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

SOCIALS:

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https://www.youtube.com/@Sacred_Mystery_Hypnotherapy

https://www.instagram.com/sacred_mystery_hypnotherapy

https://www.tiktok.com/@sacred_mystery

https://www.facebook.com/sacredmysteryhypnotherapy

https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-meriwether-44286718b/

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

BOOKS -

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

https://link.amazon/B0cPtMhXO

"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."

SOCIALS:

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IG/FB/YT: @yourhealthwithbeth

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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.

SOCIALS:

www.kimmalexander.com

IG. @divinemgirl888

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Email: divinemgirl888@gmail.com

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Banya Lim - Spiritual Acupuncturist, Energy Coach and creator of the Chi Mastery System, shares 30+ years of clinical insight into how thoughts and emotions shape energy and the body. In this enlightened conversation, we discuss connection between thoughts/emotions and body energy; an overview of the Chi Mastery System; clinical perspectives from acupuncture, martial arts and energy work to support healing and expanded consciousness. Hosted by Lisa Aston Michael.

"This conversation with Banya Lim is one that will not leave me anytime soon."

In this deeply insightful and thought-provoking episode, Banya recounts her own journey through IBS, colitis, and depression, and how acupuncture, meditation, martial arts, and a conscious shift in thinking helped her reclaim her health and rebuild her life.

Together, we explore the meridian system, emotional energy blocks, the relationship between mind and body, and why true abundance may have less to do with what we have and more to do with who we are being.

The conversation also ventures into the nature of consciousness itself, humanity's current spiritual awakening, and the possibility that we are part of a much larger interconnected universe. Banya shares her perspective on star beings, extraterrestrial contact, and the growing awareness that many people are experiencing as collective consciousness continues to evolve.

Whether you're interested in healing, spirituality, personal growth, energy work, consciousness, or the mysteries of our place in the universe, this episode offers wisdom, practical insights, and plenty of moments that may expand the way you see yourself and the world around you.

In this episode we explore:

• Banya's remarkable recovery from IBS, colitis, and depression
• How thoughts and emotions influence physical health
• The meridian system and the body's energetic pathways
• Clearing emotional and energetic blocks
• The principles behind the Qi Mastery System
• The difference between having, doing, and being
• Self-love, self-acceptance, and personal transformation
• Why sensitivity and intuition are gifts to be embraced
• Staying grounded in challenging times
• Humanity's spiritual evolution and collective awakening
• Consciousness, star beings, and extraterrestrial contact
• What oneness and interconnectedness may mean for humanity's future

Connect with Banya Lim:
www.Banyalim.com

https://www.instagram.com/banya_lim_energy_coach

https://www.facebook.com/banya.lim1

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What if horses could teach us more about healing, trust, and authentic living than any self-help book ever could?

In this deeply inspiring episode of Enlightened Connections, Lisa welcomes equine professional, author, photographer, humanitarian, and founder of Equine Leadership, Lynda Watson. With more than 40 years of experience working alongside horses, Lynda shares profound insights into the transformative power of the horse-human relationship.

Together, they explore how horses naturally guide us toward authenticity, emotional safety, self-awareness, and connection. From equine-assisted therapy and trauma recovery to leadership, intuition, and personal growth, this conversation reveals why horses have become such powerful partners in healing.

Lynda also shares moving stories from her work, discusses the impact of domestication on horse behaviour, and explains why expressing fear honestly can create deeper trust - not only with horses, but with ourselves.

At the heart of this conversation is a simple yet powerful message received directly from her horses during meditation:

"Trust it all, no matter what."

Whether you're a horse lover, animal enthusiast, healer, coach, or simply someone seeking greater connection and purpose, this episode offers wisdom that will stay with you long after the conversation ends.

In this episode:
• The healing power of horses and authentic connection
• Equine-assisted therapy for trauma, PTSD, and emotional wellbeing
• Why horses respond to truth rather than perfection
• The role of presence, breath, and awareness in healing
• Lessons from "Equine Leadership" and "The Book of Realizations"
• How animals help us reconnect with our true selves

This is a heartfelt conversation about trust, healing, and the extraordinary wisdom animals bring into our lives.

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BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS: Discussed in this episode

Equine Leadership: A Collection of Short Stories Sharing the Wisdom of the Horse

Link to E.L. 1.0 published 2005:

https://amzn.to/3QsjFMe

Link to E.L. 1.1 published 2006:

https://amzn.to/4ukP5lO

The Book of Realizations: Guiding Insights from the Horses, Nature, Humanity, and Within

Link: https://amzn.to/4e6619z

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Have you ever wondered what actually happens during a mediumship reading? Can our loved ones really communicate from the spirit world? And what evidence do Mediums receive to prove those connections are real?

In this fascinating episode of Enlightened Connections, Lisa Aston Michael sits down with renowned Psychic Medium Melanie Earl, who has spent more than 30 years working in evidential mediumship, helping people reconnect with loved ones in spirit and find comfort, healing, and hope after loss.

Melanie shares her personal journey into mediumship, explains the crucial difference between psychic readings and mediumship, and reveals how spirit communicators provide evidence, validation, and messages from those who have passed.

Together, Lisa and Melanie explore:

✨ What evidential mediumship really is
✨ The difference between psychic readings and spirit communication
✨ What happens to us after physical death
✨ How loved ones in spirit communicate through a medium
✨ Tips for getting the most from your first mediumship reading
✨ Whether specific loved ones can always come through
✨ Developing mediumship abilities and psychic sensitivity
✨ Managing spiritual awareness and energetic protection
✨ Pets in the spirit world and animal afterlife connections
✨ Supporting children through grief and loss
✨ Melanie's heartfelt children's book Peace in the Storm: After the Death of Your Mother

Melanie also shares powerful real-life examples from her readings, insights gained through decades of spiritual development, and her message of hope for anyone navigating grief, loss, or questions about life beyond death.

Whether you're curious about mediumship, seeking reassurance about the afterlife, grieving the loss of a loved one or beloved pet, or exploring your own spiritual gifts, this episode offers wisdom, compassion, and practical guidance.

🎧 Listen now and discover why love, connection, and consciousness may continue long after physical life ends.

SOCIALS:

Website: melanieearl.com

TikTok: melanie.earl.medium

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BOOKS:

"Books mentioned this episode: “Peace in the Storm - After the Death of Your Mother

http://www.melanieearl.com

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