Coffee Date with Spirit

In this enlightening episode of Coffee Date With Spirit, hosts Amy Potter and Kristen Forno explore the profound revelation that healing energy work isn't something we do—it's something we are.

Amy shares her transformative experience teaching her first solo Reiki class, where she discovered that universal life force energy isn't just channeled through us but is fundamentally who we are. She introduces the powerful metaphor of removing "lampshades" that dim our inner light, explaining how we've covered our authentic selves with layers of conditioning and fear.

The conversation weaves through their parallel spiritual journeys as healing practitioners—Amy as a Reiki master and Kristen as an intuitive life coach—highlighting how they both help others remove blocks to access their true nature. They discuss how their collaboration has accelerated their personal development, allowing them to show up more authentically in their work and lives.

Kristen shares a moving story about praying with her daughter in the emergency room after a serious e-bike accident, demonstrating how her spiritual practice has become more integrated with her everyday experiences. The hosts reflect on the similarities in their work guiding clients to greater self-awareness and authenticity, despite using different approaches.

The episode concludes with a heartfelt conversation about releasing rigid systems and structures that can block our true expression, embracing the mystery of not knowing, and trusting the journey of spiritual growth. Amy and Kristen invite listeners to consider where they've placed "lampshades" over their own light and how removing them might transform their lives.

WEBSITE: www.coffeedatewithspirit.com

KRISTEN FORNO | Life Threading

https://www.instagram.com/lifethreading

AMY POTTER | From the Earth Creative

www..fromtheearthcreative.com

EPISODE NOTES WITH TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:22] Introduction and reflection on Amy's first solo Reiki class experience

[00:02:20] Key insight: "Reiki is not something that we do. It is something that we are."

[00:03:00] The lampshade metaphor - how we cover our inner light

[00:09:00] Discussion of how Amy remained grounded through recent planetary alignments and eclipses

[00:12:40] Kristen's challenging week - finding stability amid chaos

[00:15:00] Rapid emotional regulation - Kristen's story about transforming rage to calm

[00:17:30] Prayer in the emergency room - Kristen's daughter's e-bike accident

[00:18:56] Guides emphasize energy healing is reciprocal - clients heal practitioners too

[00:23:40] Breaking out in prayer publicly - overcoming fear of judgment

[00:27:00] Amy's journey from hiding to being seen through the podcast

[00:31:30] Kristen's intuitive coaching approach - seeing patterns and threads

[00:36:00] Moving beyond rigid systems in spiritual practice

[00:40:00] Barbie's unconventional program and breaking free of structure

[00:42:40] Financial abundance blocks in spiritual work

[00:45:30] Embracing mystery and surrendering to not knowing the destination

Uncovering Our True Nature: Messages from the Faery Realm E11 S1

In this light filled episode, hosts Kristen Forno and Amy Potter explore communication with the faery realm through a special oracle reading. The episode begins with Amy sharing insights from her recent experience teaching Reiki, explaining how our inner light is always present but often covered by "lampshades" of conditioning and limiting beliefs.

Through a beautiful grounding meditation, they invite listeners to balance earth and spirit energies through the heart center. The faery oracle reading reveals three powerful messages: The Fawn card reminds us to reconnect with the wisdom of nature and allow energy to flow naturally; the Hobgob (or G'Abia) card cautions about distinguishing between real and imaginary fears; and the faery Godmother card celebrates the grace and blessings that surround us even when we don't feel deserving.

Amy shares how faery energy differs from angelic energy, describing faeries as guardians of the land who invite us into deeper relationship with nature. Both hosts discuss how their recent experiences with political events have reinforced the importance of staying heart-centered rather than projecting fears into an imagined future.

Amy also shares a powerful metaphor from a horse trainer about a shut-down horse who isolated herself from the herd, illustrating how closing ourselves off during times of stress might feel protective but actually increases our vulnerability, while opening to connection provides true safety.

The conversation concludes with an invitation to listeners to notice the support of nature and remain present rather than feeding fears about the future.

WEBSITE: www.coffeedatewithspirit.com

KRISTEN FORNO | Life Threading

https://www.instagram.com/lifethreading

AMY POTTER | From the Earth Creative

www..fromtheearthcreative.com

[00:00:00-00:01:00] Introduction and opening greetings

[00:01:00-00:05:00] Discussion about faery energy

[00:05:00-00:14:00] Grounding meditation

[00:14:00-00:17:00] Invocation of guides

[00:17:00-00:21:00] Introduction to the Brian Froud Faery oracle reading

[00:21:00-00:30:00] First card: The Fawn (Mind)

[00:30:00-00:36:00] Second card: The Hobgob/G'Abia (Body)

[00:36:00-00:47:00] Third card: The faery Godmother/Sari (Spirit)

[00:47:00-00:54:00] Reflection on the reading

[00:54:00-00:59:00] Story about horse herd dynamics

[00:59:00-01:00:00] Closing and preview of next episode

BONUS ‘The Lady’s Prayer’ is the Isolated practice from Episode 10, Season 1: Walking the Goddess Path with Yukiko Amaya.

This beautiful movement practice called the Lady's Prayer, created by Glastonbury Goddess Temple founder Kathy Jones, guides listeners in embodying divine feminine energy through gesture and intention.

WEBSITE: www.coffeedatewithspirit.com

KRISTEN FORNO | Life Threading

https://www.instagram.com/lifethreading

AMY POTTER | From the Earth Creative

www..fromtheearthcreative.com

YUKIKO AMAYA: My Goddess Path

www.mygoddesspath.com

Join hosts Amy Potter and Kristen Forno as they welcome Amy's dear friend, teacher, and mentor: Priestess of Goddess and Shamanic Practitioner, Yukiko Amaya | My Goddess Path for an intimate conversation about Goddess consciousness, the Celtic goddess Brigid, and the sacred season of Imbolc, This episode opens with Yukiko sharing her personal journey from successful producer to spiritual seeker, including powerful experiences with healers, shamans, and divine guidance that led her to become a priestess of the goddess tradition. Yukiko explains the significance of Imbolc (February 1st) as a threshold time between winter and spring, and shares deep wisdom about Brigid as a goddess of fire, healing, creativity, and transformation. The episode culminates in a beautiful movement practice called the Lady's Prayer, offering listeners a way to embody divine feminine energy in their daily lives. Whether you're curious about goddess traditions, seeking to deepen your spiritual practice, or simply in need of inspiration for the season ahead, this episode offers both practical wisdom and magical inspiration for connecting with the sacred in everyday life.

Episode Timestamps

0:00-35:00 - Introduction and Yukiko's personal journey

35:00-49:00 - Discussion of goddess path and priestess training

49:00-1:04:00 - Exploration of Imbolc and Brigid

1:04:00-1:22:00 - The Lady's Prayer practice and closing

WEBSITE: www.coffeedatewithspirit.com

KRISTEN FORNO | Life Threading

https://www.instagram.com/lifethreading

AMY POTTER | From the Earth Creative

www..fromtheearthcreative.com

YUKIKO AMAYA: My Goddess Path

www.mygoddesspath.com

Finding Your Light: Making Space for Emotional Clearing | Episode 9, Season 1

In this transformative episode of Coffee Date with Spirit, hosts Kristen Forno and Amy Potter dive deep into emotional clearing and processing during this potent time of Imbolc - the stirring of spring. Opening with a powerful tarot reading featuring The Devil card and Bridgid, the episode weaves together personal stories of healing, including Amy's profound experience doing Reiki with a horse who teaches her about processing grief. The hosts guide listeners through a powerful emotional clearing visualization, demonstrating how to release limiting beliefs and negative emotions across our timeline. The episode concludes with an exciting announcement of their new container, The Holding Space, and a brand new five-week program "Inside Out" - a creative approach to emotional processing through art. Join these ordinary mystics as they share both ordinary and extraordinary ways to move through emotional blocks, ground into your body, and invite in divine guidance. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply seeking ways to process emotions more effectively, this episode offers practical tools and heartfelt wisdom for your spiritual journey.

00:00:00] - Introduction and opening check-in

[00:02:00] - Discussion of feeling frozen and the energy of Imbolc

[00:04:00] - Amy shares experience with movement and Zumba class

[00:11:00] - Tarot reading: The Devil card and Bridget appearance

[00:15:00] - Amy's story about Reiki work with horses

[00:20:00] - Opening invocation and grounding practice

[00:27:00] - Introduction to emotional clearing visualization

[00:30:00] - Guided Advanced ECM - Emotional Clearing Method(™) begins

[00:40:00] - Completion of practice and integration

[00:43:00] - Discussion of experiences during the practice

[00:53:00] - Introduction to "Inside Out" program

[00:58:00] - Details about creative emotional processing

[01:02:00] - Program logistics and closing thoughts

WEBSITE: www.coffeedatewithspirit.com IG: @coffeedatewithspirit

KRISTEN FORNO | LIFE THREADING: www.lifethreading.com

AMY POTTER | FROM THE EARTH CREATIVE: www.fromtheearthcreative.com

Ever wonder what happens when two mystics decide to let spirit guide their business planning? Get ready for some serious magic! In this enchanting first episode of 2025, Kristen and Amy invite you to curl up with your favorite drink and witness the extraordinary unfold. Against the backdrop of a pristine snowy morning, they set out to plan their podcast's future - but spirit had other ideas!

What starts as a simple oracle card reading turns into a jaw-dropping display of synchronicity that leaves both hosts speechless. Cards reappear mysteriously (even after thorough shuffling!), spirit guides pop in with sass and wisdom, and the very energy of Coffee Date with Spirit makes herself known with a "bless your heart" smile. Through it all, one message becomes crystal clear: sometimes the most powerful plan is no plan at all.

Between fits of laughter and moments of profound wisdom, Kristen and Amy discover that their partnership transcends individual capabilities, and that true abundance flows not from rigid structures but from joyful co-creation with spirit. Whether you're curious about working with oracle cards, wondering how to blend business with spirituality, or simply love witnessing magical moments unfold in real time, this episode will leave you seeing signs and synchronicities everywhere. Warning: side effects may include spontaneous giggles, increased trust in divine timing, and an irresistible urge to pull out your own oracle cards!

Episode Timestamps

00:00:00 - Introduction and opening

00:01:00 - Setting the scene with snowy morning reflections

00:03:00 - Discussion of podcast journey and partnership

00:06:00 - Beginning grounding practice

00:13:00 - Inviting in the spirit of the podcast

00:15:00 - Discussion about guides and energy sensing

00:22:00 - First oracle card reading about scheduling

00:28:00 - Exploration of expansion possibilities

00:34:00 - Discussion about financial flow and abundance

00:41:00 - Three-card spread about podcast guidance

00:50:00 - Individual strength and growth readings

01:02:00 - Final reflections and closing 01:05:00 - Outro

WEBSITE: www.coffeedatewithspirit.com IG: @coffeedatewithspirit

KRISTEN FORNO | LIFE THREADING: www.lifethreading.com

AMY POTTER | FROM THE EARTH CREATIVE: www.fromtheearthcreative.com

Star Goddess Ritual: Guided Practices Compilation from Episode 7

Experience a complete guided ritual for connecting with cosmic wisdom and accessing your deepest dreams. Join hosts Kristen Forno | Life Threading and Amy Potter | From the Earth Creative as they weave together ancient practices with modern mysticism in this transformative journey. Through powerful meditation techniques, you'll learn to connect with both Earth's grounding wisdom and celestial guidance using golden and silver threads of energy.

The ritual begins with sacred space creation and moves into a profound grounding practice that connects you to both earthly and cosmic energies. Amy guides you through a mystical forest journey where you'll meet the Star Goddess herself, while Kristen holds space with supporting tarot wisdom. Together, they offer practical tools for working with dream energy, connecting with ancestral guides, and accessing the infinite field of possibility that opens when we embrace sacred darkness.

Perfect for both beginner and experienced practitioners, this ritual includes complete guidance for:

- Sacred space setup

- Earth and star energy connection

- Ancestral wisdom activation

- Dream revelation practices

- Integration techniques

Whether practicing alone or in community, this ritual offers a powerful container for exploring your inner mysteries and cosmic connection. Includes journal prompts and practical tips for maintaining your practice.

WEBSITE: www.coffeedatewithspirit.com IG: @coffeedatewithspirit

KRISTEN FORNO WEB: www.lifethreading.com

AMY POTTER WEB: www.fromtheearthcreative.com

MUSIC: Elf Meditation Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Dreaming with Star Goddess: Embracing Mystery at the New Moon

Join hosts Kristen Forno | Life Threading and Amy Potter | From the Earth Creative as they explore the sacred mysteries of wintertime dreaming in this intimate and mystical episode. Starting with a powerful grounding meditation (2:00), they create a sacred container for deep dream work and connection with the Star Goddess. Through tarot readings featuring the Goddess of Stones, The Star, and The Sun (21:00), they reveal insights about rest, renewal, and the importance of honoring winter's natural invitation to turn inward. The episode culminates in a transformative guided journey (32:00) where listeners connect with cosmic wisdom and their own dream potential. Perfect for anyone seeking to embrace winter's gifts of rest, revelation, and sacred darkness.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Opening and Introduction

2:00 - Sacred Grounding Practice

21:00 - Tarot Reading & Interpretation

32:00 - Guided Star Goddess Journey

52:00 - Integration & Closing Reflections

WEBSITE: www.coffeedatewithspirit.com IG: @coffeedatewithspirit

KRISTEN FORNO WEB: www.lifethreading.com

AMY POTTER WEB: www.fromtheearthcreative.com

MUSIC: Elf Meditation Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Music promoted by https://freemusicbg.com

and https://www.chosic.com

Into the Yin: Awakening Your Creative Essence S1 E6 Spirit friends, pour yourself something warm and join us for a magical conversation about the power of the yin! In this thought provoking episode, Amy Potter and Kristen Forno, your Coffee Date Hosts, are joined by the luminous Daven Lee, Priestess of the Yin and creator of the Power of the Yin Oracle deck. We dive deep into the sacred dance between yin and yang energies, unveiling the mysteries of our sexual soul, and discovering how slowing down actually amplifies our magic. Featuring a beautiful guided practice that will leave you radiating from the inside out, and a profound oracle reading that appeared with perfect divine timing. Let yourself sink into this transformative conversation about accessing your innate creative power and life force energy.

To keep up to date with the latest happenings at Coffee Date with Spirit:

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IG @coffeedatewithspirit

Youtube: @coffeedatewithspirit

Your Hosts:

Kristen Forno | Life Threading: www.lifethreading.com

Amy Potter | From the Earth Creative | www.fromtheearthcreative.com

For more info on Daven Lee and The Power of the Yin:

www.poweroftheyin.com

www.poweroftheyinoracle.com

www.hellosexualsoul.com

IG @davenlee @poweroftheyin @hellosexualsoul @poweroftheyinoracle

BONUS: Isolated Meditations & Practices from Grounding in Gratitude

Extracted directly from Episode 5, this special bonus features three powerful practices to help you:

• Call yourself back to the present moment
• Invite in your guides and ancestors
• Practice gratitude through breath

Highlights include:

• Breathing practice for grounding and expansion
• Guided invitation of spiritual guides
• "Breath of Thanks" exercise from Forgive for Good

Perfect for daily wellness, stress reduction, and reconnecting with your inner peace. Recommended to practice 2-3 times daily or at least once a week.

Hosts Kristen Forno and Amy Potter guide you through a gentle, transformative meditation to help you remember: you can always return to yourself in this moment.

Bonus: Free Holiday Survival Toolkit Get journal prompts, tapping exercises, breath work, and grounding techniques. Simply visit www.coffeedatewithspirit.com and subscribe to their newsletter to receive this free gift.

Duration: [Approximately 10-15 minutes] Recommended: Quiet space, comfortable position