The Aware Show

Would you like to more deeply connect with your beloved animal companions? Do you want to communicate and understand them better? Lisa continues the conversation today with noted animal communicator Tami Hendrix. Tami explains that animals are pure, unconditional beings, always ready and willing to share love. One of the most challenging experiences happens when our animals pass away. It can feel devastating. Tami talks about how to allow peace to arrive when grief happens. Be open to what is. Be connected to the love. Tami talks about letting go of regret and guilt. The love of an animal companion is sacred. Tami shares a deeply personal story about her beloved dog named Katie and how she was sent a message from the Other Side. She talks about having dreams of deceased animals and what they can teach us. Animals will come when we are in a period of transition. She suggests ways to communicate and feel them. The connection will always last. The heart is the opening, and we all have this ability. Tami talks about reincarnation and our furry companions. They could be a blended soul. They may have similar aspects. Tami believes that looking at photos can help with the connection. She and Lisa talk about moving through grief, with both animal and human relationships. Tami also explains how to see the signs that they send us. She invites us to reflect and ask ourselves, "What are you willing to release?" She explains how grief and love become one. She asks us to be more present and to pay attention. What are you noticing? This helps us to expand. She also explains the importance of listening and how it will connect us. Animals will always help us to connect to our hearts. They always offer unconditional love. This is Part 2 of the interview. Info: tamihendrix.com

Have you been curious about the Law of Attraction and how it works? Do you believe that your thoughts create your reality, even if you are not living your ideal life? Today's guest is Bob Doyle, one of the visionaries in the classic blockbuster hit movie "The Secret," which introduced this discussion powerfully into the mainstream. Bob talks about beliefs that become truths because of our childhood. He explains when we change our relationship to things, using money as an example, our situation can change. If we grew up in struggle, we can change how we are being to become prosperous and abundant. We can get out of victimhood and achieve success. He also talks about relationships and how we attract people into our lives. We can dream bigger and change who we are, while allowing people to be as they are. It's possible to have significant breakthroughs and deeper connections. Bob suggests that the more we can feel gratitude for what we have in our lives, the better things can be. We can focus on the way we want to feel. He explains how this powerful visualization tool is used in the Law of Attraction and for manifestation. Bob Doyle is the CEO of Boundless Living, Inc., and author of the #1 bestselling book "Follow Your Passion – Find Your Power." Since 2002, Bob has been teaching principles of Living Life by Design utilizing the principles of the Law of Attraction. His Wealth Beyond Reason program has long been recognized as one of the most complete and usable online curriculums in the Law of Attraction. Info: www.wealthbeyondreason.com.

Do you have a beloved animal companion? Would you like to more deeply connect with them? Animals provide love with no boundaries. They are pure, unconditional beings, always ready and willing to share love. Today's guest is noted animal communicator Tami Hendrix. She shares her story of being a small child and connecting with animals in her neighborhood. She says it is possible for us all to communicate with them. We can all learn to be in conversation with our animals. They teach us so much, just by their presence. They can mirror back to us. Tami suggests we just "be" with our animals – whether it's a cat, dog, bird, rabbit, horse, reptile, or any other sort of creature. She explains how cats are usually very direct. They are in charge of spaces. They can feel very territorial. Tami explains how animals come into our lives at a certain specific point. She talks about how difficult it can be when they leave, during times of transition. If you look at the timing, you can see how everything is connected. She talks about how to deal with the passing of an animal. She asks us to talk about it, to share our grief if possible. Our hearts are naturally open to our animals. That is part of our job. They ask us to keep an open heart, even during dark times. They help us to feel full and open, with a true sense of belonging. Tami also discusses how animals have their own say in the way they transition. She talks about ways we can connect to their passing by feeling our heart and writing. We can ask them to show us. It's important to include them in the decision-making. We are there to support them and they always guide us. They are there to teach us. We can see their wonder. It can profoundly change us. They allow us to be in our hearts and feel connected. This is Part 1 of the interview. Info: tamihendrix.com

Is it possible to thrive after losing it all? How could someone find peace after experiencing the loss of a child, the loss of a 40-year relationship, the loss of a career, the loss of their dream home, and more? Our guest today, best-selling author Iyanla Vanzant, shows that it IS possible. Today she shares her incredible story of loss, pain, and starting over. Her new book "Peace From the Broken Pieces: How to Get Through What You're Going Through" was written from her own painful experiences. Listen in as she helps us understand that once we drop the drama and the story, we are able to choose how to move powerfully toward peace. Iyanla is an empowerment specialist, Spiritual Life Counselor, and ordained minister. She is the founder and president of the Inner Visions Institute for Spiritual Development and regularly conducts personal growth classes and workshops for men and women worldwide. She has built the foundation for transformation after overcoming numerous hardships, which she considers learning experiences. She proves that it IS possible to thrive and shares her empowering lessons to the masses. Info: Innervisionsworldwide.com and Iyanla.com.

Would you like to have deeper connections with your friends? Lisa continues the conversation today with award-winning filmmaker Barnet Bain, who is known for beloved movies such as the Oscar-winning "What Dreams May Come." His latest book is "How to Be a Friend (In an Unfriendly World)" which was originally developed from a class he taught as part of Columbia University's master's course for psychologists. Barnet talks about how our friends are very much like gardens. You must water them and take care of them. If you do not make an effort with your friends, relationships can dissolve. The connection takes work, but it's important. Whether good times or difficult times, it requires commitment to prioritize friends. Barnet explains a process to determine your priorities. If work becomes a priority, friendships may suffer, but there are ways to fix this. We all lead very busy lives, but he explains how to nurture friendships and not judge. Consistency is satisfying. Not everyone has to be a close friend. We can have friends from all walks of life. Barnet also talks about values and commonalities among friends. He discusses ways to bond. Other generations, especially younger ones, develop bonds through social media. Friends can be made this way. Some friends stay in touch via text. That can be healthy and joyful! Even sending silly jokes can help friendships stay alive. He also talks about the importance of having deep conversations. It may be challenging, but we can learn to get out of our comfort zones so we can grow. This is Part 2 of the interview. Info: BarnetBain.com

Would you like to make more friends? Do you have friends, but feel like you'd like deeper connections? Today's guest is award-winning filmmaker Barnet Bain, who is known for beloved movies such as the Oscar-winning "What Dreams May Come." His latest book is "How to Be a Friend (In an Unfriendly World)" which was originally developed from a class he taught as part of Columbia University's master's course for psychologists. It grew out of real conversations about how we connect, listen, and stay kind, even when it's challenging. Barnet felt like he wasn't always being a good friend. He discovered as he was having dinner with his daughter, who was just back from college, that he was asking so many judgmental questions about how she was living her life. He always told himself that she could make her own choices, and he would love her unconditionally, but throughout the conversation, he realized that he had so many expectations of her. Who were her friends? What was she studying? Who was she spending time with? He recognized that this was not the person he wanted to be. He realized that no one ever taught us how to stay connected when things get awkward or bumpy. We learn how to be polite and nice to people as we are growing up, but we are not taught what to do if things get tough with friends, or if we are being judgmental toward them. What do you do if situations change? It is particularly challenging during these divisive times. What if you have different beliefs? We don't usually have the muscle to handle something that is too different from our values. So how do we be a good friend? How can we make our relationships stronger, even if we have disagreements? Barnet explains how we operate inside of our own bubbles. We get along with people who are in similar bubbles. He realized how uncomfortable it is to allow ourselves to be vulnerable to others, especially if we do not have the same values. We relate to those who are similar, but how do we expand? It takes practice, Barnet explains. It can be a discomfort, but a learning process. He talks about the difference between friendship and relationships. He shares how Cicero wrote an early book about friendship. He believed that friends help each other become better. Real friends have equal power and balance. Friends stand by you. Even if there are differences, you can still be with them. He also talks about the epidemic of loneliness, especially in the older generation who may not use social media as much. We still have not fully recovered since the isolation of Covid. Social media has taught us to have snippets of conversation. We are not taught how to make other people feel safe, which is a profound truth of friendship. These are vulnerable skills that require practice, and Barnet talks about the tools we can use. We can learn to honor where the person is coming from. We can hold back from our opinions and advice. We all want to jump in, but that sends a message that we are not listening. We can slow down and really hear what someone is saying. We can learn to be a good listener. This will deepen our friendships immensely. This is Part 1 of the interview. Info: BarnetBain.com

Would you like to better understand your patterns and feel more empowered? Do you sometimes have a challenging time finding the positive in certain situations? Lisa continues the conversation today with researcher and best-selling author Ravinder Taylor. She has helped literally thousands of people change their state of mind and therefore empower their lives. Her latest book is "Mind Training: The Science of Self-Empowerment." Ravinder talks about the importance of choice. If bad things happen, it is not your fault. She asks us to ask, "What do you gain when you have a problem?" What is the difference between being informed and being prepared? How can you be aware of a problem or upcoming situation, yet not attract it? Ravinder has studied optimism and pessimism. Some people believe that doom-scrolling is about helping them feel more prepared. People have the "hope" that if they have information, they can be prepared so the worst-case won't happen. If someone looks for the negative, they will not have an enjoyable time and will feel stressed. Ravinder talks about statistics which show how much healthier people can be if they are more optimistic. What you expect, you observe. Your body will either fight or grow. Cortisol makes us feel stressed and can affect our hearts. She discusses actual techniques to increase optimism. We can be aware that some things will not work out, but if we are optimistic, we can grow and have a happier quality of life. Her "Mind Training" book talks all about the benefits of optimism and positive thinking. We can learn when things go wrong, and that means you have grown as a person. If your self-talk is positive, you cannot be depressed. Ravinder also talks about compassion and forgiveness. She talks about the prison system and studies about blame. We may need to separate ourselves from toxic people and toxic situations, but we can still offer forgiveness. She talks about the idea of "Forgiving the Unforgivable," and Free Will. We have choices and we can teach by example. This is Part 2 of the interview. Info: RavinderTaylor.com