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Manifesting Miracles on the Camino de Santiago.The Journey to Joy: Insights from the CaminoIn this solo episode, I explore the essence of joy, its significance in our lives, and how to cultivate it through practices like gratitude. I shares personal experiences from my journey on the Camino de Santiago, emphasizing the connection between physical well-being and emotional joy. The discussion also dives into common barriers to joy, such as comparison and judgment, and encourages listeners to engage in self-reflection and mindfulness to enhance their joyfulness.Takeaways Joy is a powerful experience that grounds us in the present. Cultivating joy requires active...2025-02-2123 minManifesting Miracles on the Camino de Santiago.Jessica Willis: On Following Her HeartIn this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Jessica Willis, a fellow pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago. Together, we explore her journey of discovering the Camino during COVID and feeling called to leap across the ocean to hike this incredible path during a time of transition in her life. Jessica’s children and husband hold a beautiful importance in her heart, and in this episode, we hear firsthand how much they fill her life with love and purpose. I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation as much as I enjoyed having it!
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The Book Club ReviewUnputdownable: the best books we loved in 2024 • Episode #167Wrap up your year with the Book Club Review podcast! Celebrate the joy of reading with us as we highlight the standout books we read in 2024, from page-turners to genre reads, to literary fiction and best book club books. We'll finish with our 'if we could only choose one' favourites for our overall book(s) of the year. This episode also features recommendations from our podcast book clubbers, fantastic readers all, who bring their choices into the mix. This is a bonus length episode as there was so much to go through, so take that dog for an extra...2024-12-291h 19Manifesting Miracles on the Camino de Santiago.Peter Wuelfing: From "I'm Gonna" to "I'm Doing It" on the CaminoIn this episode I have the privilege of speaking with Peter Wolfe, a fellow pilgrim on the Camino. We reflect on his spiritual journey, his motivations for walking the Camino, and the profound insights he’s gained along the way. Peter shares his personal background, including the loving family he grew up in, and the challenges and growth he’s encountered on his path. He also opens up about his desire to manifest a miracle in his relationship with his step-daughter and the role of spirituality in his life.
Ta...2024-12-2715 minManifesting Miracles on the Camino de Santiago.Faith in Action: Trust, Let Go, and Embrace the Known and Unknown PossibilitiesIn this episode, I explore the concept of faith and its impact on our lives. Faith, as I see it, isn't limited to religious beliefs—it's something we all possess. In this episode, we will explore the importance of being aware of what we put our faith in and how it shapes our experiences. Through personal stories and examples, I'll illustrate how faith can empower us to create a joyful and meaningful life and discuss the need to trust the process, let go of judgment, and believe in our own deservingness of love and happiness.
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Personal milestones, like turning 30, can shape one's desire to...2024-11-2913 minManifesting Miracles on the Camino de Santiago.The Power of the Camino: Neuroplasticity and EMDR TherapyIn this episode, I’m sharing how walking the Camino de Santiago can be an incredible opportunity for you to manifest miracles in your life. We’ll talk about neuroplasticity and EMDR therapy and how they tie into the transformative power of the Camino. As you walk, you’re literally creating new neural pathways in your brain, which opens the door to healing and growth. I’ll encourage you to set intentions and stay open to the miracles that can unfold along the way. The Camino isn’t just a physical journey—it’s a journey for your mind and soul.
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This episode explores the beauty of accepting the temporary nature of life and how doing so can lead to a more authentic existence. We also discuss manifestation and miracles, explaining that miracles are natural and that there's no difficulty hierarchy in experiencing them. Tune in to discover how embracing your true self and following your soul's desires can lead to miraculous change...2024-09-0211 minManifesting Miracles on the Camino de Santiago.Starting the Journey: Walking the Path to Personal TransformationJoin me, Alison Baldree, as I embark on an incredible journey along the Camino de Santiago, a path that has called to my soul for years. In this podcast series, I’ll be sharing conversations with fellow pilgrims, diving deep into their insights, experiences, and the personal transformations they seek. Alongside these conversations, I’ll also be offering solo episodes where we explore the themes of manifestation, miracles, and the power of aligning with your true self.
In this episode, I open up about my own experiences on the Camino del Norte, where I faced my fears and...2024-08-2611 minManifesting Miracles on the Camino de Santiago.Trailer: Manifesting Miracles on the Camino de Santiago with Alison Baldree
Step into Manifesting Miracles on the Camino de Santiago, a podcast where your journey to manifesting your soul's desires unfolds against the backdrop of Spain's renowned pilgrimage. Join your host, Alison Baldree, as she walks the Camino and explores how to consciously co-create your reality.
Through engaging discussions with fellow pilgrims and insights into the power of manifestation, you'll learn that miracles are not just distant dreams—they're a natural part of life. With each episode, discover practical advice and lessons in deep self-love that will empower you to make your life truly beautiful.
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On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)BONUS EPISODE- "Only one bed. 100%. All the time." Chatting About Queer Romances with Dani FinnSend us a textHannah and Laura had so much fun talking with the wonderful Dani Finn about queer romance as a genre, queer characters, and tropes! Dani shares about their writing journey, talks publishing and some of their favorite books featuring queer love. If you're looking to add to your TBR, this is the episode you need to listen to!Be sure to follow Dani and read their work (or request it at your local library)!Twitter: @DaniFinnwritesInstagram: @danifinnwritesLinktree: DaniFinnMedia Mentions:Hollow Road by Dani...2024-04-101h 14
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Books in the order they were discussed
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Kaiju Pres...2023-10-131h 13
Pages n' PagesChapter 103: Five Star AuditIn this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we take a look at our five-star reads throughout the past few years and try to find things in common between them. What makes a book a five-star read? Found family trope? Paranormal romance? Listen and find out!
What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading:
Pax (Pax #1) by Sara Pennypacker
Summer of ‘69 by Elin Hildebrandt and narrated by Erin Bennett
Witch King by Martha Wells and narrated by Eric Mok- Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an adva...2023-06-201h 17
Best Book Ever PodcastOlivia Day on "They Never Learn" by Layne FargoI liked today’s book. And then I felt very weird that I liked it. Olivia Day, my guest who brought this confusing, twisty book into my life, is the co-host of the Thrillers by the Book Club pod. She is a long-time lover of thrillers, crime, and mystery stories, and a graduate of International Thriller Writer’s Online Thriller School. Despite the grim thesis of the book we are discussing, Olivia and I had a lot of laughs as we discussed this book. And we drew a pretty effective through-line between the books that repr...2023-04-1031 minPages n' PagesChapter 82: Hot Stories to Warm Us this WinterIt's bitter cold outside, so what better way to warm us up than to take about "hot" books! In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we talk about the hot and spicy books we love to read! From aliens to an ex-boyfriend's dad and everything in between, we love reading spicy books!
There is a trigger warning in this episode for a brief discussion of suicide.
What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading:
The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen and narrated by Michael Gallagher and Rachanee Lumayno
...2023-01-241h 15Pages n' PagesChapter 78: Best and Worst Books of 2022In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we celebrate our final episode of 2022 with our best and worst books of the year. It's always fun to look back on all the books we've read this year and talk about the standouts and the duds. Let us know what books were your favorites this year and what was the most disappointing! We thank you for sticking with us throughout 2022 and we can't wait to see what 2023 brings!
What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading:
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson and narrated by Lynnette R...2022-12-271h 55