Hold the Light

Carissa Schumacher is a world-renowned Forensic Psychic Medium, an empathic intuitive, a Sacred Ceremony Facilitator and a full-body Channel for Yeshua.

Carissa is a facilitator who is willing to walk the walk. She has an incredible gift as a channel – and it does seem otherworldly – she embraces her human self and shares that with us. There is a lot of laughter and joy in her presence.

So, while this episode is longer than usual, there is so much goodness shared here. I know that many of you listening are cautiously curious about The Freedom Transmissions and Carissa’s work. So keep an open mind and an open heart. This work is Universal… there’s something for everyone.

Here we talk about what it means to hold the light; Carissa offers context and definition to Yeshua, as well as the vertical and the horizontal; she shares how people can create a daily structure to help them connect, or stay connected to their spiritual selves; and we cover so much more. There is great wisdom in this conversation.

ABOUT CARISSA SCHUMACHER

Website: TheSpiritTransmissions.com

Read: The Freedom Transmissions

Read on Substack: Why Hold the Light? 

Listen: Air the Griefances, Not the Grievances – Yeshua’s Transmission on Pulling the Thread

EXCLUSIVE! ALOKA HOME x HOLD THE LIGHT COLLECTIVE QUILTS

Buy a limited edition, one-of-a-kind quilt hand-stitched in India 60 to 80 years ago. They are perfect to place in your lap or wrap around your shoulders while meditating, or in a circle! BUY HERE

THE HTL PODCAST CREW

• Creator, producer, and host: Laurie Gunning Grossman
• Co-producer and audio mixer/sound guru: Jonathan Grossman
• Original music: Jonathan Grossman
• Hold the Light podcast is recorded and mixed at Night Shift Audio in Los Angeles, CA

FIND US AT:

• Website: Holdthelightcollective.com
• Newsletter: Substack
• Laurie on IG: @laurie.gunning.grossman
• Hold the Light on IG: @holdthelightcollective

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Today on the show I’m talking with feng shui expert Kristina Hollinger. Kristina is sharing incredible knowledge, wisdom, and practical tips about The Lunar New Year – happening on February 10th – and about 2024 in general. If you haven’t heard yet, 2024 is The Year of the Wood Dragon.

So, what does that mean? As Kristina shares, The Year of the Wood Dragon is all about expansion and prosperity.  She says that this is a year to reap the harvest, that our inner work is paying off, and that it’s a year to be seen and recognized! It’s your time to shine.

She shares helpful tips on how we can fully be in alignment with and embrace the dragon energy. We go into the wood element and what it means in Feng Shui – and Kristina offers things that we can do personally and internally this year to be a magnet for what we desire.

LEARN MORE ABOUT KRISTINA HOLLINGER

Website: KristinaHollinger.com 

Instagram: @kristina.hollinger

Podcast: Modern Feng Shui with Kristina Hollinger

Get the Welcome the Wealth course by 2/8/24 here!

Get a FREE Manifesting with Feng Shui Mini Course + Mediation

EXCLUSIVE! ALOKA HOME x HOLD THE LIGHT COLLECTIVE QUILTS

Buy a limited edition, one-of-a-kind quilt hand-stitched in India 60 to 80 years ago. Composed of layers of saris, these vintage pieces are infused with energy, stories, and consciousness – and possess the unique patina of time. They are perfect to place in your lap or wrap around your shoulders while meditating, or in a circle! BUY HERE

THE HTL PODCAST CREW

FIND US AT:

Today on the show I’m talking with feng shui expert Kristina Hollinger. Kristina is sharing incredible knowledge, wisdom, and practical tips about The Lunar New Year – happening on February 10th – and about 2024 in general. If you haven’t heard yet, 2024 is The Year of the Wood Dragon.

So, what does that mean? As Kristina shares, The Year of the Wood Dragon is all about expansion and prosperity.  She says that this is a year to reap the harvest, that our inner work is paying off, and that it’s a year to be seen and recognized! It’s your time to shine.

She shares helpful tips on how we can fully be in alignment with and embrace the dragon energy. We go into the wood element and what it means in Feng Shui – and Kristina offers things that we can do personally and internally this year to be a magnet for what we desire.

LEARN MORE ABOUT KRISTINA HOLLINGER

Website: KristinaHollinger.com 

Instagram: @kristina.hollinger

Podcast: Modern Feng Shui with Kristina Hollinger

Get the Welcome the Wealth course by 2/8/24 here!

Get a FREE Manifesting with Feng Shui Mini Course + Mediation

EXCLUSIVE! ALOKA HOME x HOLD THE LIGHT COLLECTIVE QUILTS

Buy a limited edition, one-of-a-kind quilt hand-stitched in India 60 to 80 years ago. Composed of layers of saris, these vintage pieces are infused with energy, stories, and consciousness – and possess the unique patina of time. They are perfect to place in your lap or wrap around your shoulders while meditating, or in a circle! BUY HERE

THE HTL PODCAST CREW

• Creator, producer, and host: Laurie Gunning Grossman
• Co-producer and audio mixer/sound guru: Jonathan Grossman
• Original music: Jonathan Grossman
• Hold the Light podcast is recorded and mixed at Night Shift Audio in Los Angeles, CA

FIND US AT:

• Website: Holdthelightcollective.com
• Newsletter: Substack
• Laurie on IG: @laurie.gunning.grossman
• Hold the Light on IG: @holdthelightcollective
• Recording Studio: Nightshiftaudio.com

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Today on the show I’m talking with Dre Bendewald, the founder and facilitator of The Art of Circling.

The Art of Circling is a group mindfulness practice that uses ancient ritual in a modern setting. Through sharing stories, deep listening and meditation, The Art of Circling empowers people, strengthens communities, and heals and transforms lives. Dre, who is a certified council carrier from the Ojai Foundation in Ways of Council, has made it her life long mission to share these circles with as many women as possible around the world as a way to bring peace, harmony, and divine balance.

We talk about the synchronicity of how we met; we talk about guidance, gratitude, and how we are always connected; we talk about a book that has deep meaning for us both, The Freedom Transmissions; and of course we talk about the art of circling. If you’re curious about what a circle is or what happens within a circle, you’ll want to hear Dre’s wisdom and stories in this conversation. And then, I suspect you’ll want to try one. 

Also, at the top of this conversation, you’ll hear us talk a bit about one of our shared teachers, Carissa Schumacher.

LEARN MORE ABOUT DRE BENDEWALD

Website: TheArtofCircling.com

Instagram: @andreabendewald

Facebook: The Art of Circling

EXCLUSIVE! ALOKA HOME x HOLD THE LIGHT COLLECTIVE QUILTS

Buy a limited edition, one-of-a-kind quilt hand-stitched in India 60 to 80 years ago. Composed of layers of saris, these vintage pieces are infused with energy, stories, and consciousness – and possess the unique patina of time. They are perfect to place in your lap or wrap around your shoulders while meditating, or in a circle! BUY HERE

THE HTL PODCAST CREW

FIND US AT:

Today on the show I’m talking with Dre Bendewald, the founder and facilitator of The Art of Circling.

The Art of Circling is a group mindfulness practice that uses ancient ritual in a modern setting. Through sharing stories, deep listening and meditation, The Art of Circling empowers people, strengthens communities, and heals and transforms lives. Dre, who is a certified council carrier from the Ojai Foundation in Ways of Council, has made it her life long mission to share these circles with as many women as possible around the world as a way to bring peace, harmony, and divine balance.

We talk about the synchronicity of how we met; we talk about guidance, gratitude, and how we are always connected; we talk about a book that has deep meaning for us both, The Freedom Transmissions; and of course we talk about the art of circling. If you’re curious about what a circle is or what happens within a circle, you’ll want to hear Dre’s wisdom and stories in this conversation. And then, I suspect you’ll want to try one. 

Also, at the top of this conversation, you’ll hear us talk a bit about one of our shared teachers, Carissa Schumacher.

LEARN MORE ABOUT DRE BENDEWALD

Website: TheArtofCircling.com

Instagram: @andreabendewald

Facebook: The Art of Circling

EXCLUSIVE! ALOKA HOME x HOLD THE LIGHT COLLECTIVE QUILTS

Buy a limited edition, one-of-a-kind quilt hand-stitched in India 60 to 80 years ago. Composed of layers of saris, these vintage pieces are infused with energy, stories, and consciousness – and possess the unique patina of time. They are perfect to place in your lap or wrap around your shoulders while meditating, or in a circle! BUY HERE

THE HTL PODCAST CREW

• Creator, producer, and host: Laurie Gunning Grossman
• Co-producer and audio mixer/sound guru: Jonathan Grossman
• Original music: Jonathan Grossman
• Hold the Light podcast is recorded and mixed at Night Shift Audio in Los Angeles, CA

FIND US AT:

• Website: Holdthelightcollective.com
• Newsletter: Substack
• Laurie on IG: @laurie.gunning.grossman
• Hold the Light on IG: @holdthelightcollective
• Recording Studio: Nightshiftaudio.com

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Today on the show I’m talking with Kimo Kepano, a Hawaiian High Seer who works as a multi-sensory energy healer, spiritual psychic medium, and educator. 

Education is a big part of Kimo and how he shares his gifts, and one of his goals is to teach individuals how to become their own version of a Seer.

This is my third time talking with Kimo on a podcast – however it’s the first time here on Hold the Light, and I was thrilled to be back in conversation with him. He is such a light holder.

In this conversation, we talk about how we each have a soul color, and how knowing the color of our soul – and what that color means – can help us to expand. Kimo also shares what to do when our soul falls out of alignment – he explains more about this; how we can each learn how to raise our own vibration; and he shares many wonderful stories around energy and how we can consciously work with it. It’s fascinating!

LEARN MORE ABOUT KIMO KEPANO

Website: thelightseer.com

What’s Your Soul Color?: Take the Quiz! 

Instagram: @alohalightseer

TikTok: @thelightseer

Hold the Light podcast aims to support and guide lifelong learners and light holders in deepening their connection to personal and spiritual growth. By providing a mix of information, application, and transformation, this show equips people with the tools and inspiration that can help expand and evolve their lives.

EXCLUSIVE! ALOKA HOME x HOLD THE LIGHT COLLECTIVE QUILTS

Buy a limited edition, one-of-a-kind quilt hand-stitched in India 60 to 80 years ago. Composed of layers of saris, these vintage pieces are infused with energy, stories, and consciousness – and possess the unique patina of time. They are perfect to place in your lap or wrap around your shoulders while meditating, or while sitting out in nature. BUY HERE

THE HTL PODCAST CREW

FIND US AT:

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lauriegrossman.substack.com/subscribe

Today on the show I’m talking with Kimo Kepano, a Hawaiian High Seer who works as a multi-sensory energy healer, spiritual psychic medium, and educator. 

Education is a big part of Kimo and how he shares his gifts, and one of his goals is to teach individuals how to become their own version of a Seer.

This is my third time talking with Kimo on a podcast – however it’s the first time here on Hold the Light, and I was thrilled to be back in conversation with him. He is such a light holder.

In this conversation, we talk about how we each have a soul color, and how knowing the color of our soul – and what that color means – can help us to expand. Kimo also shares what to do when our soul falls out of alignment – he explains more about this; how we can each learn how to raise our own vibration; and he shares many wonderful stories around energy and how we can consciously work with it. It’s fascinating!

LEARN MORE ABOUT KIMO KEPANO

Website: thelightseer.com

What’s Your Soul Color?: Take the Quiz! 

Instagram: @alohalightseer

TikTok: @thelightseer

Hold the Light podcast aims to support and guide lifelong learners and light holders in deepening their connection to personal and spiritual growth. By providing a mix of information, application, and transformation, this show equips people with the tools and inspiration that can help expand and evolve their lives.

EXCLUSIVE! ALOKA HOME x HOLD THE LIGHT COLLECTIVE QUILTS

Buy a limited edition, one-of-a-kind quilt hand-stitched in India 60 to 80 years ago. Composed of layers of saris, these vintage pieces are infused with energy, stories, and consciousness – and possess the unique patina of time. They are perfect to place in your lap or wrap around your shoulders while meditating, or while sitting out in nature. BUY HERE

THE HTL PODCAST CREW

• Creator, producer, and host: Laurie Gunning Grossman
• Co-producer and audio mixer/sound guru: Jonathan Grossman
• Original music: Jonathan Grossman
• Hold the Light podcast is recorded and mixed at Night Shift Audio in Los Angeles, CA

FIND US AT:

• Website: Holdthelightcollective.com
• Newsletter: Substack
• Laurie on IG: @laurie.gunning.grossman
• Hold the Light on IG: @holdthelightcollective
• Recording Studio: Nightshiftaudio.com

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Today on the show I’m talking with Nik McRae who is a Human Design and Astrology intuitive and guide.

As one testimonial on his website says, “Nik eloquently transmutes cosmic wisdom into practical guidance.”

In our conversation, we talk about how human design and astrology can help us to know ourselves better, evolve, and embody our own unique journey through life.

We also talk about how these systems can help us gain clarity and insight when we are going through transitions; we talk about emotional energetic re-patterning; and Nik shares some insights about what to expect in 2024, including what lessons will be unfolding for us as a collective.

LEARN MORE ABOUT NIK McRAE

Website: BeyondIronik.com

Instagram: @fire.n.iron

Read the Book Nik’s Recommends: Talking to Myself: Evolving on Purpose by Tanis McRae (Tanis’ book is a guide to the awakening process and contains many of the fundamental teachings that Nik’s work is based off of.)

Tanis McRae website: Thehealingi.colm

Hold the Light podcast aims to support and guide lifelong learners and light holders in deepening their connection to personal and spiritual growth. By providing a mix of information, application, and transformation, this show equips people with the tools and inspiration that can help expand and evolve their lives.

THE HTL PODCAST CREW

FIND US AT:

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lauriegrossman.substack.com/subscribe

Today on the show I’m talking with Nik McRae who is a Human Design and Astrology intuitive and guide.

As one testimonial on his website says, “Nik eloquently transmutes cosmic wisdom into practical guidance.”

In our conversation, we talk about how human design and astrology can help us to know ourselves better, evolve, and embody our own unique journey through life.

We also talk about how these systems can help us gain clarity and insight when we are going through transitions; we talk about emotional energetic re-patterning; and Nik shares some insights about what to expect in 2024, including what lessons will be unfolding for us as a collective.

LEARN MORE ABOUT NIK McRAE

Website: BeyondIronik.com

Instagram: @fire.n.iron

Read the Book Nik’s Recommends: Talking to Myself: Evolving on Purpose by Tanis McRae (Tanis’ book is a guide to the awakening process and contains many of the fundamental teachings that Nik’s work is based off of.)

Tanis McRae website: Thehealingi.colm

Hold the Light podcast aims to support and guide lifelong learners and light holders in deepening their connection to personal and spiritual growth. By providing a mix of information, application, and transformation, this show equips people with the tools and inspiration that can help expand and evolve their lives.

THE HTL PODCAST CREW

• Creator, producer, and host: Laurie Gunning Grossman
• Co-producer and audio mixer/sound guru: Jonathan Grossman
• Original music: Jonathan Grossman
• Hold the Light podcast is recorded and mixed at Night Shift Audio in Los Angeles, CA

FIND US AT:

• Website: Holdthelightcollective.com
• Newsletter: Substack
• Laurie on IG: @laurie.gunning.grossman
• Hold the Light on IG: @holdthelightcollective
• Recording Studio: Nightshiftaudio.com

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Today on the show, I’m excited to share my conversation with Jill Wintersteen, founder of Spirit Daughter, a platform that empowers people around the world to design their best possible lives using astrology and spirituality.

With Spirit Daughter, who has over 2.2 million followers on Instagram, Jill guides people to break through limiting beliefs and find healing and transformation. Her popular lunar cycle workbooks reach thousands of people worldwide each month. 

In our conversation, we talk about why cultivating a strong spiritual core is essential to the human experience; Jill shares what she does when she feels fear or uncertainty; we talk about why writing is such a powerful transformational tool; and she recommends the best crystals for manifesting, for creating more calm when the energy of the world feels chaotic, and for creating a feeling of balance in our homes.

Also, Jill shares what she’s feeling is the energy of 2024. You’ll love these topics we touch upon!

LEARN MORE ABOUT JILL WINTERSTEEN AND SPIRIT DAUGHTER

Website: SpiritDaughter.com

Instagram: @spiritdaughter

YouTube: @spiritdaughter

TikTok: @spiritdaughter    

CRYSTALS THAT JILL MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST:

FOR MANIFESTING

Trolliete

Citrine 

FOR MANIFESTING AND TRANSFORMATION

Charoite

CALMING FOR THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

Amethyst

Moonstone

Celestite

BALANCING FOR THE HOME

Watermelon Tourmaline

Quartz

Rose Quartz

Jade

Tourmalinated Quartz

Hold the Light podcast aims to support and guide lifelong learners and light holders in deepening their connection to personal and spiritual growth. By providing a mix of information, application, and transformation, this show equips people with the tools and inspiration that can help expand and evolve their lives.

THE HTL PODCAST CREW

FIND US AT:

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lauriegrossman.substack.com/subscribe