Empower or Diminish: The Subtle Ways We Build Up or Break Down Others

Discover how your presence, words, and even silent judgments shape others—and learn simple ways to uplift and inspire.

In this powerful conversation, Amanda, Morgan, Drusilla, and Penny dive into the unseen impact of our daily interactions. From subtle body language to hidden intentions, every moment carries the potential to empower someone—or diminish them.

Explore:

• How our unspoken energy influences others

• The ripple effect of every glance, tone, or internal thought

• Tools inspired by A Course in Miracles and spiritual wisdom to shift from judgment to encouragement

• Real-life examples—from near-death stories to simple practices you can bring into everyday conversations

• How to live in continual awareness, prayer, and gratitude

💡 Take it with you this week: Pause and ask yourself before each interaction: Am I lifting someone up? If yes, continue. If no, shift to grace, affirmation, and presence.

If this episode sparked something in your heart, we’d love to support your journey through spiritual counseling, coaching, or guided healing work. Reach out to connect!

🗂️ Resources Mentioned

• A Course in Miracles (including the practice: “All your thoughts are prayers”)

• Teachings by Marianne Williamson, Gary Renard, Abraham‑Hicks

• Practices: daily gratitude, evening reflection, silent affirmation

✨ Work with us 1-on-1:

🍋 Amanda (Spiritual Counseling): [email protected]

🍋 Drusilla (Spiritual Counseling): [email protected]

🍋 Melissa (Business & Marketing Coaching): [email protected]

🍋 Morgan (Spiritual Counseling): lovelightmorgan.com or [email protected]

🍋 Penny (Performance Coaching): [email protected]

 

Welcome back to Five Lemons Laughing! In this special Father's Day episode, the lemonettes dive into the gifts of masculine energy—presence, clarity, action—and how embracing those qualities can help us shed guilt and embrace freedom. 💛 🌟 *What You'll Hear in This Episode:*

• Recognizing when we shame men in our lives with our “shoulds”
• Stories of permission, decisiveness, and unapologetic choice
• Tools for honoring masculine energy without sacrificing our own
• Tips inspired by Allison Armstrong’s work on masculine–feminine differences
• A reminder: let go of expectations, take a breath, and choose clarity

 

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Share how you're stepping into boldness this week! Let’s celebrate the harmony of masculine and feminine within and around us.

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• Website: www.fivelemonslaughing.com

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🌟 Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 

📘 A Course in Miracles – Workbook Lesson 155 “I will step back and let Him lead the way.” A foundational lesson on surrender and divine guidance, inviting us to release control and trust a higher power.

👑 The Queen’s Code by Alison Armstrong A powerful exploration of masculine and feminine dynamics. This book (and Armstrong’s broader teachings) offer insight into: → Men as “single-focused” → Women’s “diffuse awareness” → And the memorable quote: “Men are not hairy women.” Her work helped inspire the episode’s reframing of masculine energy as a gift, not a problem.

💫 Inner Child Work & Special Relationships Though not named explicitly, the conversation weaves in core themes from spiritual psychology and A Course in Miracles—like the healing of special relationships and the role of the inner child in our emotional patterns.

 

✨ Work with us 1-on-1:

🍋 Amanda (Spiritual Counseling): [email protected]

🍋 Drusilla (Spiritual Counseling): [email protected]

🍋 Melissa (Business & Marketing Coaching): [email protected]

🍋 Morgan (Spiritual Counseling): lovelightmorgan.com or [email protected]

🍋 Penny (Performance Coaching): [email protected]

 

#Fatherhood #MasculineEnergy #LettingGo #FiveLemonsLaughing #ACourseInMiracles #Presence #Clarity #Boldness #Shine #Podcast

 

What if productivity didn’t mean pushing harder, but surrendering more? In this heartfelt and humorous conversation, the Lemonettes explore the surprising power of letting go—of expectations, outcomes, and control. From parenting to nonprofit leadership to car rides and career decisions, we unpack real-life stories about the struggle to release the “shoulds” and embrace the ease of flow.

Join us as we talk about:

• The difference between surrender and giving up

• What trusting life actually looks like

• How releasing control can create more peace, presence, and even productivity

• Why our inner control freaks are usually rooted in fear

• Tools to help you soften your grip and trust the unfolding

Whether you’re a lifelong planner, recovering perfectionist, or just tired of micromanaging your own life, this episode is a warm, funny, and deeply honest invitation to let go—and watch grace rush in.

 

 

🧰 Resources Mentioned:

📖 A Course in Miracles  

👩🏻‍🏫 Alison Armstrong’s teachings on masculine/feminine dynamics

📚 Michael A. Singer – The Untethered Soul

📚Parallel Universes of Self by Frederick Dodson

👩🏻‍🏫 PQ (Positive Intelligence) program

 

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📘 Facebook: facebook.com/fivelemonslaughing

🌍 Website: fivelemonslaughing.com

 

✨ Work with us 1-on-1:

Amanda (Spiritual Counseling): [email protected]

Drusilla (Spiritual Counseling): [email protected]

Melissa (Business & Marketing Coaching): [email protected]

Morgan (Spiritual Counseling): lovelightmorgan.com or [email protected]

Penny (Performance Coaching): [email protected]

 

 

#SurrenderToFlow #SpiritualGrowth #FeminineEnergy #PodcastForWomen #HealingJourney #ACIM #LetGoAndLetGod #MindfulLiving #FiveLemonsLaughing #ControlToFlow #ProductivityWithGrace

Melissa shares a sacred, vulnerable moment as she prepares to move abroad—letting go of what’s familiar to follow a soul-deep calling. In this rich and heartfelt episode, we explore the spiritual courage it takes to say goodbye, how presence transforms endings, and why trusting the pull may be your next leap of faith. This conversation is a loving reminder that change isn’t loss—it’s a beginning.

💛 Explore one-on-one spiritual support with our hosts  💛 Subscribe & leave a review—your support helps more listeners find us!

 

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What if your biggest triggers were actually invitations to heal? In this powerful and humorous episode of Five Lemons Laughing, we explore the idea that the world is always reflecting something back to us—whether it’s our judgments, old wounds, or the parts of ourselves we’ve hidden away.

Join us as we unpack spiritual projection, self-awareness, and the power of turning toward our inner work with honesty and compassion. And yes… we’re still triggered, still tired, and still trying to be holy.

✨ Topics Include: - The mirror effect in spiritual growth - How to respond when someone gets under your skin - The power of self-inquiry, awareness & laughter - Tools for healing: inner child work, forgiveness, and more

🌿 Resources Mentioned: - A Course in Miracles - Forgiveness Letter Template by Jennifer Hadley - Inner Child Work

🔗 Learn more, get meditations, or work with a Lemonette at [fivelemonslaughing.com](http://fivelemonslaughing.com)

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Triggered, Tired & Still Trying to Be Holy – When Spiritual Growth Isn’t Pretty

 

What happens when your spiritual values get hijacked by your very human reactions? In this honest and laughter-filled episode, the Lemonettes get real about the messy middle of spiritual practice — the moments when you're triggered, tired, and still trying your best to live in alignment. From fake arguments in our heads to judging the people closest to us, we explore how the ego creeps in and why walking the talk is rarely graceful.

You’ll hear:

• What spiritual integrity really looks like (hint: it’s not perfection)

• How we recover faster when we stray off path

• Why laughter, compassion, and community matter more than ever

• And the surprising power of just staying willing

This is a love letter to anyone who’s still healing, still learning, and still showing up.

 

Resources & Mentions:

📖 A Course in Miracles (ACIM)

📚 Parallel Universes of Self by Frederick Dodson (esp. Chapter 8)

🧘🏻‍♀️ The Squeeze on our website (guided meditations & journaling prompts)  

🎧 Our previous episode on Living Your Values 

 

🎧 If this episode moved you, please follow, share, and leave a review—it helps us grow and keeps the conversations flowing.

xoxo, the lemonettes (Amanda, Drusilla, Melissa, Morgan & Penny)

 

🌿 Stay connected with us:

📸 Instagram: / @fivelemonslaughing 📘 Facebook: / @fivelemonslaughing 🌍 Website: https://fivelemonslaughing.com

👉 Work with us: Amanda (Spiritual Counseling): Book a complimentary discovery call or email [email protected] Drusilla (Spiritual Counseling): Email [email protected] Melissa (Business & Marketing Coaching): Email [email protected] Morgan (Spiritual Counseling): Visit lovelightmorgan.com or email [email protected] Penny (Performance Coaching): Email [email protected]

 

What does it really mean to be spiritually authentic?

In this episode, the Lemonettes share honest stories of bypassing their own emotions in the name of love, forgiveness, and peace. From childhood trauma to forgiveness fatigue to moving across the world, this conversation dives deep into how we cover up pain with spiritual language — and what it looks like to finally stop running.

You’ll walk away with:

• A clear understanding of what spiritual bypassing is

• Signs you might be doing it (even with good intentions)

• A powerful self-love practice to re-ground when anxiety strikes

• Compassionate truth: it's okay to be messy on your way to healing

Let this episode be your permission to stop pretending and start feeling.

 

✨ Mentioned in this episode:

📖 A Course in Miracles (ACIM) 

📖 The Map of Consciousness by David R. Hawkins 

🌙 Want to deepen your spiritual practice? Explore our Moon Cycle Journey: two guided ceremonies + 28 days of journaling prompts. → fivelemonslaughing.com/the-moon-cycle-journey

🎧 If this episode moved you, please follow, share, and leave a review—it helps us grow and keeps the conversations flowing.

xoxo, the lemonettes (Amanda, Drusilla, Melissa, Morgan & Penny)

 

🌿 Stay connected with us:

📸 Instagram: / @fivelemonslaughing 📘 Facebook: / @fivelemonslaughing 🌍 Website: https://fivelemonslaughing.com

👉 Work with us: Amanda (Spiritual Counseling): Book a complimentary discovery call or email [email protected] Drusilla (Spiritual Counseling): Email [email protected] Melissa (Business & Marketing Coaching): Email [email protected] Morgan (Spiritual Counseling): Visit lovelightmorgan.com or email [email protected] Penny (Performance Coaching): Email [email protected]

This conversation is for every woman who’s ever been mislabeled, silenced, or made to feel small.

In honor of Mother's Day and the Sacred Feminine within all of us, the Lemonettes dive into the misunderstood legacy of Mary Magdalene—seer, teacher, and equal to Jesus. We explore how her story was rewritten by patriarchal systems, what she truly represents, and why reclaiming her truth matters now more than ever.

We also share our own stories of being misjudged and mislabeled, and how spiritual practice, perception shifts, and sisterhood have helped us heal.

💛 Topics we explore:

• The erased feminine wisdom of Mary Magdalene

• A Course in Miracles perspectives on truth and identity

• The virgin/whore complex and religious control

• Personal stories of reclaiming self-worth

• What it means to take your power back with love

✨ Mentioned in this episode:

• Mary Magdalene Revealed by Meggan Watterson

• Love and a Map to the Unaltered Soul by Tina Louise Spalding

• The Lifetimes When Jesus and Buddha Knew Each Other by Gary Renard

• Sacred Mary Magdalene pilgrimage tours

📖 Other Respected Resources on Mary Magdalene for Further Reading:

👉 The Gospel of Mary Magdalene (Gnostic Text) Translations by Jean-Yves Leloup or Karen L. King are the most respected.

👉 The Sophia Code by Kaia Ra 

👉 The Magdalene Manuscript by Tom Kenyon & Judi Sion 

👉 Work by Dr. Karen L. King (Harvard Divinity School) 

 

🌙 Want to deepen your spiritual practice? Explore our Moon Cycle Journey: two guided ceremonies + 28 days of journaling prompts. → fivelemonslaughing.com/the-moon-cycle-journey

🎧 If this episode moved you, please follow, share, and leave a review—it helps us grow and keeps the conversations flowing.

xoxo, the lemonettes (Amanda, Drusilla, Melissa, Morgan & Penny)

✨ What’s the difference between the soul and the spirit? And why does it matter on a spiritual path?

In this deep and thought-provoking episode, we explore the distinction between soul and spirit through the lens of A Course in Miracles. While many of us speak about soulmates, soul journeys, and soul healing… ACIM reminds us: only Spirit is real.

Could the soul be part of the illusion—and Spirit the truth that never changes? This episode invites you to step beyond the story and rest in what is.

💛 In this episode, we discuss: ✔ The soul as the story, the seeker, the evolution ✔ Spirit as timeless, whole, and unchanged ✔ What A Course in Miracles says about Spirit vs. soul ✔ Amanda’s journey with vibrational integrity and spiritual discipline ✔ Atonement and energetic responsibility ✔ The value of community, repetition, and personal reflection ✔ Revisiting Byron Katie’s powerful quote about reverence and the sacred

📖 Mentioned in this episode:

• A Course in Miracles

• Parallel Universes of Self by Frederick Dodson

🌿 Stay connected with us:

📸 Instagram: / fivelemonslaughing 📘 Facebook: / fivelemonslaughing 🌍 Website: https://fivelemonslaughing.com

👉 Work with us: Amanda (Spiritual Counseling): Book a complimentary discovery call or email [email protected] Drusilla (Spiritual Counseling): Email [email protected] Melissa (Business & Marketing Coaching): Email [email protected] Morgan (Spiritual Counseling): Visit lovelightmorgan.com or email [email protected] Penny (Performance Coaching): Email [email protected]

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🌑 Welcome to our New Moon Ceremony—a sacred space for reflection, renewal, and soulful intention.

The new moon invites us to pause, reset, and plant seeds of transformation—not just in our to-do lists, but in our hearts.

In this guided ceremony, we support you in: 🌙 Releasing what no longer serves you 🌱 Setting intentions from a space of clarity and presence 💫 Listening to the truth of Spirit, not the noise of the story

Whether you're journaling, lighting a candle, or simply sitting in stillness—this space is for you.

✨ Want to go deeper?

Join us for the full Moon Cycle Journey, and receive our 14 Days of Journaling Prompts—a powerful way to align with the rhythm of the moon and your own inner wisdom.

👉 Sign up at: https://fivelemonslaughing.com

🎙️ Hosted by Drusilla, Morgan & Penny of Five Lemons Laughing Rooted in A Course in Miracles, seasoned with laughter, truth, and sacred connection.

🌀 What You'll Need (Optional):

• A journal & pen

• A candle or sacred object

• A quiet, comfortable space

• Your beautiful heart

🌿 Stay connected with us:

📸 Instagram: / fivelemonslaughing 📘 Facebook: / fivelemonslaughing 🌍 Website: https://fivelemonslaughing.com

👉 Work with us: Amanda (Spiritual Counseling): [email protected] Drusilla (Spiritual Counseling): [email protected] Melissa (Business & Marketing Coaching): [email protected] Morgan (Spiritual Counseling): lovelightmorgan.com or [email protected] Penny (Performance Coaching): [email protected]

🎧 Prefer to watch the ceremony? 📺 https://youtube.com/@fivelemonslaughing