The Thinnest Veil Dr. Melissa Bird
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- Religion & Spirituality
Dr. Melissa Bird is an internationally celebrated lay preacher, life coach, and author who connects communities through holy, divine, nurturing love. The Thinnest Veil podcast will guide you on an interfaith journey of self-discovery by weaving stories, sermons, and conversations into a tapestry of personal growth and transformation. If you find yourself on a spiritual journey, or wondering what one might look like, and wish there was someone who would tell it like it is, this is your podcast.
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Ep 49: Raw and Unedited
Surprise! Episode 49 sneaks up (I even thought it was episode 50-HA). As I prepare for a brief hiatus to undergo knee replacements (thankfully, not simultaneously!), anticipate my summer return filled with fresh perspectives on spirituality, religion, and magic. In the meantime, dive into my archive of episodes, including captivating interviews on topics like Christian witchcraft, Native American religion, Christian Nationalism, and beyond. Stay tuned for a glorious journey ahead!
Did you know that you can get my voice in your inbox by subscribing to my Substack? Check it out at https://substack.com/@birdgirl1001 . Each week you will receive a sermon, channeled message and love note from me!
Have you purchased my ebook yet? Get your $10 copy of "Love Notes and Prayers: Guidance for the Soul" right here! https://store.bookbaby.com/book/love-notes-and-prayers -
Ep 48: Grieving the Collective Part 2
In this beautiful conversation with the lovely and talented Cat Barnard we talk about the 3 things you must do when confronting death and dying.
Cat poses the remarkable question, “How would I want people to be with me in my final hours?”
Plus, we talk about social media, broadcast squawking, creating space for silence, and how to listen well and be present.
This is a GORGEOUS episode that left me in tears. -
Ep 47 - Money is my Demon
Do you ever have something strike you while you are in the shower?
Today, I am getting raw and vulnerable with you about my ah-ha shower moment.
This episode is great if you want to hear me cry and have a live epiphany about why money and I have struggled for 43 years. -
Ep 46: Grieving the Collective
In this epic conversation with my friend Cat Barnard we talk about how individualism breaks our collective nature, how grief and loss is being felt at a cellular level, and how sometimes the listener doesn’t want to hear our emotional turmoil.
DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE! -
Ep 45: Wisdom from my Journals
Ever since my ex wife left me on August 16, 2010 I have engaged in an almost daily journaling practice. I have collected many journals over the years.
In this episode, I am going to dig into the wisdom found in my old journals and share it with you.
Come, join me in the archives of my soul. -
Ep 44: Welcome to the Light
Welcome to the light! WHOOHOO!
In this glorious episode I celebrate the coming of the light, talk about what it is like to grieve at Christmas, and explore the glory of noticing the world around us while we anticipate what is coming next.