Coffee Time with Brenda and Mary

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Episode 100 of Coffee Time with Brenda and Mary. We're celebrating 3 years and 100 episodes together, and we want you to help us decide what comes next.

In this episode, we look back at how this podcast started (completely unplanned, including the thumbnail photo we took on a whim), what we've learned about staying positive in a world full of distractions, and why the ripple effect of one small positive action matters more than you think.

Then we ask for your help. If you want us to keep going for another 100 episodes, send a hello to [email protected] by September 6th. If we get 20 hellos, we continue. Tell us where you're listening from, and if you have ideas for topics you'd love us to cover, we want to hear those too.

📍 What we cover:

Looking back on 3 years and 100 episodes
Why we started this podcast and what's kept us going
The unplanned origin story of our very first thumbnail
Holding peace, light, and calm in uncertain times
The ripple effect: how one positive action impacts more people than you realize
Our ask: help us decide if we continue

🎧 Some of our favourite episodes:

The origin story
EP1: Introduction to Coffee Time, our very first recording: https://youtu.be/HXMLXGOCqUk
EP21: Name Change, the episode where Coffee Time with Brenda and Mary became official: https://youtu.be/I9uME4_po6w

Foundational teachings
EP7: BEAM Therapy, Bioenergetic Emotional Access Method: https://youtu.be/m6XshQYiE7c
EP28: Some of Our Favourite Books: https://youtu.be/IboQhzygbvU
EP50: Change the World, One Small Action at a Time: https://youtu.be/VtL10z949I8

Fan favorites
EP31: My Healing Seems to Be Taking Longer Than Expected: https://youtu.be/b1ISGoF6QJ8
EP72: Soul Readings with Asim, Welcome Asim to So Brilliant: https://youtu.be/qi7ilZSUBog
EP68: Coffee, Consciousness & Cocktails: https://youtu.be/jEBSME53elU

Building toward episode 100
EP59: Vibe Check, Holding Your Light: https://youtu.be/s-JPZ13dBNU
EP74: The Power of Healing Together: https://youtu.be/Ac1fk_Nb0Lo
EP90: When Someone You Love Is Dying: https://youtu.be/C1ZlVmPKH38
EP99: You Are Always Manifesting, The Power of Your Dominant Vibration: https://youtu.be/YvGKW1kJK-g

☕ Connect with us:
Website: https://www.sobrilliant.ca
Free 15-minute consult: https://sobrilliant.simplybook.me
So Brilliant Wellness App: https://sobrilliant-wellness.netlify.app
Email us a hello: [email protected]

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Welcome! I am here to support those ready to liberate themselves from negative influences.

Whether you are just awakening or already deep into your journey, my years of experience and natural abilities illuminate the path for individuals and human consciousness to transition into higher, more positive timelines.

I guide those ready for positive changes through their healing and growth journeys, empowering them to embrace their true selves and step into their most authentic and vibrant lives.

As a self-empowerment coach, transformative life coach, intuitive energy healer, and public speaker, I am dedicated to supporting humanity through these uncertain yet exhilarating times as we elevate our collective consciousness.

My approach to spirituality is practical and relatable, designed to help you raise your vibration and unlock your full potential.

Join live group healing sessions on YouTube LIVE Tuesdays @ 9:00 PM EST, visit FREE Group Healing Calls (sobrilliant.ca)

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You are manifesting every single second, even when you're asleep. In this episode, Brenda and Mary get real about the difference between conscious, peaceful intention and mixed, unconscious energy, and why that difference changes everything you create in your life.

We talk about the pull toward division and negativity in the world right now, why algorithms reward chaos over unity, and how to catch yourself before you add more energy to the doom and gloom. Mary shares the yellow sticky note habit that helped her rewire her default thinking, and Brenda breaks down why staying neutral is sometimes the more powerful move than forcing positivity.

This one is a call to awareness. Your thoughts, your words, your actions- they're all creating. What you focus on grows.

We're one episode away from our 100th. Thank you for being part of this journey with us.

Book a free consult with Brenda: sobrilliant.simplybook.me

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Learn more: sobrilliant.ca

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For more about So Brilliant, Brenda Farrugia visit HOME (sobrilliant.ca)

Welcome! I am here to support those ready to liberate themselves from negative influences.

Whether you are just awakening or already deep into your journey, my years of experience and natural abilities illuminate the path for individuals and human consciousness to transition into higher, more positive timelines.

I guide those ready for positive changes through their healing and growth journeys, empowering them to embrace their true selves and step into their most authentic and vibrant lives.

As a self-empowerment coach, transformative life coach, intuitive energy healer, and public speaker, I am dedicated to supporting humanity through these uncertain yet exhilarating times as we elevate our collective consciousness.

My approach to spirituality is practical and relatable, designed to help you raise your vibration and unlock your full potential.

Join live group healing sessions on YouTube LIVE Tuesdays @ 9:00 PM EST, visit FREE Group Healing Calls (sobrilliant.ca)

To book a Discovery Call with Brenda, visit ...

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Ever catch yourself reaching for your phone, the remote, or anything that lets you check out? You're not alone, and in this episode we're getting real about it. Mary confesses her own struggle with a distraction habit that snuck up on her this summer, and Brenda breaks down why so many of us are feeling pulled toward numbing behaviours right now.

We talk about the difference between healthy play and avoidance, why suppressed anger is surfacing for so many people, and why this discomfort might actually be a sign of awakening rather than something going wrong. Brenda shares her own process for working through anger and fear when it comes up, and why "don't be afraid of your anger" might be exactly what you need to hear today.

This is part one of a two-part conversation. Next time we dig into how to stay balanced and present without losing yourself to distraction.

Here is the quiz https://sobrilliant-quiz.netlify.app/  You can also find it on my simplified website https://www.sobrilliant.ca/   Let me know what you think  - I am a good listener and really appreciate the feedback!

If this episode resonates, we would love to hear from you. Head to sobrilliant.ca to check out Brenda's work, or drop into sobrilliant.simplybook.me to book a free consult.

Find us on your favourite podcast app.

Support the show

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Watch episodes with video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@sobrilliant/podcasts

For more about So Brilliant, Brenda Farrugia visit HOME (sobrilliant.ca)

Welcome! I am here to support those ready to liberate themselves from negative influences.

Whether you are just awakening or already deep into your journey, my years of experience and natural abilities illuminate the path for individuals and human consciousness to transition into higher, more positive timelines.

I guide those ready for positive changes through their healing and growth journeys, empowering them to embrace their true selves and step into their most authentic and vibrant lives.

As a self-empowerment coach, transformative life coach, intuitive energy healer, and public speaker, I am dedicated to supporting humanity through these uncertain yet exhilarating times as we elevate our collective consciousness.

My approach to spirituality is practical and relatable, designed to help you raise your vibration and unlock your full potential.

Join live group healing sessions on YouTube LIVE Tuesdays @ 9:00 PM EST, visit FREE Group Healing Calls (sobrilliant.ca)

To book a Discovery Call with Brenda, visit ...

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Ever feel like life keeps sending you the same uncomfortable reminder over and over? In this episode of Coffee Time with Brenda and Mary, we talk about what happens when staying comfortable becomes more painful than taking the leap. 

We get into why the universe (or your own soul) keeps knocking louder when you ignore your inspiration, how sickness, breakups, and burnout can actually be wake-up calls, and why lightworkers and old souls often feel the pull to something bigger even when life looks "fine" on paper. 

If you've been putting off your passion because of the kids, the job, the timing, this one's for you.

Find us on your favourite podcast app.

Connect with Brenda: sobrilliant.ca
 Book a session: sobrilliant.simplybook.me

Support the show

Contact us at [email protected]

Watch episodes with video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@sobrilliant/podcasts

For more about So Brilliant, Brenda Farrugia visit HOME (sobrilliant.ca)

Welcome! I am here to support those ready to liberate themselves from negative influences.

Whether you are just awakening or already deep into your journey, my years of experience and natural abilities illuminate the path for individuals and human consciousness to transition into higher, more positive timelines.

I guide those ready for positive changes through their healing and growth journeys, empowering them to embrace their true selves and step into their most authentic and vibrant lives.

As a self-empowerment coach, transformative life coach, intuitive energy healer, and public speaker, I am dedicated to supporting humanity through these uncertain yet exhilarating times as we elevate our collective consciousness.

My approach to spirituality is practical and relatable, designed to help you raise your vibration and unlock your full potential.

Join live group healing sessions on YouTube LIVE Tuesdays @ 9:00 PM EST, visit FREE Group Healing Calls (sobrilliant.ca)

To book a Discovery Call with Brenda, visit ...

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What does it actually mean to "wake up"? In this episode of Coffee Time with Brenda and Mary, we unpack the idea of higher consciousness, why some people have instant awakenings (hello, near death experiences) and others wake up gradually, and why waking up isn't always comfortable.

We talk about breaking free of childhood programming, why judgment keeps us asleep, and how meditation, journaling, and reconnecting with nature can open the door to who you really are. Brenda shares her own journey, including the two years it took to finally crack open and remember her true self.

If you've ever felt like a robot on repeat (wake up, coffee, work, repeat) this episode is for you.

In this episode:
🌿 What "waking up" actually means and why it happens differently for everyone
🧠 How childhood programming keeps us asleep without realizing it
💛 Why judgment and comparison are signs you're still in the box
🧘‍♀️ The 15 minute meditation practice that changed Brenda's life
🌎 Why reconnecting with nature is part of remembering who you are
✨ How to know if you're already awakening (spoiler: if you're asking, you probably are)

We are getting close to our 100th episode and this conversation is a perfect reflection of how far we've come. Thank you for growing with us.

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For more about So Brilliant, Brenda Farrugia visit HOME (sobrilliant.ca)

Welcome! I am here to support those ready to liberate themselves from negative influences.

Whether you are just awakening or already deep into your journey, my years of experience and natural abilities illuminate the path for individuals and human consciousness to transition into higher, more positive timelines.

I guide those ready for positive changes through their healing and growth journeys, empowering them to embrace their true selves and step into their most authentic and vibrant lives.

As a self-empowerment coach, transformative life coach, intuitive energy healer, and public speaker, I am dedicated to supporting humanity through these uncertain yet exhilarating times as we elevate our collective consciousness.

My approach to spirituality is practical and relatable, designed to help you raise your vibration and unlock your full potential.

Join live group healing sessions on YouTube LIVE Tuesdays @ 9:00 PM EST, visit FREE Group Healing Calls (sobrilliant.ca)

To book a Discovery Call with Brenda, visit ...

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This week Mary and I sat down to talk about the movie Disclosure Day, and honestly, it took us somewhere we didn't expect. 

We know a movie like this can bring up fear. The title alone might make people brace themselves for something unsettling. But what we found was the opposite. This film is tender (and a bit Hollywoodish- action packed) . It's hopeful. At its heart, it's a story about humanity learning to be more empathetic, to truly listen to each other, and to find common ground even when we feel worlds apart.

What stayed with us most is the reminder that we are all one. Not as an abstract idea, but as something we can actually feel and live out in how we treat each other every single day. We talk about why a message like this matters so much right now, why it's worth sitting with the discomfort instead of turning away from it, and what it might look like if we let this kind of understanding guide us forward.

Grab your coffee and join us for this one. We think it's an important conversation, and we hope it opens something up in you too.

Support the show

Contact us at [email protected]

Watch episodes with video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@sobrilliant/podcasts

For more about So Brilliant, Brenda Farrugia visit HOME (sobrilliant.ca)

Welcome! I am here to support those ready to liberate themselves from negative influences.

Whether you are just awakening or already deep into your journey, my years of experience and natural abilities illuminate the path for individuals and human consciousness to transition into higher, more positive timelines.

I guide those ready for positive changes through their healing and growth journeys, empowering them to embrace their true selves and step into their most authentic and vibrant lives.

As a self-empowerment coach, transformative life coach, intuitive energy healer, and public speaker, I am dedicated to supporting humanity through these uncertain yet exhilarating times as we elevate our collective consciousness.

My approach to spirituality is practical and relatable, designed to help you raise your vibration and unlock your full potential.

Join live group healing sessions on YouTube LIVE Tuesdays @ 9:00 PM EST, visit FREE Group Healing Calls (sobrilliant.ca)

To book a Discovery Call with Brenda, visit ...

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 Music isn't just entertainment—it's energy. In this episode, Brenda and Mary explore how the songs you choose can raise or lower your vibration, using Eurovision as the jumping-off point for a deeper conversation about discernment. They share real stories (including one about a friend's son and a supernatural experience) about how dark or heavy music can create openings in your energy field, while uplifting sound elevates your space. Whether you're curious about energy work, sensitive to your environment, or just wondering why certain music feels off, you'll walk away with practical tools to protect and elevate your energy. Because here's the truth: your vibration is yours to control. 

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Support the show

Contact us at [email protected]

Watch episodes with video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@sobrilliant/podcasts

For more about So Brilliant, Brenda Farrugia visit HOME (sobrilliant.ca)

Welcome! I am here to support those ready to liberate themselves from negative influences.

Whether you are just awakening or already deep into your journey, my years of experience and natural abilities illuminate the path for individuals and human consciousness to transition into higher, more positive timelines.

I guide those ready for positive changes through their healing and growth journeys, empowering them to embrace their true selves and step into their most authentic and vibrant lives.

As a self-empowerment coach, transformative life coach, intuitive energy healer, and public speaker, I am dedicated to supporting humanity through these uncertain yet exhilarating times as we elevate our collective consciousness.

My approach to spirituality is practical and relatable, designed to help you raise your vibration and unlock your full potential.

Join live group healing sessions on YouTube LIVE Tuesdays @ 9:00 PM EST, visit FREE Group Healing Calls (sobrilliant.ca)

To book a Discovery Call with Brenda, visit ...

Send us Fan Mail

 What if everything you've been taught about who you should be is actually keeping you from who you really are? In this episode, Brenda and Mary dive deep into authenticity and the layers of programming, fear, and expectations that have buried your true self since childhood. They explore why being yourself is so much easier than pretending, share stories about people waking up to their authentic identity late in life, and explain the ripple effect your light has when you finally step into it. If you're a sensitive person, an empath, or a light worker feeling called to something bigger, this conversation is for you. You'll learn why this moment in time matters, how to recognize the clues the universe is sending you, and what it means that we need you to be fully you. Because the world's puzzle isn't complete without your unique piece. 

Get the free SoBrilliant Wellness App here,, then share it to your home page, and it becomes an app on your phone!  https://sobrilliant-wellness.netlify.app/

Support the show

Contact us at [email protected]

Watch episodes with video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@sobrilliant/podcasts

For more about So Brilliant, Brenda Farrugia visit HOME (sobrilliant.ca)

Welcome! I am here to support those ready to liberate themselves from negative influences.

Whether you are just awakening or already deep into your journey, my years of experience and natural abilities illuminate the path for individuals and human consciousness to transition into higher, more positive timelines.

I guide those ready for positive changes through their healing and growth journeys, empowering them to embrace their true selves and step into their most authentic and vibrant lives.

As a self-empowerment coach, transformative life coach, intuitive energy healer, and public speaker, I am dedicated to supporting humanity through these uncertain yet exhilarating times as we elevate our collective consciousness.

My approach to spirituality is practical and relatable, designed to help you raise your vibration and unlock your full potential.

Join live group healing sessions on YouTube LIVE Tuesdays @ 9:00 PM EST, visit FREE Group Healing Calls (sobrilliant.ca)

To book a Discovery Call with Brenda, visit ...

Send us Fan Mail

Join Brenda and Mary for a deeply engaging Coffee Time conversation exploring the world of group mediumship, intuitive healing, and spirit communication. In this episode, they share insights from a powerful group session where messages from loved ones in spirit came through with surprising detail, love, and clarity.

Want to join Next Sessions use this link https://sobrilliant.simplybook.me/v2/#book/service/49/count/1/

✨ Group Mediumship Experience with Asim - Multiple Dates
Date:  |  Saturday, May 9th, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM Start  |  1:00 PM Close
Location: ON-LINE by ZOOM

Date:  |  Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
⏰ 5:10 PM Arrival  |  5:30 PM Start  |  7:30 PM Close
Location: Etobicoke, ON

Date:  |  Sunday, May 24th, 2026
⏰ 1:40 PM Arrival  |  2:00 PM Start  |  4:00 PM Close
Location: 5309 Rainham Road, ON

They discuss how mediumship works in a group setting, what it feels like to receive messages from the other side, and how loved ones continue to support us after they pass. Brenda also shares personal experiences of connecting with her father in spirit, offering heartfelt moments and profound reflections on healing, consciousness, and connection.

If you're curious about mediumship, spiritual communication, or the unseen world, this conversation offers an open, grounded, and thought-provoking look into how these experiences unfold in real life.

✨ Topics include:
• Group mediumship experiences
• Messages from loved ones in spirit
• Healing, intuition, and consciousness
• Behind-the-scenes of a live spiritual session
• Personal stories and emotional insights

A warm, real, and expansive conversation that blends curiosity, laughter, and deep spiritual insight over coffee.

Support the show

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Watch episodes with video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@sobrilliant/podcasts

For more about So Brilliant, Brenda Farrugia visit HOME (sobrilliant.ca)

Welcome! I am here to support those ready to liberate themselves from negative influences.

Whether you are just awakening or already deep into your journey, my years of experience and natural abilities illuminate the path for individuals and human consciousness to transition into higher, more positive timelines.

I guide those ready for positive changes through their healing and growth journeys, empowering them to embrace their true selves and step into their most authentic and vibrant lives.

As a self-empowerment coach, transformative life coach, intuitive energy healer, and public speaker, I am dedicated to supporting humanity through these uncertain yet exhilarating times as we elevate our collective consciousness.

My approach to spirituality is practical and relatable, designed to help you raise your vibration and unlock your full potential.

Join live group healing sessions on YouTube LIVE Tuesdays @ 9:00 PM EST, visit FREE Group Healing Calls (sobrilliant.ca)

To book a Discovery Call with Brenda, visit ...

Send us Fan Mail

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like your dreams are just too big to start? In this episode of Coffee Time, Brenda and Mary get real about procrastination, low energy, and the sneaky ways our negative ego talks us out of moving forward. Discover why small, inspired actions are more powerful than you think, and how taking just one step can shift everything.

In this episode:

• Why your dreams feel too big (and what to do about it)
• How the negative ego uses your own beliefs against you
• The power of following your inspiration, even when it seems unrelated
• How picking up garbage can lead you to cleaning the ocean
• Why small steps fuel your soul and change the world around you

Whether you're tired, overwhelmed, or just stuck on a list that isn't getting shorter, this episode will remind you that you matter, your dreams matter, and one small action is all it takes to start.

☕ Find us on your favorite podcast app

🌐 Learn more about Brenda's work at www.sobrilliant.ca

Support the show

Contact us at [email protected]

Watch episodes with video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@sobrilliant/podcasts

For more about So Brilliant, Brenda Farrugia visit HOME (sobrilliant.ca)

Welcome! I am here to support those ready to liberate themselves from negative influences.

Whether you are just awakening or already deep into your journey, my years of experience and natural abilities illuminate the path for individuals and human consciousness to transition into higher, more positive timelines.

I guide those ready for positive changes through their healing and growth journeys, empowering them to embrace their true selves and step into their most authentic and vibrant lives.

As a self-empowerment coach, transformative life coach, intuitive energy healer, and public speaker, I am dedicated to supporting humanity through these uncertain yet exhilarating times as we elevate our collective consciousness.

My approach to spirituality is practical and relatable, designed to help you raise your vibration and unlock your full potential.

Join live group healing sessions on YouTube LIVE Tuesdays @ 9:00 PM EST, visit FREE Group Healing Calls (sobrilliant.ca)

To book a Discovery Call with Brenda, visit ...