This Is What Love Looks Like

In this episode Brandi describes pieces of her own journey that lead her to find her own soul's purpose. She talks about how little memories throughout her life acted like bread crumbs leading the way. She then shares a dream that led her to Micheal Meade's podcast "Living Myth" and brought it all together.

In the second half of the episode she shares a guided mediation to help listeners touch in with their own higher self and learn more about their own soul's journey.

She would love to hear from anyone who takes part in the meditation. You can leave comments on her blog about your experience on her website at this-is-what-love-looks-like.com.

Brandi talks openly how fear helps perpetuate the darker currents of what is currently place in the larger collective. She encourages her listeners, as she simultaneously gives herself a pep-talk, to acknowledge the fear that they are feeling in this moment and then to actively make the choice not to let it win.

She is then joined by artist, spiritual seeker, and healer Irene Kannyo to talk about the process of creation and how those who have a soul's purpose calling them to the art space can find peace by following the call and simultaneously lift up the collective with their gifts of joy, direction, guidance, and hope.

Together Brandi and Irene also honor the legacy of the beloved Nancy Johns-Price and explore the various ways Nancy's work and brilliance lives on through each of them.

Check out Brandi's new website this-is-what-love-looks-like.com.

Brandi shares here latest definition of love- the act of seeing someone or something so deeply that you tap in their true Divinity and let it fill you.

Throughout this episode she explores what tells us about what love looks like, feels like, and is capable of. There is also a bit of homework for listeners who make it all the way to the end.

Brandi talks about a recent encounter with a raccoon and how she walked away with a deeper understanding of self love. She describes the way that humans build pathways and channels for Love to enter into our daily lives and our own hearts.

Then she has a conversation with productivity coach and international best-selling author, Mickey Forsyth, where the definition of self love is explored even more.

Check out Mickey's website to learn more about her work at mickeyforsyth.com.

A quick note: During Brandi's conversation with Mickey they discuss Mickey's insights on self care that she gained after caring for her wife who died by suicide. If you or someone you love is dealing with thoughts of suicide or is in crisis, call or text 988 to talk to a professional who can help.

In light of the recent DOGE cuts to AmeriCorps, Brandi talks about the power of service learning and the AmeriCorps program. She also reflects on wastefulness and inefficiency that occurs when we limit the ability of those who are called to a life of public service to give back their country and support their fellow countrymen.

Brandi starts off the episode with a message that contains a new take on self care that could come in handy during this overwhelming moment in American history. Then she is joined by her friend Dalenna Heffer who shares her understanding of love and the importance of honoring friendships as a cornerstone of human experience and just not an "add on" as we move through our day to day life.

Brandi let's listeners know why this is this podcast falls under the "spiritual" category and challenges them to imagine a world where a spiritual understanding of the world doesn't compete with the intellect but enhances it!

Join her as she shares part of her own spiritual journey and reintroduces a talk entitled "You Are Perfect," originally channeled for the Rochester Spiritualist Society in October 2024.

Brandi explains to listeners that it is vital that we feel and HEAL the weight of this moment simultaneously. Joy, hope, purpose and community exist in the world even when the energy around us feels polluted and heavy; and these things ground us and remind us what we are trying to build.

Brandi interviews her sister, Amanda Linkous, for a lighthearted chat about the nature of love and the power of listening, small acts of care, and moments of celebration.

Quote from the episode: " I believe [when] people are able to share their experiences or even their vulnerabilities, and you allow it, and give some sort of understanding is also a way of showing love and care."

Brandi introduces the show. She talks about why she decided to start this podcast and what she hopes it becomes.

Quote from today's show:

"And I hope throughout these discussions, if you don't already know what your niche is, if you don't already know what your soul's calling is, what your purpose is, how you can contribute to the creation that is happening right now. The creation of a better future, the creation of something that's different, more freeing, more fulfilling, more aligned with this internal knowing that you have of what life is supposed to be all about. If you haven't figured that out yet, I hope that these conversations with my guests help you to start to discover it."