In this solo episode of Enlightened Connections, Lisa Aston Michael explores a question many people ask when learning animal communication: Are we trying too hard?

Sometimes the connection we're looking for may already be happening in subtle ways, but mental noise, expectations and the fear of being wrong can cause us to dismiss what we notice.

Lisa shares her own journey into animal communication, including the unexpected experience with a Rainbow Lorikeet that first opened her awareness. She explores the many different ways intuitive information can be received; through images, feelings, sensations, words, memories or simply a sense of knowing.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, become more present with your animals and get curious about those unexpected thoughts, feelings and moments of awareness.

Perhaps animal communication doesn't always begin with an extraordinary experience.

Perhaps it begins with simply noticing.

In this episode:

• How mental noise can affect animal communication
• Why we often dismiss intuitive experiences
• The different ways information can be received
• What animals can teach us about presence
• How curiosity can help us move beyond doubt
• Why the smallest moments of awareness may be the beginning of a deeper connection

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Holly Burns returns to Enlightened Connections for a deeply personal conversation about Lana (Lightning Lana), the horse she describes as her heart horse.

We last spoke with Holly earlier this year about the physics of energy and conscious creation. This time, Holly shares the extraordinary journey she and Lana have taken together through pain, uncertainty, perseverance, intuition and ultimately healing.

Holly is the founder of the Anatomically Correct Trim (TACT) movement, which grew from her own search for answers when Lana suffered years of unexplained lameness. Her journey led her to a much deeper understanding of the horse's hoof, and the vital role that correct hoof care can play in a horse's comfort, soundness and overall wellbeing.

Holly is also a psychic medium and intuitive channel, bringing another fascinating dimension to this story of learning to listen; to our horses, to ourselves, and to that quiet inner knowing that tells us there is more to discover.

In this episode, we explore:

• Holly and Lana's extraordinary connection
• Why healthy, correctly balanced hooves matter so much to horses
• Holly's journey to developing a deeper understanding of hoof care
• Trusting your intuition when something doesn't feel right
• The lessons Lana has taught Holly over more than two decades
• The remarkable transformation in Lana's health and soundness

Sometimes, the animal we think we're here to help becomes the one who changes us.

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Spiritual Awakening, Divine Connection & The Mastery of Energy | Michael Monk

What happens when a single spiritual experience transforms the entire direction of a person’s life?

In this profound conversation, Lisa welcomes Michael Monk, a world-renowned healer, spiritual teacher, and founder of the Metaphysical Church of the Tree of Life and Avatar Energy Mastery programs.

Michael shares the extraordinary journey that began in 1999 when he experienced what he describes as a direct communication with the voice of God; an encounter that changed his understanding of reality, prayer, consciousness, and human potential forever.

Together, Lisa and Michael explore:

* The life-changing spiritual awakening that opened Michael to divine communication
* His experiences of miracles through prayer and the power of intention
* Understanding God through the Father, Christ, and Holy Spirit connection
* The nature of human consciousness and our relationship with universal energy
* Out-of-body experiences and expanded states of awareness
* The illusion of separation and remembering our spiritual nature
* How metaphysical practices can support personal transformation and spiritual growth

Michael shares his belief that humanity has far greater spiritual potential than we often realise, and that awakening begins with remembering the connection that has always existed within us.

This is a deep exploration into spirituality, consciousness, energy mastery, and the journey of discovering who we truly are beyond the physical experience.

About Michael Monk:
Michael Monk is a healer, teacher, and spiritual guide dedicated to helping others awaken their connection to divine energy and their own higher potential through metaphysical teachings, energy mastery, and spiritual practice.

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In this second half of the conversation, Lisa and Craig Meriwether continue their exploration of past life regression, consciousness, and expanded spiritual awareness.

Lisa reflects on her own experiences of spiritual visions and unusual perceptual states, and Craig discusses how these phenomena are often temporary shifts in awareness that may support personal development rather than remain permanently accessible.

They dive deeper into Craig’s book Past Lives Guidebook, which blends scientific research, cultural perspectives on reincarnation, and CIA remote viewing studies into a non-linear exploration of consciousness.

The conversation also highlights the pioneering work of Brian Weiss and Michael Newton, whose research helped bring past life regression into wider recognition despite early skepticism.

Craig shares his personal journey from scepticism to clinical practice and explains how he now facilitates remote hypnotherapy sessions via Zoom, working with clients globally across different time zones.

Key Topics

• Lisa’s spiritual vision and perception experiences
• Temporary shifts in consciousness (“wrinkles in time”)
• Past Lives Guidebook and remote viewing research
• Cultural and scientific perspectives on reincarnation
• Brian Weiss & Michael Newton
• From scepticism to clinical hypnotherapy practice
• Remote past life regression via Zoom

Themes

• Consciousness and expanded perception
• Bridging science and spirituality
• Personal experience and validation
• Remote healing and global practice
• Evolution of regression therapy

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“Past Lives Guidebook : Discover the Healing Power of Past Life Regression Therapy” - Craig Meriwether

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"Many Lives, Many Masters" - Dr. Brian Weiss

https://link.amazon/B00TGyUkw

“Journey of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives - Michael Newton

https://link.amazon/B0gm6ih2u

“Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers: The Story of Success” - Malcolm Gladwell

https://link.amazon/B07TbxM3T

“Children Who Remember Previous Live: A Question of Reincarnation, rev.ed. - Ian Stevenson

https://link.amazon/B0aw0Flws

“The Alchemist” - Paul Coelho

https://link.amazon/B08wSUXEs

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What if your horse was protected by angels?

** A note from Lisa: This episode is a little longer than most, but I encourage you to listen right through to the end. This story takes you on a journey that will change forever the way you see horses, and their incredible connection with each other and with we humans.

In this extraordinary episode of Enlightened Connections, Lisa speaks with Texas horsewoman and author Tammy Holsey about the incredible true story behind her book Checote's Angels.

After a helicopter startled a herd of horses, Checote suffered a catastrophic injury that veterinarians struggled to explain. Despite losing critical extensor tendons and facing a long, painful recovery, he survived against the odds and went on to compete successfully for years.

The story became even more remarkable when an animal communicator accurately described how the accident occurred, revealing details Tammy had never shared. Later, multiple people independently reported seeing two angels constantly accompanying Checote.

Tammy also recounts a dramatic rescue mission in which two riderless horses led her to believe a friend was in danger. Trusting Checote completely, she followed him through a hazardous gravel quarry where she witnessed what appeared to be angelic guidance leading them directly to the injured rider.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Checote's miraculous survival and recovery
• Animal communication and intuitive connections with horses
• Angels and spiritual experiences with animals
• A real-life rescue that defied explanation
• Signs from animals in spirit
• End-of-life communication and saying goodbye
• The lasting bond between humans and animals

Tammy also shares the moving story of Checote's final days, the messages he gave her before his passing at age 27, and the ways she still senses his presence today.

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BOOK: “Checote’s Angels: A True Story of a Horse, a Miracle, and the Angels Who Surrounded Us” - Tammy Holsey

https://link.amazon/B0csyeTmF

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In this fascinating episode of Enlightened Connections, Lisa welcomes health detective, precision healing expert, and engineer Beth Mielbrecht for a thought-provoking conversation about the hidden messages behind our physical symptoms.

With more than 35 years of experience as a mechanical engineer and over two decades studying energy healing, homeopathy, Reiki, and bioenergetic testing, Beth brings a unique blend of science, intuition, and practical healing to her work.

Together, Lisa and Beth explore the connection between emotional wellbeing and physical health, discussing how stress, fear, and unresolved emotional patterns can influence the body's systems. Beth explains how modern bioenergetic testing differs from traditional muscle testing, and how she uses the Qest 4 system to identify energetic imbalances and create personalised remedies for her clients; even remotely.

The conversation also delves into the body's remarkable ability to heal when given the right support, the importance of daily detoxification and elimination, the impact of environmental toxins, and why many symptoms may be signals rather than problems to suppress.

Lisa shares her own experience with stress-related weight gain, leading to an insightful discussion about cortisol, hormone imbalance, and the body's natural protective mechanisms.

Whether you're curious about energy medicine, interested in a more holistic approach to health, or simply wondering what your body may be trying to communicate, this episode offers a fresh perspective on healing and self-awareness.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How Beth combines engineering principles with energy healing
• The link between emotional stress and physical symptoms
• What bioenergetic testing is and how it works remotely
• The role of cortisol, stress, and weight gain
• Why daily elimination is a foundational health principle
• How environmental toxins can affect wellbeing
• The importance of listening to your body's intuitive messages
• Why energy medicine may be worth considering before symptoms become chronic
• Beth's simple advice for beginning a deeper conversation with your body

Beth's message is simple yet powerful:

"Your body wants to heal. Ask. Listen. Take action."

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What happens when a childhood premonition changes the course of your life forever?

In this heartfelt episode of Enlightened Connections, Lisa welcomes professional Animal Communicator, Psychic Medium, and Intuitive Healer Kim Alexander to share the remarkable story of how tragedy, grief, and profound spiritual experiences led her to embrace the gifts she was born with.

Kim knew from a very young age that she experienced the world differently. But when a devastating premonition came true at just thirteen years old, she shut down her intuitive abilities, unable to understand the weight of what she had experienced.

Following the tragic loss of her mother and grandmother in a car accident, Kim carried her grief largely unsupported, suppressing both her emotions and her spiritual sensitivities for many years.

Everything changed in 2013 when a hypnotherapy session unexpectedly reunited her with her mother in spirit. This profound experience not only brought healing but also opened the door to discovering her mediumship abilities.

The conversation takes another beautiful turn as Kim shares the story of Ginger, her beloved bulldog soulmate, whose passing became the catalyst for Kim's journey into animal communication. Through signs, synchronicities, and a series of extraordinary experiences following Ginger's transition, Kim was guided toward a calling she never anticipated.

During this episode, Lisa and Kim explore:

• Kim's childhood psychic experiences and life-changing premonition

• Coping with the loss of her mother and grandmother

• How hypnotherapy opened the door to spirit communication

• Learning to trust signs and messages from loved ones in spirit

• The role Ginger played in awakening Kim's animal communication gifts

• Finding mentors and developing confidence as an animal communicator

• How animals communicate through images, emotions, smells, tastes, and sensations

• The differences between communicating with living animals and those in spirit

• Soul contracts, reincarnation, and the spiritual journeys of animals

• Why many spiritual awakenings seem to emerge through life's greatest challenges

• Practical advice for those wanting to develop their own intuitive abilities

This episode is a moving reminder that healing often arrives through unexpected pathways and that the bonds we share with both our loved ones and our animal companions may continue far beyond the physical world.

Whether you're curious about mediumship, fascinated by animal communication, navigating grief, or exploring your own intuitive gifts, Kim's story offers hope, inspiration, and validation that we are connected in ways we are only beginning to understand.

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