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What if a sign from the universe appeared in the most unexpected way—a basketball rolling directly to your feet with exactly the message you needed to see?

In this powerful episode, Austin Ramp shares an extraordinary true story of addiction, recovery, resilience, self-acceptance, and what he believes was a life-changing miracle.

Austin’s journey took him from a childhood dominated by anxiety and shame to drug addiction, homelessness, and eventually living in Mexico alongside members of the Sinaloa Cartel. At his lowest point, Austin had lost almost everything. Yet somehow, even when his life seemed impossible to rebuild, a path forward began to appear.

And eventually, something happened that Austin considers a miracle.

The Unexpected Miracle in Mexico

After losing almost everything, Austin was welcomed into the home of a woman and her mother.
They didn't have much materially. Their living conditions were dramatically different from what Austin had known in the United States. They didn't even have a conventional water heater; water had to be heated on the stove and poured into a bucket for bathing.
But what Austin encountered in that home changed his understanding of happiness.
These two women had very little, yet they offered him enormous kindness, generosity, and love.
Austin suddenly saw something he had spent years searching for through money, achievement, and external success.

Happiness wasn't necessarily waiting for him at the end of some enormous accomplishment.

It was already there.

What Is Synchronicity?

Austin's story raises a fascinating question: What is synchronicity, and can meaningful coincidences change our lives?

Synchronicity is often used to describe coincidences that seem to have an unusual personal meaning. Unlike an ordinary coincidence, a synchronicity can feel as though two seemingly unrelated events have somehow lined up at precisely the right moment.

Austin's basketball story is a striking example. Wait until you hear this story, it's an astonishing reminder of the magic that weaves this Universe!

Can You Find a Miracle in the Middle of a Crisis?

One of the most meaningful ideas in Austin's story is that miracles don't always look like miracles when they're happening.
Sometimes they look like a stranger inviting you into their home.
Sometimes they look like a moment of unexpected kindness.
Sometimes they look like finally finding the strength to ask for help.

Listen to Austin Ramp’s Extraordinary True Story

Austin's story is a powerful reminder that our lives can change in ways we never anticipate.
If you've ever wondered whether coincidences are meaningful, whether synchronicities can guide us, whether manifestation works, or whether miracles can appear in the middle of impossible circumstances, this episode offers plenty to think about.
And if you're struggling right now, Austin has an even simpler message:

Don't give up on yourself.

In This Episode

If you want to listen to a few more stories about exceptional humans climbing up and out of whatever circumstances have held them down, and the miracles and synchronicities that led them to their best selves, check out the episodes below!

Chip Scholz shares multiple miracle stories in this episode, but the one about coming back from his devastating stroke is truly incredible. Listen to "A Miracle/Magical/Spooky Buffet on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

Hakeem Bourne McFarland tells about what happened when he found himself in prison for the second time. His miracle moment was simple, but utterly profound, and involves a ghost, or a vision, or his beloved brother. Listen to "The Miracle Inside the Prison" on Apple HERE or Spotify HERE.

Mitch Carson shares his story of addiction and recovery in this episode - "Addiction, Healing & The Miracle Of Surviving." His story will remind you that when it is darkest, the light is beginning to shine. Listen on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

To read up on Austin and his good works, here is his website!
Here's his Insta for all you social media monkeys!
And his YouTube so you can stay in the know!

And to get his book, "One Last Hit," click here!

He's the perfect example of someone who might have given up, but when given the chance to rise, took it and then some!

PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE POD WHEREVER YOU LISTEN. IT WOULD MEAN THE WORLD TO ME! THANK YOU!

Your bit of beauty is this: lately I've been thinking about song and vibration and how we, as humans, move through a world of music each and every day. Well, I am captivated by how the Shipibo peoples create their songs, called icaros, and weave them into their beautiful artworks. Check out this YouTube by the Museum of International Folk Art, here! Titled, "Olinda Silvano/ Reshinjabe: singing Shipibo Conibo kené designs", it will give you a bit of a reference as to what this vibrational art looks like!

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What if your ancestors left you more than a family name?

What if they left you a treasure map?

In this fascinating episode of Byte Size Blessings, Brigid Kennedy takes us deep into a family story involving her Irish ancestors, a mysterious treasure map, a voyage to the Amazon, and the possibility that the adventures of previous generations can continue to shape our lives today.

Bridget's family history sounds almost too extraordinary to be true: her ancestors won a treasure map in Ireland, then boarded a ship and traveled to the Amazon in search of the treasure. That incredible story of adventure, risk, mystery, and ancestral courage eventually became part of the inspiration for Bridget's own creative work.

But the treasure map is only the beginning.

Did Brigid's Grandmother Send Her a Message from the Ocean?

One of the most moving stories Brigid shares involves a childhood memory of her grandmother at the beach.
As the waves repeatedly moved toward her grandmother, Brigid noticed that her mother was crying. Her mother explained that when the ocean comes for someone, it can be a sign that they are preparing to pass on. What happens then is a story that can only come from a folktale. A deep sharing of what it means when the ocean and our ancestors come together to create magic!

The Mysterious Treasure Map That Changed a Family Story

Bridget's ancestral treasure-map story opens another fascinating question: Can the adventures of our ancestors continue to influence us generations later?
Her ancestors didn't simply discover a map and put it away.
They followed it.
They got on a ship.
They traveled toward the Amazon in search of hidden treasure. And how this story and this adventure changed their descendants is the stuff of legend!

Are Signs from Our Ancestors Real?

Brigid's stories invite us to consider some fascinating questions:

There may not be easy answers to any of these questions.
And that's precisely what makes Brigid's stories so compelling.

What Does It Mean When You Keep Seeing the Same Symbol?

During a tarot reading, Brigid was shown cards containing powerful ocean imagery.
One card featured a boat with a feminine figure, binoculars, and a weather vane pointing north. Another featured a vast blue sky with beams of sunlight coming through the clouds.
The imagery immediately brought Brigid's grandmother and the ocean back to her.
But there was something else.
Brigid was in Florida.
And directly behind her was the ocean.
You can decide for yourself, as we all create our own meaning, but when the Universe comes calling, it's best if you open your eyes...so as to not miss any of the magic!

Are Coincidences Meaningful?

This episode asks a question that fascinates anyone interested in synchronicity:
Are coincidences meaningful?
Psychologists, philosophers, spiritual traditions, and ordinary people have debated this question for centuries.
Sometimes a coincidence is simply a coincidence.
But sometimes a coincidence can feel so perfectly timed, so emotionally significant, or so closely connected to something already on our minds that we can't help asking whether there is more to the story.

What Is Synchronicity?

Synchronicity is often described as a meaningful coincidence—two or more events that appear connected in a way that feels significant even though there may be no obvious causal relationship between them.

Brigids story is filled with what she experiences as synchronicity:

Whether you interpret these events spiritually, psychologically, symbolically, or simply as remarkable coincidence, the emotional impact is undeniable.

Can You Feel the Presence of Someone Who Has Died?

Bridget describes the experience as feeling like a spiritual cocoon of warmth—as though her grandmother was somehow surrounding her.
And there's an important detail here.
Bridget hadn't necessarily planned this entire sequence.
She was in Florida because opportunities connected to her work and a book tour seemed to call her there.
The timing of the trip, the podcast, the tarot reading, the ocean, and her memories of her grandmother all seemed to line up.
Bridget describes it as though her grandmother was somehow helping pull the strings.

In This Episode, Brigid Kennedy Explores:

And to hear more stories about intrepid humans following the call to adventure, be sure to check out the episodes below!

Tiffany Smith tells a courageous tale about following the Sparks in her life. She definitely is an adventurer and someone who lives close to the soul of the world. Her decision, to upend everything she knew, opened her up to the adventure! "How *SPARKS* Can Change Your Life!" can be found on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

Jesse shares his story about being a traveling musicican and the messages and intuitive hits he's gotten as he's embarked on this adventurous career. He shares his music, what it's like to be autistic, and how living authentically has changed his entire life! "Taking A Chance On Life (Spiritual Messages On The Road" can be found on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

Kelli Scarr shares a powerful telling of living in the world of myth and how she has deeply invested in liminal spaces. Her story of life-saving intervention and listening to the Angels is an astounding one. Listen to "Angelic/Spirit Invitations to Music, Magic, Myth and Healing" can be found on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

To check out Brigid's website, click here. Her Insta, click here! Her super fun YouTube, click here! And then, to buy her fab book, "Lost: The Lost City of Incan Gold," click here! Dive into this human and her tales of family and daring!

PRETTY PLEASE WITH A CHERRY ON TOP, I WOULD LOVE RATINGS AND REVIEWS! Thanks so much!

And to check out what I am doing in this wide, wide world, here's my website. Also, my Insta, as well as my YouTube, which is woefully behind!

And your bit of beauty is this: an article titled, "Machu Picchu Alternatives: 17 Inca Ruins That Will Blow You Away." Read a bit more about this astonishing civilization and the architecture and magic they brought (and still bring) to the rest of us!

Hooray for our ancestors!!

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What if your ancestors left you more than a family name?

What if they left you a treasure map?

In this fascinating episode of Byte Size Blessings, Brigid Kennedy takes us deep into a family story involving her Irish ancestors, a mysterious treasure map, a voyage to the Amazon, and the possibility that the adventures of previous generations can continue to shape our lives today.

Bridget's family history sounds almost too extraordinary to be true: her ancestors won a treasure map in Ireland, then boarded a ship and traveled to the Amazon in search of the treasure. That incredible story of adventure, risk, mystery, and ancestral courage eventually became part of the inspiration for Bridget's own creative work.

But the treasure map is only the beginning.

Did Brigid's Grandmother Send Her a Message from the Ocean?

One of the most moving stories Brigid shares involves a childhood memory of her grandmother at the beach.
As the waves repeatedly moved toward her grandmother, Brigid noticed that her mother was crying. Her mother explained that when the ocean comes for someone, it can be a sign that they are preparing to pass on. What happens then is a story that can only come from a folktale. A deep sharing of what it means when the ocean and our ancestors come together to create magic!

The Mysterious Treasure Map That Changed a Family Story

Bridget's ancestral treasure-map story opens another fascinating question: Can the adventures of our ancestors continue to influence us generations later?
Her ancestors didn't simply discover a map and put it away.
They followed it.
They got on a ship.
They traveled toward the Amazon in search of hidden treasure. And how this story and this adventure changed their descendants is the stuff of legend!

Are Signs from Our Ancestors Real?

Brigid's stories invite us to consider some fascinating questions:

There may not be easy answers to any of these questions.
And that's precisely what makes Brigid's stories so compelling.

What Does It Mean When You Keep Seeing the Same Symbol?

During a tarot reading, Brigid was shown cards containing powerful ocean imagery.
One card featured a boat with a feminine figure, binoculars, and a weather vane pointing north. Another featured a vast blue sky with beams of sunlight coming through the clouds.
The imagery immediately brought Brigid's grandmother and the ocean back to her.
But there was something else.
Brigid was in Florida.
And directly behind her was the ocean.
You can decide for yourself, as we all create our own meaning, but when the Universe comes calling, it's best if you open your eyes...so as to not miss any of the magic!

Are Coincidences Meaningful?

This episode asks a question that fascinates anyone interested in synchronicity:
Are coincidences meaningful?
Psychologists, philosophers, spiritual traditions, and ordinary people have debated this question for centuries.
Sometimes a coincidence is simply a coincidence.
But sometimes a coincidence can feel so perfectly timed, so emotionally significant, or so closely connected to something already on our minds that we can't help asking whether there is more to the story.

What Is Synchronicity?

Synchronicity is often described as a meaningful coincidence—two or more events that appear connected in a way that feels significant even though there may be no obvious causal relationship between them.

Brigids story is filled with what she experiences as synchronicity:

Whether you interpret these events spiritually, psychologically, symbolically, or simply as remarkable coincidence, the emotional impact is undeniable.

Can You Feel the Presence of Someone Who Has Died?

Bridget describes the experience as feeling like a spiritual cocoon of warmth—as though her grandmother was somehow surrounding her.
And there's an important detail here.
Bridget hadn't necessarily planned this entire sequence.
She was in Florida because opportunities connected to her work and a book tour seemed to call her there.
The timing of the trip, the podcast, the tarot reading, the ocean, and her memories of her grandmother all seemed to line up.
Bridget describes it as though her grandmother was somehow helping pull the strings.

In This Episode, Brigid Kennedy Explores:

And to hear more stories about intrepid humans following the call to adventure, be sure to check out the episodes below!

Tiffany Smith tells a courageous tale about following the Sparks in her life. She definitely is an adventurer and someone who lives close to the soul of the world. Her decision, to upend everything she knew, opened her up to the adventure! "How *SPARKS* Can Change Your Life!" can be found on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

Jesse shares his story about being a traveling musicican and the messages and intuitive hits he's gotten as he's embarked on this adventurous career. He shares his music, what it's like to be autistic, and how living authentically has changed his entire life! "Taking A Chance On Life (Spiritual Messages On The Road" can be found on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

Kelli Scarr shares a powerful telling of living in the world of myth and how she has deeply invested in liminal spaces. Her story of life-saving intervention and listening to the Angels is an astounding one. Listen to "Angelic/Spirit Invitations to Music, Magic, Myth and Healing" can be found on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

To check out Brigid's website, click here. Her Insta, click here! Her super fun YouTube, click here! And then, to buy her fab book, "Lost: The Lost City of Incan Gold," click here! Dive into this human and her tales of family and daring!

PRETTY PLEASE WITH A CHERRY ON TOP, I WOULD LOVE RATINGS AND REVIEWS! Thanks so much!

And to check out what I am doing in this wide, wide world, here's my website. Also, my Insta, as well as my YouTube, which is woefully behind!

And your bit of beauty is this: an article titled, "Machu Picchu Alternatives: 17 Inca Ruins That Will Blow You Away." Read a bit more about this astonishing civilization and the architecture and magic they brought (and still bring) to the rest of us!

Hooray for our ancestors!!

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What if you woke up in the middle of the night and heard a voice ask you, “How do you pray?”

For Celeste Yacaboni, that extraordinary experience became the beginning of a profound spiritual journey—and eventually a book. (and thank goodness for that because we need these conversations more than ever these days!)

In this special Midweek Miracle episode, I sit down with Celeste, an ordained minister, wisdom keeper, licensed massage therapist, certified Chi Nei Tsang practitioner, and author of How Do You Pray?

Celeste’s story is a beautiful exploration of miracles, prayer, synchronicity, spiritual awakening, intuition, and the many different ways human beings connect with the divine.

And it all began with one powerful question.

A Voice in the Night: “How Do You Pray?”

Can Prayer Look Different for Everyone?

Celeste discovered something particularly fascinating when she began collecting people's stories of prayer: there isn't one universal way to pray.
Different religions and spiritual traditions have radically different practices and understandings of the divine.
But Celeste also encountered people whose approach challenged her assumptions—including atheists who shared their own forms of prayer.

The Miracle of Saying Yes

Perhaps the biggest lesson in Celeste's story is the power of saying yes to mystery.
She didn't know where the question would lead.
She didn't know that people would begin sharing their prayers with her.
She didn't know that seemingly impossible connections would appear.
She didn't initially know that the experience would become a book.
She simply kept saying yes.

Can You Pray If You Don't Believe in God?

One of the most surprising discoveries Celeste made was meeting atheists who shared their prayers.
At first, she found the idea fascinating.
How can an atheist pray?
Who—or what—is being addressed?
What does prayer mean when you don't believe in a traditional concept of God?
But as Celeste listened, she began to understand that prayer can be much bigger than a particular theological definition.

What Is a Spiritual Awakening?

Celeste's nighttime experience can also be viewed through the lens of spiritual awakening.
A spiritual awakening is often described as a profound shift in how someone understands themselves, reality, spirituality or their relationship with the world.
For Celeste, the question “How do you pray?” became an invitation to explore something much deeper.
She didn't simply hear the question and move on.
She followed it.
She lived with it.
She asked other people about it.
And she allowed it to change her.

How Do You Know If Something Is Divine Guidance?

Another question raised by Celeste's experience is:
How do you know if you're receiving divine guidance?
Celeste didn't receive a five-step instruction manual.
She received a question.
Then she followed that question. And where it took her is the essence of her story-an unexpected journey that led to beauty, connection and compassion, for everything in existence.

Is There Magic in Everyday Life?

This conversation is ultimately about much more than prayer.
It's about living in a world that feels alive.
It's about noticing synchronicities.
It's about following intuition.
It's about remaining open to mystery.
It's about recognizing that a miraculous experience doesn't necessarily have to look like the stereotypical miracle.
Sometimes the miracle is a voice in the dark.
Sometimes it's a question.

In this episode with Celeste, you'll hear about:

Celeste is an ordained minister, wisdom keeper, licensed massage therapist, certified Chi Nei Tsang practitioner and author.

Her book, How Do You Pray?, grew from the extraordinary experience that began with a simple but life-changing question:
How do you pray?
Rather than answering it herself, Celeste spent years asking other people.
The answers became a journey through spirituality, religion, ritual, synchronicity, connection and the many ways human beings experience the sacred.

Celeste has two websites for you to dive down into, so be sure to check them both out: celesteyacoboni.com as well as celestialbodyandsoul.com

To check out her gorgeous book "How Do You Pray?" click here!

To hear other episodes about life-changing encounter, click on the links in the episodes below:

Theresa Evans tells a beautiful story of encounter and the sacredness of life's final journey-that of death. Her mother's passing and the story around her final months is one we all should listen to. Listen to "Death, Dying & The Sacred Mystery of Life's Final Moments" on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

Reed Thomas Lawrence shares a wild story of encounter and what happened one day on a hike-when he least expected it! Listen to "The Mysterious Man On The Mountain" on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

And finally, Justin Shaw shares what happened to him on a hike as well. His vision and encounter changed everything for him, and encouraged him to see beyond reality. Listen to "The Vision On The Mountain, Reality Changing Encounter" on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

Thanks for listening everyone, and I'm asking, if you like what you hear, I would appreciate a rating or a review. They mean the world to me, and make me so happy!

Your bit of beauty is this: on YouTube, this Ho'oponopono prayer from the Hawaiian Islands. A bit more information: "Ho’oponopono is an ancient Hawaiian practice of forgiveness and reconciliation. Traditionally it was practiced by family members for a person who was physically ill as it was thought that guilt over errors the person had committed had made them sick." It's a lovely practice and one I urge you to check out!

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What if you woke up in the middle of the night and heard a voice ask you, “How do you pray?”

For Celeste Yacaboni, that extraordinary experience became the beginning of a profound spiritual journey—and eventually a book. (and thank goodness for that because we need these conversations more than ever these days!)

In this special Midweek Miracle episode, I sit down with Celeste, an ordained minister, wisdom keeper, licensed massage therapist, certified Chi Nei Tsang practitioner, and author of How Do You Pray?

Celeste’s story is a beautiful exploration of miracles, prayer, synchronicity, spiritual awakening, intuition, and the many different ways human beings connect with the divine.

And it all began with one powerful question.

A Voice in the Night: “How Do You Pray?”

Can Prayer Look Different for Everyone?

Celeste discovered something particularly fascinating when she began collecting people's stories of prayer: there isn't one universal way to pray.
Different religions and spiritual traditions have radically different practices and understandings of the divine.
But Celeste also encountered people whose approach challenged her assumptions—including atheists who shared their own forms of prayer.

The Miracle of Saying Yes

Perhaps the biggest lesson in Celeste's story is the power of saying yes to mystery.
She didn't know where the question would lead.
She didn't know that people would begin sharing their prayers with her.
She didn't know that seemingly impossible connections would appear.
She didn't initially know that the experience would become a book.
She simply kept saying yes.

Can You Pray If You Don't Believe in God?

One of the most surprising discoveries Celeste made was meeting atheists who shared their prayers.
At first, she found the idea fascinating.
How can an atheist pray?
Who—or what—is being addressed?
What does prayer mean when you don't believe in a traditional concept of God?
But as Celeste listened, she began to understand that prayer can be much bigger than a particular theological definition.

What Is a Spiritual Awakening?

Celeste's nighttime experience can also be viewed through the lens of spiritual awakening.
A spiritual awakening is often described as a profound shift in how someone understands themselves, reality, spirituality or their relationship with the world.
For Celeste, the question “How do you pray?” became an invitation to explore something much deeper.
She didn't simply hear the question and move on.
She followed it.
She lived with it.
She asked other people about it.
And she allowed it to change her.

How Do You Know If Something Is Divine Guidance?

Another question raised by Celeste's experience is:
How do you know if you're receiving divine guidance?
Celeste didn't receive a five-step instruction manual.
She received a question.
Then she followed that question. And where it took her is the essence of her story-an unexpected journey that led to beauty, connection and compassion, for everything in existence.

Is There Magic in Everyday Life?

This conversation is ultimately about much more than prayer.
It's about living in a world that feels alive.
It's about noticing synchronicities.
It's about following intuition.
It's about remaining open to mystery.
It's about recognizing that a miraculous experience doesn't necessarily have to look like the stereotypical miracle.
Sometimes the miracle is a voice in the dark.
Sometimes it's a question.

In this episode with Celeste, you'll hear about:

Celeste is an ordained minister, wisdom keeper, licensed massage therapist, certified Chi Nei Tsang practitioner and author.

Her book, How Do You Pray?, grew from the extraordinary experience that began with a simple but life-changing question:
How do you pray?
Rather than answering it herself, Celeste spent years asking other people.
The answers became a journey through spirituality, religion, ritual, synchronicity, connection and the many ways human beings experience the sacred.

Celeste has two websites for you to dive down into, so be sure to check them both out: celesteyacoboni.com as well as celestialbodyandsoul.com

To check out her gorgeous book "How Do You Pray?" click here!

To hear other episodes about life-changing encounter, click on the links in the episodes below:

Theresa Evans tells a beautiful story of encounter and the sacredness of life's final journey-that of death. Her mother's passing and the story around her final months is one we all should listen to. Listen to "Death, Dying & The Sacred Mystery of Life's Final Moments" on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

Reed Thomas Lawrence shares a wild story of encounter and what happened one day on a hike-when he least expected it! Listen to "The Mysterious Man On The Mountain" on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

And finally, Justin Shaw shares what happened to him on a hike as well. His vision and encounter changed everything for him, and encouraged him to see beyond reality. Listen to "The Vision On The Mountain, Reality Changing Encounter" on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

Thanks for listening everyone, and I'm asking, if you like what you hear, I would appreciate a rating or a review. They mean the world to me, and make me so happy!

Your bit of beauty is this: on YouTube, this Ho'oponopono prayer from the Hawaiian Islands. A bit more information: "Ho’oponopono is an ancient Hawaiian practice of forgiveness and reconciliation. Traditionally it was practiced by family members for a person who was physically ill as it was thought that guilt over errors the person had committed had made them sick." It's a lovely practice and one I urge you to check out!

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What if the things that go wrong in our lives are actually leading us exactly where we need to be? What if a strange coincidence is more than just a coincidence?

In this episode, Coach Willie Blake shares two remarkable stories about synchronicity, meaningful coincidences, miracles, and unexpected events that ultimately led to something better.

Coach Willie Blake and the Miracle of Overcoming Adversity


The synchronicity stories are only part of what makes Willie’s appearance so compelling.
Growing up with dyslexia, Willie was diagnosed in first grade and spent years believing that something was wrong with him.
He describes spending much of his life trying to catch up, trying to hide, and trying to become someone he wasn't.
His journey from feeling broken to becoming someone who now coaches, serves, encourages, and brings blessings to other people is itself a powerful story of transformation.
His experience raises another important question:

How can adversity become part of our purpose?


What Is Synchronicity?

Synchronicity is the experience of two or more seemingly unrelated events coming together in a way that feels unusually meaningful.
Psychologist Carl Jung famously used the term to describe meaningful coincidences—events that may not have an obvious causal connection but seem connected by their significance.
Coach Willie Blake has experienced several moments like this. And guess what? He shares two powerful encounters with that great, mysterious energy, in this episode!

What Does It Mean When You Keep Seeing Coincidences?

People often search for explanations when unusual coincidences begin appearing in their lives.
They may ask:

Willie's story doesn't offer a simple formula for answering those questions.
Instead, it encourages us to pay attention.

I mean, you should be paying attention, already! (cue the smug look right now, because that's what this podcast is all about!)

Is There Such a Thing as Divine Timing?

(and seriously, this is the best meet-cute I've ever heard!)

Willie's second story is an extraordinary example of what many people would describe as divine timing.
During a trip to visit families he had known while serving as a missionary, Willie expected to stay with friends.
Then, on literally the first day of the trip, everything changed.
The house flooded. (cue the dramatic music because...well, you'll just have to listen!)


Can Bad Things Lead to Good Things?

This is perhaps the most powerful question in the episode.
Can something bad that happens to you actually lead to something good?
Willie's flooded-house story suggests that the answer can sometimes be yes.
The flood itself wasn't good.
But what happened afterward opened a door that Willie couldn't have anticipated.
This doesn't mean that every painful experience has a predetermined explanation.
It means that we don't always know what an unexpected event is leading toward.
Sometimes we only understand the significance of an event years later.

How Can You Overcome Feeling Broken?

Willie's journey from believing he was broken to becoming a coach and someone who helps others is itself part of the miracle of this episode.
His story speaks to anyone who has ever felt:

His message is ultimately one of resilience, self-acceptance, transformation, and purpose.

Can You Find Magic in Everyday Life?

You don't necessarily need a supernatural event to experience wonder.
Sometimes magic shows up in the smallest details:
A name on a food order.
A conversation at exactly the right moment.
A stranger who says something you desperately needed to hear.
A canceled plan that leads somewhere unexpected.
A flooded house that changes where you sleep—and who you meet.
The more closely we pay attention, the more opportunities we have to notice those moments.
That's the larger message of Coach Willie Blake's stories:

Keep your eyes open.



Key Takeaways From Coach Willie Blake

1. Pay attention to coincidences.
Not every coincidence has to be supernatural to be meaningful.

2. Don't assume you know where an unexpected event is leading.
A setback may open a door you couldn't see coming.

3. Look for meaning rather than immediately looking for explanations.
Sometimes the significance of an event becomes clear only later.

4. Your perceived weakness may become part of your purpose.
Willie's experience with dyslexia became part of his journey toward helping others.

5. Stay open to mystery.
You don't have to explain every unusual experience to appreciate it.

6. Keep your eyes open.
The most remarkable moments can happen inside very ordinary circumstances.

If you've ever wondered what synchronicity means, whether coincidences are meaningful, how to recognize signs from the universe, or whether unexpected events can ultimately lead to something better, this episode is for you.

Coach Willie Blake's stories offer a funny, heartfelt, and thought-provoking look at synchronicity, meaningful coincidences, miracles, adversity, dyslexia, divine timing, and the mysterious ways our lives can unfold.

Because sometimes the thing that looks like a problem isn't the end of the story.

Sometimes it's the beginning of the next one.

If you'd like to check out other conversations about the miracle of divine timing, check out these episodes below:

Bethany Anne Putnam was asked to run the volunteer effort at Ground Zero after 9/11. Hear her story of being of service and stepping up to help others here, "

Bryan Blackmon shares a powerful story of his guardian Angel and how she showed up at the very right time! "You Are Worth It” — Addiction, Recovery, Synchronicity & an Unexpected Angel" can be found on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

Araceli Kopiloff shares a story of unexpected encounter and deep kindness, after incredible, devastating loss. Listen to "Finding Magic After Loss: Araceli Kapiloff on Grief, Synchronicity & Miracles!" on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

And what about my intrepid guest, you may ask? Whelp, Coach Willie is all about lifting others up, so be sure to check out his website here! To check out his podcast, "Light Beyond Limits," click here! He has an Insta as well, so to see what he's posting click here! And finally, his YouTube! Whew!!

He's really commited to making a difference and leaving this world shinier than when he arrived! And that, as Robert Frost said, "makes all the difference!"

Please consider rating and reviewing, I would be ever so grateful!! WOOT!
And if you want to get in contact with me, please visit my website: Byte Sized Blessings
As well, there's my Insta, so give me a follow! And then, my YouTube which is woefully behind!

Your bit of beauty is this: since Coach Willie and I were grooving on how GROOVY dolphins are I thought I would share this BBC Earth YouTube titled, "Incredible Dolphin Moments! Check it out when you have a moment!

Oh, and the answer to Douglas Adams' question, "what is the meaning of life?" Well, the dolphins say, "42." I don't know what that means, but I am sure the dolphins do!

What if the things that go wrong in our lives are actually leading us exactly where we need to be? What if a strange coincidence is more than just a coincidence?

In this episode, Coach Willie Blake shares two remarkable stories about synchronicity, meaningful coincidences, miracles, and unexpected events that ultimately led to something better.

Coach Willie Blake and the Miracle of Overcoming Adversity


The synchronicity stories are only part of what makes Willie’s appearance so compelling.
Growing up with dyslexia, Willie was diagnosed in first grade and spent years believing that something was wrong with him.
He describes spending much of his life trying to catch up, trying to hide, and trying to become someone he wasn't.
His journey from feeling broken to becoming someone who now coaches, serves, encourages, and brings blessings to other people is itself a powerful story of transformation.
His experience raises another important question:

How can adversity become part of our purpose?


What Is Synchronicity?

Synchronicity is the experience of two or more seemingly unrelated events coming together in a way that feels unusually meaningful.
Psychologist Carl Jung famously used the term to describe meaningful coincidences—events that may not have an obvious causal connection but seem connected by their significance.
Coach Willie Blake has experienced several moments like this. And guess what? He shares two powerful encounters with that great, mysterious energy, in this episode!

What Does It Mean When You Keep Seeing Coincidences?

People often search for explanations when unusual coincidences begin appearing in their lives.
They may ask:

Willie's story doesn't offer a simple formula for answering those questions.
Instead, it encourages us to pay attention.

I mean, you should be paying attention, already! (cue the smug look right now, because that's what this podcast is all about!)

Is There Such a Thing as Divine Timing?

(and seriously, this is the best meet-cute I've ever heard!)

Willie's second story is an extraordinary example of what many people would describe as divine timing.
During a trip to visit families he had known while serving as a missionary, Willie expected to stay with friends.
Then, on literally the first day of the trip, everything changed.
The house flooded. (cue the dramatic music because...well, you'll just have to listen!)


Can Bad Things Lead to Good Things?

This is perhaps the most powerful question in the episode.
Can something bad that happens to you actually lead to something good?
Willie's flooded-house story suggests that the answer can sometimes be yes.
The flood itself wasn't good.
But what happened afterward opened a door that Willie couldn't have anticipated.
This doesn't mean that every painful experience has a predetermined explanation.
It means that we don't always know what an unexpected event is leading toward.
Sometimes we only understand the significance of an event years later.

How Can You Overcome Feeling Broken?

Willie's journey from believing he was broken to becoming a coach and someone who helps others is itself part of the miracle of this episode.
His story speaks to anyone who has ever felt:

His message is ultimately one of resilience, self-acceptance, transformation, and purpose.

Can You Find Magic in Everyday Life?

You don't necessarily need a supernatural event to experience wonder.
Sometimes magic shows up in the smallest details:
A name on a food order.
A conversation at exactly the right moment.
A stranger who says something you desperately needed to hear.
A canceled plan that leads somewhere unexpected.
A flooded house that changes where you sleep—and who you meet.
The more closely we pay attention, the more opportunities we have to notice those moments.
That's the larger message of Coach Willie Blake's stories:

Keep your eyes open.



Key Takeaways From Coach Willie Blake

1. Pay attention to coincidences.
Not every coincidence has to be supernatural to be meaningful.

2. Don't assume you know where an unexpected event is leading.
A setback may open a door you couldn't see coming.

3. Look for meaning rather than immediately looking for explanations.
Sometimes the significance of an event becomes clear only later.

4. Your perceived weakness may become part of your purpose.
Willie's experience with dyslexia became part of his journey toward helping others.

5. Stay open to mystery.
You don't have to explain every unusual experience to appreciate it.

6. Keep your eyes open.
The most remarkable moments can happen inside very ordinary circumstances.

If you've ever wondered what synchronicity means, whether coincidences are meaningful, how to recognize signs from the universe, or whether unexpected events can ultimately lead to something better, this episode is for you.

Coach Willie Blake's stories offer a funny, heartfelt, and thought-provoking look at synchronicity, meaningful coincidences, miracles, adversity, dyslexia, divine timing, and the mysterious ways our lives can unfold.

Because sometimes the thing that looks like a problem isn't the end of the story.

Sometimes it's the beginning of the next one.

If you'd like to check out other conversations about the miracle of divine timing, check out these episodes below:

Bethany Anne Putnam was asked to run the volunteer effort at Ground Zero after 9/11. Hear her story of being of service and stepping up to help others here, "

Bryan Blackmon shares a powerful story of his guardian Angel and how she showed up at the very right time! "You Are Worth It” — Addiction, Recovery, Synchronicity & an Unexpected Angel" can be found on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

Araceli Kopiloff shares a story of unexpected encounter and deep kindness, after incredible, devastating loss. Listen to "Finding Magic After Loss: Araceli Kapiloff on Grief, Synchronicity & Miracles!" on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

And what about my intrepid guest, you may ask? Whelp, Coach Willie is all about lifting others up, so be sure to check out his website here! To check out his podcast, "Light Beyond Limits," click here! He has an Insta as well, so to see what he's posting click here! And finally, his YouTube! Whew!!

He's really commited to making a difference and leaving this world shinier than when he arrived! And that, as Robert Frost said, "makes all the difference!"

Please consider rating and reviewing, I would be ever so grateful!! WOOT!
And if you want to get in contact with me, please visit my website: Byte Sized Blessings
As well, there's my Insta, so give me a follow! And then, my YouTube which is woefully behind!

Your bit of beauty is this: since Coach Willie and I were grooving on how GROOVY dolphins are I thought I would share this BBC Earth YouTube titled, "Incredible Dolphin Moments! Check it out when you have a moment!

Oh, and the answer to Douglas Adams' question, "what is the meaning of life?" Well, the dolphins say, "42." I don't know what that means, but I am sure the dolphins do!

What happens to a person in the moments before death? What do hospice chaplains witness at the edge of life? Can someone with advanced dementia suddenly return to awareness? And what can hospice teach us about consciousness, dying, and the mysteries of death?

In this extraordinary conversation, Reverend Anne-Marie Zanzal takes us inside more than a decade of experience working as a hospice chaplain, where she accompanied patients and families through some of the most mysterious, intimate, and profound moments of human existence: the final days and hours of life.

What Happens to Consciousness When Someone Is Dying?

One of the central mysteries of this episode is consciousness at the end of life.
Reverend Anne-Marie describes witnessing patients whose physical condition suggested that they were deeply compromised, yet who sometimes appeared to experience brief periods of remarkable awareness.
These moments can be especially striking in people with dementia.
Someone who has been largely unresponsive may suddenly become alert.
Someone who hasn't spoken may suddenly communicate.
Someone who seems unreachable may briefly return.
And then, just as quickly, that awareness can disappear.
These experiences raise profound questions:

Does consciousness change as we approach death?


Can Music Bring Someone With Dementia Back to Awareness?

One of Anne-Marie's most moving hospice stories involves a 99-year-old woman with dementia who had not spoken during the entire year Anne-Marie had known her.
Then Anne-Marie learned something important about her past.

The woman had once been a member of a church choir.
So Anne-Marie began singing “Amazing Grace.”
And something extraordinary happened.
The woman began singing too.
For a brief period, a part of her that had seemed inaccessible suddenly became present.
Then she disappeared back into silence.
For Anne-Marie, this was a gift.

It's also a remarkable example of the relationship between music, memory, dementia, and consciousness.

A Dying Woman Suddenly Thanks Her Husband

Anne-Marie shares another extraordinary story she heard from a fellow hospice chaplain.
A man had spent years caring devotedly for his wife while she remained in a fetal position in bed.
For years, there appeared to be little communication.
Then, shortly before her death, something changed. And to hear the rest of the story, you'll just have to check out the episode!

What Can Hospice Teach Us About Death?


Working at the edge of death changes the way you think about life.
Hospice professionals see things most of us encounter only rarely.
They see people confront unfinished relationships.
They hear final stories.
They witness reconciliation.
They sit with families.
They observe changes in consciousness.
They experience moments of unexpected clarity.
And sometimes they encounter events that don't fit neatly into our conventional understanding of what dying is supposed to look like.

Anne-Marie's hospice work demonstrates why death isn't simply a medical event.

The Mysterious Moments That Happen Near Death

One of the reasons stories from hospice are so compelling is that dying can sometimes involve experiences that families describe as extraordinary or unexplained.
People may appear to change shortly before death.
Old memories can emerge.
Loved ones may seem to become suddenly aware.
A person who has been silent may speak.
A person with dementia may temporarily reconnect.

These kinds of stories invite us to ask bigger questions about what happens when we die and what happens to consciousness near death.

What Hospice Work Reveals About the Mystery of Death

Anne-Marie's stories aren't presented as proof of any particular explanation of death or consciousness.
Instead, they reveal something more interesting:

The edge between life and death may be far more mysterious than we realize.

For anyone interested in hospice stories, end-of-life experiences, deathbed experiences, spiritual experiences before death, dementia and dying, consciousness near death, or what happens in the final moments of life, this conversation offers a deeply human perspective.

These aren't abstract philosophical questions.

Anne-Marie has sat beside the people living them.

Listen to Reverend Anne-Marie Zanzal on Hospice, Death, and the Mysteries of Consciousness

If you've ever wondered what happens at the edge of death, what hospice workers witness during the dying process, or whether consciousness and memory can behave in unexpected ways near the end of life, this conversation with Reverend Anne-Marie Zanzal is one to hear.

You'll also discover how her experiences accompanying dying people ultimately became part of a much larger journey involving spirituality, LGBTQ+ identity, coming out later in life, love, purpose, and finding a new chapter.

And be sure to keep listening after the outro for the episode's Easter egg, where Anne-Marie shares more about her work and the conversation continues.

Because sometimes the most profound mysteries aren't somewhere far away.

They're sitting quietly beside a hospice bed, waiting to remind us how little we truly know about life, death, consciousness—and what may lie at the edge between them.


To listen to other conversations about the edge of death and the inexplicable encounters my guests have had there, check out the episodes below:

Theresa Evans talks about the powerfully liminal space she found herself in during this episode, "Death, Dying, and the Sacred Mystery of Life’s Final Moments" when she assisted her beloved mother in her death. Listen on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

Listen to "The Mystery At Death's Door, The Vision of the Death Doula," where I interview Helen Gretchen Jones on her work at the edge of death and the miracles and magic she has witness there. Listen on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

And then, just to demonstrate that Death is not the end and miracles happen even beyond that border, Tyler Foley's story of how his Father, who had already passed, saved his life, is astonishing! Listen to "The Car Crash and The Father (AKA Death Cannot Stop Love)" on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

And what about my gracious guest you may ask? Well, to check out Anne-Marie's website, click here!
Her Insta, click here!
Her podcast, "Coming Out and Beyond," click here!
And to check out her book, "Authentic Peace," click here!

She's changing lives one conversation at a time...and we need more integrity and authenticity in this world, don'tcha think?

PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW MY FRIENDS, IT MAKES ME EVER SO HAPPY! And to check out what I am doing in this wild, wacky world, here's my website! And my Insta, as well as my YouTube, which is woefully behind!

Your bit of beauty is this: and this is really good news! This article, "Mushrooms Used to Clean E. Coli from Rivers and Immediately Implemented in England" reminds us that the fungi underneath our feet are miracles themselves, and we are only just beginning to understand them! Read the article HERE.

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What happens to a person in the moments before death? What do hospice chaplains witness at the edge of life? Can someone with advanced dementia suddenly return to awareness? And what can hospice teach us about consciousness, dying, and the mysteries of death?

In this extraordinary conversation, Reverend Anne-Marie Zanzal takes us inside more than a decade of experience working as a hospice chaplain, where she accompanied patients and families through some of the most mysterious, intimate, and profound moments of human existence: the final days and hours of life.

What Happens to Consciousness When Someone Is Dying?

One of the central mysteries of this episode is consciousness at the end of life.
Reverend Anne-Marie describes witnessing patients whose physical condition suggested that they were deeply compromised, yet who sometimes appeared to experience brief periods of remarkable awareness.
These moments can be especially striking in people with dementia.
Someone who has been largely unresponsive may suddenly become alert.
Someone who hasn't spoken may suddenly communicate.
Someone who seems unreachable may briefly return.
And then, just as quickly, that awareness can disappear.
These experiences raise profound questions:

Does consciousness change as we approach death?


Can Music Bring Someone With Dementia Back to Awareness?

One of Anne-Marie's most moving hospice stories involves a 99-year-old woman with dementia who had not spoken during the entire year Anne-Marie had known her.
Then Anne-Marie learned something important about her past.

The woman had once been a member of a church choir.
So Anne-Marie began singing “Amazing Grace.”
And something extraordinary happened.
The woman began singing too.
For a brief period, a part of her that had seemed inaccessible suddenly became present.
Then she disappeared back into silence.
For Anne-Marie, this was a gift.

It's also a remarkable example of the relationship between music, memory, dementia, and consciousness.

A Dying Woman Suddenly Thanks Her Husband

Anne-Marie shares another extraordinary story she heard from a fellow hospice chaplain.
A man had spent years caring devotedly for his wife while she remained in a fetal position in bed.
For years, there appeared to be little communication.
Then, shortly before her death, something changed. And to hear the rest of the story, you'll just have to check out the episode!

What Can Hospice Teach Us About Death?


Working at the edge of death changes the way you think about life.
Hospice professionals see things most of us encounter only rarely.
They see people confront unfinished relationships.
They hear final stories.
They witness reconciliation.
They sit with families.
They observe changes in consciousness.
They experience moments of unexpected clarity.
And sometimes they encounter events that don't fit neatly into our conventional understanding of what dying is supposed to look like.

Anne-Marie's hospice work demonstrates why death isn't simply a medical event.

The Mysterious Moments That Happen Near Death

One of the reasons stories from hospice are so compelling is that dying can sometimes involve experiences that families describe as extraordinary or unexplained.
People may appear to change shortly before death.
Old memories can emerge.
Loved ones may seem to become suddenly aware.
A person who has been silent may speak.
A person with dementia may temporarily reconnect.

These kinds of stories invite us to ask bigger questions about what happens when we die and what happens to consciousness near death.

What Hospice Work Reveals About the Mystery of Death

Anne-Marie's stories aren't presented as proof of any particular explanation of death or consciousness.
Instead, they reveal something more interesting:

The edge between life and death may be far more mysterious than we realize.

For anyone interested in hospice stories, end-of-life experiences, deathbed experiences, spiritual experiences before death, dementia and dying, consciousness near death, or what happens in the final moments of life, this conversation offers a deeply human perspective.

These aren't abstract philosophical questions.

Anne-Marie has sat beside the people living them.

Listen to Reverend Anne-Marie Zanzal on Hospice, Death, and the Mysteries of Consciousness

If you've ever wondered what happens at the edge of death, what hospice workers witness during the dying process, or whether consciousness and memory can behave in unexpected ways near the end of life, this conversation with Reverend Anne-Marie Zanzal is one to hear.

You'll also discover how her experiences accompanying dying people ultimately became part of a much larger journey involving spirituality, LGBTQ+ identity, coming out later in life, love, purpose, and finding a new chapter.

And be sure to keep listening after the outro for the episode's Easter egg, where Anne-Marie shares more about her work and the conversation continues.

Because sometimes the most profound mysteries aren't somewhere far away.

They're sitting quietly beside a hospice bed, waiting to remind us how little we truly know about life, death, consciousness—and what may lie at the edge between them.


To listen to other conversations about the edge of death and the inexplicable encounters my guests have had there, check out the episodes below:

Theresa Evans talks about the powerfully liminal space she found herself in during this episode, "Death, Dying, and the Sacred Mystery of Life’s Final Moments" when she assisted her beloved mother in her death. Listen on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

Listen to "The Mystery At Death's Door, The Vision of the Death Doula," where I interview Helen Gretchen Jones on her work at the edge of death and the miracles and magic she has witness there. Listen on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

And then, just to demonstrate that Death is not the end and miracles happen even beyond that border, Tyler Foley's story of how his Father, who had already passed, saved his life, is astonishing! Listen to "The Car Crash and The Father (AKA Death Cannot Stop Love)" on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

And what about my gracious guest you may ask? Well, to check out Anne-Marie's website, click here!
Her Insta, click here!
Her podcast, "Coming Out and Beyond," click here!
And to check out her book, "Authentic Peace," click here!

She's changing lives one conversation at a time...and we need more integrity and authenticity in this world, don'tcha think?

PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW MY FRIENDS, IT MAKES ME EVER SO HAPPY! And to check out what I am doing in this wild, wacky world, here's my website! And my Insta, as well as my YouTube, which is woefully behind!

Your bit of beauty is this: and this is really good news! This article, "Mushrooms Used to Clean E. Coli from Rivers and Immediately Implemented in England" reminds us that the fungi underneath our feet are miracles themselves, and we are only just beginning to understand them! Read the article HERE.

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What if the person you loved—and lost—is still finding ways to communicate with you?

What if you suddenly smell their unmistakable perfume, cigarette smoke, favorite food, or another familiar scent when there is no obvious source?

And what if that mysterious experience is not something to fear, but a reminder that love, connection, and relationships may continue after death?

In this fascinating and deeply personal episode, I talk with Angie Hawkins, an inner glow coach, adventurer, author, and woman who has built a life around courage, confidence, healing, and saying yes to experiences that challenge her.

Communicating With a Loved One After Death

One of the most beautiful parts of Angie's story is that she and her father had not been close while he was alive.

Their relationship had been complicated. Angie describes growing up with a father who struggled with alcoholism and depression, and their relationship never became what she had hoped it would be.

They weren't even speaking much during the years before his death.

Yet after his death, Angie began writing him letters every day.

Over time, she came to experience her father not simply as someone she had lost, but as a presence who could still be part of her life.

She describes him as a protector—and even as a best friend.

That creates an extraordinary question:

Can relationships be healed after someone dies?

For Angie, the answer has become yes.

Can You Heal a Relationship After Death?

Angie's story isn't simply about paranormal experiences or communication with spirits.

It's also about second chances.

A friend once suggested something Angie had never considered: perhaps her father's presence after death wasn't only healing for her. Perhaps it offered him an opportunity to show up as the father he had not been able to be during his physical life.

That idea completely changed the way Angie viewed their relationship.

Angie Hawkins and the Medium Who Knew About the Sweater

Eventually, Angie experienced her father's presence often enough that she decided to visit a medium.

Interestingly, Angie says she didn't really believe in mediums at the time.

She was embarrassed and worried that people would think she was crazy.

But during the reading, the medium said several things that immediately caught Angie's attention. To hear what those "things" were that were said, well, you'll just have to listen to the episode!

What Happens After Someone Dies?

This episode doesn't attempt to give a definitive answer to one of humanity's oldest mysteries:

What happens after death?

Instead, Angie shares the experiences that caused her own beliefs to change.

Her story invites us to consider questions like:

These are questions without easy answers—and that's exactly why they are so fascinating.

What Angie Hawkins Can Teach Us About Courage



One of my favorite messages from this conversation is simple:

You may be much braver than you think you are.

Sometimes we look at one frightening thing in front of us and assume we're not capable of doing it.

Then we remember everything we've already survived. And Angie is the real deal, a powerful reminder that saying "yes" can change your reality, and your world!

Listen to the Angie Hawkins Podcast Episode

If you've ever experienced a strange sign after someone died, smelled the unmistakable scent of a deceased loved one, wondered whether someone you lost could still communicate with you, or simply found yourself fascinated by life after death, mediumship, synchronicity, mystery, and unexplained experiences, this conversation with Angie Hawkins is for you.

It's funny.

It's vulnerable.

It's spooky in places.

It's deeply compassionate.

And above all, it's a conversation about second chances, healing, courage, and the possibility that love doesn't simply disappear when someone dies.

Listen to the full episode and discover Angie's extraordinary story!

And if you've ever had an unexplained experience involving someone you love who has passed away, I'd love to hear about it. Seriously, email me!

About Angie Hawkins

Angie Hawkins is an inner glow coach who helps high-achieving spiritual women stop chasing love and approval and begin radiating the confidence they already carry within themselves. She's also an author and adventurer whose life experiences include skydiving, bungee jumping, cliff jumping, helicopter jumps, and surfing in Hawaii.

Her book is Running in Slippers.

To hear other episodes with powerful stories of connecting with those on the other side, click on the links below to dive on in!

Jennifer White tells a story of being able to see spirits everywhere- in fact, it somewhat terrifies her husband! But it's her story of connecting with the resident feline, at her workplace, and what a pet psychic told her, that changed her life. Listen to "Brain Tumor Surgery Survivor, Seeing Spirits & the Incredible Story of Rome the Cat" on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

Becca Eve Young tells an astonishing story of what happened one day during meditation. Her father had died, but he wanted her to know one last thing...and it changed everything Becca thought she knew about reality! Listen to "After The Death of a Father, Learning Love Lasts Forever! on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

Mari Reisberg tells a whole bunch of psychic and ghostly stories in this episode that you'll just have to buckle your seatbelt and settle in for the ride! Listen to "Psychic Premonitions, Ghosts in the Basement & Telepathy! Whew!" on Apple HERE and Spotify HERE.

Be sure to check out Angie's website and her wonderful way of being in the world!
As well, check out her Insta for some inspiration and JOY!
And then to buy her book, "Running In Slippers" click here!

Thanks to everyone for listening AND, please do consider giving me a rating or a review...they mean ever so much to me and make this world a shinier place!

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