Connect 2 Love

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What if a more meaningful life isn’t about becoming someone new—but becoming more present to the love, wisdom, joy, and connection already within you and around you? Connect 2 Love is an uplifting podcast about love, conscious living, inner peace, emotional healing, self-love, personal growth, and authentic human connection. Hosted by Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ, each episode explores what it means to live with greater awareness, presence, curiosity, joy, and connection. Through inspiring conversations, thought-provoking questions, personal reflections, and wisdom from fascinating guests and thought leaders, we explore new perspectives on relationships, consciousness, emotional well-being, self-worth, gratitude, trust, synchronicity, inner guidance, and the extraordinary possibilities within everyday life. Connect 2 Love isn’t about fixing who you are. It’s an invitation to remember who you are. Together, we explore questions like: What becomes possible when you choose love over fear? How does changing your perspective change your experience? What happens when you quiet the external noise and listen within? How can curiosity, gratitude, generosity, presence, and meaningful connection transform the way you experience your life? Whether you’re exploring personal growth, seeking greater inner peace, deepening your relationships, or simply curious about living a more conscious and connected life, Connect 2 Love offers uplifting conversations to help you see yourself, others, and the world from new perspectives. Because life isn’t simply something to get through. It’s something to experience. 🎙️ Follow Connect 2 Love and join us in living life with more love, peace, joy, and connection—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.

  1. 1d ago

    Unmasking Your True Self: Rediscover Who You Really Are — Episode 237

    What if finding your true self isn’t about becoming someone new—but letting go of everything you were taught you needed to be? Beneath the people-pleasing, expectations, roles, and identities you’ve outgrown, something extraordinary is waiting to be remembered: you. 🔹 EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ explore the journey of rediscovering your authentic self—the person beneath the masks, expectations, limiting beliefs, and roles we sometimes adopt in order to belong or gain acceptance. The conversation begins with a powerful question posed by astrologer Bryan Coulter: “Who are you when the lights go out?”  Who are you when no one is watching—when there is no one to please, impress, accommodate, or live up to? And perhaps an even deeper question: Who were you before the world told you who you needed to be? Lisa and Michael explore how easily we can build identities around what we believe our lives should look like. We become the caretaker, the achiever, the peacekeeper, the people pleaser—and somewhere along the way, we can lose touch with our own inner voice. But awakening isn’t necessarily about becoming someone better. Perhaps it’s about remembering who you’ve always been. Like a sculptor revealing the masterpiece already hidden within the marble, self-discovery can be a process of gently releasing what no longer fits—while honoring the experiences that helped bring us to where we are today. Beneath those layers are the unseen treasures that make you uniquely you: your creativity, joy, wisdom, gifts, inner radiance, and capacity to love. The light was always there. The treasure was always there. You were always there. 🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER ✨ How expectations and people-pleasing can disconnect us from our authentic self ✨ Why we create identities around what others expect from us ✨ How to recognize when you’re performing rather than being yourself ✨ Why contrast can help reveal what you truly desire ✨ The connection between self-awareness, sovereignty, and authenticity ✨ How letting go of outdated identities can reconnect you with joy and creativity ✨ Why expressing your authentic self can inspire others to do the same 💛 A HEART-CENTERED REFLECTION What part of yourself have you kept hidden because you thought the world wanted something different from you? Maybe your authentic self has never been missing. Perhaps beneath the expectations, conditioning, and identities you’ve accumulated is a radiant part of you simply waiting to be expressed. Perhaps letting go isn’t about losing yourself. Perhaps it’s how you finally come home to yourself. And when you come home to yourself, you come home to love. 💛 ABOUT CONNECT 2 LOVE Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time. 🎧 Listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you enjoy podcasts. 💛 Subscribe for conversations exploring love, authenticity, conscious living, emotional healing, inner peace, and the human spirit. 📱 Instagram & TikTok: @Connect2LoveEnergy 🌎 If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who may need a reminder of their own inner light. 💬 What part of your true self are you ready to uncover—or finally allow the world to see? Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, experiential journalist, eternal optimist, and founder of One Wisdom. Michael J. Russ is an international best-selling author, keynote speaker, podcast host, and author of Zero Adversity. ✨ A THOUGHT TO CARRY WITH YOU There is a beautiful idea often associated with Carl Jung: “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” Perhaps becoming who you truly are isn’t really about becoming at all. Perhaps it’s about remembering. Remembering the person beneath the expectations. The light beneath the layers. The love beneath the fear. ✨ TOPICS EXPLORED Authentic self • self-discovery • people pleasing • self-worth • limiting beliefs • conscious living • inner peace • self-love • authenticity • love & connection

  2. Aug 27

    When Life Feels Off: Finding Clarity & Inner Peace - Episode 236

    What do you do when you’re unsatisfied with life—but you don’t know what needs to change or how to change it? What if that feeling isn’t telling you something is wrong, but inviting you to become quiet enough to discover what truly matters? In this episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ explore how dissatisfaction can become a doorway to clarity, inner peace, and greater joy. 🔹 EPISODE SUMMARY Have you ever looked at your life and thought: Nothing is necessarily wrong... so why doesn’t this feel right? In this heartfelt episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa and Michael begin with a powerful question Michael posed: “What do you do when you feel really unsatisfied with life, but you don’t know what to change or how to change it?” Rather than treating dissatisfaction as evidence that something is broken, they explore another possibility: What if dissatisfaction is information? Sometimes the feeling that life is “off” may be an invitation to pause, turn down the external noise, and become curious about what your inner world is trying to communicate.They share their thoughts on how to approach these moments as an invitation rather than a problem—creating enough stillness to listen for what feels meaningful, alive, and true. They explore how focusing repeatedly on what isn’t working can intensify dissatisfaction, while consciously noticing what brings joy, gratitude, meaning, and satisfaction can begin to shift our perspective. Together, they examine the role of contrast: sometimes discovering what we don’t want helps us recognize more clearly what we do want. And that changes the question from: “What’s wrong with my life?” to: “What is my life helping me discover?” The conversation explores mindfulness, self-awareness, gratitude, language, positive focus, and the importance of creating quiet spaces where clarity can emerge. Because we don’t always need to immediately change our entire lives. Sometimes the first change is simply becoming still enough to hear ourselves again. This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, restless, overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain about their next chapter—and is ready to move from dissatisfaction toward clarity, from external noise toward inner peace, and from simply going through life toward becoming an active participant in it. 🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER • Why dissatisfaction doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong with your life • How feeling “off” can become an invitation to greater self-awareness • Why contrast can help clarify what you genuinely want • How focusing exclusively on what’s wrong can keep you feeling stuck • Ways to reconnect with what brings you joy, meaning, and satisfaction • Why creating moments of stillness can help inner clarity emerge • How gratitude and positive focus can change what you notice • The relationship between your language, thoughts, and experience • Why inner peace isn’t necessarily dependent on changing your circumstances • How to move from reacting to life toward consciously participating in it Maybe you don’t need to have everything figured out today. Maybe you don’t need the five-year plan. And maybe feeling dissatisfied doesn’t mean you’ve taken a wrong turn. Sometimes it simply means something within you is asking to be heard. So become quiet.Become curious. Notice what brings you alive. Notice what brings you peace. Notice what your heart keeps returning to when the world becomes quiet. Because clarity doesn’t always arrive as a thunderbolt. Sometimes it arrives as a whisper: This matters to me. Follow that whisper. One choice. One moment. One step at a time. And perhaps one day you’ll realize that inner peace wasn’t something waiting for you at the end of the journey. It was the quiet place within you from which the next journey could begin. Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time. May this episode remind you that your journey towards clarity and joy is a personal one, filled with opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Remember, you have the power to create the storm that will change your life. “Dissatisfaction isn’t failure. It’s feedback.”—Unknown 🎧 Listen to Connect 2 Love on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms. 💛 Subscribe for weekly conversations exploring emotional healing, self-worth, inner peace, conscious living, and authentic human connection. 📱 Join the conversation on Instagram and TikTok: @Connect2LoveEnergy 🌎 If you know someone who feels stuck or uncertain about their next chapter, share this episode with them. Sometimes the reminder that we don’t have to know the entire path can make all the difference. ✨ We’d love to hear from you: When life feels “off,” what helps you find your way back to yourself? Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations. Michael J. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity, and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com. Topics explored on Connect 2 Love: self-worth • emotional healing • inner guidance • conscious living • love & connection

    When Life Feels Off: Finding Clarity & Inner Peace - Episode 236
  3. Aug 21

    The Freedom of Being Fully You - Episode 235

    What if becoming who you truly are isn’t about creating a new version of yourself—but remembering the person underneath everything the world taught you to be? In this episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa and Michael explore authenticity, self-worth and self-expression—and why allowing yourself to be fully you may be one of the greatest gifts you can offer the world. 🔹 EPISODE SUMMARY In this uplifting episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ explore what it means to rediscover your authentic self in a world filled with expectations, comparison, distraction and outside voices telling us who we should be. Inspired by astrologer Bryan Coulter’s thought-provoking question, “What is the thing that only I can say?”, Lisa and Michael invite you to consider something deeper: What exists within you that only you can bring to the world? Your authentic expression doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. It might emerge through words, music, creativity, kindness, relationships, service, nature—or simply through the unique energy you bring into a room. Using music as a metaphor, Lisa and Michael explore the idea that each of us carries a unique note within the larger symphony of life. When we silence that note because we’re afraid of judgment, comparison or not fitting in, something is missing. But when we allow ourselves to live authentically, our individual expression contributes to something much greater than ourselves. The conversation also explores how external influences and societal conditioning can gradually disconnect us from our own inner knowing. We become so accustomed to asking Who should I be? that we forget to ask: Who am I when I’m simply being me? Through personal stories and reflections on music, creativity, nature and everyday moments of joy, Lisa and Michael remind us that authenticity doesn’t require becoming extraordinary. Sometimes it begins by noticing what makes you feel most alive. And perhaps your unique expression isn’t something you need to find at all. Perhaps it’s something you need to stop hiding. This conversation is for anyone who has struggled with self-worth, comparison or external expectations and is ready to reconnect with their inner guidance, embrace their individuality and experience the freedom of being fully themselves. 🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER • How societal conditioning can disconnect us from our authentic selves • Why self-worth grows when we stop measuring ourselves against others • The powerful question: “What is the thing that only I can say?” • How to recognize your unique gifts, passions and forms of self-expression • Why music, art, creativity and nature can reconnect us with our inner voice • How everyday moments of joy can reveal what matters most to us • Why embracing the unknown can become part of self-discovery • How authentic self-expression creates deeper, more conscious relationships • Why sharing your inner light gives others permission to share theirs • How being fully present helps us hear the quieter wisdom of our hearts You were never meant to become a copy of someone else. There is something within you—a perspective, a presence, a kindness, a creativity, a way of loving—that has never existed in exactly the same way before. Your life doesn’t need to sound like anyone else’s.You have your own note to play. And when you stop asking the world for permission to play it, something beautiful happens: you begin to remember that being yourself was never something you had to earn. Perhaps that’s where freedom begins.Not in becoming someone new. But in remembering who you have always been. Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time. “What is the only thing that I can say?” — Bryan Coulter, Astrologer 🎧 Listen to Connect 2 Love on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms. 💛 Subscribe for weekly conversations exploring love, authenticity, self-expression, and the connection to the human spirit. 📱 Join the conversation on Instagram: @Connect2LoveEnergy Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations. Michael J. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity, and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com. Topics explored on Connect 2 Love: self-worth • emotional healing • inner guidance • conscious living • love & connection

  4. Aug 13

    When You Believe, You See with Carol Collins & the Teachers - Episode 234

    What if the possibilities you’ve been searching for are already around you—but you need to believe before you can see them? In this episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ welcome back Carol Collins and The Teachers for a fascinating exploration of belief, inner guidance, emotional awareness, intention, and our ability to shape the way we experience life. 🔹 EPISODE SUMMARY What happens when we stop waiting for proof before allowing ourselves to believe? In this uplifting episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa and Michael welcome back Carol Collins, conscious voice channel for The Teachers, to explore the transformative power of belief—and the possibilities that can become visible when we learn to trust our inner guidance. Carol shares part of her own remarkable journey, including how a daily practice of silent meditation unexpectedly opened her awareness to an entirely new experience of consciousness and eventually to her work with The Teachers. The conversation moves beyond simply “believing in your dreams” into a deeper exploration of emotional mediumship, guidance, intention, manifestation, and conscious creation. Carol explains the important distinction between receiving guidance and choosing what we create from that guidance—reminding us that awareness and intention still matter. Together, Lisa, Michael, and Carol explore how the beliefs we repeatedly reinforce can influence what we notice, what we expect, how we respond, and ultimately the experiences we allow ourselves to pursue. Because sometimes the opportunity isn’t missing. We simply haven’t opened our eyes to it yet. This conversation is for anyone who has ever stopped dreaming, questioned what is possible, struggled to trust their inner knowing, or felt caught in the routines and expectations of everyday life. Perhaps belief isn’t about convincing yourself that something must happen. Perhaps belief is about becoming open enough to discover what could. 🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER • Why belief can change what you’re able to recognize as possible • How Carol’s silent meditation practice opened the door to her work with The Teachers • What Carol describes as emotional mediumship and how it relates to inner guidance • The difference between receiving guidance and consciously creating from it • How intention influences the emotional quality of our experiences • Why our habitual beliefs can either expand or limit what we’re willing to pursue • How to reconnect with dreams that may have been buried beneath routine and responsibility • Why cultivating positive emotional states can support emotional healing and an abundance mindset • How belief, self-worth, and inner guidance work together • Simple ways to become more intentional about the thoughts and emotions you practice each day Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time. May this episode remind you that your dreams don’t always disappear. Sometimes they simply become quiet beneath the noise of everyday life. Give yourself permission to become still enough to hear them again. Believe in yourself enough to imagine again. And remain open enough to recognize the possibilities that appear when you do. “Belief doesn’t make the impossible possible... it makes the invisible visible.”— Unknown Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time. May this episode inspire you to embrace the power of belief and recognize the guidance that is always within your reach. Remember, the path to your dreams begins with the choice to believe in them. 🎧 Listen to Connect 2 Love on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms. 💛 Subscribe for weekly conversations exploring love, emotional healing, self-worth, conscious living, abundance, and authentic human connection. 📱 Join the conversation on Instagram: @Connect2LoveEnergy  🌎 If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who may need a reminder to believe in themselves and their possibilities again. Carol Collins Carol Collins’ journey with The Teachers began after she established a daily silent meditation practice in 2018. What followed was an unexpected awakening that eventually developed into her work as a conscious voice channel. Through Carol, The Teachers—a collective of nonphysical beings—share teachings centered around conscious reality, love, unity, inner knowing, healing, and intentional creation. Carol now works internationally with individuals and businesses and offers workshops, courses, special events, private readings, and other opportunities to explore The Teachers’ work. To learn more about Carol Collins and The Teacher please visit www.channelingtheteachers.com  Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations. Michael J. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity, and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com. Topics explored on Connect 2 Love: self-worth • emotional healing • inner guidance • conscious living • love & connection

  5. Aug 6

    The Art of Kindness: Be Love in Everyday Life - Episode 233

    What if your greatest purpose isn’t found in extraordinary moments—but in the ordinary acts of kindness that quietly change someone’s life... including your own? In this heartfelt episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ explore how simple acts of kindness, compassion, and presence become powerful expressions of love that ripple far beyond what we can see. 🔹 EPISODE SUMMARY In this inspiring episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa and Michael explore one of life’s most profound truths: love isn’t simply something we feel—it is something we practice. Drawing inspiration from the Buddhist understanding of Dharma and the extraordinary life of Venerable Dr. Soorakkulame Pemaratana, recently honored as the Chief Monk of the United States, they reflect on how our deepest purpose is often revealed not through grand achievements, but through the countless ordinary moments in which we choose kindness, compassion, and genuine human connection. Together, they share heartfelt stories that remind us that every smile, every patient conversation, every encouraging word, and every compassionate act becomes another drop filling the vessel of humanity. Through these seemingly small choices, we create a ripple effect that extends far beyond our own lives. This conversation is for anyone who longs to experience more meaning, deeper relationships, and greater peace by discovering that purpose isn’t waiting somewhere in the future—it is quietly unfolding through the love we choose to embody today. 🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER • Why kindness may be one of the highest expressions of love • The Buddhist understanding of Dharma and everyday purpose • How small moments create extraordinary ripple effects • Why being fully present transforms ordinary conversations • The connection between compassion, mindfulness, and inner peace • Practical ways to embody love in everyday life • How remembering our shared humanity changes our relationships • Why every act of kindness becomes part of something much larger than ourselves Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time. The world rarely changes because of one extraordinary act. It changes because ordinary people choose one more moment of kindness. One more conversation. One more smile. One more act of patience. One more opportunity to see another person with compassion. May this episode remind you that love doesn’t ask us to become someone different. It simply invites us to become more fully ourselves. Because every act of kindness becomes another thread in the beautiful tapestry of humanity. And perhaps...that is how we remember who we truly are. May this conversation inspire you to embrace the beauty of your everyday interactions and to recognize that love is always within your reach, waiting to be shared. “My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” — The Dalai Lama  🎧 Listen to Connect 2 Love on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms. 💛 Subscribe for weekly conversations on love, kindness, emotional healing, conscious living, and remembering who you truly are. 🌎 Share this episode with someone whose kindness has made a difference in your life. ✨ We’d love to hear from you. What small act of kindness has stayed with you for years? Tell us in the comments. Join us on Instagram at @Connect2LoveEnergy—we would love to hear how you practice love in your daily life. Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations. Michael J. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity, and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com. Topics explored on Connect 2 Love: kindness • community connection • living purposefully • love & compassion

  6. Jul 29

    Love Through Change: Finding Peace in Uncertain Times - Episode 232

    What if the changes you’re resisting aren’t pulling you away from love but gently leading you back to it? In this episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ explore how embracing change with an open heart can cultivate inner peace, emotional resilience, and deeper connection. 🔹 EPISODE SUMMARY  In this heartfelt episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa and Michael share an inspiring conversation about navigating life’s inevitable seasons of change with courage, compassion, and love. Change often brings uncertainty. It can stir fear, grief, self-doubt, and resistance. Yet what if these moments aren’t interruptions to our lives—but invitations to discover who we truly are? Inspired by the beautiful writings of Nikki Banas and woven together with personal reflections, Lisa and Michael explore how every challenge carries the opportunity to deepen our relationship with ourselves and with love. Together they discuss how shifting from resistance to acceptance allows us to move through life’s changing tides with greater peace, clarity, and emotional resilience. Rather than fearing uncertainty, they invite listeners to trust the wisdom unfolding within every experience and remember that love is not something we lose during change—it is the anchor that carries us through it. This conversation is for anyone experiencing transition, uncertainty, grief, or personal growth, and longing to discover greater peace while embracing life’s ever-changing journey. 🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER • Why change is often the doorway to emotional healing • How shifting your perspective transforms uncertainty into opportunity • Practical ways to remain centered during life’s biggest transitions • Why love is an inner state—not dependent on external circumstances • How kindness and compassion create emotional resilience • The connection between gratitude, presence, and inner peace • Why every challenge can become an invitation toward greater self-discovery • How choosing love over fear strengthens conscious relationships Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time. May this conversation remind you that even when life changes around you, the love within you remains constant. The waves may rise. The seasons may change. But your heart always knows the way home. “Life is meant to be lived like the ocean—rising, falling, and always returning to love.”– Inspired by Nikki Banas 🎧 Listen to Connect 2 Love on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms. 💖 Subscribe for weekly conversations on love, emotional healing, and conscious living. Join us on Instagram at @Connect2LoveEnergy—we would love to hear how you navigate the waves of your life. 🌊 Share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that they can always choose love, no matter the circumstances. ✨ We’d love to hear from you. How do you remain a source of love in times of change? Leave a comment below. Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations. Michael J. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity, and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com. Topics explored on Connect 2 Love: self-love • emotional resilience • navigating change • conscious living • love & connection

  7. Jul 21

    Become the Source of Love - Episode 231

    What if the love you’ve been searching for has never existed outside of you—but has been waiting within you all along, ready to awaken and flow through every part of your life? In this enlightening episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ explore the transformative shift from searching for love to becoming its source—and how self-love, kindness, and compassion can deepen our relationships and change the way we experience the world. 🔹 EPISODE SUMMARY  In this heartfelt episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa and Michael explore one of the most liberating shifts we can make: moving from seeking love to becoming its source. Inspired by the wisdom of Sara Landon and other leading voices in consciousness, this conversation invites listeners to rethink everything they’ve been taught about love. Rather than searching for validation, approval, or fulfillment outside themselves, Lisa and Michael explore how genuine transformation begins when we recognize that love is not something we earn—it is something we already are. Together they reflect on the ripple effect created when one person chooses kindness, compassion, and self-acceptance. Through personal stories, inspiring examples, and practical insights, they reveal how becoming the source of love naturally changes our relationships, our emotional well-being, and the energy we bring into every interaction. This conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered why external success or relationships haven’t filled the emptiness they expected—and who is ready to discover the peace, joy, and freedom that come from remembering their own loving nature. 🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER • Why searching for love often keeps us disconnected from it • The powerful difference between giving love, receiving love, and becoming love • How self-love becomes the foundation for healthier relationships • Why kindness is one of the highest expressions of love • How your emotional energy influences the people around you • Practical ways to become a source of peace in everyday situations • Why compassion begins with the relationship you have with yourself • How choosing love creates a ripple effect that reaches far beyond what you can see Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time. Imagine what our world would look like if more people stopped asking, “Who will love me?” and began asking, “How can I become the source of love today?” Every act of kindness. Every compassionate word. Every moment of forgiveness. Every smile. Every gentle response. Each one becomes another ripple of healing in the world. May this episode remind you that love isn’t something waiting to find you. It is something waiting to flow through you. Because the greatest gift you can offer the world is becoming the source of the very thing you’ve always been seeking. May this episode inspire you to embrace your role as the source of love in your life and encourage you to share that love with the world around you. Remember, when you shine your light, you invite others to do the same. “We are not here to get love or even to give love. We are here to become the source of love.” — Inspired by Sara Landon 🎙️ Listen to Connect 2 Love on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms. 💛 Subscribe for weekly conversations on love, emotional healing, conscious living, and remembering who you truly are. Connect with us on Instagram at Connect2LoveEnergy—we would love for you to be part of our Connect 2 Love community. 🌎 Share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that they are already enough. ✨ We’d love to hear from you. What does becoming the source of love mean to you? Leave a comment below. Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations. Michael J. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity, and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com. Topics explored on Connect 2 Love: self-worth • emotional healing • inner guidance • conscious living • love & connection

  8. Jul 13

    How to Connect with Your Higher Self - Episode 230

    What if you’ve never truly been alone... because the wisest, most loving part of you has been guiding you all along? In this inspiring episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ welcome back transformational coach and mind-body-spirit educator Maureen Oehrle to explore how reconnecting with your Higher Self can help you move beyond self-doubt, trust your intuition, and remember the deeper wisdom that has always lived within you. 🔹 EPISODE SUMMARY In this uplifting episode of Connect 2 Love, Lisa and Michael welcome back Maureen Oehrle for a heartfelt conversation about one of life’s most profound questions: Are we ever truly disconnected from who we really are?  Together they explore the nature of the Higher Self, the illusion of separation, and the possibility that a greater aspect of our consciousness is continually guiding us toward love, joy, healing, and purpose. Drawing upon her decades of experience studying the mind-body-spirit connection, Maureen shares practical ways to strengthen your relationship with your inner guidance, trust intuitive knowing, and move beyond the fear of your own power. The conversation explores synchronicities, ancestral patterns, self-worth, and the gentle reminders that our souls are always communicating with us—even when life feels uncertain. Rather than seeking answers outside ourselves, Lisa, Michael, and Maureen invite listeners to remember that wisdom, peace, and unconditional love have never been separate from who they truly are. This conversation is for anyone who has ever questioned their path, struggled with self-doubt, or wondered if there is something greater guiding their life. 🔹 WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER • What the Higher Self really is and why it matters • Remembering the wisdom that has always been within you • How to recognize the difference between fear and intuition • Practical ways to strengthen your connection with your inner guidance • Why synchronicities often appear when you’re paying attention • How ancestral patterns can influence your beliefs—and how to begin releasing them • Why self-worth is essential to hearing your inner wisdom • The relationship between joy, curiosity, and spiritual growth • How remembering your true nature changes the way you experience life Connect 2 Love is a space for remembering who you are, reconnecting with your heart, and choosing love—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time. May this conversation remind you that you have never been separate from the wisdom you seek. May it inspire you to trust your intuition, embrace your unique path, and remember that the deepest guidance has been quietly walking beside you all along. “You are never alone; the greater part of you is always with you.” — Maureen Oehrle 🎧 Listen to Connect 2 Love on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms. 💖 Subscribe for weekly conversations on love, healing, consciousness, and authentic human connection. If this conversation touched your heart, please share it with someone who may need this reminder today. Connect with us on Instagram @Connect2LoveEnergy—we’d love to hear how you connect with your own inner guidance. Maureen Oehrle is a mind-body-spirit educational facilitator, consultant and coach. Her ultimate passion lies in connecting people to new information and exploring the potential in the invisible to help individuals step out of routine thinking and stay curious. With over three decades of immersion in the mind-body-spirit connection, Maureen’s path has been deeply shaped by profound spiritual and scientific teachings, drawing core inspiration from researchers, scientists, and teachers like Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Bruce Lipton, Dr. Brian Weiss, Gary Zukav, Caroline Myss, and most recently, Genevieve Taeger. As a key co-founder of Pittsburgh’s OMA Center for Mind, Body & Spirit, she developed and directed a lecture series which began in her own living room. Maureen brings a warm, engaging presence to her work, inspiring others to consider that there is more to the story. Maureen is a Reiki Master, a transformational life coach, a part-time artist, and a certified archetypal consultant through Caroline Myss’s professional program. Lisa LeRose is an internationally respected natural health advocate, wellness educator, speaker, and eternal optimist and is the founder of One Wisdom, a healing arts collective focused on creating life-changing transformations. Michael J. Russ is a keynote speaker, the author of Zero Adversity, and the founder of Life Moves Podcast. Learn more about Michael J. Russ at LifeMovesPodcast.com. Topics explored on Connect 2 Love: self-worth • emotional healing • inner guidance • conscious living • love & connection

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What if a more meaningful life isn’t about becoming someone new—but becoming more present to the love, wisdom, joy, and connection already within you and around you? Connect 2 Love is an uplifting podcast about love, conscious living, inner peace, emotional healing, self-love, personal growth, and authentic human connection. Hosted by Lisa LeRose and Michael J. Russ, each episode explores what it means to live with greater awareness, presence, curiosity, joy, and connection. Through inspiring conversations, thought-provoking questions, personal reflections, and wisdom from fascinating guests and thought leaders, we explore new perspectives on relationships, consciousness, emotional well-being, self-worth, gratitude, trust, synchronicity, inner guidance, and the extraordinary possibilities within everyday life. Connect 2 Love isn’t about fixing who you are. It’s an invitation to remember who you are. Together, we explore questions like: What becomes possible when you choose love over fear? How does changing your perspective change your experience? What happens when you quiet the external noise and listen within? How can curiosity, gratitude, generosity, presence, and meaningful connection transform the way you experience your life? Whether you’re exploring personal growth, seeking greater inner peace, deepening your relationships, or simply curious about living a more conscious and connected life, Connect 2 Love offers uplifting conversations to help you see yourself, others, and the world from new perspectives. Because life isn’t simply something to get through. It’s something to experience. 🎙️ Follow Connect 2 Love and join us in living life with more love, peace, joy, and connection—one thought, one moment, one connection at a time.