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What if healing didn’t begin with medicine… but with light?In this fascinating episode, Lisa sits down with John Graham Harper, founder and CEO of Lumiflex, to explore the rapidly growing world of red light therapy and near-infrared light therapy; and how these powerful, natural frequencies are transforming the way we approach pain, inflammation, and recovery.After a serious knee injury left him searching for alternatives to surgery, John discovered the profound healing potential of photobiomodulation, a science-backed approach that works at a cellular level to optimise energy, rather than override the body. That discovery sparked the creation of Lumiflex: award-winning, portable light therapy devices designed for both human and animal healing.Together, Lisa and John dive deep into:* How red light therapy supports ATP production, boosts mitochondrial function, and accelerates recovery* The science behind reduced inflammation, improved circulation, and natural pain relief* Why modern lifestyles - and artificial light - may be disrupting our circadian rhythm and overall wellbeing* Practical biohacking strategies to optimise light exposure, sleep, and energy* The role of non-invasive healing technologies in the future of wellness* How light therapy can support not only humans, but also pets and horses.From natural healing and energy optimisation to the intersection of science and wellbeing, this episode invites you to rethink what the body truly needs to heal.If you’re curious about pain relief without surgery, holistic health, or the future of frequency-based therapies, this conversation will expand your perspective.🎧 Tune in and discover why light might just be one of the most powerful healing tools we’ve been overlooking.*** Anyone listening gets FREE lifetime access to the Lumaflex Academy. Just message John on @johngrahamfitness IG, and he will register you:https://www.lumaflex.com/products/the-foundations-courseSOCIALS:www.lumaflex.comIG@johngrahamfitness@lumaflexLinkedin.https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-graham-harper-168234163/https://www.linkedin.com/company/lumaflex-body-pro/?viewAsMember=trueXhttps://x.com/LumaflexBodyProFBhttps://www.facebook.com/johngraham.harper/https://www.facebook.com/lumaflexbodyproBOOK: "Light Bodies" by Peter Forhanhttps://www.lightbodiesbook.comThanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and you'd like to support this show, you canBUY ME A COFFEE:https://buymeacoffee.com/enlightenedwithlisaI very much appreciate it!Lisa x

Discover a revolutionary approach to pet care in this episode as Lisa Aston Michael sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Feinman, certified veterinary homeopath and molecular biologist. Dr. Feinman shares his BEAM Blueprint framework (Behaviour, Energy, Appetite, Mood) and reveals why energy balance is essential for your pet’s health and vitality. From holistic veterinary medicine to natural dog training and the critical role of nutrition in pet wellness, this conversation bridges science and heart-centered care. Learn how your energy impacts your pet, why personalised, predictive, proactive, and participatory medicine matters, and how to respect your animal’s instincts while supporting their well-being.Whether you’re a pet owner, animal lover, or aspiring holistic practitioner, this episode delivers actionable tips and inspiring insights to help your pets thrive. Explore Dr. Feinman’s book Path to Pet Wellness and start transforming your approach to animal care today!SOCIALS:holisticactions.comFree course: https://www.holisticactions.com/holistic-pet-care-course/Path to Pet Wellness: https://www.holisticactions.com/book/Social: FB page: https://www.facebook.comholisticactions/FBIG: https://www.instagram.com/holisticactionsARTICLE: https://observatory.wiki/How_a_Holistic_Approach_to_Animal_Care_Can_Awaken_Human_ConsciousnessAt Enlightened Connections, I share trusted resources, tools, and products to support you and your animal companions. Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you choose to purchase, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting this work.Books mentioned in this episode: PATH TO PET WELLNESS - Dr. Jeffrey Feinman https://amzn.to/4sRO8BhCANINE CONFIDENTIAL- Dr. Marc Bekoff https://amzn.to/4srzWycTHE ANIMAL MANIFESTO - Dr. Marc Bekoffhttps://amzn.to/4min8ZwIf you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe or follow the show. Thank you so much! Lisa xBUY ME A COFFEE LINK:https://buymeacoffee.com/enlightenedwithlisa

Join Wendy Pleydell and host Lisa Aston Michael for a warm, insightful, and wide-ranging conversation that weaves together astrology, life experience, and our deep connection with animals.The episode opens on a personal note, touching on shared health experiences, the quirks of technology, and even a nod to Mercury retrograde—setting the tone for an honest and relatable discussion.With over 50 years of experience, Wendy shares her remarkable journey through astrology—from the days of hand-calculated charts and rigorous FAA accreditation, to today’s digital tools like Solar Fire. She reflects on how astrology has evolved over the decades, and why its wisdom is more relevant now than ever.Together, Lisa and Wendy explore powerful current astrological influences, including Pluto’s return and the Neptune–Saturn alignment, and how these major transits may be shaping both global events and personal life paths. They discuss how astrology was once embraced by leaders, and how it is now re-emerging as a tool for guidance during uncertain times.A unique highlight of this episode is Wendy’s fascinating work with animal astrology. Drawing on her experience as a dog breeder and registered judge, she shares how birth charts can reveal personality traits in dogs—from the bold presence of Leo types to the sensitive, home-loving nature of Cancer dogs. This opens up a meaningful conversation about working with an animal’s natural tendencies rather than trying to change them.The discussion also explores how astrology can support life direction and transformation, particularly during key phases such as Saturn returns and midlife transitions. Wendy shares real client stories, illustrating how these cycles can lead to profound personal growth and new beginnings.For those curious about learning astrology, Wendy offers practical guidance; from understanding sun, moon, and rising signs to the value of community learning, group work, and ceremony. The conversation gently bridges astrology with intuition, animal connection, and spiritual development.This episode is a beautiful blend of grounded wisdom, lived experience, and intuitive insight, inviting you to stay open-hearted, trust your path, and explore the deeper connections between the cosmos, yourself, and the animals in your life.SOCIALS:www.writteninstardust.com.auhttp://www.facebook.com/writtenistardustIf you've enjoyed this episode on Enlightened Connections, please subscribe or follow the show, it helps me to share the wisdom and experience of those who teach us.BUY ME A COFFEE LINK:https://buymeacoffee.com/enlightenedwithlisa

What does it take to survive 13 brain surgeries, face stage 4 breast cancer, and live your truth as a transgender man after 30 years of hiding? Anton Cavalli joins Lisa Aston Michael on Enlightened Connections to share his extraordinary story of resilience, authenticity, and personal transformation.In this deeply moving episode, Anton opens up about his journey transitioning in his 30s, navigating gender dysphoria, leaving a strict Jehovah’s Witness upbringing, and facing the isolation and challenges that come with embracing his true identity. He also candidly discusses surviving life-threatening health battles, including inoperable brain tumours and his recent cancer diagnosis, and how humour, positivity, and self-belief have guided him through the darkest moments.Anton shares insights from his coffee business Cosa Nostra Coffee and his upcoming memoir Coming Home to Me, offering wisdom on self-love, resilience, spiritual growth, and the power of living authentically. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, guidance on personal transformation, or a story of incredible courage, this conversation will leave you moved, motivated, and reminded of the extraordinary strength of the human spirit.SOCIALS:www.antoncavalli.comAll other related social media platforms are available through the website.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to Enlightened Connections Podcast, it really help us to share the wisdom of others with the world. Thank you.BUY ME A COFFEE LINK:https://buymeacoffee.com/enlightenedwithlisa

In this empowering episode of Enlightened Connections, I’m joined by women’s transition coach and transformation specialist Nicole Adey to explore what really happens when midlife women move from survival mode into self-leadership.After navigating burnout, divorce, single motherhood, corporate leadership pressure, and a breast cancer diagnosis, Nicole developed her “Change of Seasons” transformational coaching model - a powerful framework guiding women through identity shifts, emotional healing, and personal reinvention.We discuss why so many midlife women stay in unhealthy relationships or high-functioning burnout, often driven by people-pleasing, fear of failure, guilt, and deeply conditioned patterns. Nicole explains how chronic stress, suppressed emotion, and trauma can manifest physically in the body, and how developing self-awareness may prevent long-term health consequences.This conversation explores:Midlife burnout and survival mode in womenDivorce recovery and identity transformationThe mind-body connection and emotional traumaBreast cancer, stress, and the body’s wisdomJournaling for self-awareness and healingEnergy mapping and recognising energy drainsOvercoming people-pleasing and fear of letting others downRebuilding confidence and self-trustThe power of seasonal transformation (Winter reflection, Spring renewal, Summer integration)Nicole shares how true change begins with shedding old narratives - much like a snake shedding its skin or a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly. Through reflection, integration, and intentional action, women can move from hiding to empowerment.If you are navigating menopause, divorce, burnout, illness, or a major life transition, this episode is a reminder that you are not stuck; you are evolving.Nicole leaves us with a powerful message:“You are the main actor in this play called Life. You have control. So take that control and make it beautiful.”This is a grounded, compassionate conversation about resilience, women’s empowerment, holistic healing, and reclaiming your voice at midlife.SOCIALS:https://www.achangeofseasons.com.au/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575042975438https://www.instagram.com/achangeofseasons_au/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-adey-19519bbb/

On this episode of Enlightened Connections, I sit down with Michele Lundstrom - Shamanic Intuitive Channel, Akashic Records Reader, and former mental health therapist, for a deeply expansive and heart-opening conversation that bridges psychology, spirit, and the elemental world.Michele shares how, even during her 20-year career in traditional therapy, she was quietly guided by ancestors, spirit allies, and intuitive knowing. Over time, she recognised that while cognitive processing has its place, true healing often requires something deeper; energetic, ancestral, and soul-level work. We explore the intersection between modern psychology and ancient wisdom, discussing where the systems support us, where they fall short, and how shamanic practices help address the root rather than the symptom.One of the most extraordinary moments in Michele’s life came in 2019, when she was struck by lightning indoors during an unexpected storm. Surviving the strike, and clinically “gone” for several minutes, became what many indigenous traditions would call a shamanic initiation. Michele describes how the experience cleared trauma from her physical and energetic body and awakened what she now calls “lightning medicine” - a powerful channeled current of healing energy she runs through her right arm to support both people and the Earth.We also dive into her remarkable remote water crystallography readings, inspired by her deep love of water and the work of Veda Austin. Michele explains how water communicates through frozen imagery, how it holds memory across time and space, and how she reads these crystallised messages as living oracle cards. From galactic memory to elemental gratitude, this part of our conversation opens an entirely new way of understanding consciousness.Our discussion expands into channeling, star-seeds, awakening gifts, and the growing divide between those leaning into heart-centered awareness and those resisting it. Michele shares what she’s witnessing in her sessions; more people activating clear knowing, reconnecting with their intuitive senses, and remembering why they came here.We close with practical guidance on reconnecting with the elements : Earth, air, fire, and especially water - and Michele offers one powerful message for the world: return to the heart. In a time dominated by the mind, she reminds us that the heart always knows truth.This is a rich, soulful conversation about healing, remembrance, initiation, and the quiet power of living in alignment with nature and spirit.SOCIALS:https://www.luminousignus.com/https://www.facebook.com/LuminousIgnus/https://www.instagram.com/luminous_ignus/*** Please note: for Australian and New Zealand enquirers, please email Michele directly.

In this powerful and deeply reflective episode, Lisa is joined by Rebecca, a practitioner of Family Constellations, Reconnection Energy, and ancestral healing, to explore how inherited trauma, unconscious family patterns, and energetic imprints shape our lives, often without us realising.The conversation begins with Lisa sharing a pivotal spiritual experience that sparked her journey into mediumship, followed by an open discussion about different intuitive abilities, including claircognisance, clairsentience, and spirit communication. From there, the episode moves into a profound exploration of Family Constellation Therapy; a modality designed to reveal and release ancestral trauma carried through family lines.Rebecca explains how emotional, energetic, and even biological trauma can be passed down through generations, using examples such as famine, war, and displacement. Through family constellation work, clients are able to release inherited burdens, restore balance to the family system, and reconnect with their own inner divine light, often resolving patterns linked to addiction, illness, and chronic emotional struggles.In this episode, you’ll learn about:What family constellation therapy is and how it worksHow ancestral trauma is inherited emotionally and energeticallyMediumship vs energy-based healing modalitiesCrystal-based constellation work and intuitive session designThe Court of Atonement and releasing soul contractsThe difference between Family Constellations and The ReconnectionHow remote energy healing can be just as powerful as in-person workInherited emotional patterns such as anger, grief, and fearWomen’s power in family planning and ancestral decision-makingNavigating stepfamily dynamics and unconscious loyaltiesRebecca also explains The Reconnection, a two-session energetic realignment that works with meridian points and universal grids, reconnecting individuals to Source Energy, often resulting in profound peace, clarity, and energetic shifts.This episode is for anyone interested in ancestral healing, family systems therapy, mediumship, energy healing, emotional inheritance, and spiritual liberation.✨ What you release in yourself, you heal for the generations that follow.SOCIALShttps://www.facebook.com/family.constellations

In this heartfelt and expansive conversation, Lisa is joined by Kari Magee, intuitive healer and founder of Alchemy for Empaths, to explore what it truly means to be an empath, and how sensitivity can become a powerful gift rather than a burden.Kari explains that empaths are naturally attuned to their environment, emotions, and subtle energies, much like animals. While empathy is a universal human trait, some people are more sensitive due to lived experiences such as trauma, burnout, or nervous system overload, often amplifying intuitive abilities like clairsentience, empathic sensing, and animal communication.Together, Lisa and Kari explore:What it really means to be an empath in today’s worldThe connection between empathy, intuition, and personal authorityWhy self-care is not optional for sensitive peopleHow unprotected empathy can lead to burnout and energy depletionIdentifying subtle energy leaks (not just obvious boundaries)The impact of social media, television, and unconscious habits on empathic systemsAstrology, neurodiversity, and sensitivity as tools for self-understandingMidlife awakenings, identity shifts, and intuitive growthSovereignty, individuality, and staying grounded while feeling deeplyKari shares her own journey from corporate conformity and chronic exhaustion to reclaiming sensitivity as a superpower, leading her to develop The LIGHT Method: Liberation, Intuition, Grounding, and Healing - a framework designed to help empaths release limiting beliefs, build strength, and reconnect with their inner wisdom.The conversation also touches on starseeds, neurodiversity, societal conditioning, and the suppression of empathy, offering a compassionate lens on why so many sensitive people feel out of place, and how they can realign with their truth.This episode is for anyone who identifies as an empath, highly sensitive person, intuitive, healer, or anyone feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves.✨ Your sensitivity is not the problem—it’s the pathway.SOCIALShttps://planoly.store/alchemyforempathsInstagram: @alchemy.for.empaths

In this deeply compassionate and insightful episode, Lisa is joined by holistic counsellor and intuitive healer Sarah Yeoman, who brings over two decades of experience in health, wellbeing, and trauma-informed care.Sarah shares her professional journey from primary school teaching into the healing arts, including her background in exercise science, remedial massage, nutrition, and energy work. Through years of hands-on practice and lived experience, Sarah developed her own healing modality, Cevelo, which blends talk therapy with energy healing to help people release emotional triggers, reconnect with their authentic selves, and feel empowered in their lives.The conversation explores Sarah’s path through further study, personal loss, and professional transformation, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the passing of her father. These experiences led her to retrain as a counsellor and create the RISE method, a framework designed to help individuals redefine their stories, understand emotional triggers, and move beyond survival-based patterns.Lisa and Sarah discuss how trauma often originates in childhood and can shape adult behaviour, relationships, and emotional responses. Sarah explains how intuitive coaching and counselling sessions create a safe space for clients to uncover unconscious patterns, process stored emotions, and gently resolve trauma without force or re-traumatisation.The episode also delves into the concept of negative memory bias, explaining how the brain prioritises perceived threats as a survival mechanism. Sarah highlights the importance of safety, trust, and nervous system regulation in trauma healing, acknowledging that each person’s healing timeline is unique.Drawing from her experience as a trauma-informed massage therapist, Sarah discusses the role of touch in healing and the necessity of consent, safety, and emotional readiness. Lisa shares reflections from her own trauma journey, reinforcing the importance of finding practitioners who are deeply attuned to both physical and emotional boundaries.This episode is a powerful reminder that healing is not about fixing what is broken, but about creating safety, awareness, and space for authenticity to emerge.SOCIALS:sarahyeomanwellness.comFB: @SarahYeomanIntegrativeWellnessInsta: @sarahyeomanintegrativewellness

In this expansive and heartfelt conversation, Lisa is joined by renowned animal communicator, teacher, and author Sandra Mendelson to explore the deeper layers of animal communication, energy exchange, and intuitive connection between humans and the animal world.Sandra shares her unexpected journey into animal communication, which began in 2012 while working with horses. Without prior exposure to animal communication teachings, Sandra found herself receiving guidance and messages that led her to develop a direct, authentic way of listening to animals beyond words. This path eventually inspired her books and online classes, created in collaboration with animals themselves, offering humans a new way to connect with the animal kingdom.Together, Lisa and Sandra discuss how animals communicate as energetic beings, and how human projections, unprocessed trauma, and emotional patterns often influence animal behaviour. Sandra explains how many behavioural issues in companion animals reflect unresolved emotional or physical challenges within their humans, and how healing can occur when those root causes are acknowledged, without blame or judgement.The conversation expands into powerful observations of collective animal behaviour, including whales gathering across the globe and unusual shark activity near humans. These moments are explored as potential messages of urgency, wisdom, and planetary awareness, reminding us that animals act as channels for universal intelligence rather than isolated messengers.Lisa and Sandra also share personal stories of intuitive encounters with animals; from horses and dogs to birds, reptiles, and even insects, highlighting how animals offer guidance, protection, humour, and healing when we are willing to listen with all our senses. They discuss the importance of shifting from dominance-based language toward gratitude, respect, and energetic presence when communicating with animals.This episode invites listeners to reimagine animals not as possessions or problems to be managed, but as conscious co-inhabitants of the planet, offering wisdom, balance, and reflection during a time of global uncertainty.SOCIALS:https://www.sandramendelson.com/FB: @sandra.l.mendelsonInsta: @sandra_mendelson/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sandraml/

In this episode, continuing on from Episode 9, Lisa Aston Michael explores what healing looks like after family scapegoating, emotional harm, or ongoing hostility within the family system.When harm comes from within the family, it can deeply impact self-trust, emotional safety, and nervous system regulation. Many people find themselves questioning their reality, carrying guilt for setting boundaries, or feeling isolated in an experience that is rarely spoken about.This episode is a gentle, trauma-informed guide for anyone who has experienced family scapegoating, emotional abuse, or chronic conflict, including those navigating complex step-family or blended family dynamics.We discuss:How to protect yourself when family harm is ongoingWhy boundaries are an act of self-respect, not punishmentWhen distance or estrangement may be necessary for healingThe impact of chronic family stress on the nervous systemSimple nervous system grounding and regulation practicesHow to separate your identity from family projectionsReclaiming your sense of self, meaning, and belongingThe role of chosen family in emotional healingThis episode is not about blame or confrontation.It is about self-protection, clarity, nervous system repair, and reclaiming your inner authority.You are invited to listen at your own pace, pause when needed, and return when it feels right.🎧 Content note: This episode discusses emotional harm within families. Please prioritise your wellbeing while listening.If you are experiencing family scapegoating, gaslighting, or other forms of emotional abuse, there are several confidential outlets that can provide support and resources. If you are in immediate danger, please contact emergency services. 1800RESPECT (Australia): A 24-hour national sexual assault, family, and domestic violence counselling line.Lifeline (Australia): Provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services for anyone experiencing emotional distress or a personal crisis.Kids Helpline (Australia): A free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25 years.

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Enlightened Connections, Lisa sits down with psycho-spiritual coach and soul purpose guide Karen AnTara for a deep dive into the realms of subconscious programming, past life healing, spiritual discernment, and the journey of authentic awakening.Karen shares her remarkable evolution from energy healer and medium to a practitioner specialising in subconscious re-patterning through Rapid Transformational Therapy. She reveals how spiritual conditioning, cult-like programming, and “false light” influences keep people stuck — and how true healing begins in the mind before it can be embodied in the soul.Together, Lisa and Karen explore:* How limiting beliefs form and how hypnosis reveals their true origins* Past life regression stories — and how old timelines shape current fears* Why feelings of unworthiness persist even in successful people* The ascension cycle and activating higher levels of consciousness* The truth about working with non-human entities — and why discernment matters* The difference between genuine intuition and fear-based conditioning* Why shadow work and inner child healing are essential for soul purpose* Karen’s Transcendence Path program and her unique 4-phase method for deep soul alignmentThis conversation spans the mystical, the psychological, and the deeply practical, offering profound wisdom for anyone seeking clarity, purpose, and a more empowered spiritual path.Website: www.karenantara.orgFB: https://facebook.com/karenantara/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@KarenAnTaraSubstack: https://substack.com/@karenantaraThe Transcendence Path: https://karenturpin.kartra.com/page/TranscendencePathIntro

In this episode, I sit down with Kate Solisti to explore her remarkable journey as an animal communicator. From her childhood experiences sensing the world differently to the profound connection she felt with her beloved cat Dusty, Kate shares how her intuition and empathic abilities guided her path toward understanding and connecting with animals on a heart-to-heart level.We dive into the evolution of her gift, from early challenges and skepticism, to embracing her intuitive nature through therapy, clinical practice, and spiritual development. Kate reflects on how she perceives the messages animals share, the importance of listening deeply, and how these connections can guide humans toward greater self-awareness and healing.Throughout our conversation, Kate also emphasises the vital role of presence, meditation, and love in cultivating meaningful relationships with animals. She shares heartfelt stories of the animals she’s worked with, illustrating how their intelligence, empathy, and sentience offer profound lessons for us all.Whether you’re an aspiring communicator, a pet lover, or simply curious about the unseen bonds we share with animals, this episode offers insight, inspiration, and a gentle reminder of the deep, loving connections possible between humans and the animal kingdom.If you’ve ever wondered how real animal communication works, what separates grounded intuition from fantasy, and why ethics matter now more than ever — this episode is for you.You can reach Kate at:www.katesolisti.comJoin our Facebook Group @enlightenedconnectionspodcast