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The Lessons from Loss PodcastEpisode 44 - The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenIn this episode I chat with Hannah Velten about the extraordinary experience of losing her brother Christian who went missing in Africa as a young man, and reconnecting with him in spirit many years later after she gave up the search for him and lost all hope. Now working in partnership with those living and in spirit Hannah and Christian bring together spirit mediums to perform rescue circles to help release stuck spirits from their earth-bound state, guide them to the Light and clear up global energies in the process. This is a remarkable story, I hope you enjoy it. ...2023-07-071h 14
Futility ClosetA Victorian Hippopotamus In 1850, England received a distinguished guest: A baby hippopotamus arrived at the London Zoo. Obaysch was an instant celebrity, attracting throngs of visitors while confounding his inexperienced keepers. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll describe his long tenure at the zoo, more than 4,000 miles from his Egyptian home. We'll also remark on a disappearing signature and puzzle over a hazardous hand sign. Intro: In 1969 Rolling Stone invented a fake album with a real fanbase. In 1990 Terence King invented hand-holding gloves. Sources for our...2021-07-2631 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #25 - Reflections & Rebirth - co-hosting with Laura GardnerThe final episode of 'The Finder of Lost Things' sees Hannah reflecting on the past 6 months travelling alongside Chris and her amazing guests. There are some loose ends to tie up and also looking towards the future. Hannah's re-joined by Laura Gardner who has her own reflections to share after becoming involved with the podcast by 'downloading' the show's theme tune and listening to every episode.2021-07-1257 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #24 - Learning to Grieve - with Louise Adams"Grief is for us, not for them," says end-of-life healer, Louise Adams. After working for 18 years with cancer patients, Louise has experienced the life force leaving bodies and transitioning into peace, love and light, while patients' families have been left with their grief. Louise has seen cultural differences in mourning rituals and feels our Western culture needs to re-vision death, life-after-death and grief so that we are able to grieve more freely and have support in place to teach people how to best navigate the transformative process of grieving - for themselves and for their loved ones in Spirit. Chris...2021-07-0558 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #23 - The Last Journey - with Chloe HardySuper fan of the show, artist and poet Chloe Hardy, got in touch to ask if she could write a poem about Christian. I said 'Of course'. So, here is Chloe reading her poem 'The Last Journey' about Chris' experiences in Africa. It later turned out that Chloe had met Chris in both the physical and non-physical realms and hence her request. We also discuss Chloe's own experinece of severe grief, with three male friends dying in the space of three years - all under strange circumstances. We delve deep and talk ghosts, ancestral chains, death premonitions, post-death visitations and...2021-06-2857 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #22 - Heal Colourful - with Sophia ChristouHannah meets artist Sophia Christou who creates vibrant colourful abstract paintings which have a unique energy. Her art is bold. Her art reflects her personality, now. Even as a child Sophia knew she was an artist without even picking up a crayon, yet she lost her zest for creativity during her turbulant childhood and then the suicide of her brother, Zubi. She held in her grief, supporting the rest of her family. Yet an awakening at a retreat, set her off on a healing and transformation journey which she shares to help others who also want to rise into joy...2021-06-2158 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #21 - Create Space & EvolveThis week Hannah's taking a break from story telling and is going to be supported by her guides as she takes you on a journey of evolution. If you are lost, stuck, stagnant, lacking clarity, experiencing turbulance or wondering what step to take next then this episode is for you. Bring an open heart, an open mind, a pen and paper, oracle/tarot cards or whatever you need to carve out a space for yourself. Expect gentleness, quiet power and decisive guidance. [And Hannah's been guided to write all of that!]2021-06-1457 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #20 - Miraculous Healing: Trust, Vision & LoveHannah's being asked to share how she and Christian connected in Spirit, making their healing possible when physical circumstances seemed to show that Christian would be forever a 'missing person'. Hannah discusses the practices she used and the energies who appeared to help her find her way. Hannah will also try to define the bond she and Christian share and the importance of parallel healing between the physical and non-physical realms.2021-06-0758 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #19 - Healing a Sudden Loss - with Kerri ScottKerri Scott lived with the pain of losing a loved one - twin flame and ex-boyfriend, Michael - to suicide for more than two decades. He had a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. After taking personal responsibility, her grief journey become her spiritual journey and from her loss she has discovered the power of self-love. Kerri is currently working on her debut book, 'Celebrate Your Grief, Transforming Your Loss into Self-Love' and feels that opening up about her grief has changed her in ways she never knew were possible, as she holds space for others to do the same. Hannah and...2021-05-3158 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #18 - Know Yourself: Your Key to Healing Loss"Know Yourself" was the first piece of guidance that Hannah received on her healing journey. She had no idea what that meant, but it lead her to discover her authentic self and the pathway that felt 'right' to her. With this knowledge, Hannah was able to face and find a way to heal and transform her stagnant grief, help Christian to come to terms with what had happened to him and also discover a purpose larger than their sibling relationship. How do you 'know yourself'? Will you ever know yourself, truly? And if you do, what is your calling and...2021-05-2457 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #17 - Are You Receiving?This week's theme is all about 'Receiving' - Hannah thought this would be a pretty straight forward episode when the topic appeared on the horizon, but on closer inspection receiving is multi-layered, full of illusion and something which many actively block. So, some questions covered: What can you receive, and where does it come from? What are the signs that you are ready to receive?Why might you not be receiving what you're asking for?How can you receive, and increase the quality of what you receive?And what you do receive, does it...2021-05-1758 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #16 - Beyond The Veil - with Desi KadraFollowing the death of her mother seven years ago, filmmaker and podcaster Desi Kadra embarked on a spiritual search, delving into the world of spirituality and esoteric studies seeking answers outside of the rational scientific approach to every day life. We discuss Desi's personal grief journey and what she's learnt, plus the most mind-boggling stories she's heard interviewing guests on her podcast and YouTube channel, Bridging The Realm. Is there really life after death? Desi joins us from Barcelona, Spain.2021-05-1059 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #16 - Beyond The Veil - Desi KadraFollowing the death of her mother seven years ago, filmmaker and podcaster Desi Kadra embarked on a spiritual search, delving into the world of spirituality and esoteric studies seeking answers outside of the rational scientific approach to every day life. We discuss Desi's personal grief journey and what she's learnt, plus the most mind-boggling stories she's heard interviewing guests on her podcast and YouTube channel, Bridging The Ream. Is there really life after death? Desi joines us from Barcelona, Spain.2021-05-1059 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #15 - Talking With The Animals (Healing Pet Loss) - with Karen AndersonHannah's joined this week by pet loss specialist and animal communicator, Karen Anderson. From a young age, Karen was able to hear animals speaking to her, but she soon learnt that this was a gift to keep hidden. Over the years she worked in a variety of roles, but every so often she would have a conversation with an animal which called her back to this work. We discuss how to speak to animals, how best to heal the loss of a beloved pet and what we can learn from animals (both in the physical and in Spirit). With the...2021-05-0357 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #14 - Trusting YourselfProbably the hardest thing to let go of during a healing journey is mistrust. We've all experienced events in our lives which have caused us to lose trust in ourselves, in others and in life; you know, those happenings which shatter our expectations, assumptions and world view. Hannah explores how she lost and regained her trust, by taking back control and by releasing control, by letting go and by opening up to learning and growth. We all know how to heal ourselves and trusting yourself to make the decisions, based on your feelings and inner guidance, is something Hannah wishes...2021-04-2658 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #13 - Unwrapping The Gifts of Loss - with Karen Chaston"Their death contains a gift, which has to be opened to be truly received" - Hananh got this message from Spirit after her own healing and this week's guest, Karen Chaston from The Chaston Centre, on the Gold Coast, in Australia, speaks about 'The Gift of Loss'. When you're in a place of loss it's not easy to see the gifts - when Karen experienced the sudden loss of her 27yr old son, Dan, she denied her grief and went straight back to her corporate job. But eventually Karen was forced into confronting all the losses in her life, and...2021-04-1954 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #12 - Remembering Our Sacred Connection - with Niki ShefrasHave you ever felt there's more to life than you can see? Are you drawn to being in Nature? Are you yearning for more connection? Well, this week's show could be just what you've been waiting for! Hannah's joined by Niki Shefras from 'The Vida Sana' who provides practical guidance for a purposeful, balanced and beautiful life. They will be discussing how to step out of our comfort zones to remember our connection to nature and our ancestors, honouring the magic in all life and finding guidance during ancient rituals, such as sitting in circle around a fire. This will...2021-04-1258 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #11 - Mission... Possible (Accessing Insider Knowledge) - with Natasha HarrisWhen you feel alone, stuck or lost, wouldn't it be great to know that a whole support team has your back? Well, we all have that support team - unseen, but very much present. Hannah chats to Natasha Harris this week about the Akashic Records which hold all the information about your past, present and future; everything you need to know about your unique past lives, your soul gifts and your spirit guides. But how do we access this information and how can it support us?2021-04-0558 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #10 - Actively Tending To Your Grief - with Rochelle BuggHaving lost both parents by her mid-20s, Rochelle Bugg felt there wasn't much support for people her age. She found that nobody was talking about how things affect young people, as if they were too busy enjoying life to ever worry about losing someone they loved. Rochelle wanted to change that, which is why she started her blog chronically her journey while nursing her mum through a terminal brain tumour, having already lost her dad to pancreatic cancer when she was just 14. Her new book Handle with Care (Bonnier Books) shows how she navigaged changing family dynamics with her...2021-03-2955 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #9 - The Truth Will Set You FreeWhat if you're not full of the joys of Spring? With COVID restrictions relaxing and the Spring Equinox just past (20th March in Northern Hemisphere), what if your feelings of loss and grief are weighing heavy while others are returning to 'normal' life? Christian and I, and our team of guides, are concentrating this week on helping you navigate these times of collective grief and personal grief. It's not going to be an easy ride into Spring, but what we've learnt on our own grief walk might help you recognise some universal truths and show you some hidden barriers which...2021-03-2257 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah Velten#8 - Destiny Calling: Why Did This Have To Happen?Looking back, all the clues were there. Hannah and Christian answer the big questions of 'Why did Christian have to travel alone in West Africa?, 'Why did Christian disappear?', 'Why did it take 15yrs to find the truth?' and many more. When traumatic events happen, we ask 'why?' - perhaps this podcast will give you some insights to help you make sense of, and navigate, the circumstances you find yourself in. Hannah and Christian provide an individual and collective perspective and ask are you living your destiny or fated life?2021-03-0859 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #7 - The Gift of Strength - with Christian's friend, Sara JaffarOne of Christian's most favourite people, Sara Jaffar, is joining the show this week, to share her memories of Christian and the amazing way that she and Hannah met in 2018. It was a time when Hannah was needing strength as she faced the reality of life with her brother-in-Spirit and the adventure that he (and her soul) was asking her to embark on. This show is really asking you to reflect on the legacy that you are going to be leaving behind, how loss is an illusion and how Spirit can touch our earthly lives if we ask for support...2021-03-0154 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #6 - Conquering The FearsBecoming 'The Finder of Lost Things' hasn't been an easy path to tread - every fear has been triggered within Hannah and in those around her. Fear of spirit, fear of being abandoned, fear of rejection, fear of being seen, fear of her power: these fears (and more) made her soul purpose feel like a burden at many points. But Christian and Hannah were able to move through all the fears, and they want to share with you how this was possible, and why it was essential to vanquish their limiting beliefs, past life karma and ancestral trauma to reach...2021-02-2257 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #5 - Opening Up To LoveThis episode should come with a warning, Hannah's been told. It will change your life. So often we struggle and strive, feel like we are alone, feeling rejected and even a martyr to other's whims and desires. But there is another way; where unconditional love creates miracles and manifestations beyond our wildest dreams. This is a time for sharing from a place of wholeness: a union can be created allowing co-creation and abundance. It's all about allowing what's unique about you to really shine: to uncover those hidden parts of yourself which are stopping you from fully opening to all...2021-02-1557 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #4 - Navigating The Crucial 'In-Between' TimesThe finding of lost things is a marathon, not a sprint. Hannah Velten yearned to find her brother, Christian, quickly after we realised he'd gone missing in Africa, but it took her 18 years to find all the missing pieces of him, herself and the story; and then climb 'the second mountain' of transformation. There were massive leaps of truth, clarity and understanding along the way, but most of the time was an 'in-between time' which required Hannah to discover and master a whole set of new tools and also, crucially, cultivate the patience to surrender, rather than fight and/or stew in...2021-02-0800 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #4 - Navigating The Crucial 'In-Between' TimesThe finding of lost things is a marathon, not a sprint. Hannah Veltenyearned to find her brother, Christian, quicklyafter we realised he'd gone missing in Africa, but it took her18 years to find all the missing pieces of him, herselfand the story; and then climb 'the second mountain' of transformation.There were massive leaps of truth, clarity and understanding along the way, but most of the time was an 'in-between time' which required Hannahto discover and master awhole set of new tools and also, crucially, cultivate the patience to surrender, rather than fight and/or stew in frustration and despair...2021-02-0857 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #3 - Sowing The Seeds with Ursula DekkerToday's episode falls on Imbolc - the point of mid-winter and the beginning of Spring (in the Northern hemisphere). Hannah will draw three 'Earth Magic' oracle cards for live guidance on how we can best usethe inspiring energies of this time. Hannahand her guest, soul healer Ursula Dekker, will also discuss how grief and loss can be an initiation into transformation and growth - we hold the key to our freedom. We heard Ursula in Epidsode #2 and today she speaks openly about alchemizing the grief she held on to for 18 years following the death of her beloved father, Edward. Just...2021-02-0157 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #2 - Shipwrecked Heart, Released"You understand how threadbare life can be if you don't step out of your own pain and allow someone to hold out a hand to you and rescue you. You, however, did that for yourself. I want you to have my heart as I have your heart..."Your missing pieces can appearin the most unexpected forms and often when you're not even looking. However, you do need to make the invitation for change, for help and for support to approach you. Then youhave the choice whether to grab the giftsthat are being offered out to you, or turn...2021-01-2555 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenEpisode #1 All Is Not LostIt's time for renewal. It's time for an awakening, for growth, for a return to wholeness. What parts of you are missing? We've certainly been through, and continue to navigate, a world in flux triggered by COVID, by fear, by division. Our mission - my brother, Christian, and myself (yes, we come as a double act!) - is to heal and transform grief in this world. A tall order, yes, but perfectly possible. To do this we will be inspiring and empowering you to "refind" your superpowers of trust, healing, and transformation.To find what's missing. To let go...2021-01-1856 min
The Finder of Lost Things with Hannah VeltenStories That Inspire Hope with Kornelia Stephanie and FriendsStruggles, Failures, and Wins. Now more than ever before, we need stories that inspire hope. The stories you tell to your children and grandchildren, your neighbors, and your customers are stories of how your life experience mattered. Telling stories brings people together. In this episode, our desire is to inspire the listener that all life experiences, struggles, failures, the pains of our past, have victories, and many times happy endings. No matter what you are facing in your life, sharing your stories will help others heal, it will inspire us to keep going, and find creative ways to make life...2020-11-0656 min
Dark Dark World - A True Crime PodcastEpisode 18: Nailing Descartes to the WallIn this episode of Dark Dark World, Jordan takes us back to a murder trial in 14th Century France. *Sources: Jen Girgen; Ryan Wittingslow TED Talk: https://youtu.be/DWhcWQQjaYM ; "Round the Watertrough" by Hannah Velten; Wikipedia*Music: Jordan Crittenden, Doug Maxwell, Chris Hannah*To support Dark Dark World: http://www.patreon.com/darkdarkworld *Web: http://www.darkdarkworld.com *Twitter: @darkworldpod *Instagram: @darkdarkworldpodcast *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/196843024574417/?ref=bookmarks*Email: darkworldpod@gmail.com *Thank you for listening!2019-11-1548 min
Bridging The RealmLoss Is An Illusion with Hannah VeltenJoin me and Hannah Velten - a.k.a ‘Death Queen’ - where we discuss loss and reconnecting with of our loved ones as a way to heal from grief.
Death Queen: A title given to her by Spirit, including her brother, Christian, who went missing in Africa, 2003. They work together, showing loss is an illusion. Grief healed by honest, 2-way communication. Christian and Hannah also host an online grief community called 'RAISE' to empower people to find their own way through and out of grief.
Follow Hannah and support her amazing work here: https://www...2019-10-251h 24
Saturday LiveRebecca FrontAasmah Mir and the Reverend Richard Coles are joined by Bafta award winning actor Rebecca Front to talk about being funny, playing dislikeable characters and claustrophobia.Chef and writer Allegra McEvedy has been cooking professionally for over 20 years, in London and the USA. She set up food chain LEON, is a Patron of the Fairtrade foundation, writes food columns and cookery books and last year was a judge on CBBC's Bafta winning Junior Bakeoff. She'll be cooking up something for Mothering Sunday (recipe below) and reflecting on her own mother who passed away when she was 17.2016-03-051h 24