Join hosts Kristen Forno and Amy Potter as they welcome Susan Hough, author of "Walking With Sobonfu" and founder of the Walking for Water project. Susan shares her transformative 25-year journey working alongside Sobonfu Somé, a powerful teacher from the Dagara tribe of West Africa who brought ancient indigenous rituals to the modern world.

In this deeply moving conversation, Susan reveals how a simple phone call to a stranger changed her life forever, leading to profound friendships, spiritual awakening, and a mission that has brought clean water to 55 communities worldwide. Learn about the sacred art of welcoming—a daily practice that transforms how we greet ourselves, others, and each moment.

Discover the power of the Dagara medicine wheel and how the five elements (fire, water, earth, minerals, and nature) can guide your daily life and spiritual practice. Susan shares intimate stories from Burkina Faso, including the life-changing welcome ceremony she experienced in Sobonfu's village, and explains why grief rituals are essential for community healing.

From the milk and honey ritual for releasing what no longer serves to creating elemental shrines in your home, this episode is packed with practical wisdom for bringing the sacred into everyday life. Susan also discusses her current mission connecting young people to humanitarian work through the Walking for Water project, proving that ancient wisdom can address modern challenges.

Whether you're seeking deeper spiritual connection, community healing practices, or inspiration for service, this conversation offers profound insights into living with purpose, authenticity, and sacred intention.

OUR SPECIAL GUEST: SUSAN HOUGH www.livingyourgifts.com

www.coffeedatewithspirit.com

KRISTEN FORNO www.instagram.com/lifethreading

AMY POTTER www.fromtheearthcreative.com

Episode Notes with Timestamps

[00:00:00] Welcome and introduction to Susan Hough

[00:01:47] Susan leads opening welcoming ritual - "The most important thing you need to do is welcome somebody in"

[00:04:00] Story of arriving in Sobonfu's village - the transformative welcome ceremony on the hilltop

[00:10:01] Susan's spiritual journey - discovering Sobonfu's books and the obsession that changed everything

[00:13:00] The first phone call - "Yes, I will do what you want" without knowing what that meant

[00:16:13] Breaking down masks - the farting conversation that sealed their friendship

[00:22:38] Introduction to Dagara medicine wheel and the five elements

[00:33:59] Creating elemental shrines and altars in your home

[00:36:44] Grief rituals and their importance in community healing

[00:43:21] The milk and honey ritual - weekly practice for releasing grief

[00:49:44] Susan's water mission origin story - "They walk for water, why can't we?"

[00:54:50] Walking for Water project - 55 wells, 6,000 kids educated

[01:02:35] The medicine of interdependence and community

[01:06:52] Closing ritual and blessing

Join hosts Kristen Forno | Life Threading and Amy Potter | From the Earth Creative for an extraordinary conversation with intuitive consultant, author, and teacher Jennifer Halls on the launch day of her new book "You Know: How to Invite and Nourish a Relationship with Your Intuition."

After 20 years in development and 25,000+ client sessions, Jennifer shares her practical approach to intuition that transcends typical "woo-woo" practices. Discover why she chose "invitation" over "manifestation" after her own failed attempts at manifesting in her twenties, and how this simple shift can transform your relationship with inner knowing.

In this deeply personal episode, Jennifer reveals how she transitioned from museum curator to intuitive guide, while Kristen and Amy share how meeting Jennifer changed their life paths. Learn why grounding is actually about expansion, not limitation, and explore the paradox of intuition being both inside and outside of us.

The episode features Jennifer's favorite grounding practice—the surprisingly playful "butt squeeze" technique—proving that spiritual work doesn't have to be serious to be powerful. Jennifer emphasizes that our bodies hold more wisdom than our minds can fathom, and that intuition can only be felt in the present moment.

Whether you're a skeptic or seasoned practitioner, Jennifer's practical, accessible approach offers something for everyone. She reminds us that the intuitive path isn't direct or always easy, but it leads to authentic satisfaction. Most importantly, Jennifer shares her hope that simply reading her book will open something in readers' relationship with their intuition—no exercises required, just an openness to the stories and their transformative power.

OUR SPECIAL GUEST: JENNIFER HALLS www.youknow.net

www.coffeedatewithspirit.com

KRISTEN FORNO www.instagram.com/lifethreading

AMY POTTER www.fromtheearthcreative.com

⏰ Episode Notes

[00:00-00:02] - Opening & Introduction of Jennifer Halls

[00:03-00:06] - How Coffee Date with Spirit originated from Jennifer's retreats

[00:06-00:09] - The Mail Story: Kristen discovers Jennifer next door

[00:09-00:10] - Amy's Story: "From the Earth Creative" born from first session

[00:10-00:12] - Jennifer's Journey: Museum curator to intuitive consultant

[00:14-00:16] - Defining Intuition: An inclusive, expansive approach

[00:19-00:20] - The Paradox: Intuition as both internal and external

[00:23-00:30] - Grounding Practice: The Big Toe

[00:30-00:33] - Book Structure: Four parts of "You Know"

[00:35-00:40] - The Power of Invitation vs. Manifestation story

[00:41-00:43] - Intuition in the Body: Beyond the mind's wisdom

[00:47-00:50] - The Intuitive Path: Not easy, but authentic

[00:51-00:52] - "Intuition can only be felt in the moment"

[00:53-00:56] - Jennifer's Hope: The book as portal to intuition

[00:57-00:59] - The Butt Squeeze: Jennifer's favorite grounding practice

[01:06-01:09] - Book Details: Title reveal & how to support

In this enlightening episode, hosts Kristen Forno | Life Threading and Amy Potter | From the Earth Creative dive into the fascinating world of Human Design—a system that integrates nine systems - astrology (Eastern and Western), I Ching, the Kabbalah, the Hindu-Brahmin chakra system, quantum physics, bio-chemistry, genetics, neutrino science, and astronomy - to map and help you understand your unique energetic blueprint.

The conversation begins with Kristen sharing her morning beach walk observations about "light codes" and expands into how our energetic signatures interact with the world. The hosts discuss how Human Design provides practical insights into our decision-making processes, communication styles, and life paths.

Kristen explains her journey discovering Human Design through a former Human Design coach, and how this intricate system helped her understand why certain business approaches felt inauthentic. The hosts explore how Human Design works—combining birth time and location with astrological positions to identify your type, authority, and profile.

Kristen and Amy compare their charts, revealing Amy as an Emotional Generator with a 2/4 profile, while Kristen is a Manifesting Generator with a 6/2 profile. They explore how these differences explain their complementary working relationship and individual challenges.

The episode offers practical ways to start exploring Human Design, including free online chart generators and using AI to help interpret your results. It concludes with the exciting announcement that their next episode will feature their teacher Jennifer Halls discussing her new book on intuition.

www.coffeedatewithspirit.com

KRISTEN FORNO www.instagram.com/lifethreading

AMY POTTER www.fromtheearthcreative.com

Episode Notes with Timestamps

00:00-04:00 - Introduction: Morning check-in; Kristen shares her beach walk and fascination with "light codes" in ocean water

04:00-09:00 - Discussion about light as consciousness, frequency, and simulation theory; reference to Tesla and Einstein

09:00-12:00 - Alignment and living spirit-led; Kristen's marketing experience and challenges with inauthentic business approaches

12:00-25:00 - Kristen's discovery of Human Design through a Human Design coach; initial skepticism and eventual deep dive

25:00-33:00 - Explanation of Human Design fundamentals: how it combines astrology, I Ching, chakra systems, and DNA

33:00-41:00 - Comparison of Kristen and Amy's charts; Amy as Emotional Generator with 2/4 profile; Kristen as Manifesting Generator with 6/2 profile

41:00-59:00 - Deep dive into profile numbers; explanation of their meaning and life phases, particularly Kristen's 6/2 role model profile

59:00-1:04:00 - Personal transformation journeys; discussion about authenticity versus conditioning; parallels to Montessori education

1:04:00-1:10:00 - Resources for exploring Human Design; announcement about next episode featuring Jennifer Halls