nominated in 2023 for a Grammy Award for his tribute to Monkee Michael Nesmith’s song, “Silver Moon” in the best Americana Performance category. Eric’s music has been licensed in numerous commercials, TV, and film productions. He has collaborated with and created content for dozens of his musical and film heroes including John Malkovich, David Lynch, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Yoko Ono, Sean Lennon, Delores O’Riordan, Ric Okasek, OMD, and many more. He contributed to the film “Psychogenic Fugue,” (a tribute to the characters of David Lynch) which was shortlisted at Cannes Lions in 2017. On the technology side, Eric participated in the development of the digital watermark with inventor Scott Moskowitz and is a music industry contributor to Recording Magazine. To learn more visit, ItsABeautifulDayToday.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.
Be a part of our community by joining us on Instagram for more insights at Connect2LoveEnergy.
 

Love Connects Everyone with Carol Collins - Episode 80

“The greater part of you is overflowing with love for this thing you are doing (life). . . .We want you to love your world. We want you to know who you are. We want you to believe that this world is healthy and whole, because it is. . . .We guide you. We love you. We communicate with you. We protect you. We talk to you. We surround you. We teach you. We help you in ways that you are not aware of.”  — The Jeshua Collective, Ocularity of the Mind
Lisa and Michael are delighted to welcome back Carol Collins, America’s Medium and trance channel for the Jeshua Collective for a very powerful conversation about the power of recognizing there is only LOVE. The conversation explores how we manifest our physical world in every moment, LOVE begets LOVE, wherever we place our attention, that is what we create. When we choose to place our attention, through our thoughts and feelings, on a higher energy of unconditional love we leave fear and doubt and all negative destructive activities behind. Every person can consciously choose which way they wish to live. When we recognize and can accept our responsibility for the energy we send forth as individual creators, we can embrace our limitless potential.  
The Jeshua Collective share powerful insights on how to carry the qualities of unconditional love with you everywhere you go and in everything you do. Our hope is that this exchange inspires you to choose to express the higher energies of peace, kindness, compassion, understanding, harmony, joy and connect to everyone this beautiful world with LOVE!
Carol Collins, Americas MediumCarol’s ability to channel spontaneously manifested in March 2019 after nine months of quiet meditation. She has been a light trance channel ever since. Her guide and nonphysical teachers that collectively call themselves Jeshua flow an abundance of information through her. Through Carol, Jeshua began writing books channeled by video in 2021, in less than a year 11 complete books were completed. The now 15 books that have been written with 20 more books to be written. Carol offers private readings, lectures, workshops, and classes. All conversations with Source flow through the channel, Carol Collins. To learn more visit, www.americas-medium.com
Lisa LeRose an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist, 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.
Please join us at Connect2LoveEnergy on Instagram to explore more insights on cultivating love in your life, in the lives of others and in our beautiful world.

Going Beyond with Love as Your Guide - Episode 79

“There is a beyond that the mind can’t see, and that’s where the answers are.”  ― Robert Nathan
“Go beyond fear to the place that love grows.” ― Tina Turner
If you have ever wondered what lies beyond the scope of ordinary experience and want to experience a garden where you grow love, you may find the path is already at your feet waiting to be discovered.
On this episode Lisa and Michael explore how to see the beauty in life wherever you are. When you love your life you will find that all of the doors open for you. When you love on what brings you joy, you will attract more joy and love in your life. Every interaction we have with others can be an opportunity to share a smile, an act of kindness and put out love and joy into this world.
It is so important to remember the most powerful gift we have is our connection with other people. Our connection to love is a thread that runs through everything, LOVE is where we come from. The more we focus on the things LOVE, the more love we get in return. Going beyond happy and opening up a flow of joy from within allows your heart to sing and your garden of love to grow!
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.
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