Lana Simmons Show

We are quickly approaching the heart of the holiday season! It's easy to neglect our intuition (and energy) during this time of year due to all the commitments that come with the holidays. On today's show, Ivy Felicia, of Me, My Body & Love, and I discuss what intuition is and what it feels like in your body, that we have options (whether we like to think we do or not), and how to manage our energy and levels of stress. Ivy Felicia is a Certified Holistic Wellness and Body Image Coach with a gift for helping people of all body types discover abiding body peace and abundant self-love at any stage of life. Her Body Relationship Coaching™ work is centered on her personal experiences with barriers to body love, and more than a decade of social and professional involvement in the emotional wellness and health education movements. Learn more at: www.memybodyandlove.com

On today's episode I have special guest Dr. Deborah Rozman of HeartMath. Personally, I hadn't considered the heart having any intelligence except to pump blood; however, Dr. Rozman explains that the heart has much more intelligence than we give it credit for. Tune in to learn more about: * What heart intelligence is * The information that is received from the rhythmic methods of the heart * How the heart receives information from our environment * How thoughts and feelings affect our heart, decisions and overall health * What heart and social coherence are * What emWav is and how it can help achieve heart coherence Deborah Rozman is a psychologist and author of numerous books, including HeartMath's Transforming Series, with over 30 years of experience as a business executive, educator and researcher of the psychology of consciousness. Rozman has written eight books, including the award-winning Meditating With Children and co-authoring with Doc Childre the Transforming Series – Transforming Anger, Transforming

On today's episode I speak with Tim Doucette, a legally blind amateur astronomer, about his family's journey on opening North America's first UNESCO Starlight Tourist Destination, Deep Sky Eye Observatory. Tune in to learn more about the events that reconnected Tim to his cosmic passion, and how Tim's story resonates with those of us that struggle to pursue our passion. Tim Doucette, a legally blind amateur astronomer, resides beneath the dark skies of Nova Scotia where he lives with his family. Deep Sky Eye Observatory is located in the Doucette's backyard and receives visitors from around the world. The Doucettes' goal is to share their love of astronomy with people of all abilities. Make sure to connect with Tim on Facebook or his family's website www.deepskyeye.com

On this episode of the Lana Simmons Show, its all about Reiki! Join me and Reiki Master Sharna Langlais of Seek, Spark, Shine as we discuss: * Sharna's journey to finding Reiki * What Reiki is * If distance Reiki really works * How distance Reiki works Sharna Langlais works with clients internationally, helping them uncover the source of wounds and blockages so they can live freer, fuller and brighter lives. Using Reiki, meditation, and energy therapy, she facilitates a holistic journey toward healing. A Reiki Master, as well as a certified Say it Straight Communication Trainer, Sharna also writes for MindBodyGreen on Reiki healing. A skilled and passionate teacher and facilitator, she has been leading groups, workshops and classes for over 15 years. ​ Connect with Sharna on her website http://seeksparkshine.com/ Music by BENSOUND www.bensound.com

On today's episode I have special guest Robyn Frampton who was featured in the critically acclaimed short documentary, "The Gnomist". Tune in to learn: * what inspired Firefly Forest * how soon people responded when she added the first door to Firefly Forest * the heart breaking note Robyn received and her response * how the cycle of life is played out in Firefly Forest ​ * how our creativity heals (no matter what that looks like) Robyn is the creative force behind the mystery of Firefly Forest. In the Spring of 2013 she began the project as part of her personal journey towards hope and healing. A self taught carpenter, and with the help of her young sons, she conceived, carved and then secretly placed each door along a well-traveled and picturesque trail in the heart of America. Working together, their anonymous efforts strengthened the bond of love, sharing, and unity that was such an important role in their lives. However, none of them could have anticipated the impact Robyn's work would have on the lives

How many of us live with, or know someone who lives with, a visible or invisible disability such as Autism, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, etc? In today's episode I have special guest Emily Ladau, of Words I Wheel By. Tune in to learn more about: * The "D" (disability) word and why many in the disability community are fighting to reclaim it * Does disability equal "I can't"? * Inspiration Porn: what is it and why it doesn't help a situation * Why it's important to go straight to the source concerning questions about disability and not always to the experts/caregivers * How holding space helps create change Emily Ladau is a passionate disability rights activist and digital communications consultant whose career began at the age of 10, when she appeared on several episodes of Sesame Street to educate children about her life with a physical disability. A native of Long Island, New York, Emily graduated with a B.A. in English from Adelphi University in 2013. She is dedica

Angel Communicator, Ros Place, is back! Join me today as I talk with Ros, a Clairvoyant Angel Communicator, about: the difference between a Guardian Angel reading and an Angel/Spirit Guide reading the difference between Guardian Angels, Spirit Guides, Archangels, etc. if your Guardian Angels get bored hanging out with you all day how Guardian Angels look to Ros and what the different colors and band within the Guardian Angels mean Ros Place is an a Clairvoyant Angel Communicator, author, teacher and founder of Angel with Ros. She is also a real life woman, a mom to two boys and a wife. Real Life Angel Guidance is key to Ros's work and she loves to help people to manifest the meaningful and significant life purpose they have come here to experience. Ros helps people to discover their life purpose by beginning their journey with their Guardian Angel, whose colours reveal the answers of precisely who you have come here to be. Connect with Ros http://www.angels-with-ros.com Music by BENSOUND http://www.bensound

On this episode of the Lana Simmons Show, I have trailblazer, visionary, and yoga activist Dianne Bondy on the show! Tune in as we talk about diversity (or the lack there of) in yoga, how Dianne feels about "getting your body back" after having a baby, how consent play an important role in yoga, and ways yoga teachers and students can create a more inclusive yoga environment. Dianne Bondy is a celebrated yoga teacher, social justice activist and leading voice of the Yoga For All movement. Her inclusive view of yoga asana and philosophy inspires and empowers thousands of followers around the world - regardless of their shape, size, ethnicity, or level of ability. She applies over 1000 hours of training to help her students find freedom, self-expression and radical self-love in their yoga practice. She shares her message and provides millions of followers with affordable access to online yoga classes, workshops and tutorials at her virtual studio: Yogasteya.com. Dianne contributes to Yoga International, Yoga Jo

On today's episode of the Lana Simmons Show, Samantha Fey, of the popular podcast Psychic Teachers, and I talk about her journey on becoming a full-time psychic. She answers questions such as: how she discovered her abilities how she met her co-host Deb why the podcast Psychic Teachers is an important passion in her life. Samantha Fey is an intuitive medium and Reiki Master. She writes for Beliefnet and co-hosts PsychicTeachers which can be found on iTunes. Samantha is passionate about crystals, chakras, healing and teaching people how to be their own psychic. Connect with Samantha at www.samanthafey.com

Do you watch shows such as Ghost Adventures or Dead Files and wonder what happens behind the scenes of paranormal investigations? How does one conduct a paranormal investigation? Do you need to be psychic, or gifted, to investigate paranormal phenomena? Do entities, spirits, or ghosts follow you home after doing an investigation? Join me today as I talk with Jeff Santos of Virginia Paranormal Investigations about how he was introduced to the paranormal, the equipment that his team uses to investigate a location, one of his craziest investigations that he can't explain, why they do most of their investigations at night, and his take on entities becoming attached to humans. Jeff Santos, Founder of Virginia Paranormal Investigations, is part of an investigative research team based in Poquoson, Va. Jeff has had a strong interest in the paranormal since he was a child. His teenage years were spent driving around the Brandywine Valley on the Delaware border, exploring urban legends and dark roads. In 2008, while in

Does sound affect the body? How does your body react to loud alarms or an ambulance? Do you tense up or does your heart beat a little bit faster? How do you react to soothing music, rain, or the sound of the ocean? What physical reactions happen within your body when you hear this? Join Eileen and I as we discuss how sound can affect us, in positive ways, more than we know. Eileen explains how she discovered sound balancing, how vibrational sound therapy can help heal the body, and where you can learn more about this healing modality. Eileen Day McKusick is a researcher, writer, educator and practitioner who has been studying the effects of audible sound on the human body since 1996. She is the originator of Biofield Tuning (formerly called Sound Balancing), a unique therapeutic method utilizing tuning forks; founder of the Biofield Tuning Institute (Burlington VT); and the author of Tuning the Human Biofield: Healing with Vibrational Sound Therapy (Healing Arts Press, 2014). Eileen has a Master's degree in I

Do you have strong intuitive abilities but feel that because you don't look or act a certain way you can't possibly be a healer? What does a healer look and act like? On today's show, Ivy Felicia, of Me, My Body & Love, and I discuss our preconceived ideas of what it means to be a healer. Why is one's weight seen as something to be healed? Are you considered more spiritually evolved if you are thin, white, and able-bodied? Ivy Felicia is a Certified Holistic Wellness and Body Image Coach with a gift for helping people of all body types discover abiding body peace and abundant self-love at any stage of life. Her Body Relationship Coaching™ work is centered on her personal experiences with barriers to body love, and more than a decade of social and professional involvement in the emotional wellness and health education movements. Learn more at www.memybodyandlove.com

Are you a square peg trying to fit into a round hole? Do you question why you find yourself trying to live up to society's standards? On this episode my guest, Kelley Carboni-Woods of I Am Infectiously Happy, dive into the non-conforming choices that projected her life in a whole new direction. Kelley also gives a great deal of insight on what mindful parenting looks like for her, and how yoga helped her stay connected with herself through life-changing moments. Kelley is a yoga teacher, writer, small business owner and wellness advocate from Charlotte, NC. She was introduced to yoga through private classes as she was seeking another way to support her weight loss journey. Yoga was transformative in the way she lived her life, making her realize she wanted to make the practice accessible to all body types, ages and physical fitness levels. Kelley's main focus when teaching is to help students understand that asana is one small part of yoga, create an inclusive environment and give her students tools to naviga

Do you believe we each have a guardian angel? If so, have you ever wondered what your guardian angel looks like or what their name is? Join me today as I talk with Ros Place, a Clairvoyant Angel Communicator, about angels, when she first experienced angels, how Oracle Decks can help you connect to your guardian angel & more. Ros Place is an a Clairvoyant Angel Communicator, author, teacher and founder of Angel with Ros. She is also a real life woman, a mummy to two boys and a wife. Real Life Angel Guidance is key to Ros's work and she loves to help people to manifest the meaningful and significant life purpose they have come here to experience. Ros helps people to discover their life purpose by beginning their journey with their Guardian Angel, whose colours reveal the answers of precisely who you have come here to be. Connect with Ros: www.angels-with-ros.com

Are you a plus-size human who would like to shop in the same place your straight size friend does? Are you searching for an affordable basic fashion staple? Have you have a bad shopping experience because of your size? Would you like to shop in an empowering body positive space where the size range is XXS - 6X+?? Join me as I talk with Mallorie Dunn of SmartGlamour - an affordable, fashionable, and customizable ethical clothing line for people of all shapes, sizes, heights, ages, identities, and styles. SmartGlamour has three main very broad goals: to empower our customers through clothing and help them on a road to body acceptance, to make good quality clothing that is sold at affordable prices, and to cut away at hatred that stems from insecurity and the belief that beauty and brains can not go hand in hand. Mallorie Dunn is the owner and designer of SmartGlamour - a body positive customizable clothing line offering sizes XXS-6X and beyond. She has degrees in both Fashion Design and Art + Design Education a

What would you do, if while sitting while praying, meditating (or having a quiet moment) your hands started moving in a gentle way? What if you also had this desire to speak in a language you didn't know or understand? Would you tell anyone? Would you want to hide what was happening to you? Join me in this very fascinating episode of The Lana Simmons Show as I talk with Jamye Price about her reaction to this very situation. Jamye and I discuss her non-psychic childhood, opening up to her abilities later in life, and the power of being our authentic selves. Jamye Price, author of Opening to Light Language, is an international energy healer, channel and teacher. She developed an energy healing modality, Crystalline Soul Healing, and also channels healing energies in the form of Light Language, which are universal Language encodements that your heart and infinite mind speak fluently. She channels Areon, the Lyran Council of Time, focused on humanity's Ascension. Jamye's work assists with transmuting physical, em

Join me in a fascinating interview with Brett Ray. Brett is an author, speaker and activist within the LGBTQ and Christian community. His recent book, "My Name is Brett: Truths from a Trans Christian", does not come out of thin air but is the product of life in the Church, a theological education, and years as a trans man. In the last five years Brett has worked in multiple United Methodist churches as a pastoral intern, earned a bachelors degree in Religion from Simpson College, and recently graduated from Duke Divinity School with a Masters of Theological Studies. Brett has also written blog posts for the Reconciling Ministries Network and Believe Out Loud. When not writing, you can find Brett scouring the internet in search of new spoken word artists, watching Iowa State athletics, riding his bicycle, or drinking copious amounts of coffee at the local coffee shop. Connect with Brett: http://www.mynameisbrettray.com Buy his book: https://amzn.com/1515217051 Check out his podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/u

What is learning? Is learning remembering facts and being able to recite them? Is learning applying a concept in several different situations? Join me today as I talk to Alisha Brignall, a passionate advocate for homeschooling, as we discuss the event that changed her entire life. Find out more about: *Unschooling *What is intrinsic learning and why is this powerful in the learning process? *How the new generation of homeschoolers looks very different from the past and how YOU may be a homeschooler yourself! Alisha is a passionate advocate for homeschooling and individualized learning options. She has 4 children and is currently home-educating her 3 oldest using an eclectic unschooling approach. She blogs at www.LearningFromMyKids.com where she shares about her children's struggles and triumphs with ADHD and SPD.

Tania is back to answer questions about intuition, being woken up in the early hours for no reason, picking our parents, soul memories and more! Tania Thomas is a Mom, Grandma, Inspirational Speaker, Life Coach, Author and.... Spiritual Medium.   Find out more about Tania on her Website Visions N' Voices: www.visionsnvoices.com

Tania Thomas is a Mom, Grandma, Inspirational Speaker, Life Coach, Author and.... Spiritual Medium. Join Tania and I as we talk about her gift and she answers a LOT of my questions such as: Did she always know she was talking to people who had passed? ​ What's the difference between being Psychic/Intuitive and a Medium? Has being a Spiritual Medium been her entire career path? *Did her family support her?? Was it easy to make friends with her gift? Can we all develop our own intuition? Learn about the event that changed her life. Find out more about Tania on her Website Visions N' Voices www.visionsnvoices.com