Connect 2 Love

What if the possibilities you’ve been searching for are already around you—but you need to believe before you can see them? In this episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ welcome back Carol Collins and The Teachers for a fascinating exploration of belief, inner guidance, emotional awareness, intention, and our ability to shape the way we experience life.

🔹 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this uplifting episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa and Michael welcome back Carol Collins, conscious voice channel for The Teachers, to explore the transformative power of belief—and the possibilities that can become visible when we learn to trust our inner guidance.

Carol shares part of her own remarkable journey, including how a daily practice of silent meditation unexpectedly opened her awareness to an entirely new experience of consciousness and eventually to her work with The Teachers.

The conversation moves beyond simply “believing in your dreams” into a deeper exploration of emotional mediumship, guidance, intention, manifestation, and conscious creation. Carol explains the important distinction between receiving guidance and choosing what we create from that guidance—reminding us that awareness and intention still matter.

Together, Lisa, Michael, and Carol explore how the beliefs we repeatedly reinforce can influence what we notice, what we expect, how we respond, and ultimately the experiences we allow ourselves to pursue.

Because sometimes the opportunity isn’t missing.

We simply haven’t opened our eyes to it yet.

This conversation is for anyone who has ever stopped dreaming, questioned what is possible, struggled to trust their inner knowing, or felt caught in the routines and expectations of everyday life.

Perhaps belief isn’t about convincing yourself that something must happen.

Perhaps belief is about becoming open enough to discover what could.

🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER

Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.

“Belief doesn’t make the impossible possible... it makes the invisible visible.”— Unknown

Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.

May this episode inspire you to embrace the power of belief and recognize the guidance that is always within your reach. Remember, the path to your dreams begins with the choice to believe in them.

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Carol Collins

Through Carol, The Teachers—a collective of nonphysical beings—share teachings centered around conscious reality, love, unity, inner knowing, healing, and intentional creation.

Carol now works internationally with individuals and businesses and offers workshops, courses, special events, private readings, and other opportunities to explore The Teachers’ work.

To learn more about Carol Collins and The Teacher please visit www.channelingtheteachers.com 

Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations.

Michael J. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity, and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com.

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What if your greatest purpose isn’t found in extraordinary moments—but in the ordinary acts of kindness that quietly change someone’s life... including your own? In this heartfelt episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ explore how simple acts of kindness, compassion, and presence become powerful expressions of love that ripple far beyond what we can see.

🔹 EPISODE SUMMARY

Drawing inspiration from the Buddhist understanding of Dharma and the extraordinary life of Venerable Dr. Soorakkulame Pemaratana, recently honored as the Chief Monk of the United States, they reflect on how our deepest purpose is often revealed not through grand achievements, but through the countless ordinary moments in which we choose kindness, compassion, and genuine human connection.

Together, they share heartfelt stories that remind us that every smile, every patient conversation, every encouraging word, and every compassionate act becomes another drop filling the vessel of humanity. Through these seemingly small choices, we create a ripple effect that extends far beyond our own lives.

This conversation is for anyone who longs to experience more meaning, deeper relationships, and greater peace by discovering that purpose isn’t waiting somewhere in the future—it is quietly unfolding through the love we choose to embody today.

🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER

Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.

The world rarely changes because of one extraordinary act. It changes because ordinary people choose one more moment of kindness.

May this episode remind you that love doesn’t ask us to become someone different. It simply invites us to become more fully ourselves. Because every act of kindness becomes another thread in the beautiful tapestry of humanity. And perhaps...that is how we remember who we truly are.

May this conversation inspire you to embrace the beauty of your everyday interactions and to recognize that love is always within your reach, waiting to be shared.

“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” — The Dalai Lama 

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What small act of kindness has stayed with you for years?

Tell us in the comments.

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Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations.

Michael J. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity, and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com.

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What if the changes you’re resisting aren’t pulling you away from love but gently leading you back to it? In this episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ explore how embracing change with an open heart can cultivate inner peace, emotional resilience, and deeper connection.

🔹 EPISODE SUMMARY 

Change often brings uncertainty. It can stir fear, grief, self-doubt, and resistance. Yet what if these moments aren’t interruptions to our lives—but invitations to discover who we truly are?

Inspired by the beautiful writings of Nikki Banas and woven together with personal reflections, Lisa and Michael explore how every challenge carries the opportunity to deepen our relationship with ourselves and with love.

Together they discuss how shifting from resistance to acceptance allows us to move through life’s changing tides with greater peace, clarity, and emotional resilience. Rather than fearing uncertainty, they invite listeners to trust the wisdom unfolding within every experience and remember that love is not something we lose during change—it is the anchor that carries us through it.

This conversation is for anyone experiencing transition, uncertainty, grief, or personal growth, and longing to discover greater peace while embracing life’s ever-changing journey.

🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER

Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.

May this conversation remind you that even when life changes around you, the love within you remains constant.

The waves may rise.

“Life is meant to be lived like the ocean—rising, falling, and always returning to love.”– Inspired by Nikki Banas

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Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations.

Michael J. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity, and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com.

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What if the love you’ve been searching for has never existed outside of you—but has been waiting within you all along, ready to awaken and flow through every part of your life? In this enlightening episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ explore the transformative shift from searching for love to becoming its source—and how self-love, kindness, and compassion can deepen our relationships and change the way we experience the world.

🔹 EPISODE SUMMARY 

Inspired by the wisdom of Sara Landon and other leading voices in consciousness, this conversation invites listeners to rethink everything they’ve been taught about love. Rather than searching for validation, approval, or fulfillment outside themselves, Lisa and Michael explore how genuine transformation begins when we recognize that love is not something we earn—it is something we already are.

Together they reflect on the ripple effect created when one person chooses kindness, compassion, and self-acceptance. Through personal stories, inspiring examples, and practical insights, they reveal how becoming the source of love naturally changes our relationships, our emotional well-being, and the energy we bring into every interaction.

This conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered why external success or relationships haven’t filled the emptiness they expected—and who is ready to discover the peace, joy, and freedom that come from remembering their own loving nature.

🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER

Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.

Imagine what our world would look like if more people stopped asking,

Because the greatest gift you can offer the world is becoming the source of the very thing you’ve always been seeking.

May this episode inspire you to embrace your role as the source of love in your life and encourage you to share that love with the world around you. Remember, when you shine your light, you invite others to do the same.

“We are not here to get love or even to give love. We are here to become the source of love.” — Inspired by Sara Landon

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Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations.

Michael J. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity, and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com.

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What if you’ve never truly been alone... because the wisest, most loving part of you has been guiding you all along? In this inspiring episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ welcome back transformational coach and mind-body-spirit educator Maureen Oehrle to explore how reconnecting with your Higher Self can help you move beyond self-doubt, trust your intuition, and remember the deeper wisdom that has always lived within you.

🔹 EPISODE SUMMARY

Are we ever truly disconnected from who we really are? 

Together they explore the nature of the Higher Self, the illusion of separation, and the possibility that a greater aspect of our consciousness is continually guiding us toward love, joy, healing, and purpose.

Drawing upon her decades of experience studying the mind-body-spirit connection, Maureen shares practical ways to strengthen your relationship with your inner guidance, trust intuitive knowing, and move beyond the fear of your own power. The conversation explores synchronicities, ancestral patterns, self-worth, and the gentle reminders that our souls are always communicating with us—even when life feels uncertain.

Rather than seeking answers outside ourselves, Lisa, Michael, and Maureen invite listeners to remember that wisdom, peace, and unconditional love have never been separate from who they truly are.

This conversation is for anyone who has ever questioned their path, struggled with self-doubt, or wondered if there is something greater guiding their life.

🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER

Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.

May this conversation remind you that you have never been separate from the wisdom you seek. May it inspire you to trust your intuition, embrace your unique path, and remember that the deepest guidance has been quietly walking beside you all along.

“You are never alone; the greater part of you is always with you.” — Maureen Oehrle

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Maureen Oehrle is a mind-body-spirit educational facilitator, consultant and coach. Her ultimate passion lies in connecting people to new information and exploring the potential in the invisible to help individuals step out of routine thinking and stay curious.

With over three decades of immersion in the mind-body-spirit connection, Maureen’s path has been deeply shaped by profound spiritual and scientific teachings, drawing core inspiration from researchers, scientists, and teachers like Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Bruce Lipton, Dr. Brian Weiss, Gary Zukav, Caroline Myss, and most recently, Genevieve Taeger. As a key co-founder of Pittsburgh’s OMA Center for Mind, Body & Spirit, she developed and directed a lecture series which began in her own living room. Maureen brings a warm, engaging presence to her work, inspiring others to consider that there is more to the story. Maureen is a Reiki Master, a transformational life coach, a part-time artist, and a certified archetypal consultant through Caroline Myss’s professional program.

Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations.

Michael J. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity, and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com.

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What if the life you’re trying so hard to figure out isn’t a problem to solve—but a masterpiece waiting to be created? In this inspiring episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ welcome back Carol Collins, channel for The Teachers, to explore how love, joy, and conscious creation can transform the way we experience life.

🔹 EPISODE SUMMARY

Together, they explore a powerful shift in perspective: what if life isn’t asking us to solve endless problems, but inviting us to become conscious participants in the creative process?

Drawing upon the wisdom of The Teachers, Carol shares how love and joy are not simply emotions to pursue—they are the energetic foundation from which inspired creation naturally unfolds. Rather than striving to force outcomes, we are invited to become receptive to the greater intelligence continually guiding us toward our highest potential.

The conversation explores the difference between creating from fear and creating from love, why impatience often disconnects us from our natural flow, and how learning the art of focus allows our deepest desires to unfold with greater ease.

This episode is for anyone feeling discouraged, uncertain, or stuck—and ready to embrace life as an extraordinary act of conscious creation.

🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER

Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.

May this conversation inspire you to trust the creative process unfolding within you, embrace the joy already available in this moment, and remember that your life is not something to fix—it is something beautiful to create.

"You are not the manifestor, you are the receiver." — James, guide of Carol Collins

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Carol Collins

Carol has quickly garnered international acclaim for her elegant conveyance of The Essential Material and for her delivery of powerfully accurate readings. She is swiftly rising to be among the great channelers bringing true, eloquent teaching and guidance from Beyond.​

She has been featured on Next Level Soul with Alex Ferrari, Beyond The Ordinary with John Burgos, Wednesday’s With Kryon with Lee Carroll, They Call Us Channelers with Kevin Moore, The Jeff Mara Podcast, World Awakenings with Karl Gruber, and is a monthly guest on Connect 2 Love Podcast with Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ.​​

Together with The Teachers, Carol consults with individuals and businesses internationally as a channel and facilitator of energy healing. She offers monthly livestream Workshops, Specialty Courses, Subscription, Special Events, and Private Readings. To learn more, please visit www.channelingtheteachers.com 

Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist, and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations.

Michael J. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity, and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com.

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What if the judgments we make at first glance are keeping us from seeing the beauty, courage, and humanity that can only be revealed through a second glance? In this heartfelt episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ delve into the profound insights shared by the late David Roche, a man who embraced his unique journey with humor, love, and authenticity.

🔹 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this uplifting episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa and Michael share a deeply moving conversation inspired by the life and legacy of David Roche—a gifted storyteller, speaker, and advocate whose life challenged conventional ideas of beauty, acceptance, and human connection.

Born with a facial difference, David transformed what many perceived as a limitation into a profound gift. Through humor, authenticity, and extraordinary self-acceptance, he helped others recognize that true beauty is not found in appearance but in presence, courage, and the willingness to be fully ourselves.

Drawing inspiration from David’s powerful quote:

“Perhaps true beauty is something that draws our attention at second glance, once the judgment of a first glance has realized its mistake.”

Lisa and Michael explore the difference between first impressions and deeper seeing. They reflect on how societal conditioning shapes our perceptions and how taking a second glance—at others and at ourselves—can transform judgment into understanding, connection, and love.

This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt unseen, misunderstood, or judged—and for anyone ready to discover the beauty that lies within themselves and others.

🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER

Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.

May this episode inspire you to look beyond the surface, embrace your authentic self, and celebrate the beauty that resides in every soul.

“True beauty is something that draws our attention at second glance.” — David Roche (1944-2026)

We invite you to experience the beauty of facially different David Roche and his lovely wife Marlena Blavin as share their stories with a spellbound middle-school audience. David and Marlena have presented Love At Second Sight live more than one hundred times in schools (to grades 6-12). Click to view Love At Second Sight 

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Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations.

Michael J. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity, and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com.

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What if the life you’ve been waiting for isn’t waiting for you to become more worthy... but simply more willing?

In this uplifting episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ explore the power of permission, self-sovereignty, and what becomes possible when you stop waiting for approval and start fully embracing who you already are.

🔹 EPISODE SUMMARY

Together, they explore the idea that life is not waiting for you to prove your worth, fix yourself, or become someone else. Instead, life is waiting for your willingness to show up authentically, follow what lights you up, and embrace the person you already are.

Drawing on personal experiences, spiritual insights, and the concept of “unbecoming,” Lisa and Michael discuss how societal conditioning often teaches us to seek external validation while disconnecting us from our innate sovereignty and creativity.

This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck, hesitant, or caught in the cycle of waiting—and is ready to stop asking for permission and start living fully, joyfully, and authentically.

🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER

Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.

May this episode inspire you to stop waiting for permission, trust your inner knowing, and embrace the vibrant life that has been waiting for you all along.

“No one is coming with a key. It’s always been your turn.” — Lisa LeRose

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If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may need this reminder today.

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Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist, and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations.

Michael J. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity, and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com.

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What if the happiness, love, and fulfillment you’ve been waiting for aren’t waiting in the future at all? In this thought-provoking episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ explore how the word “once” can quietly keep us trapped in cycles of postponement—and how releasing conditional worth can help us embrace the joy, freedom, and abundance available right now.

🔹 EPISODE SUMMARY

Once.

Inspired by the realization that many of us unknowingly postpone our lives through phrases like “Once I find love,” “Once I’m successful,” or “Once I finally become enough,” they explore how conditional thinking can keep us disconnected from the joy and fulfillment available in the present moment.

Through personal stories, humor, and meaningful reflection, Lisa and Michael reveal how the pursuit of worthiness can become a never-ending loop—and how true growth begins when we stop trying to prove ourselves and start embracing the truth that we were always enough.

Together, they invite listeners to release the pressure of becoming and discover the freedom of simply being.

This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt they needed to earn their happiness, prove their value, or wait for life to begin—and is ready to embrace a more authentic, joyful, and empowered way of living.

🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER

Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.

May this episode inspire you to release the belief that your worth exists somewhere in the future and embrace the truth that you are already enough, exactly as you are.

“You were never meant to spend your life proving your worth. You were always enough.” — Unknown

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may be caught in the “once” trap and needs this reminder today.

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Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations.

Michael J. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity, and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com.

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What if the challenges and emotional reactions you experience are actually guiding you toward greater peace and clarity?

In this thought-provoking episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ explore the transformative power of neutrality and how finding your center can help you navigate life with greater ease, trust, and conscious choice.

🔹 EPISODE SUMMARY

Together they discuss how neutrality is not indifference—it is awareness. It is the space between reaction and response where clarity, trust, and possibility emerge. Inspired by teachings from Bashar and personal experiences, Lisa and Michael reflect on how neutrality allows us to observe life without immediately assigning meaning, creating room for deeper insight and intentional choices.

Using metaphors from driving, relationships, and everyday life, they explore how our world shifts when we stop reacting automatically and instead become curious observers of our thoughts and emotions.

This conversation is for anyone feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or caught in the noise of life—and ready to discover greater peace, resilience, and joy through conscious awareness.

🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER

Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.

May this episode inspire you to pause, observe, and discover the freedom that comes from meeting life with greater awareness and ease.

“It doesn’t matter what happens. It matters what you do with it.” — Bashar

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Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations

Michael J.. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com.

Topics explored on Connect 2 Love: self-worth • emotional healing • conscious relationships • abundance mindset • overcoming triggers