Live Like Eden: Spiritual Awakening Unraveled

What if the addiction you judge in someone else is the same addiction sitting in yourself? We hear the word “addict” and the mind makes a list: alcoholics, drug abusers, and sex addicts. The judgmental mind claims these people are ruining their lives and everyone around them. The ego steps onto its pedestal and states, “They can’t get it together, but I can.” In this episode, let’s level the playing field. Whether we know it or not, we are all addicts. We are all addicted to the world of separation, to the mind’s obsessive thinking, and to the belief underneath every single craving. Today we look at: The cover story. The ego says the body is doing the using. It projects outside of itself, making the problem and the solution appear out in the world. Chocolate, energy drinks, cocktails, weed, or mindless scrolling are the same escape in a different costume. The psychological view. Addiction begins with a pain. The mind wants relief, so it escapes into a desired substance, and a repetitive cycle is born. Unmet…

What if the drive that built your life is the same thing quietly breaking your body? Nic Monteforte was the poster child of high achievement until it came crumbling down in five hours: a successful business, beautiful house, and retirement vanished. Then came a decade of hell, stacked surgeries, hormone collapse, and the last straw three days before Covid. She had been doing all the tactics. Nature, she says, kept turning up the volume until she learned Vedic meditation. Nic is a former national executive, qualified Vedic meditation teacher, and high-performance coach with 30+ years in leadership. She is the creator of the Stress Debt Economy, the Infinite Capacity Formula, and the Menopause Stress Amplifier, and author of The Calmest Woman in the Room: Mastering Menopause Without Losing Your Mind or Your Edge. In this conversation we talk about: How unfinished stress cycles stack in the body like pancakes, and why an unpaid bill can register as a mountain lion. Why most meditation asks the mind to do one…

Do you ever feel like you’re not from here? Or maybe you feel like you’re missing something?I felt that way as a child. A foreigner wandering the planet thinking nothing made any sense. I blended in on the outside but always felt like this world wasn’t my real home. It doesn’t take long and the ego jumps in and begins conditioning our minds to become vested in the world.We learn the game of survival, and forget that original feeling might be our longing to remember Home.This episode is about the ego’s amnesia: the trance that makes us forget who we are in God, then sends us on a scavenger hunt for the answer outside ourselves.Today we look at five ways the mind keeps the amnesia in place, and how to undo them without leaving your life: The belief in separation that keeps us running around like busy ants. Projection: treating the world like a popular new Netflix series we have to solve. Making everything personal and reinforcing our identity. Grievances that turn love into “I’m right, you’re the bad guy.”…

We’re home in God, dreaming of exile. That one line could undo a lifetime of spiritual confusion.In this episode I’m joined by Cristina Sorrentino Schmalisch, Mindfulness Coach and Psychological Counselor. Cristina promotes acting locally through cultivating personal peace, which has global effects through our joined consciousness.Cristina has been a student of A Course in Miracles since 2012 and writes a blog inspired by the Course, Living from the Quiet Center. In her professional roles, she helps people understand the power of the mind and connect with the calm center found at our core.After years in psychology, social work, yoga, and a winding spiritual search, Gary Renard’s The Disappearance of the Universe opened the door to the Course. The conversation goes from practice to the places most spiritual talk won’t touch.We talk about: How the Course found her, and why it is a hard path that still feels like recognition. Non-judgment and why healing work only works when you stop doing it alone. Level…

It’s easy to hand a job, a bill, or a random situation over to Spirit. Then your child walks in with their drama, you get sucked into it, and the whole practice falls apart.In this episode, I answer a listener question about her 21-year-old son and why special relationships, according to A Course in Miracles, feel almost impossible to release.You don’t need to be a Course student, and you don’t need to be a parent. Apply this to any special relationship you have: a partner, a parent, a friend, a coworker, or even an ex. Today we look at: How the ego turns love into ownership, control, and instant hate. Why parenting identity makes it so hard to let someone live their own classroom. Five questions that expose the ego’s attachment. A simple practice for turning special relationships into holy ones while keeping your peace. A Course in Miracles says the Holy Spirit can purify any relationship you are willing to place under His care. This episode is about that willingness, in real time, with the people who…

What if making people laugh is every bit as sacred as leading a congregation?In this episode, I’m joined by Rabbi Bob Alper, stand-up comic, bestselling author, and the only rabbi whose comedy bits air on SiriusXM between Bob Newhart and Jerry Seinfeld. He served congregations for 14 years, holds a doctorate from Princeton Theological Seminary, and has spent 35 years proving that clean, intelligent humor can heal.In this conversation we talk about: How a logical career choice became a life of serving people. First, as a rabbi, then as a comedian. Why he calls making people laugh his true rabbinate. The power of storytelling in sermons, funerals, and everyday life. How laughter can be holy, even in grief, through illness, and the hardest seasons of our lives. This is a warm, funny, deeply human conversation about dignity, forgiveness, and the gift of helping someone forget they are sick for an hour and a half.Tune in now and get a good laugh!S‍how…

Are you happy? Are you truly, genuinely, happy, or do you just think you are? I was recently asked a question that sparked this entire episode. The question was: “You said you were happy before your awakening. Are you happy now?” What a great question! In this episode, I unpack the difference between the ego’s version of happiness and the quieter, more lasting happiness of Spirit. Before my life completely unraveled, I believed I was living a happy life. What I didn’t realize was how deeply attached I was to the identity I had spent decades building, the special, unique self that the ego so carefully protects. Today we explore: How any crisis (loss, illness, betrayal, or sudden change) can crack the identity we didn’t even know we were clinging to. The ego’s rigid response: treating every impact as a problem that must be solved externally. The invitation that is always available. There is the calm still point of Spirit that remains peaceful even when everything on the surface is shaking. What true happiness…

What if the greatest heroes, legends, and even the villains of history could show you something about the choices you’re making right now? In this episode, I’m joined by Letao Wang, acclaimed author of COVR award winner Oracle of the Mythic Heroes and CARTA award winner Oracle of the Celestial Deities. He is a professional astrologist, tarot specialist, and the founder and spiritual counselor of the Healing Kingdom. His work has been featured in the New York Post, Bustle, BBC, Vice, and Axios. He is the creator of several oracle decks, including his newest release, Legends, Heroes and Villains Oracle. In today’s episode we explore: Letao’s unexpected spiritual path: From a non-spiritual upbringing and a collapsed interpreting career to becoming a full-time spiritual counselor. How Western, Vedic, and Chinese astrology differ, and how he weaves them together for deeper insight. The power of mythology and real historical figures to illuminate ego, revenge, choice, and human patterns that keep repeating. His…

What happens when your mind becomes so distracted that every stranger in the airport, grocery store, or traffic jam turns into a full-blown internal story? In this episode let’s get honest about how quickly the untrained mind spins narratives, judges everything in sight, and pulls us out of the present moment. Drawing from both psychology and A Course in Miracles, Lindsay explores the real meaning of dissociation, not as pathology, but as the ego’s constant habit of checking out of Spirit and into endless mental movies. In this episode we talk about: The everyday ways our minds automatically create stories and judgments (airports, grocery stores, coffee shops, and mundane annoyances). How psychology defines dissociation, depersonalization, and derealization. What A Course in Miracles means by dissociation: the ego’s original split from God and its ongoing distraction tactics. Why most of us are simply lacking mind training and don’t even know it. Practical, light-hearted ways to start watching your mind this…

Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt the energy was off? Or you looked around your home and realized it no longer matches who you’re becoming? In this episode, I’m joined by Kim Costa, global real estate advisor, home alignment strategist, and founder of Lifestyle Foundations. She’s the author of Live in Your Wheel House: An Empowering Guide to Stay, Go, or Reno and helps people create spaces that actually support the life they want to live. In todays episode, we explore: Kim’s personal journey of realignment after a broken back and a surprising “no” to Oprah. How your home can mirror (and sometimes trap) the version of you that’s no longer true. The Wheel House Assessment: a practical tool that combines the Wheel of Life with Maslow’s hierarchy to evaluate whether your space supports your potential. Simple, low-budget ways to shift the energy of your home, stop living in the past, and create the future YOU. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a space that no longer fits, this conversation will…

Do you ever feel like everything in life has become way too complicated? Everywhere you turn, from the over-the-top Starbucks orders to documentaries that try to explain the entire universe with terms you’ve never heard of… it’s exhausting! In this episode, I dig into why we overcomplicate everything and how the mind constantly treats life like a problem that needs solving. We explore three key ideas: Core Problem: The mind’s endless need for solutions and control. Endless Doing: How self-help, personal development, and spiritual movements often reinforce the belief that we must do something to fix ourselves or our lives. A Radical Invitation: What if there’s nothing to do at all? This episode is an invitation into the art of letting it be. Dropping the striving, sitting in the back seat, listening for inspiration, and allowing Spirit to lead ushers in an effortless flow to life that makes sense, and it’s simple. I share personal stories from my own long awakening process and simple real-life moments (like a…

What if the reason manifesting your dreams still isn’t working for you has nothing to do with not visualizing hard enough? What if it has everything to do with the resistance you’re not even aware of? In this episode, I’m joined by best-selling author, energetic alignment coach, and co-host of the High Vibin’ It podcast, Kelsey Aida. Kelsey is the author of the upcoming book The Manifesting Fix (Macmillan, Dec 2026) which reveals why traditional manifestation advice fails and what to do instead. After a life-changing injury ended her professional dance dreams and sent her into a three-year depression, she discovered the tools of mindset, spirituality, and manifestation that healed her. Later, she experienced a spontaneous awakening that opened her psychic and mediumship gifts. In today’s episode we explore: Kelsey’s powerful personal journey from identity crisis to becoming a teacher of manifestation. Why most people stay stuck (worthiness wounds, internal conflict, and subconscious resistance). The…

Do you ever find yourself walking on eggshells around certain people in your life? Or you project past hurts onto new relationships and wonder why your communication keeps breaking down? In this episode, I expand on the theme from the episode, The Dreamer of the Dream, and apply it directly to our everyday communication struggles, both personal and professional. We explore the different ways people communicate (introverts who go inward, extroverts who speak bluntly, passive-aggressive silence, and bottling things up), why we so often feel like we’re on completely different pages, and how past experiences get thrown onto the present moment. We also look at the typical ways the world tries to fix these issues through therapy, counseling, and seeking other outside advice. Finally, we’ll conclude by diving deeper into a possible root cause. Is there a spiritual reason for our dysfunctional communication in all relationships? If you’re tired of the same communication patterns repeating and want a fresh, spiritual…

What if the secret to skyrocketing energy, glowing skin, and reversing age-related decline wasn’t complicated supplements or extreme workouts — but simply eating the way nature intended? In this episode, Lindsay is joined by Axay Shah, a plant-based health advocate, best-selling author, and founder of Raw Foodiest. At 67 years young, Axay has lived 100% raw, plant-based for over 16 years, completed marathons, and achieved remarkable health with zero medications or chronic disease. We dive into three powerful areas: Axay’s inspiring journey — from standard eating to going raw on a whim and the dramatic energy and health transformation that followed. Why raw, plant-based food is designed for humans — the science, simplicity, and how it alkalizes the body, improves digestion, and outperforms cooked food. Practical wisdom and myth-busting — protein concerns, taste bud adaptation, supplements, and how to start without overcomplicating it. This conversation is a refreshing reminder that real health can be simple,…

What if the world we’re living in with all the struggles, the drama, the endless cycle of reaction, is just a dream? What if waking up is far simpler than we think? In this solo episode, I dive deep into A Course in Miracles and explore the two primary states of mind we’re all navigating. First, the State of Unawareness: The ego’s dream where we believe we’re separate, victimized by the world, constantly projecting blame outward, complaining, and living in reaction, fear, and constriction. Second, the State of Awareness: The Holy Spirit’s gentle guidance that lifts us out of the nightmare into a happier dream, helping us see clearly, choose peace over pain, and remember who we really are. It’s not complicated. It’s simply a decision in the mind. So the big question is: When will you wake up? If you’ve ever felt like there’s something about this world that doesn’t feel quite real, this episode is your invitation. Listen now and choose again! If it resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear this, leave…

What if the fastest way to quiet your racing mind and reconnect with real peace isn’t thinking harder, but learning how to work with your breath? In this episode, Charlie Baldwin, a longtime meditation and breath work teacher with the Art of Living Foundation, is here to talk shop about our overactive minds. Charlie has taught thousands of people across the U.S., including students at Carnegie Mellon, MIT, and Purdue, and leads retreats at the Art of Living Retreat Center in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. With over twelve years of personal practice, he brings a grounded, humorous, and neuroscience-informed approach to making deep inner work accessible in our fast-paced world. In this conversation, we explore three key themes: Charlie’s Journey: From a college student questioning everything to becoming a full-time meditation teacher, and how the powerful Sky breath technique (Sudarshan Kriya) gave him the consistent results he’d been searching for. The Science of Breathwork and Meditation: What…

Today we're talking straight about those middle-aged (or any-aged) mind-blown moments when the roles you've poured yourself into suddenly start dissolving. Whether your kids are leaving the nest, a career identity is slipping away, or life is firing you from the persona you've been playing, that lost-at-sea feeling isn't a breakdown. It's an invitation. In this episode, sparked by last week’s conversation with psychotherapist and trauma specialist Melanie Taylor, I break down exactly what's happening under the surface with three key explorations: Feeling Fired from Your Roles — We look at how life strips away the identities we cling to, why we panic upon change and immediately try to grab a new identity instead of discovering our true sense of Self. The Ego's Obsessive Blueprint — That relentless control-freak mind (the "great knower") that demands to know every detail of what's next, manipulates situations for the outcome it wants, and spins worst-case scenarios on an endless loop. We get honest about how…

What happens when childhood trauma leaves you feeling like a “nobody,” lost in survival mode and repeating painful patterns? How do you repair your sense of self and finally return to the worthy, whole person you were always created to be? In this heartfelt conversation, Lindsay sits down with licensed counselor, certified hypnotherapist, trauma specialist, and founder of True Work, Melanie Taylor. Melanie shares her powerful personal journey through complex childhood trauma and the insights from her tender book You Are for True. Melanie Taylor is a licensed counselor, certified hypnotherapist, trauma specialist, and founder of True Work. She specializes in therapy intensives, EMDR, hypnotherapy, and sand tray work, guiding clients through deep healing from complex trauma. Her book You Are for True offers a compassionate, memoir-style path to reparenting, self-trust, and remembering your inherent worth. Today’s Topics Include: Healing complex childhood trauma and reparenting wounded inner parts through…

Have you ever felt like you are endlessly walking through a maze of your own thoughts, looping through the same old patterns, memories, and habits without ever finding the exit? Inspired by a surreal trip to a movie called The Backrooms with my daughters, today’s episode cracks open the terrifying reality of the human ego. What if the chaotic, never-ending rooms of the mind aren't a safe space to hide, but a self-made nightmare keeping us trapped? It’s time to stop fighting the individual thoughts and look directly at the container holding the illusion together. Today’s Main Topics: The Material Plane: Surface-Level Clutter & The Attachment to Stuff: Lindsay breaks down how the ego mind uses form and external objects as a masterful distraction tool. From closets bursting with items we never use to identifying our personal success with financial accumulation, we give heavy meaning to temporary things. Explore how tightly your mind is grasping the material world. The Intangible Layer: Our Cabinet of Beliefs,…

What happens when your physical body suffers an absolute collapse and the life you spent decades building shatters into pieces? When a medical crisis strips away your future and identity, do you view it as a tragedy, or as a radical, divine invitation to wake up to your true, eternal spirit? Today’s guest, Dr. Susanne Eden joins the show to share her personal story of healing and personal transformation in her book, Healing From the Inside: Living Fully as You Age. Now, at 87, she is inspiring others to approach the gift of aging with optimism and purpose. Dr. Eden spent her career providing leadership to educators across Canada as a teacher, author, consultant and staff developer. Among her achievements, she is a past President of the Canadian Association for Young Children and past Chair of the Board of Governors at Seneca College in Toronto, Ontario. The main show topics include: Dr. Eden’s Transformation: Dr. Eden opens up about the devastating physical collapse in her fifties that altered the course of…

We’ve all heard the human potential movement, from metaphysicians to neuroscientists and mainstream spiritual gurus, telling us that our thoughts and feelings create our reality. But what if that narrative is actually a beautifully masked trap designed to keep you bound to your own mind? True spiritual awakening isn't about endlessly swapping a negative thought for a positive one—it's about realizing you are the one existing entirely beyond the thinker. Today’s show covers: The Cultural Programming: Let’s take a look at the deep-seated conditioning of our collective reality, pulling back the curtain on how the powers that be, use the mind's immense power to program behavior. Few teach you how to actually free yourself from it. The Sticky Web of the Mind: Visualize your energy field as a three-dimensional spider web. Discover how everyday worries, opinions, and passing beliefs get caught in the silk, clogging up your energy field forcing you into a constant reactionary state. The Ego’s Validation Trap:…

Have you ever felt like you were poking holes in your reality only to have the entire facade eventually collapse? For many, spiritual awakening isn't a serene moment on a meditation cushion. It's a disruptive, high-frequency power that rocks your identity, your career, and your closest relationships. Join Lindsay and guest Pamela Downes, a multidimensional soul-body healer, trance channeler, spiritual guide, and founder of Spirit Calling, as they discuss the gritty reality of surviving and integrating a radical spiritual hijacking. Pamela supports clients through Soul Path Coaching and her global spiritual community, helping them release outdated identities, awaken intuitive intelligence, and step fully into their highest expression. Main Topics Covered The Demise of the Ego Identity: Pamela shares her personal journey through the 2008 recession and the subsequent breakdown of all the external markers that previously defined her. Physical and Intuitive Manifestations: Learn about the visceral side of…

What if the terrifying feeling, that you’re “losing your mind” during awakening, isn’t a sign that you are crazy, rather it’s waking you up to true sanity? In this solo episode of Live Like Eden, Lindsay shares the reality about the ego’s biggest freak-outs as the conditioned mind begins to dissolve. Let’s walk through ten common panic moments—real fears the ego mind will toss your way. The point of no return, fear of a clinical label, loss of control, spiritual failure and more! You’ll discover why they’re not signs you’re going crazy, but normal signals that you’re losing the false self and remembering who you really are. With honesty, humor, and zero fluff, Lindsay suggests that this discomfort is part of the process, and the observer within you is always safe. Tune in now and discover why you’re not losing your mind—you’re finally coming home to Spirit! Show Notes: Visit⁠ Live Like Eden!⁠ I'd love to hear from you! Download the ⁠MindBodySpirit.fm App⁠! Scroll to the bottom, hit Open Mic, and leave me a…

What if the worst moments in your life—the nightmares you thought would break you—could actually become the bridge to your greatest transformation? In this episode of Live Like Eden, host Lindsay Vatterott sits down with wellbeing therapist and author Jamie Lerner to explore how difficult times, old stories, and mental resistance can be reframed into catalysts for profound change and deeper self-connection. Today’s topics include: Jamie’s Journey & Integrative Approach: From traditional psychotherapy to creating her own empowering method focused on personal responsibility and inner knowing. Reframing Nightmares into Bridges: How to shift from victim stories and past pain into a new, empowering storyline that serves your present and future. The Art of Allowing & Practical Tools: Simple ways to quiet mind chatter, practice loving curiosity, and use tools like pre-paving and quickie texting to move forward with ease. Jamie’s warm, insightful wisdom and real-world strategies make this episode a must-listen for…

What if the reason your body, mind, and life still feel chaotic is because you’ve been building without the one foundation that actually holds everything together? In this solo episode of Live Like Eden, Lindsay explains exactly what “Live Like Eden” means and breaks down the four foundational pillars to live an awakened life. Body – The Vessel: How to stop fighting your physical form and start listening to it as the sacred vehicle Spirit chose to live through. Mind – The Choice: Why the ego mind keeps us looping in old patterns and how choosing Spirit instead of the ego changes every decision. Environment – Creating in the World: How your home, relationships, and daily surroundings reflect what’s happening inside—and how to intentionally shape your outer world. Spirit – The Real Eden: The one pillar that influences all the others—remembering your true home in God so the rest of life starts to flow with far less effort. Ready to stop forcing and start remembering? Tune in now and discover the simple…

What if ancient tools like tarot, astrology, and numerology could help you understand yourself on a whole new level — especially when life feels like it’s flipping upside down? Certified Life Coach and intuitive guide, Dina Berrin, is here to discuss these ancient modalities and how they act as sacred tools to help give us boundaries, develop self-trust, and live in alignment with the season we are in. Today’s Main Topics: Dina’s Personal Journey: From her grandmother planting the seed with zodiac signs to discovering tarot in NYC, studying the deck for eight years, and turning curiosity into a lifelong practice. The History and Structure of Tarot: From a 14th-century Italian card game to the iconic Rider-Waite deck, Dina explains why tarot is more about storytelling and intuition than fortune-telling. Astrology and Numerology Decoded: Sun/Moon/Rising signs, the four elements, plus the powerful universal year shift from 2025’s 9-year cycle of endings to 2026’s 1-year of fresh beginnings. Dina even pulls a…

What if the terrifying “Void” that no one should ever enter — the total blackness and infinite isolation in the feel-good movie Eternity — isn’t hell at all, but the very gateway to true freedom? Today’s Episode has 3 Main Points: The Ego’s View of the Afterlife: Let’s look at how the film’s Junction and themed eternities, as well as our interpretation of Heaven, keep our separate selves, preferences, memories, and stories fully intact, turning death into little more than an upgraded version of the same dream. The Ego’s View of the Void: Why the movie paints the Void as the ultimate punishment and annihilation, mirroring our deep collective fear of losing identity, form, and separation. The Possibilities of the Void: Lastly, we’ll explore the ancient Buddhist and Hindu teachings, plus A Course in Miracles on confusing awe with fear, and contemplative Bernadette Roberts’ insights on no-self and the death of awareness. I share my own raw experiences with the inner Void and invite you to flip the fear on its…

What if the biggest struggles in our relationships aren’t really about the other person — but about the unseen patterns we bring into them? In this heartfelt episode of Live Like Eden, Lindsay sits down with veteran and author Lionel Moses to explore relationships as a spiritual classroom. Lionel shares his hard-earned wisdom on why real healing begins with radical self-awareness rather than blame, and how tending to love is much like tending to a garden. Today’s show includes a conversation about: The powerful garden metaphor from his book ,The Marriage Seed, for creating long-term relationship success. Communication, deep listening, and why your partnership must come first—even before the children. How personal blind spots shape our choices and conflicts—and how to break the cycle. Purposeful Singleness and getting to know YOU—how a relationship with yourself establishes a deeper relationship in the future. Life will always bring us storms—how do we navigate them and support each other in the process?…

What if the spiritual ideas you’ve been repeating are just groupthink in disguise—the same parroted phrases echoing across podcasts, social media, and New Age circles? In this solo episode of Live Like Eden, host Lindsay Vatterott cuts through the noise to expose how easily we trade one dogma for another and why true discernment is your greatest tool for awakening. Predetermination vs. Free Will: Are your choices truly yours, or are you simply remembering a timeline that’s already happened? Dimensions, Dark Entities & “Nothing is Everything”: Lindsay questions ascension ladders, psychic attacks, and popular claims that nothing and everything are the same. Is God Boring? & Is Soul Growth an Illusion?: Explore whether constant co-creation comes from boredom, and if the soul is actually “growing”… or simply remembering what it never lost. Ready to break free from spiritual groupthink and reclaim your own inner wisdom? Tune in now and start questioning everything! Show Notes: Visit⁠ Live Like Eden!⁠ I'd love to…

What if the one thing missing from your life—the elephant in the room—is the very link that connects everything? In this heartfelt episode host Lindsay Vatterott sits down with spiritual medium, meditation teacher, and founder of Inner Light Teachings, Beth Lynch, to explore spirituality as the missing piece in our chaotic, everyday existence. For over 30 years, she has helped families understand & heal grief. Her own personal experiences since childhood, death of her parents & her search for healing led her to understand her sensitivity was a strength. Her ability to connect to loved ones crossed has inspired & helped many understand life, death & the in-between. Showing the power of understanding intuition, creativity, communication, and eternal life. In today’s episode we’ll explore: Beth’s Transformative Journey: From childhood sensitivity and a devastating dream about her mother’s death to surrendering her career and stepping into mediumship after a powerful reading. Spirituality as the Missing Link:…

What if a simple plant-based shift could reverse chronic disease and revitalize your life—without extreme rules or restrictions? Today, host Lindsay Vatterott shares fresh insights from her holistic cruise, drawing on talks from leading doctors like Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Michael Greger to explore how diet impacts health, vitality, and overall well-being. The Truth About Fat: Explore how choosing the right sources could protect your heart and brain in ways you never expected. Dairy vs. Soy Debate: Discover surprising myths and facts that might flip your perspective on cancer risks and daily choices. Foods to Avoid & Include: Uncover which everyday items could be fueling inflammation and chronic disease. Learn 6 vibrant alternatives to energize your life. Ready to nourish your body and awaken your spirit? Listen now and reclaim your health one meal at a time! Show Notes: Dr. Neal Barnard Barnard's Books 21 Day Kickstart Food Program Dr. Michael Gregor Gregor's Podcast Dr. Scott Stoll's Plantrician Project…

What if ancient breathwork unlocks our inner vitality and regulates the nervous system to maintain calm during the stress of every day life? Today, host Lindsay Vatterott chats with Harmony Slater. She is a Certified Mastery Coach, breathwork and pranayama trainer, and one of only twenty women worldwide to hold the highest-level Ashtanga Yoga certification. For over 25 years, she has guided students across 33 countries in yoga, meditation, and energy practices, weaving together neuroscience, spirituality, and somatic healing. As host of the Finding Harmony Podcast and founder of the Lightworker Mastermind, Harmony empowers high-achieving women and spiritual entrepreneurs to regulate their nervous systems, release energetic blocks, and grow soul-aligned businesses with clarity, vitality, and flow. Harmony is here to share her insights on: Ancient Breathwork: Harmony shares pranayama's origins in Vedic traditions and how simple breathing practices can regulate energy, reduce stress, and foster clarity in daily…

In this solo Q&A episode of Live Like Eden, host Lindsay answers two powerful listener questions. Are tools like Human Design, Gene Keys, Astrology, and the Enneagram helpful, or are they just more ego distraction. If they wear the ego’s “Great Knower” hat, then how do we transcend them? What is the term “level confusion” all about in A Course in Miracles. We’ll spend today’s show going over these great questions, the difference between magic and miracles, clear up level confusion, and the practical ways to use any tool in the world, as a symbol of truth while ultimately transcending the need to know. Ready to dive below the surface of all the chatter—Tune in now! Show Notes: Visit⁠ Live Like Eden!⁠ I'd love to hear from you! Download the MindBodySpirit.fm App! Scroll to the bottom, hit Open Mic, and leave me a question, comment, or share insights on the show! ⁠Take the awakening quiz!⁠ Where are you on the path? Just 10 questions: Get your results with a personal podcast playlist to guide your unique…

What if the synchronicities you keep noticing aren’t random coincidences, but the universe speaking directly to you through vibrational language? In this powerful episode host Lindsay sits down with Brenda Lee Mattausch, Mindset Coach and founder of Attuned Guidance, to explore the hidden language of synchronicity and how vibrational frequencies shape our reality. Brenda shares her profound awakening in Hawaii, where she met her Council of Twelve and stepped into her role as a spiritual guide. Brenda’s work emphasizes the harmonious interplay of past, present, and future, illustrating how these dimensions work together in alignment with our life experiences. This synergy plays out like a script, constantly unfolding to assist us at all times. By recognizing the wisdom within this interplay, individuals can better understand their journeys and the transformative lessons embedded in their life stories. Today we discuss: The Quantum Nature of Synchronicity: How meaningful coincidences are actually…

Do you ever feel an overwhelming need to solve every problem immediately, as if not knowing is unbearable? Host Lindsay Vatterott, dives into “The Great Knower,” the ego mind’s relentless quest to know absolutely EVERYTHING! We’ll look at the "how-to" craze flooding the internet, and the infinite sea of step-by-step guides to living life. Then we’ll shift into academia's focus on intelligence and the scientific search for hidden answers to the formation of the universe. Brain intelligence fuels the ego’s need for separation by creating a hierarchy, where we easily hand over our inner authority and intuition. Finally, we’ll bridge into the mystical unknown, where Lindsay shares personal stories and insights from A Course in Miracles to invite you into embracing uncertainty, reframing "problems" as spiritual invitations, and trusting guidance beyond the mind's grasp. Listen now for practical tools to step into the unknown and awaken your true wisdom! Show Notes: Visit⁠ Live Like Eden!⁠ ⁠Take the awakening…

Have you been struck by a crisis and felt the aftermath of trauma? When life presents us with the unexpected, it often sends us into shock without the ability to navigate through it. Today’s guest, Emma Churchman, is a seasoned trauma expert because she has lived it her entire life. For the past 25 years, Emma has been a trauma chaplain and leadership consultant working with countless individuals and executives through crisis. Her recent book Unshattered: Surviving My Mother’s 123 Personalities and Transforming a Legacy of Abuse portrays her childhood through family struggles with suicide, addiction, and mental illness. In 2024, she endured the devastation in Western North Carolina during Hurricane Helene. She has created a Trauma Recovery Certification Program to transform old wounds into sources of strength and resilience. Join us as Emma shares her journey from survival to devoting her life holding space for others to heal. Emma shares overcoming family trauma, her experience as a Chaplain providing…

Why are we so obsessed with the body? Is the mind's fixation on the body's appearance, pleasure, pain and endless demands a purposeful trap? In this episode let's unpack the cultural fixation on the body and offers a liberating shift from ego identification to spiritual essence, guided by A Course in Miracles. Today's topic includes: 1. Cultural Conditioning Exposed: Dive into society's worship of appearance, health industry pressures, and judgments that keep us trapped in superficial scrutiny. 2. The Ego's Lens on the Body: Understand how the ego uses the body as a battleground, hiding our true spiritual nature behind constant chatter and comparison. 3. Spirit's Liberation: Discover how to view and feel the body differently; releasing obsession through a connection to unwavering inner peace. Break free from body identification and step into lighter living—tune in now! Visit⁠ Live Like Eden!⁠ ⁠ Take the awakening quiz!⁠ Where are you on the path? Just 10 questions: Get your results with a personal podcast…

What if the hidden patterns in ancient myths across cultures are the exact roadmap we need to rewrite our own painful story? Join host Lindsay and Mind Love founder Melissa Monte as she shares her raw journey—from sexual assault, betrayal, and a felony conviction to reclaiming her power. Discover how Melissa rewrote her personal narrative, turning self-destruction and numbness into empowerment and intentional living. We dive deep into the "hidden algorithm" of our lives—those subconscious patterns that keep us stuck—and explore similar ancient myths across cultures. Melissa reveals why universal myths appear everywhere and how they serve as blueprints for breaking free from ego illusions, resetting your 'hidden algorithm,' and awakening consciously. Melissa's upcoming book The Story Reset: How to Escape the Hidden Algorithm Running Your Life and Create the Reality You Want ties it all together as a roadmap toward consciousness. She reminds us stop to seeing struggles as evidence something's wrong with us and…

Are you feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists while seeking a deeper spiritual connection? Are you caught up in life's constant hurricane without feeling the calm still eye? Today's episode discusses the concept of self-care in a very simple way. We'll go over 2 main topics. 1. Learn Practical Self-Care Essentials: Discover easy ways to prioritize yourself—like relaxing, eliminating distractions, and simple routines to ease physical and mental heaviness amid your everyday life. 2. Spiritual Self-Care Integration: Learn to bridge the gap to your inner spirit through clearing yourself, feeling empathy for others, and surrendering control for lighter, more peaceful, and guided living. Don't miss these simple insights to bring you closer to the calm stillness within—tune in now! Show Notes: Visit ⁠Live Like Eden!⁠ ⁠Take the awakening quiz!⁠ Where are you on the path? Just 10 questions: Get your results with a personal podcast playlist to guide your unique spiritual path! Grab your FREE GUIDE to ⁠Busting the…

What if a near-death experience could catapult you from chronic illness to channeling divine wisdom? In this episode of Live Like Eden, host Lindsay sits down with spiritual hypnotist and trance medium Amy Marohn to unravel her transformative journey, blending real vulnerability with profound spiritual insights that brought her to divine calling. From Mystery Illness to Near-Death Awakening: Amy shares her battle with chronic illness, a "perfect storm" of trauma and autoimmune issues, culminating in a solo NDE at home where she chose to return for her son and live intentionally under spirit's guidance. Evolving into Spiritual Hypnosis and Healing: Discover how Amy's post-NDE path led her from corporate life to hypnosis training, evolving into energy channeling, subconscious healing, and recognizing everyone's innate mediumship—emphasizing that true healing comes from within, not physical perfection. Building Community and Bold Teachings from Beyond: Amy discusses her channeled book "Whispers Beyond the…

What if your ego isn't the enemy—but a mere dream you can wake up from? In this New Year's Eve episode of Live Like Eden, host Lindsay dives into the spiritual crossroads of ego death, balance, and true forgiveness to help you start 2026 with inner peace.Today's insights include: Prioritizing Spirit in Your Resolutions: We'll briefly explore common New Year's goals like fitness and finances, and learn how connecting to your higher self first sets a lighter tone for everything else in life. Demystifying Ego Death: Let's unpack the concept of ego dissolution— from sudden awakenings like Eckhart Tolle's to gradual processes—and question if the ego can truly "die" while you're in a body, drawing on insights from spiritual teachers and A Course in Miracles. Forgiving the Illusion: Finally, discover A Course in Miracles' radical take on forgiveness as a tool to undo the ego's false system, recognizing separation as a belief (not reality) to foster unity, peace, and a return to oneness with God.Ready to dissolve…

As we celebrate the holiday season, what if the true spirit of Christmas isn't just in the gifts and gatherings, but in rediscovering the "Christ" consciousness within us— that quiet memory of home, God, or our eternal nature?In this special Christmas Eve episode let's reflect on shifting from holiday burnout to embodying your spiritual essence, offering practical steps to turn inward and live with awareness. Today's topics include: 1. Discovering the Christ Within: Explore how "Christ" symbolizes the universal quest to remember our true nature beyond the ego illusions which resides within us. 2. Living Your Spiritual Self: Learn actionable tools to practice non-judgment during family interactions—embrace situations as learning opportunities, observe your reactionary mind, recognize resistance as an ego attack, and hold loving space for others to bridge separation.Whether you're prepping for the Christmas day or seeking deeper meaning, this episode reminds us: The Christ in all of us is a call to unity,…

Have you ever sensed a loved one's whisper in the quiet moments, or wondered if death is truly the end—or just a doorway to deeper connection? What if the signs you've dismissed as coincidence are invitations from the other side? In this heartfelt episode of Live Like Eden: Spiritual Awakening Unraveled, host Lindsay sits down with no-nonsense psychic, evidential, trance medium Barbra Banner, whose 35+ years in crisis hotlines, ER volunteering, and LAPD response teams forged her extraordinary gift. Tune in to explore: Barbra's Unexpected Journey: From an intuitive "witch" kid fascinated by old-school mediums, to a full-blown trance medium shaped by decades of crisis work—complete with wild signs like orbs and spirit-made appointments. Building Trust Through Proof: Real stories of tested spirit communications and why unshakeable evidence (not just feelings) bridges the gap between doubt and belief. Evidential Readings in Action: Insights into what happens after death, how loved ones communicate, and the…

As the holiday season amplifies the ache of loss builds for those of us missing our loved ones who have passed. What if grief wasn't just pain but a sacred catalyst for renewal, grace, and deeper spiritual connection? Join Lindsay as she chats with Marcia Earhart, whose 17 losses by age 18 and the tragic deaths of her two sons fueled a life of resilient transformation immersed in her strong faith. Marcia shares her journey from grief to grace founding the nonprofit organization, Sterling Rose Sanctuary, committed to serving others through grief, loss, and trauma support. Authoring the bestseller Gripping Grace in the Garden of Grief, and reframing loss as an invitation to liberation, Marcia inspires us to breathe through boundaries, move beyond survival, and live again with Spirit's guiding light. Tune in for comforting insights and tools to alchemize your grief and begin living in joy once again! Show Notes: Marcia Earhart's Sterling Rose Sanctuary Marica's Book: Gripping Grace in the Garden of Grief I love…

Do you ever wonder why we land on Earth with total amnesia about our true home? Why do we have no idea how we got here or where we come from? Today, we explore the concept of the veil. There seems to be a barrier keeping us from who we truly are. This veil of separation creates our invisible amnesia reinforcing forgetfulness. Let's look at 3 different viewpoints: religion, new age spirituality, and A Course in Miracles to identify the common thread. A Course in Miracles has an explanation for our collective forgetfulness that you won't want to miss! Finally, discover simple tools and insights on how to thin the veil and step into the Real Love every spiritual seeker is craving. Staying open to guidance and seeing separation as illusion helps remove the obstacles to love's presence. Tune in for deep insights and a laugh to peel back your veil! I love hearing from you! Please send me a text with your insights, questions, and show topic ideas anytime! Take the awakening quiz! Where are you on the path? Just 10…

Ever hit midlife and wonder why your body feels like it's betraying you—hot flashes, foggy brain, unexplained weight gain—all of these symptoms can be completely annoying! Can the body's aging process be a segue into our deeper purpose? Perhaps reframing midlife "crisis" into a deeper spiritual call is in order! Join host Lindsay Vatterott for part two of her two-part series with mind-body nutrition coach Jules Peláez (JustJulesNutrition.com), transforming the "crisis" into a sacred gateway. The Body's Wake-Up Call: From memory lapses and sagging jowls to hormonal rollercoasters—why what "used to work" fails, and how menopause's disorientation signals a profound reorganization, not deterioration. Beyond Pathology to Spiritual Wisdom: Debunking the menopause industry as profit over normalcy; reframing symptoms as purification and intuitive nudges to seek holistic support while honoring the deeper call to emotional and spiritual realignment. Midlife doesn't have to be a breakdown—it's your bold invitation to…

Holiday Season 2025 is upon us! It's a crazy whirlwind of feasts, sweets, and gatherings that spark joy and excitement! Yet without awareness, they can derail our wellness game with sugar crashes and unnecessary stress! Today, mind-body nutrition coach Jules Peláez from JustJulesNutrition.com joins the Live Like Eden podcast to kick off a two-part series. In part one, she inspires us to savor the holiday season without guilt or regret, blending practical tips with soulful mindset shifts. Next week, we'll dive into part two, deepening the discussion by breaking down the so-called midlife crisis—or is it an opportunity in disguise? In this lively chat, Lindsay and Jules debunk the "all or nothing" trap: From Food Comas to Wise Indulgence: Jules shares her childhood Thanksgiving "blackout" epiphany as a wake up call to eating with intention and awareness instead of mindless gluttony. Setting up a broader holiday health plan can help you transform a two month sugar spiral into a vibrant season with family and…

What does awakening mean to you? It's the buzzword of our spiritual era—ubiquitous yet rarely do we peel back those hidden layers to the depths of what it truly means. Join me as we journey through: What Awakening Means to You: From subtle daily cues to dramatic events leading to self-discovery, every path is uniquely yours. Each moment invites either a deeper descent into illusion or a signal to see clearly. Darkness as a Bridge for Transformation: The "dark night" isn't divine punishment—it's the mind's purposeful rebellion, rooted in subconscious echoes of sin and guilt (as illuminated by A Course in Miracles). This underworld serves as the ego's guardian at the gate, guarding the threshold to your true nature. Ultimately, awakening's shadows aren't dead ends but sacred portals—inviting us to smile at the dream, emerge unbound, and alchemize suffering into sovereign clarity. Show Notes: Get Your Copy of Awakened Hearts: Sacred Stories of Breaking Free and Rising Higher I love hearing from you! Please send…

What's up with making spirituality so complicated? Why do you need a dictionary when visionary speakers explain something that is our birthright? Ravi Kutharia joins me to discuss this gap. Ravi is the founder of the Houston Strategy Forum and the executive coaching firm Cohegic. Author of the acclaimed leadership book, “How Cohesive is Your Company?” his modern-day parable, “ Happy Soul. Hungry Mind. A Modern-Day Parable about Spirituality, ” is a work of spiritual genius. We discuss: The Simplicity of Spirituality The Difference Between Spirituality and Religion What is Spirituality? The Roles we Play in the Game of Life Discover Your Soul Amongst Everyday Challenges Don't miss a fun lively chat about the simplicity of your spiritual nature. Tap in now! Show Notes: More about Ravi: Ravi Kathuria’s mission is to awaken the world by sharing the Truths —Spirituality is stunningly simple and practical. It is non-religious and available universally without judgement. Spirituality is in our DNA. It is accessible…

Ever wondered if you need to channel an alien entity named "Xenon" to tap into spirit's wisdom, or if it's as simple as tuning into your own inspiration? In today's episode of Live Like Eden: Spiritual Awakening Unraveled, Lindsay busts the myth of dramatic channeling, reminding you that spirit is your everyday muse—no production required. We dive into two key truths: The History of Channeling: From ancient shamans and oracles, let's trace how receiving guidance has been a natural human thread for millennia, not a New Age spectacle—yet why do our conditioned minds make it feel "special" and scary. Becoming Your Own Conduit: Lindsay shares her personal experiences to quiet the chattering mind, enter broader awareness, and receive intuitive downloads using simple tools to make spirit flow as naturally as breath, without handing over your power. Ready to channel your inner guidance? Tune in now to build your own foundation and connection with Spirit. I love hearing from you! Please send me a text with your…