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."