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

Jul 7, 2023
Jul 7, 2023
1hr 9 sec
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 episode, 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!
“Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing joy everyday.” ― Henri Nouven
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
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.
💖 Subscribe for weekly conversations on love, healing, consciousness, and connection🎧 Listen to Connect 2 Love on all major platforms
If you find value in this conversation, please share this episode with a friend who may also benefit from the journey of self-discovery. And connect with us on Instagram at Connect2LoveEnergy (https://www.instagram.com/connect2loveenergy) to share your reflections and experiences we would love for you to be a part of our Connect 2 Love Community.
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.
Topics explored on Connect 2 Love:self-worth • emotional healing • conscious relationships • abundance mindset • overcoming triggers

Jun 24, 2023
Jun 24, 2023
1hr 3 min
“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 Teachers, channeled through Carol Collins
Lisa and Michael are delighted to welcome back Carol Collins, channel for The Teachers 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 Teachers 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, channel for The TeachersCarol’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 The Teachers flow an abundance of information through her. Through Carol, The Teachers 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.channelingtheteachers.com
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.
💖 Subscribe for weekly conversations on love, healing, consciousness, and connection🎧 Listen to Connect 2 Love on all major platforms
If you find value in this conversation, please share this episode with a friend who may also benefit from the journey of self-discovery. And connect with us on Instagram at Connect2LoveEnergy (https://www.instagram.com/connect2loveenergy) to share your reflections and experiences we would love for you to be a part of our Connect 2 Love Community.
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.
Topics explored on Connect 2 Love:self-worth • emotional healing • conscious relationships • abundance mindset • overcoming triggers

Jun 17, 2023
Jun 17, 2023
57 min
“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.
We invite you to be a part of our Connect 2 Love Community where we cultivate positivity, curiosity, kindness, joy and love. Please join us on Instagram for more insights on how to discover new pathways of connection to love. at Connect2LoveEnergy.
Please share the love with others and subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! Thank you we are so honored for you to be part of our community!

Jun 7, 2023
Jun 7, 2023
1hr 6 min
What is your idea of fulfillment? Perhaps you have never thought about the concept although each of us feel a heart tug towards our heart’s desire at some time in our lives. So many of us walk through life feeling a calling for something greater, a longing for a deeper connection to something but are unsure of what that something is. However, many of us are so distracted by the day to day basic existence we go through life with no thoughts of what our inner calling might be. And when we aren’t connected to our purpose, it can be hard to stay motivated and inspired. We often forget to appreciate the beauty and seamless connections in our lives.
Music legend Tina Turner had a unique ability to use life’s challenges and obstacles as catalysts for growth. At age 80, she wrote the book Happiness Becomes You as a guidebook to encourage others to keep moving forward to discover their life’s mission. On this week’s show, Lisa and Michael invite you to join them for an exploration of the answers that live inside of each of us, and our connection to our inner wisdom through the big question —“What would I love?” We will be sharing how synchronicities and signs act as guideposts along out path enabling us to gaining access to our true purpose and passion. When we let go of the “how” and allow ourselves to be open and curious about the seamless connections that our heart guides us to, our own unique path will start to unfold!
A beautiful quote from Wilma Rudolph says it best, “Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us”.
“Each of us is born, I believe, with a unique mission, a purpose in life that only we can fulfill. We are linked by a shared responsibility: to help our human family grow kinder and happier.” ― Tina Turner
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.
💖 Subscribe for weekly conversations on love, healing, consciousness, and connection🎧 Listen to Connect 2 Love on all major platforms
If you find value in this conversation, please share this episode with a friend who may also benefit from the journey of self-discovery. And connect with us on Instagram at Connect2LoveEnergy (https://www.instagram.com/connect2loveenergy) to share your reflections and experiences we would love for you to be a part of our Connect 2 Love Community.
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.
Topics explored on Connect 2 Love:self-worth • emotional healing • conscious relationships • abundance mindset • overcoming triggers

Jun 2, 2023
Jun 2, 2023
1hr 21 sec
Love knows no bounds and creates no conditions. In the depths of our heart we know this to be true. We are beings of love - a universal and unconditional love that unites us with the very essence of life itself. The Universe is an infinite and ever expanding pure potential of far distant galaxies, filled with swirling stars and mysterious nebula. In the midst of this cosmic unfolding, there is Love. Love is such an amazingly simple, elegant and universal expression of the very nature of life itself. It is felt in the beauty of the forests, in the magical painting of each sunrise, in the simple elegance of a flower and in the warmth of a smile.
On this episode Lisa and Michael invite you to join them for an exploration of our inherent capacity and extraordinary potential to love unconditionally. At our core, with every life-giving heart beat, we have the power to choose what we perceive every moment of our lives. We can choose to see Love as the unifying force of all existence.
Our conversation explores how to view reality from a fresh perspective – one that includes the realization that our Universe is made of unlimited, abundant Love. It is the essence of all that we experience and is in all that which we have yet to imagine. Love connects us, it is always present within us and it awaits our choice to flow it in who we are and all we do and is always a part of us with us in every step we take. When we connect with love we feel a sense of peace and happiness that transcends all other things we may be experiencing. When we extend kindness, compassion, forgiveness or gratitude, they are all expressions of love. Breath in love that makes up the universe into your heart and always remember each of us can make a profound difference simply by being the love we came here to be —Love is infinite!
“Where there is love there is life.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
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.
💖 Subscribe for weekly conversations on love, healing, consciousness, and connection🎧 Listen to Connect 2 Love on all major platforms
If you find value in this conversation, please share this episode with a friend who may also benefit from the journey of self-discovery. And connect with us on Instagram at Connect2LoveEnergy (https://www.instagram.com/connect2loveenergy) to share your reflections and experiences we would love for you to be a part of our Connect 2 Love Community.
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.
Topics explored on Connect 2 Love:self-worth • emotional healing • conscious relationships • abundance mindset • overcoming triggers

May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023
1hr 1 min
“Healing is a beautiful phenomenon. Caress it with gratitude and in a loving, lighthearted way.” ― Dr. Gloria Kaye
Everything is made of energy. The human body is a complex energetic system composed of hundreds of subtle, energetic subsystems. Although we cannot see these subtle energies, they emanate a measurable electromagnetic field. When there is an imbalance in the body, be it injury, inflammation or disease, there is also an imbalance in the energy field of the body. Imagine, if you will, being given the gift of being able to not only tune into these imbalances but to repair and heal them. Dr. Gloria Kaye has been given this amazing gift of healing hands and a healing heart!
Lisa and Michael are delighted to welcome Dr. Gloria Kaye for an exploration of her journey as a healer. Dr. Gloria Kaye has “touched” the lives of thousands of clients for well over three decades as an Energy Healer, specializing in Distance Healing as well as Hands-On Healing. She works in conjunction with physicians and healthcare practitioners and has built a successful worldwide practice. Dr. Kaye has been able to help well over 90 percent of individuals who walk through her door.
On this episode you will discover how healing has to do with a transmission of a subtle energy, how Dr. Kaye assess imbalances in the body through an intuitive road map, finds the point of insertion and allows the energy to do the work.
In the forward of the book about Dr. Kaye, “Healing Heart Healing Hands”, Melanie Harada says it best, “She amazes her colleagues, friends and physicians alike with her ability to heal so many serious conditions. Asked how she does it, she will answer simply that it is a “gift.” And it is. If you asked her clients what Gloria does for them, with no exception, the answer is, “She gives us hope and comfort when both were unimaginable before we met her.”
You will fall in love with Dr. Gloria Kaye’s beautiful heart and will be amazed by the inspiring stories of success with her non-traditional gift of healing!
Dr. Gloria Kaye Dr. Gloria Kaye is a hands-on energetic healer who has been bringing relief to patients for decades. Her private healing practice has included children, professional athletes, celebrities, and even animals. She often works in conjunction with physicians and health care practitioners, and she has lectured on her approach to alternative healing to audiences ranging from medical students at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), to medical personnel at the University of Miami. Dr. Kaye has successfully treated clients with various medical conditions, including arthritis, backaches, migraines, muscle pain, inflammation, sprains, scoliosis and tendonitis. Her comprehensive approach to each case produces dramatic changes in an individual’s mobility, strength, flexibility, and overall health. She has also treated clients in the cancer unit at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. Her extensive travels have taken her healing gifts worldwide. Discover more about her gift of healing at www.drgloriakaye.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.

May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
57 min
Finding your wholeness means shifting your self-perception to begin seeing, in a new and beautiful light, how truly astounding you are. On this episode, Lisa and Michael explore ways to find love within yourself and embrace your wholeness with confidence.
Author Brian Tracy wrote, “The greatest gift that you can give to others is the gift of unconditional love and acceptance.” It is truly one of the greatest gifts that you can give others, however, the purest potential of unconditional love begins with giving ourselves the gift of unconditional love first.
Lovingly embracing who you truly are with kindness, compassion, and understanding empowers you to accept that you deserve love—from others yes, but most importantly, from yourself. We share our thoughts about why love is already in every single part of you and is always within you. Finding unconditional love within yourself will fill you with a sense of personal peace and joy at the very core of your being so you can share life’s gift of love in everything you do and with everyone around you. What a wonderful gift indeed!
“Unconditional love really exists in each of us. It is part of our deep inner being. It is not so much an active emotion as a state of being. It’s not ‘I love you’ for this or that reason, not ‘I love you if you love me.’ It’s love for no reason, love without an object." ― Ram Dass
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.
💖 Subscribe for weekly conversations on love, healing, consciousness, and connection🎧 Listen to Connect 2 Love on all major platforms
If you find value in this conversation, please share this episode with a friend who may also benefit from the journey of self-discovery. And connect with us on Instagram at Connect2LoveEnergy (https://www.instagram.com/connect2loveenergy) to share your reflections and experiences we would love for you to be a part of our Connect 2 Love Community.
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.
Topics explored on Connect 2 Love:self-worth • emotional healing • conscious relationships • abundance mindset • overcoming triggers

May 8, 2023
Embracing Love in Every Moment - Episode 74
May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023
1hr 1 min
“ We are magnificent beings born into a world filled with adventure and pure potential. . . Being you is being love.” ― Harold W. Becker
On this amazing journey of life there are countless gifts that we are given. One of the greatest gifts we can receive is one that we can give ourselves — that gift is LOVE. The Love Foundation has a beautiful message that reminds us that, “Each of us is a potent force of love when we allow this energy to express itself. There is nothing we have to ultimately do, rather we need only allow ourselves to feel and be love. It is that simple.”
Inspiration for this week’s show comes from the celebration of Global Love Day. Lisa and Michael invite you to share in our conversation about celebrating Global Love Day everyday! Each of us has the ability to choose and create our day with the most positive intentions that we can envision. The Love Foundation says it best, “We are love made manifest and are here to delight in the journey of creation here on our magnificent planet.” Our conversation explores how the choice to decide that “Love Begins With Me” can amplify our potential and awaken our true power within. We just need to remind ourselves that being loving, caring and kind to ourselves allows us to open up to possibilities and opportunities to share love. Embracing love in every moment, in every aspect of our awareness, and tapping into our knowingness that we are connected to love transforms limitation into limitless possibility. As Harold Becker says, “It is our conscious awareness of love that unites it all and makes the journey precious beyond compare.” We invite you to open your heart, allow the beauty of love to shine through you in all that you do!
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.

May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023
59 min
“There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it’s going to be a butterfly.” ― Buckminster Fuller
There are so many things around us that can give us joy. If you take a moment to think about it you may realize it is the “ordinary” things in your life that bring you the most happiness in your daily life. It is often the ordinary moments that plant the seeds for the extraordinary to shine on all aspects of our lives.
On this week’s show, Lisa and Michael are joined again by the uniquely creative, Singer-Songwriter- Composer-Producer-2 x Grammy® nominated artist, Eric Alexandrakis for an amazing conversation on creating a life that is joyful and meaningful to you. Eric shares how being intentional in choosing, rather than letting someone else dictate what you do in life, can enable you to create a more fulfilling and happy life. Our conversation invites an exploration into the unseen force that motivates and inspires us, even when life feels uncertain. Eric shares how appreciating the simple sights, sounds, and activities that fill each day have the ability to spark joy from within, uplift you, and put a smile on your face.
The conversation is delightful and illuminating exploration. We hope it inspires you to ignite your passions, visions and that it allows your creativity to blossom. Appreciating your uniqueness and allowing yourself to be the best version of you can be will provide the fertile soil to sow the seeds of a life that is joyful and meaningful to you.
Eric AlexandrakisEric Alexandrakis is two-time Grammy® Nominated songwriter, and founder of Minoan Music. He will be honored again at the upcoming Grammy Awards in February 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.

Apr 24, 2023
Choosing Empowering Perceptions - Episode 72
Apr 24, 2023
Apr 24, 2023
1hr 3 min
“Every day you are new. Your thoughts, your intentions and actions, your awareness and perceptions are constantly evolving, and with each shift a different you emerges.” – Dr. Brian L. Weiss
Marcus Aurelius wrote, “Our life is what our thoughts make it.” and it remains true, life really is what you make of it. On this week’s show, Lisa and Michael explore how changing your self perception enables you to change your life. As simple as this may seem, for most of us it isn’t very easy because the brain processes most things automatically and our beliefs are based on habitual reactions that have been influenced by our past experiences, parents, friends, community, teachers, the media, etc Quite often, these reactions begin to form limiting beliefs about ourselves that start from a young age and progressively evolve throughout our lives. We will be sharing how reframing the way we look at challenges can train our mind to see the positives in everyday situations. When we shift from limiting beliefs to empowering perceptions that focus on the positive we gift ourselves the opportunity to shape every experience and transform 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 community by joining us on Instagram at Connect2LoveEnergy.

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!









