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  • The Gift of YOU with Elaine Starling

    What if the one thing you keep searching for—love, validation, appreciation—is something you’re unknowingly rejecting every single day?

    In this special Christmas episode, Elaine Starling, The Abundance Ambassador, unwraps the most powerful spiritual gift you will ever receive: The Gift of YOU. With deep compassion and grounded spiritual wisdom, Elaine reveals why the love you crave can only be fully received from within…and how every experience in your life is guiding you back to that truth.

    Through self-loving practices, relationship insights, Ho’oponopono, somatic guidance, and Divine downloads, Elaine shows how self-love elevates your vibration, transforms your relationships, and aligns you with your highest consciousness.

    This is an episode you’ll return to again and again—especially when you forget how loved and Divine you already are.



    Topics Covered

    0:00 – Why most people unconsciously reject the love they crave

    Understanding why external validation never feels like enough.

    2:00 – Welcome to The Abundance Journey: The Gift of YOU

    Reframing self-love as the foundation of all abundance.

    4:40 – The Intention practice + 78-second alignment ritual

    Aligning with the power of nourishing self-love.

    8:45 – The Divine message: Everything is love—everything guides you to love

    How every experience contains a request for love and an opportunity to be love.

    13:15 – Why relationships are your greatest spiritual teachers

    Relationships as mirrors that reveal where you’ve abandoned yourself.

    18:30 – Navigating from fear, comparison, judgment…or Intention

    How inner dialogue determines your vibration and your outcomes.

    24:50 – The “inner gyroscope” of Divine love

    Using your somatic cues to return to alignment again and again.

    29:40 – A personal story: Three perspectives of love

    A real-life example of how expectations cloud our ability to receive love.

    36:10 – Self-love practices that recalibrate your consciousness

    Recognition Ritual, Fear vs. Love dialogue, Somatic Yes/No, and the Triple Blessing.

    41:20 – The truth bomb: You are the greatest gift you will ever receive

    How embracing your Divine worth changes every part of your life.



    Key Takeaways

    ·      The only person whose love you truly believe is your own.

    Self-love determines your capacity to receive from others and from The Divine.

    ·      Everything is love—and everything is guiding you to love.

    Even discomfort is a Divine invitation to return to your center.


    ·      Relationships are mirrors, not measures.

    They reveal where you need self-recognition, not where you fall short.


    ·      Alignment is not perfection—it’s willingness.

    You wobble, you return, you expand. That is spiritual mastery.


    ·      Self-love transforms your energy, your relationships, your intuition, and your abundance.

    Your external world shifts when your internal world softens.



    The 3 Core Practices: The Gift of YOU Method

    1 – The Recognition Ritual

    Look in the mirror daily and say:

    “I see you, and I’m really proud of you.”

    Outcome: You retrain your brain to receive love from the only source that matters—yourself.

    2 – Compare Fear vs. Love

    Ask:

    • What does fear say about this?
    • What does love say about this?
    • Choose the path that expands love.
    • Outcome: Clarity, emotional regulation, Divine alignment.

    3 – The Somatic YES, NO, and Opportunity

    Your body tells the truth:

    • Expansion = YES
    • Contraction = NO
    • Resistance = Opportunity for growth
    • Outcome: You navigate life from intuitive wisdom rather than fear.



    Questions Answered in This Episode

    • Why do we deflect love, appreciation, and compliments—even when we crave them?
    • How does self-love create higher consciousness and emotional freedom?
    • What makes relationships powerful spiritual tools for alignment?
    • How do fear, comparison, and judgment pull us out of alignment?
    • What practical tools restore self-compassion, confidence, and Divine connection?



    Pull Quotes

    “The only person whose love you truly believe is your own.” Elaine Starling

    “Everything is love, everything is guiding you to love, and every experience is a request for love and an opportunity to be love.” Elaine Starling

    “Life isn’t a test—it’s a love school. Every experience invites you to love yourself more.” Elaine Starling



    Free Gift

    Share what you Loved and what you Learned from this episode to download the Spiritual Alignment & Conscious Actions Guide — your roadmap to reconnect with The Divine, raise your vibration, and live as the woman your soul designed you to be.

    https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com/Contact — click Share My Thoughts and complete the short Google form to automatically receive your free gift.



    Resources Mentioned

    • Ho’oponopono Practice
    • Somatic YES/NO Guidance
    • The Infinite Consciousness Prayer
    • Related Episode: E184 – The Science of Sacred Play: How Love Changes Everything
    • Blog: Why Every Experience Is a Request for Love



    About the Host – Elaine Starling

    Elaine Starling, international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, coach, and host of The Abundance Journey, helps spiritually minded women align with Divine guidance to activate abundance in every area of life. Through her signature program, The Inner Power Protocol, Elaine teaches women to embody their true worth and live as the woman their soul designed them to be.

    Website: https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elaine.abundance

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainestarling/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElaineStarling

    TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/tMQ0D4sfEys

    Book: https://books2read.com/u/3kD9AR



    Connect & Support

    If this episode served you:

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    • Leave a review to help others discover the show
    • Share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that they are the gift
    • Download your free guide: https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com/Contact



    Share This Episode

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    Copy & paste blurb:

    “Loved this episode of The Abundance Journey: The Gift of YOU. My big aha: Self-love is the foundation of all abundance. Watch/listen + grab the free gift!”

    #AbundanceJourney #ElaineStarling #SelfLove #DivineLove #SpiritualAlignment #Manifestation #HigherConsciousness #WomenInSpirituality #RaiseYourVibration #YouAreTheGift

    44 min
  • Three Simple Steps with Trevor G. Blake

    What if everything you’ve been taught about success is backward? In this mind-expanding conversation, New York Times bestselling author and serial entrepreneur Trevor G. Blakeshares how he built and sold multiple companies worth over $400M — while working less than five hours a day.

    Trevor reveals the neuroscience and energetics behind his legendary Three Simple Steps, showing why hustle culture sabotages success and how to activate the quantum field for clarity, opportunity, and effortless momentum.

    Listeners will learn how to reprogram fear, step into imaginative creation, and leverage the energy of intention to reshape their lives from the inside out.



    Topics Covered

    0:00 — Can everything you’ve been taught about success be wrong?

    Why hustle culture fails and what actually creates exponential results.

    2:23 — The power of energetic connection

    Science meets spirituality: the Higgs field, quantum entanglement, and Divine partnership.

    7:40 — Why connection time is more important than work time

    Trevor's origin of the five-hour workday and the 3-hour connection ritual.

    9:16 — Understanding the universal energy field

    How science describes what spirituality has taught for millennia.

    12:58 — Trevor’s journey from “adventurer” to multimillion-dollar entrepreneur

    How a single moment—and a CEO’s doubt—ignited his entrepreneurial path.

    20:40 — Science + spirituality = practical magic

    Why Trevor teaches actionable tools instead of feel-good theory.

    23:00 — Defining abundance

    Trevor’s beautifully simple answer: waking up excited every day.

    24:05 — Money as energy (“money”)

    Reframing wealth, releasing resentment, and improving your relationship with money.

    28:39 — The power of letting go

    Fear is natural—but not a compass. How to release it and reprogram your reality.

    30:44 — Rewiring the Reticular Activation System

    How your inner “Google algorithm” creates self-fulfilling outcomes.

    36:15 — Why imagining your future activates it now

    Creating a full sensory experience and collapsing time.

    43:03 — Why presence + gratitude bend time

    Elaine’s framework for merging action with Divine alignment.

    45:24 — Trevor’s free gift: the first chapters of Three Simple Steps

    Why these chapters alone change lives.

    46:06 — How to support Trevor

    His “Grocery Store Challenge” to elevate collective resonance.



    Key Takeaways (Skimmable Wins)

    ·      Hustle is outdated—connection creates results.

    Trevor works <5 hours/day because 3 hours go to energetic alignment.

    ·      You don’t manifest what you want; you manifest what you feel.

    Your emotional state programs your Reticular Activation System.


    ·      Visualization is not enough.

    You must include all five senses to collapse time and bring your future into the present.


    ·      Fear is natural—but not the authority.

    Success hinges on observing fear, releasing it, and reframing your internal dialogue.


    ·      Money is energy (“money”).

    Improving your energetic relationship with money improves the material flow.


    ·      One person can influence over 216 million people.

    Elaine’s Three Degrees of Influence story shows why your alignment matters.



    Step-by-Step Process Shared in This Episode

    Trevor Blake’s Three Simple Steps

    Step 1 — Take Back Your Mind

    Become aware of internal dialogue so you can redirect your Reticular Activation System.

    Outcome: You reclaim authorship of your reality.

    Step 2 — Imagine Your Future

    Use multi-sensory imagination to feel the outcome as already done.

    Outcome: You collapse time and activate quantum alignment.

    Step 3 — Take Daily Quiet Time (Connection Time)

    At least 20 minutes each morning connecting through stillness.

    Outcome: Answers, intuition, inspiration, and synchronicity arise effortlessly.



    Questions Answered in This Episode

    Q1: Why isn’t hustle the path to success anymore?

    Q2: How did Trevor transform from a broke nurse to a multimillionaire entrepreneur?

    Q3: How do you reprogram fear and shift your mindset for abundance?

    Q4: What is Trevor’s definition of abundance (and why is it so liberating)?

    Q5: How can you start collapsing time and creating your next chapter now?



    Pull Quotes

    “Reality doesn't change with hard work. It changes with your mind, with the frequencies you emit.” — Trevor G. Blake

    “If I wake up happy and excited about the day, what else does anybody need?” — Trevor G. Blake

    “Your imagination is a dimension—when you feel your future, you pull it into the present.” — Trevor G. Blake



    Free Gift

    Share what you Loved and what you Learned from this episode to download the Spiritual Alignment & Conscious Actions Guide — your roadmap to reconnect with The Divine, raise your vibration, and live as the woman your soul designed you to be.

    https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com/Contact — click Share My Thoughts and complete the short Google form to automatically receive your free gift.

    Get the first chapters of Three Simple Steps at www.TrevorGBlake.com



    Resources Mentioned

    • Book: Three Simple Steps by Trevor G. Blake
    • Trevor’s Free Chapters: https://TrevorGBlake.com
    • Study: Connected by Nicholas Christakis & James Fowler (Elaine’s reference)



    About the Guest

    Trevor G. Blake is a New York Times bestselling author and multiple-exit entrepreneur who built and sold companies totaling over $400M—without employees and without burnout. His science-based approach integrates physics, neuroscience, energy, and intention to teach others how to create success without struggle. His book, Three Simple Steps, has sold more than 150,000 copies and transformed thousands of lives.

    Website: https://TrevorGBlake.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorgblake/



    About the Host – Elaine Starling

    Elaine Starling, The Abundance Ambassador, is an international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, coach, and host of The Abundance Journey. Through her signature program, The Inner Power Protocol, Elaine guides spiritually-minded women to reconnect with Divine guidance, awaken their inner wisdom, and activate abundance in every area of life.

    Website: https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elaine.abundance

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainestarling/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElaineStarling

    TEDx: https://youtu.be/tMQ0D4sfEys

    Book: https://books2read.com/u/3kD9AR



    Connect & Support

    If this episode served you:

    • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts & YouTube
    • Leave a rating & review to help others find the show
    • Download your free gift by sharing your insights:
    • https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com/Contact


    58 min
  • Embracing Your Messy Becoming with Meghann Dawson

    What if the parts of your story you’re most afraid to share are the exact places where your power lives?

    In this raw, courageous, and transformative conversation, empowerment coach and “Becoming is Messy” podcast host Meghann Dawson reveals how our “messy middle” moments—trauma, shame, identity collapse, and the secrets we bury—are actually the gateways to healing, alignment, and true abundance.

    This episode helps listeners:

    • Stop hiding the hard parts of their past

    • Reconnect with their inner voice and reclaim emotional freedom

    • Transform trauma into wisdom, purpose, and personal power

    • Understand how healing yourself energetically heals your world

    If you’ve ever felt broken, ashamed, or afraid to be truly seen—this episode is a must-listen.



    Topics Covered

    0:00 — The Parts You're Hiding Are Your Power

    Why nearly 70% of people silence their authentic self—and why it hurts your soul.

    2:46 — Aligning Energetically: I AM / CONSCIOUSNESS Breath + 78-Second Intention

    How to create instant coherence with The Divine.

    9:44 — Wounds to Wisdom: When the Light Shines Through the Cracks

    Elaine’s intuitive vision during the Intention ritual.

    10:59 — Meghann’s Story: Trauma, Identity Collapse & the Curveballs of Becoming

    Losing her grandfather, discovering her father wasn’t her biological father, and the shattering that followed.

    14:47 — Why Life Gives Us “Opportunities to Go Out of Alignment”

    Elaine’s near-death download about duality, love, and the purpose of humans.

    18:54 — Abundance Defined: Personal Freedom

    Meghann’s powerful definition—and what it means to live it.

    20:30 — Hiding, Coping & the Shame Spiral

    Addiction, secrecy, and what happens when we believe our wounds make us unlovable.

    24:12 — The Imperfect Level Up: Meghann’s 7-Step Healing Framework

    Letting your inner voice lead, exploring childhood, valuing the messy lessons, embracing magic, and more.

    31:44 — You Are Perfect Because of Your Imperfections

    Elaine’s Divine message during her stroke.

    33:01 — Polyvagal Theory, Nervous System Healing & “Hiring the Heavens”

    Practical tools for emotional and physical healing.

    41:59 — Baby Steps for Real Transformation

    Stillness, music, confession, forgiveness, and raising your vibration.

    48:26 — Why “Becoming Is Messy” Is a Blessing

    How sharing your truth creates connection, compassion, and freedom.



    Key Takeaways (Skimmable Wins)

    ·      Your “messy middle” is not your shame—it is your initiation into authentic power.

    ·      Secrets create suffering; safe sharing creates liberation and connection.

    ·      Healing is lifelong and imperfect—and that’s exactly how it works.

    ·      Trauma doesn’t define you; it refines you into who you were designed to be.

    ·      Forgiveness and nervous system regulation are the gateway to abundance.

    ·      You are perfect because of your imperfections.



    Step-by-Step Process Shared

    Meghann’s Imperfect Level Up Framework

    Step 1 — Let Your Inner Voice Lead

    → Rebuild trust with your inner wisdom instead of your inner critic.

    Step 2 — Explore Your Childhood as an Observer

    → Heal shame by understanding your younger self with compassion.

    Step 3 — Value the Lessons, Even the Messy Ones

    → Transform painful experiences into catalysts.

    Step 4 — Embrace the Magic of the Universe

    → Recognize synchronicities and “Divine hugs.”

    Step 5 — Lean Into Your Unique Healing Needs

    → Build a lifelong nervous-system-supportive toolbox.

    Step 6 — Unapologetically Love Yourself

    → Share your story with trusted people to dissolve shame.

    Step 7 — Pass It On

    → Become a guide for others on their journey of becoming.



    Questions Answered in This Episode

    Q1: Why do we hide our pain, and what happens when we finally share it?

    Q2: What events triggered Meghann’s most recent breakdown—and breakthrough?

    Q3: How can we begin healing trauma without being overwhelmed?

    Q4: What does abundance really mean when life has been filled with struggle?

    Q5: What baby steps can we take today to start raising our vibration?



    Pull Quotes

    “Your messy parts aren’t your shame—they’re your strength.”

    “You are perfect because of your imperfections.”

    “Healing isn’t luck. It’s choosing to alchemize your life and turn pain into purpose.”



    Free Gift

    Share what you Loved and what you Learned from this episode to download the Spiritual Alignment & Conscious Actions Guide — your roadmap to reconnect with The Divine, raise your vibration, and live as the woman your soul designed you to be.

    https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com/Contact

    Click the Share My Thoughts button and complete the short Google form for instant access.



    Resources Mentioned in This Episode

    Meghann’s Podcast: Becoming is Messy— https://www.meghanndawson.com

    Discount: Use code GLR BD8 for 20% off her book at Bloomsbury.com

    Therapeutic Tools: Somatic experiencing, craniosacral massage, polyvagal practices

    Book: Hiring the Heavens — referenced by Elaine

    Elaine’s Practices: Ho'oponopono prayer, “Thank you God, how can it get even better than this?”



    About the Guest

    Meghann Dawson is a certified empowerment coach, transformational speaker, and host of the Becoming is Messy podcast. A chronic trauma survivor who turned pain into purpose, Meghann helps individuals reclaim their truth, embrace their full story, and lead with courage and authenticity. Her 7-step Imperfect Level Up framework blends raw honesty, humor, vulnerability, and practical tools to guide people through deep, lasting transformation.

    Website: https://www.meghanndawson.com

    Instagram: http://instagram.com/meghanndawson

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meghann.dawson



    About the Host – Elaine Starling

    Elaine Starling, The Abundance Ambassador, is an international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, coach, and creator of The Abundance Journey podcast & video show. Through The Inner Power Protocol, she guides spiritual, growth-oriented women to partner with The Divine, activate abundance, and live as the women their souls designed them to be.

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elaine.abundance

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainestarling/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElaineStarling

    TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/tMQ0D4sfEys

    Book: 5 Steps to Activate Your Abundance

    Website: https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com



    Connect & Support

    If this episode uplifted you:

    • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts & YouTube
    • Leave a rating & review to support the show
    • Share what you Loved & Learned to receive your free Spiritual Alignment & Conscious Actions Guide

    https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com/Contact



    Share This Episode

    Shareable Links:

    YouTube — https://youtu.be/9yAE9zrr4cM

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    “Loved this episode of The Abundance Journey with Meghann Dawson! Big aha: your messy story isn’t a flaw—it’s your power. Watch/listen + grab the free gift: https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com/Contact”

    1 hr
  • Navigating Midlife with Dr. Elizabeth O'Brien

    What if midlife isn’t a crisis at all—but an initiation into your most powerful, values-aligned, soul-connected chapter?

    In this empowering conversation, Dr. Elizabeth O’Brien reframes midlife as a sacred season of clarity, emotional congruence, and intentional transformation. Together, we explore how midlife can become your greatest catalyst for spiritual alignment, identity renewal, and authentic abundance.

    Listeners will discover:

    • Why midlife triggers such profound internal shifts
    • How to recognize and work with catalysts like malaise, stuckness, or restlessness
    • Practical steps to realign your values and priorities with grace
    • How inner shifts reshape external relationships, purpose, and power



    Topics Covered

    0:00 — Midlife Isn’t a Decline… It’s a Divine Realignment

    Rewriting the cultural myth that midlife is “over the hill.”

    2:34 — Breathwork, Intention & Energetic Alignment

    Using the I AM / CONSCIOUSNESS breath + 78-second Intention to create field coherence.

    9:44 — The Origin of The Power in the Middle

    How Dr. O’Brien’s father’s passing awakened a new understanding of life phases.

    11:23 — What Abundance Really Is

    Why she defines abundance as contentment—and why striving for “happiness” can backfire.

    17:01 — The Catalysts of Midlife Transformation

    Launching kids, professional shifts, family dynamics, and the “midlife malaise.”

    20:08 — Choice Points & Inner Work

    Elaine’s stroke story and the Divine’s directive: “Are you sure you’re done?”

    21:15 — The Fear & Vulnerability Required for Change

    Why inner and outer resistance arise when you evolve—and how to navigate both.

    26:25 — Your Influence on 216 Million People

    Elaine breaks down the Three Degrees of Influence Rule & your energetic impact.

    27:33 — The Seven-Day Mental Diet

    A spiritual reset that rewires your perception and contribution to the collective.

    31:34 — Two Practical Steps to Get Unstuck

    Values inventory + priority ranking for intentional decision-making.

    39:40 — Free Gift: Midlife Exercises & Tools from Dr. O’Brien

    All exercises from The Power in the Middle—available free.



    Key Takeaways (Skimmable Wins)

    ·      Midlife isn’t a crisis; it’s a calling back to your deepest values and truth.

    ·      Abundance begins with inner contentment—not external accumulation.

    ·      Discontent is a catalyst, not a problem. It signals growth and alignment.

    ·      When you change, everyone around you must change—expect turbulence and transformation.

    ·      Your energy influences three layers of your social network—over 216 million people.

    ·      Strong emotional reactions reveal where growth is ready to happen.

    ·      Values clarity is the foundation of empowered midlife reinvention.



    Step-by-Step Process Shared

    The Midlife Alignment Blueprint (Dr. O’Brien’s Framework)

    Step 1 — Identify Your Core Values

    → Creates clarity and resets your internal compass.

    Step 2 — Rank Your Top Priorities for the Next 5 Years

    → Reveals focus, purpose, and desired direction.

    Step 3 — Identify “Beautiful Distractions”

    → Helps you avoid commitments that feel valuable but derail your goals.

    Step 4 — Notice Catalysts (Malaise, Transitions, Resistance)

    → Turns discomfort into powerful self-awareness.

    Step 5 — Take One Tiny Aligned Action

    → Builds momentum and rewires your identity from the inside out.



    Questions Answered in This Episode

    Q1: Why does midlife feel so disruptive, and how do we navigate the emotional and spiritual upheaval?

    Q2: What event sparked Dr. O’Brien’s mission to write The Power in the Middle?

    Q3: How do we know when we’re ready for a midlife shift or realignment?

    Q4: How does Dr. O’Brien define abundance—and why is contentment the key?

    Q5: What practical steps can we take today to create clarity and movement in midlife?



    Pull Quotes

    “Contentment is abundance. It’s knowing you are safe, supported, and enough.”

    “Strong reactions aren’t problems—they’re signposts pointing you toward your next level of growth.”

    “When we realign our values, our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors fall into congruence—and life begins to flow again.”



    Free Gift

    Share what you Loved and what you Learned from this episode to download the Spiritual Alignment & Conscious Actions Guide—your roadmap to reconnect with The Divine, raise your vibration, and live as the woman your soul designed you to be.

    https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com/Contact

    Click the Share My Thoughts button and complete the short Google form to automatically receive your free gift.



    Resources Mentioned in This Episode

    Book: The Power in the Middle by Dr. Elizabeth O’Brien — https://www.dreobrien.com

    Free Exercises: Full workbook of exercises from the book (Bloomsbury)

    Book Mentioned: Connected by Nicholas Christakis & James Fowler (Three Degrees of Influence Rule)

    Practice: The Seven-Day Mental Diet

    Related Episode: [Link to any midlife or values-focused episode]



    About the Guest

    Dr. Elizabeth O’Brien is a UC Foundation Professor, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Director of the School of Professional Studies at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. As chair of the American Counseling Association Foundation, she has taught and spoken internationally on wellness, ethical decision-making, spiritual development, and rural mental healthcare.

    She is the author of The Power in the Middle, a transformative guide to embracing midlife with clarity, courage, and renewed purpose.

    Website: https://www.dreobrien.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-o-brien-28357027/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drelizabethobrien

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drelizabethobrien

    Free Gift: Use code GLR BD8 for 20% off the book at Bloomsbury.com.



    About the Host – Elaine Starling

    Elaine Starling, The Abundance Ambassador, is an international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, coach, and host of The Abundance Journey. Through The Inner Power Protocol, she guides spiritually-minded women to reconnect with The Divine, activate abundance, and live as the women their souls designed them to be.

    Website: https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elaine.abundance

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainestarling/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElaineStarling

    TEDx: https://youtu.be/tMQ0D4sfEys

    Book: 5 Steps to Activate Your Abundance

    52 min
  • Your Voice Matters with Lorena Tambini

    What if your voice isn’t just a preference… but a Divine instrument?

    In today’s powerful episode, Elaine welcomes Lorena Tambini, a former recruiter to billionaires turned democracy defender who is helping people reclaim their voice, discern truth from noise, and participate in democracy without fear, overwhelm, or political labels.

    This conversation is an invitation to remember that your voice matters — not because of volume, persuasion, or politics — but because it is how The Divine moves through you.

    Lorena shows us how to stay informed without spiraling, how to talk to friends and family in polarizing times, and why listening is often the most revolutionary act of all.

    If you’ve ever hesitated to speak up, questioned your impact, or struggled to navigate today’s chaotic information landscape, this episode will reconnect you with your inner truth, your power, and your ability to shape the world around you.



    Guest Bio — Lorena Tambini

    Lorena Tambini is a trauma-informed platform coach and strategist who blends news, humor, grounding practices, and emotional awareness to help people navigate politics and media without losing themselves.

    She is politically agnostic, values truth over labels, and is building a powerful movement called A Fresh Start for America, empowering people to find their voice, discern real information, and take aligned action from a place of confidence, clarity, and compassion.

    Her work helps people step out of overwhelm and into empowered participation — without rage, confusion, or fear.



    Episode Highlights (with Timestamps)

    00:00 – Why your voice is a sacred act of self-honor

    Elaine opens with the shocking statistic that more than 60% of people silence themselves every day — and explains why holding back your truth disconnects you from Divine alignment.

    00:02 – Meet Lorena Tambini

    A former recruiter to billionaires turned democracy advocate, Lorena blends news, laughter, and grounded coaching to help people stay informed without being manipulated.

    00:04 – The 3-breath I AM / CONSCIOUSNESS practice

    Elaine leads the audience through her signature breath, followed by a powerful shared Intention that sets the vibration for the conversation.

    00:08 – Lorena’s vision: crowds of people finally feeling safe to express themselves

    She shares a beautiful intuitive image of people coming together with joy, safety, and authenticity.

    00:10 – How social media turned us into performers instead of humans

    00:13 – Why the news is designed to enrage you

    00:16 – Tools for finding REAL information

    00:17 – Your voice matters more than you think

    00:20 – “What do the people want?” — Lorena’s vision for A Fresh Start for America

    00:21 – Lorena defines abundance

    00:23 – The symptom it’s time to reclaim your voice

    00:27 – Turning trolls into allies

    00:29 – What must change inside before your voice can change the world

    00:33 – Baby steps to reclaim your voice

    00:39 – Lorena’s free gift: The Archetype Quiz + Personalized Visualization

    00:42 – How to support Lorena



    Connect with Lorena Tambini

    YouTube: @takebackdemocracy

    Platform: A Fresh Start for America (placeholder URL)

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    ABOUT YOUR HOST — ELAINE STARLING

    Elaine Starling is The Abundance Ambassador — a speaker, author, show host, and creator of The Abundance Journey, a transformational experience that helps spiritually attuned women align with The Divine and live as the woman their soul designed them to be.

    Through her proprietary 5 Powers of Abundance and her signature tools for Divine partnership, Elaine guides women to reconnect with their purpose, embody their spiritual power, and create fulfilling lives so they live as the woman their soul designed them to be.

    Elaine’s mission is simple:

    To help you remember who you really are — a Divine being of love, power, and infinite possibility, creating your life through partnership with The Divine.



    Elaine’s Social & Website Links

    Website: https://TheAbundanceJourney.com

    Podcast Home: https://TheAbundanceJourneyPodcast.com

    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAbundanceJourney

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundance_ambassador

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAbundanceJourney

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainestarling



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    51 min
  • How to Communicate with Animals with Nick Musica

    Over 70% of U.S. households have pets — and studies show they lower stress, boost heart health, and extend life. But what if your pets are not just companions — what if they’re Divine messengers?

    In this episode, Elaine Starling welcomes Nick Musica, a psychic animal communicator and intuition coach who helps people hear the wisdom their animals are sharing. Nick reveals how a 15-minute psychic reading changed his life, how animals mirror our energy, and simple ways you can begin communicating with your own pets today.

    You’ll discover how meditation, awareness, and Grateful Curiosity open a channel for Divine connection through the animals you love — and how they can teach you to live with more joy, trust, and alignment.



    Topics Covered

    0:00 – Why pets are our greatest teachers of unconditional love

    4:00 – Elaine’s Divine Intention ritual for deep connection

    8:00 – Nick’s awakening as an animal communicator

    14:30 – How Intention and energy shape intuition

    16:00 – Nick’s definition of abundance: freedom to do what you love

    20:30 – Resilience and alignment on the abundant path

    22:00 – Meditation as the “training day” for intuition

    27:30 – Recognizing synchronicities as Divine messages

    32:00 – Liz the dolphin’s heart-opening lesson about family

    37:30 – Three ways to start communicating with your pets



    Key Takeaways

    🌟 Animals communicate energetically — through emotion, presence, and love.

    🌟 Meditation is training; communication is game day. Practice builds clarity.

    🌟 Synchronicities = Divine nudges. Follow what feels meaningful.

    🌟 Pets mirror your energy and model emotional healing.

    🌟 Alignment creates connection — your vibration determines what you receive.



    Step-by-Step Process Shared: 3 Ways to Start Communicating with Your Animals

    Step 1 – Meditate Daily: Quiet the mind to tune into subtle signals.

    Step 2 – Observe & Appreciate: Notice emotions and images without judgment.

    Step 3 – Stay Curious: Ask inwardly and allow messages to arrive in any form.

    Download Nick’s free guide at NickMusica.com for details.



    Questions Answered

    • How do you know when your pet is trying to communicate?
    • What opened Nick’s intuitive gifts?
    • Which daily habits strengthen intuition with animals?
    • How do pets mirror our energy and help us heal?
    • What’s the simplest first step to start listening?



    Pull Quotes

    “Animals aren’t just our companions — they’re our teachers, showing us how to love without conditions.”

    “Meditation is training; communication is game day. You can’t skip practice and expect connection.”

    “The message isn’t always what you expect — it’s about being open to receive what The Divine wants you to hear.”



    Free Gift

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    Resources Mentioned

    • Nick’s Website: NickMusica.com
    • Instagram: @mycatschooledme
    • Book Reference: The Kingdom of Play by David Toomey (on resilience and adaptability)



    About the Guest

    Nick Musica is a psychic animal communicator and intuition coach based in San Diego, CA. After a spontaneous awakening during a psychic reading, Nick realized he could communicate with animals — both living and in spirit. He now guides clients worldwide to strengthen their own intuitive abilities and create deeper, more loving connections with their pets.

    🌐 https://mycatschooledme.com

    📸 Instagram: @mycatschooledme



    About the Host – Elaine Starling

    Elaine Starling, The Abundance Ambassador, is an international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, coach, and host of The Abundance Journey. Through her signature Inner Power Protocol, Elaine helps spiritually minded women reconnect with Divine guidance and activate abundance in every area of life.

    TheAbundanceJourney.com

    5 Steps to Activate Your Abundance

    TEDx Talk – “Abundance Is a Choice”

    Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/elaine.abundance

    Facebook Business Page:  https://www.facebook.com/TheAbundanceJourney/

    Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainestarling/

    Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/elaine.abundance/

    The Abundance Journey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ElaineStarling



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    53 min
  • Mindset Metamorphosis with DK Kang

    What if the biggest battle you’ll ever fight happens in your own mind?

    In this uplifting conversation, Elaine Starling sits down with D.K. Kang — martial artist, massage therapist, and author of Mindset Metamorphosis — to explore how mental discipline, spiritual faith, and gratitude can transform pain into power.

    From infertility and financial struggle to his wife’s breast-cancer journey, DK reveals how reframing adversity rewired his life and his purpose. Listeners learn practical mindset shifts, daily rituals, and the science of movement that empower abundance to flow with ease.



    Topics Covered

    00 : 00 – The battle in your mind: mindset as a survival skill

    04 : 00 – Intention ritual: three breaths and 78 seconds of alignment

    08 : 00 – “Why not us?” — turning crisis into faith and service

    11 : 00 – The power of “I AM” goals and gratitude in advance

    13 : 00 – How to reframe obstacles into opportunities

    17 : 00 – The science of influence — your mindset affects millions

    18 : 30 – Redefining abundance as availability and accessibility

    21 : 00 – Starting small: movement, journaling, and accountability

    25 : 00 – Signs of growth and how to measure internal progress

    29 : 00 – Humming to activate the vagus nerve and restore calm

    30 : 30 – Free resources and DK’s invitation to transform your mindset



    Key Takeaways 

    🌟 Mindset isn’t motivational fluff — it’s a spiritual lifeline.

    🌟 “Why not us?” turns suffering into sacred service.

    🌟 Gratitude in advance opens you to Divine guidance.

    🌟 Movement and humming regulate your energy and mind.

    🌟 Working on yourself is the most generous gift to the world.



    Step-by-Step Process Shared: Mindset Metamorphosis Framework

    1.   Awareness → Notice negative thought loops without judgment.

    2.   Reframe → Ask “How is this a blessing for me?” and shift to gratitude.

    3.   Action → Move your body to move your energy.

    4.   Reflection → Journal daily and celebrate tiny wins.

    5.   Faith → Trust that your Divine partnership multiplies impact.



    Questions Answered in This Episode

    • How do you rebuild your life when everything falls apart?
    • What does “I AM” really mean as a manifestation practice?
    • How can movement and breath reset your mind and body?
    • Why is gratitude a gateway to abundance?
    • What simple habits prove you’re making a mindset shift?



    Pull Quotes

    “Mindset is not just motivation — it’s a lifeline when life gets hard.” — DK Kang

    “Working on your mindset is one of the most generous things you can do for the planet.” — Elaine Starling

    “Why not us? If our story helps one person heal, it’s worth it.” — DK Kang



    Free Gift

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    Resources Mentioned

    • Mindset Metamorphosis by DK Kang — [Amazon link]
    • Chris Beat Cancer by Chris Wark — Book reference
    • A Happy Pocket Full of Money by David Cameron Gikandi — Book reference
    • Connected by Nicholas Christakis & James Fowler — Book reference



    About the Guest — DK Kang

    DK Kang is a mindset-driven author, martial artist, and wellness advocate who helps everyday people face extraordinary challenges with grit, gratitude, and grace. With over 30 years of martial-arts experience, 18 years as a licensed massage therapist, and a passion for plant-based living, DK bridges discipline, faith, and healing to inspire lasting transformation.

    After a decade marked by infertility, family loss, financial struggle, caregiving, and his wife’s breast cancer diagnosis, he discovered that mindset isn’t just motivation — it’s a lifeline. His books, Mindset Metamorphosis and The Kimchi Connection Cookbook blend neuroscience and spiritual wisdom for real-world resilience.

    Website: https://www.dkkang.com

    Facebook: facebook.com/dae.k.kang

    Instagram: @dkkangtkd

    𝕏 (Twitter): @masterkangdk



    About the Host — Elaine Starling

    Elaine Starling, The Abundance Ambassador, is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, coach, and creator of The Abundance Journey video show and podcast. Through her signature program, The Inner Power Protocol, she guides spiritually-minded women to reconnect with Divine guidance and activate abundance in every area of life.

    🌐 TheAbundanceJourney.com

    📘 Facebook

    💼 LinkedIn

    📺 YouTube @ElaineStarling

    🎤 TEDx Talk: “Abundance Is a Choice”

    📖 5 Steps to Activate Your Abundance Book Link



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    If this episode served you:

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    41 min
  • Birthing Your Soul with Vickie Menendez

    What if your deepest pain was actually a Divine invitation to love yourself more deeply than ever before?

    In this tender and profoundly healing conversation, Elaine Starling, The Abundance Ambassador, welcomes Vickie Menendez, author of The Mother of All Memoirs: Crystal's Butterfly Effect. After losing four of her children—including two just twelve days apart—Vickie discovered the sacred truth that love never leaves us. She now helps others navigate loss through breathwork, sacred ritual, and deep self-love.

    Listeners will learn how to turn pain into profound connection, reclaim emotional safety, regulate the nervous system, and awaken to the truth that The Divine doesn’t just want you to give love—you are meant to be love.



    Topics Covered

    0:00 Pain as a Divine invitation to self-love

    6:00 The Power of Presence ritual – I AM / CONSCIOUSNESS breath

    10:00 Processing grief through sacred self-love and emotional release

    18:30 Turning trauma into transformation – the wisdom in our bodies

    21:30 Redefining abundance as love, health, and presence

    27:00 Releasing old identities and embracing your Divine blueprint

    32:00 The ripple effect of healing yourself – influencing millions

    34:00 Nervous system regulation and Yin Yoga as daily healing

    37:00 Breathwork, vagus nerve activation, and humming practices

    41:00 Chakra healing flipbook and alignment practices

    45:00 Learning to Live Again community – raising your vibration together



    Key Takeaways

    ·      Pain is a portal—the Divine’s invitation to deeper self-love.

    ·      Your body holds both trauma and wisdom; breath and ritual unlock the healing.

    ·      Nervous system regulation is the foundation for sustainable transformation.

    ·      Healing yourself creates a ripple effect that uplifts generations.

    ·      “Working on yourself is the embodiment of Divine grace.” — Elaine Starling



    Step-by-Step Process Shared

    The Healing Journey

    1.   Pause & Breathe → Anchor presence with I AM / CONSCIOUSNESS.

    2.   Regulate the Nervous System → Coherent breathing, Yin Yoga, humming.

    3.   Release & Receive → Welcome emotions and let the body speak.

    4.   Realign Energy Centers → Use chakra awareness and sound healing.

    5.   Rise in Love → Reconnect with your soul and serve through love.



    Questions Answered in This Episode

    • How can grief become an invitation to awaken to love?
    • What daily rituals help regulate your nervous system after trauma?
    • How does breathwork support emotional and physical healing?
    • What is abundance when life has shattered your heart?
    • How do we begin “living again” with Divine partnership guiding the way?



    Pull Quotes

    “Love never leaves us—it transforms and lives through us.” – Vickie Menendez

    “Working on yourself is not selfish; it’s the embodiment of Divine grace.” – Elaine Starling

    “When you deny your power, your power is denied to you. When you acknowledge your power, your power is shown to you.” – The Divine (through Elaine Starling)



    Free Gift

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    Resources Mentioned

    ·      The Mother of All Memoirs: Crystal's Butterfly Effect – by Vickie Menendez

    ·      Compass to the Soul – companion guide by Vickie Menendez

    ·      Ho’oponopono Practice – “I love you, I’m sorry, Please forgive me, Thank you”

    ·      Learning to Live Again Facebook Group – Vickie’s healing community

    ·      Yin Yoga, Breathwork, and Vagus Nerve Activation practices for emotional release



    About the Guest

    Vickie Menendez is an author, grief guide, and spiritual wellness mentor with over 35 years of experience in holistic self-care. After the devastating loss of four children, Vickie discovered sacred tools to reclaim life through breath, ritual, and love. Her mission is to help others navigate loss, regulate the nervous system, and rediscover joy.

    Website: https://vickiemenendez.com (insert if confirmed)

    Facebook Group: Learning to Live Again



    About the Host – Elaine Starling

    Elaine Starling, The Abundance Ambassador, is an international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, coach, and host of The Abundance Journey. Through her signature program, The Inner Power Protocol, Elaine guides spiritually-minded women to reconnect with Divine guidance, awaken their inner wisdom, and activate abundance in every area of life.

    www.TheAbundanceJourney.com

    Facebook

    LinkedIn

    YouTube

    TEDx Talk

    Book: Five Steps to Your Abundance



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    59 min
  • Limitless with Gwyneth Flack

    Are you making decisions—or are your decisions making you? In this illuminating episode, author and transformational teacher Gwyneth Flack shows how trusting your inner guidance can shift you from overthinking to aligned action. We explore how intuition, creativity, and embodiment unlock clarity, confidence, and genuine abundance. Listeners will learn simple grounding tools, how to “collect intuitive data,” and why gamifying intuition makes it easy (and fun) to start today. 



    Topics Covered (add timestamps if available)

    • [00:00] Are your decisions making you? The intuition–transformation connection
    • [00:06] Energy alignment ritual: 3 breaths + Intention as your spiritual GPS
    • [00:12] Defining abundance: A state of being you cultivate—not something you chase
    • [00:18] Receiving over forcing: Moving beyond intellect to embodied intuition
    • [00:24] Somatics vs. emotions: Distinguishing sensation, judgment, and energetic pickup
    • [00:32] Two baby steps: Grounding + validating past intuitive wins (start low-stakes, gamify) 



    Key Takeaways (Skimmable Wins)

    ·      Abundance is a state of being—develop awareness to notice and amplify what’s already within. 

    ·      Pause + ground to turn down mental noise and access intuitive clarity. 

    ·      Validate your intuition by tracking where it already guided you well. 

    ·      Gamify low-stakes choices (parking spot, restaurant) to build trust without pressure. 

    ·      Somatic cues first, labels second: sensations are neutral; judgment turns them into “emotions.” 



    Step-by-Step Process Shared

    Intuitive Activation Mini-Flow

    1. Ground & Breathe → presence in the body
    2. Set Intention (“spiritual GPS”) → align energy with desired outcome
    3. Notice Somatics → separate sensation from borrowed emotion
    4. Validate a Win → recall a time intuition worked
    5. Low-Stakes Play → ask intuition for a tiny decision today (repeat daily) 



    Questions Answered in This Episode

    • How do I tell if I’m overthinking instead of intuitively aligning? 
    • When do people finally decide to prioritize intuition? 
    • What’s the difference between a somatic signal and an emotion? 
    • What does “abundance” really mean beyond money or outcomes? 
    • What are two easy first steps to start using my intuition today? 



    Pull Quotes

    “Abundance isn’t something we chase; it’s a state of being we learn to notice and cultivate.” 

    “Set your Intention like a spiritual GPS—then let The Divine guide the route.” 

    “Start where the stakes are low and gamify intuition. That’s how trust takes root.” 



    Free Gift

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    https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com/Contact — click on the Share My Thoughts button and complete the short Google form to automatically receive your free gift.



    Resources Mentioned in This Episode

    • Book: Limitless: Transform your Life with Intuition and Creativity— by Gwyneth Flack (Amazon) 
    • Gwyneth’s Site & Newsletter: gwynethflack.com (contact for free 6-hour intuitive tools course) 
    • Grounding & 3-Breath Ritual (I AM / CONSCIOUSNESS) — used at episode open 



    About the Guest

    Gwyneth Flack is a transformational teacher, intuitive awareness coach, and author of Limitless: Transform your Life with Intuition and Creativity. Since 2007 she’s empowered thousands with practical tools to trust inner wisdom, quiet self-criticism, and live with grounded joy and purpose. She lives in Vermont with her family and co-founded an organic maple syrup business with her husband.

    Website: gwynethflack.com 

    Instagram: @gwynethrflack 

    Facebook: Gwyneth Flack 

    BlueSky: @gwynethflack.bsky.social 



    About the Host – Elaine Starling

    Elaine Starling, The Abundance Ambassador, is an international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, coach, and host of The Abundance Journey. Through her signature program, The Inner Power Protocol, Elaine guides spiritually-minded people to reconnect with Divine guidance, awaken inner wisdom, and activate abundance in every area of life.

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elaine.abundance   

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainestarling/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3eXgwdMYYzLicCEcB1Ddrg

    TEDx Talk, “Abundance Is a Choice” https://youtu.be/tMQ0D4sfEys

    Website: www.TheAbundanceJourney.com

    5 Steps to Activate Your Abundance Universal Book Link:  https://books2read.com/u/3kD9AR



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    48 min
  • Abundance Without Burnout with Monica Mitchell

    Did you know that nearly two-thirds of business owners experience burnout—and most admit it’s threatening their income and health?

    In this powerful conversation, Elaine Starling sits down with Monica “MJ” Mitchell, a holistic life and business coach with 30+ years of experience, to talk about burnout recovery, sustainable success, and the sacred rhythm of energy.

    MJ shares how to move from Hustle to Harmony by embracing balance, boundaries, and the courage to slow down. You’ll discover the mindset shifts and simple daily practices that let you thrive in business and life—without sacrificing your wellbeing.



    Topics Covered

    0:00 – Startling burnout statistics and why it’s a global epidemic

    2:15 – Setting the energetic Intention: honoring the rhythm of your energy

    8:00 – Why self-care is the highest act of love

    9:30 – MJ’s journey from burnout to holistic balance

    13:00 – What abundance really means when health and happiness matter most

    16:40 – Recognizing burnout: signs, symptoms, and when to act

    20:30 – The 10-80-10 Rule: how to stay calm under pressure

    24:10 – The courage to take up space and ask for help

    25:30 – “Hiring the Heavens” — how Divine assistance supports you

    27:00 – The inner shift that creates outer harmony

    31:00 – Two small steps that prevent burnout before it starts

    33:30 – “Slow is Fast”: why pausing accelerates progress

    37:20 – MJ’s free Burnout Prevention Blueprint + bonus strategy call

    40:00 – How listeners can support MJ’s mission to help women lead with ease



    Key Takeaways

    ·      Burnout isn’t a badge of honor—it’s a warning light calling for balance.

    ·      Caring for yourself is the highest act of love because it fuels your ability to serve.

    ·      You can’t fill anyone else’s cup when your pitcher is empty.

    ·      “No” is a complete sentence—saying it creates room for something better.

    ·      Slowing down can accelerate your growth; clarity and creativity thrive in rest.



    Simple Burnout Prevention Framework

    Step 1 – Say “No” Without Guilt

    Honor your limits and release the need to explain or justify.

    Step 2 – Redefine Self-Care

    It’s not about bubble baths—it’s rest, laughter, movement, and joy.

    Step 3 – Slow Down to Speed Up

    Let go of hustle. Ground in your body and allow clarity to guide your next aligned action.



    Questions Answered in This Episode

    • How can women entrepreneurs prevent burnout before it starts?
    • What does abundance really look like beyond money and achievement?
    • How can you tell if your business is running you instead of the other way around?
    • What are the early warning signs that it’s time to reset and rest?
    • How can slowing down actually accelerate your success?



    Pull Quotes

    “Caring for ourselves is the highest act of love because it fuels our ability to serve and shine.”

    “You can’t fill anyone else’s cup when your pitcher is empty.”

    “It’s okay to say no to something good to make room for something even better.”



    Free Gift

    Download the Burnout Prevention Blueprint — your guide to spotting burnout early, reclaiming your energy, and creating space for what truly matters.

    Exclusive for The Abundance Journey audience, MJ is offering a complimentary 20-minute strategy call to help you find clarity and calm right now.

    https://www.MJMitchell.com/abundance



    Resources Mentioned

    • From Hustle to Harmony Coaching Program – https://www.MJMitchell.com
    • Hiring the Heavens – book by Jean Slatter
    • The Checklist Manifesto – by Atul Gawande
    • The Survivor’s Club – by Ben Sherwood
    • Related Episode: E149 – Love First for True Abundance with Elaine Starling



    About the Guest

    Monica “MJ” Mitchell is a holistic life and business coach helping women entrepreneurs shift From Hustle to Harmony. With over three decades of experience across wellness, productivity, and mindset coaching, she empowers women to recover from burnout and build thriving, sustainable businesses that support their joy and well-being.

    Website: https://www.MJMitchell.com

    Instagram: @MJMitchellCoaching

    Facebook: facebook.com/MJMitchellCoaching



    About the Host – Elaine Starling

    Elaine Starling, international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, coach, and host of The Abundance Journey, helps spiritually-minded women align with Divine guidance to activate abundance in every area of life.

    Website: TheAbundanceJourney.com

    Facebook: facebook.com/elaine.abundance

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elainestarling

    YouTube: @ElaineStarling

    TEDx Talk: Watch here

    Book: 5 Steps to Activate Your Abundance



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