Understand and apply the deeper meaning of A Course in Miracles, that best friends of 30 years, Amy and Chris have come to learn and love. As friends who have supported each other in their journeys to better themselves, they developed a ritual of meeting for beach walks where they would share the challenges they faced during the first leg, and then use the Course to gain perspective during the second. They have explored many teachings in their spiritual journeys and found the knowledge from ...
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Chris and Amy are back together in-person “nobody wants this” style like the new Netflix series! They pull up a seat on the couch, and dive into all things mediums, psychic communication, thoughts, egos, and love. We hope you love it! To learn more about our coaching visit: https://decisionsbydesign.com To book a reading with Chris visit: https://C…
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Chris and Amy dive into all the things about being right, and how we talk ourselves into it being “kind” or “helpful”. But love isn't about being right, it's about being accepting. Let’s be vigilant for love, and at the end of the day it comes back to one simple question; what is going to bring me more peace? Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.inst…
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As long-time Course student, Lynda Watson joins the conversation in this week's episode, we hear about how her quest for answers led her to A Course in Miracles. Listen in as three students with one common thirst for the Truth share their favourite take-aways from a book full of life-changing teachings and how it can help you navigate today’s clima…
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Walking the Walk when it comes to service
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Special guest, Alex Bejarano, is both a Real Estate Agent as well as a Pastor. He shares what it means to have faith, miracles, and to truly be of service in our professions. He describes how his devotion to the divine overflows into all areas of life, and gives him a foundation for situations beyond the congregation. His commitment to his purpose …
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Don't get caught up in a meaningless world
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Going back to some of the early lessons, Chris and Amy talk about the concept of a meaningless world. We all assign meaning to everything, and it can be the true cause of our suffering. The trick is to be aware that we are doing this and to see how much suffering we put on ourselves. Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatley/ Our …
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The answer to this question is both unexpected and educational. Chris and Amy not only talk about how the mind can create upset, but how the mind can also co-create whatever it chooses to focus on. Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatley/ Our private Facebook community: Abundant Soulutions Amy Yates Instagram: https://www.instag…
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There is a lot to be learned from hearing the accounts of those who have left their bodies, experienced the state of peace in heaven, and then returned to tell us about it. Chris and Amy talk about how these stories relate to miracles, co-creation, and what we are meant to understand about the concepts of life and love. Chris Atley Instagram: https…
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Chris and Amy had so much to say on the topic of overwhelm, that it was worth another episode. They explore this topic by digging deeper into A Course in Miracles Lesson 2 in the workbook, since it specifically looks at how we assign meaning to everything we see, steering us away from peace. Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatl…
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There is a lot going on in our lives and in the world and it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Chris and Amy talk about dealing with overwhelm using the teachings of A Course in Miracles to put everything into a more peaceful perspective enabling us to let go just a little bit more. Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatley/ Our pri…
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Special guest, Cindy Cyr, speaks to her experience on how miracle-readiness involves being ready to receive, and how she has created some pretty big manifestations as a result. Cindy has been a copy writer for years with writing for some of the greats like Zig Ziglar and Dan Kennedy, and shares how she still wasn’t ready to receive until she worked…
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Chris and Amy make a few adjustments to some common "mistakes" when it comes to manifesting what we want in this world. This conversation brings in what most people may be overlooking when it comes to attracting what we want, and receiving it when we get it. Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatley/ Our private Facebook community…
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Chris and Amy get real about the past 24 hours, in which both went from feeling buried by the ego to soothed and re-centered by the Truth. It is something all of us experience, and shifting out of the heavy ego energy is the best breath of fresh air the soul can take. Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatley/ Our private Facebook…
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It's Bing Bong Boundary Time! Get silly with the serious topic of not stealing your neighbor's oxen and how to boundary up with self love :-) Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatley/ Our private Facebook community: Abundant Soulutions Amy Yates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectivesoul Get your copy (+ a free gift) of …
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Joy Chudacoff has made it her business to guide women to have health, success, joy and peace. In this episode, she shares her grounded energy and her outlook and wisdom, which fall right in line with the those of A Course in Miracles. Her dedication to using what she has learned about God on making room for the miracles, and being of service to hel…
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We all have "psychic" senses that most of us brush off in favor of the data we gather from our five senses. The best fun around is when we learn to trust beyond our five senses. Using the book "You are psychic!" by Pete A. Sanders Jr. as a springboard for conversation, Chris and Amy tie it all back to A Course in Miracles. The Course says that what…
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Know your "No's", Laughter is God, and other sweet pearls.
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Samantha Bennett graces the podcast with humor and insight taken from years of teaching, speaking, acting, writing, and being just plain wonderful. She is well accomplished, but demonstrates humility and lightness, which may just be why she is where she is today. Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatley/ Samantha Bennett's websit…
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Gifted health practitioner, Randy Freiberg, joins the conversation about miracles, and their relationship to healing. His input is invaluable and authentic as he draws on years of experience of tuning in, trusting the Guidance, and dedicating himself to a process that refuses to be bound by limits. He has, in turn, been the facilitator of profound …
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Conjure Courage and be Informed by Intuition
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Born and raised by entrepreneurs, special guest, Zil Eiler, describes how she continues to carry on a legacy of building businesses, creating community, and maintaining a fertile ground for miracles. Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatley/ Zil Eiler's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zileilercoaching/ Zil Eiler's Website: h…
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This week gets hot and heavy into all things sexual with expert guest, Deborah Kagan, who leads the conversation on how Divinity and Sexual energy are linked. Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatley/ Our private Facebook community: Abundant Soulutions Deborah's website: https://www.deborah-kagan.com Deborah's Instagram: https://…
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When we can surrender to the idea that we don't know anything about anything, we can enter a state of mind that is free from ties, judgements, and the need to "go it alone". We will be tapping into the joined consciousness, and when this is learned, the missing puzzle pieces will present themselves. Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/…
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Parenting: The journey from kisses to eye rolls to "I don't know how you did it".
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Today's delightful guest, Melanie Studer is well-versed in relating to one of life's most tricky demographics; the teenager. She shares her wisdom from years of experience as a teacher, mother, and coach. The conversation is practicality and spirituality all rolled into one. Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatley/ Our private F…
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An open mind, a grateful heart, and a fist full of fairy dust are all what today's guest carries with her as she moves through life. Alex Trimble shares her down-to-earth, but simultaneously dreamy mindset to deliver some wisdom that has carried her through tough times and has brought major successes and fun surprises along the way. Chris Atley Ins…
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Chris and Amy talk about an age-old custom in many spiritual circles; Fasting. They touch on its potential benefits and ties to spiritual connection, and also touch on how it can be used for growth or for fear, depending on whether it is coming from compassion and love versus an ego-based mindset. Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ch…
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Chris and Amy marvel at how, no matter what the situation, A Course in Miracles always helps. They talk about some of the things that the Course teaches that are fail-safe and help us to return to safety and love. Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatley/ Amy Yates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectivesoul Get your copy…
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Chris and Amy bring up a term created by one of the original teachers of A Course in Miracles, Kenneth Wapnick. Since it all can be boiled down to choosing between the Divine and the world, then it's simply up to you to decide what you want. So will it be Door number 1 or Door number 2? And we really hope it’s not the basement! Chris Atley Instagra…
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When we ask ourselves this question, and we truly answer with honesty, we may be surprised that the answer is not always peace and joy. But if we bring this honest awareness to the light, the light will shine away any needless darkness. That is what light does. Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatley/ Amy Yates Instagram: https:…
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Chris and Amy read through part of the text that talks about correcting "errors". Chris shares her chosen "word of the year" and how it will create peace and allow correction in the True sense. Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatley/ Amy Yates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectivesoul Get your copy (+ a free gift) of …
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Finding joy by noticing the miracles for what they are
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Special guest, Najla Wehbe, will warm listeners' hearts with what it means to be aware of miracles around us, to follow your passion, and to extend love to others. There is so much joy to be felt in seeing the magic in even the most everyday miracles. Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatley/ Amy Yates Instagram: https://www.inst…
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Self respect and the clean (or messy) home
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Love to maintain your home or prioritize your time differently. Whatever you do, let it bring you peace and happiness, and reflect your respect and love for yourself! Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatley/ Amy Yates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectivesoul Get your copy (+ a free gift) of Chris’ #1 best seller and a…
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It’s a much bigger vision than you can ever dream up!
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The only one who can limit you is you. It's hard to accept this, but once you do, you will have access to the unlimited. And the unlimited has a wayyyy bigger vision then you could ever dream up for yourself! We each have a choice to extend love or project fear, but we must recognize the ego for what it is in order to see when we are limited by fea…
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Chris and Amy talk about how important it is to clean up your thinking, because even when it's subconscious, the stronger belief you hold will "win" when it comes to how you experience your world. Manifesting & co-creating will be more fun when you understand how to exercise your mind to make to tune into what you really want to create and experien…
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The Course states that "To have, give all to all". Chris and Amy talk about the difference between giving from a place of fullness versus a people-pleasing ego-depleting space. And ahhh…let’s enter into the holidays making decisions that are within our peaceful paradigm. Tune in to our fun discussion on these concepts and how Chris is taking this c…
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Always "nice"? Well, you'd better think twice!
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There is a difference between being nice and being kind. If you have a habit of putting being nice ahead of your own love and self respect, then listen in as Chris and Amy talk about this topic to get a different perspective on this commonly engrained "value" that is just another ego trick in disguise. Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.c…
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Wise and warm soul, Chris Colbert, graces this week's podcast with his beautiful presence. He shares the life experiences that have brought him pain and growth, and how he uses them to connect with others. He has many words of wisdom that will allow listeners to reflect and learn. Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatley Amy Yate…
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Just in case you ever feel unempowered (and we all do), this discussion is a reminder of the power of our minds. We are not the thoughts we think, but the chooser. Each one of us gets to observe thoughts of fear for what they are, and therefore not fall for their "truth". Instead, we can let the thoughts of Love and Creation blossom all around us. …
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Ianthe Mauro ignites our hearts in this beautiful conversation about business, life, and love. She shares how she follows her inner Guidance, and how it has helped her to navigate through uncertainties. Her loving perspective is contagious, so prepared to be inspired. Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatley Amy Yates Instagram: …
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Recognize where to find the most precious gifts in life. But don't worry if you don't see any right away, because you can create your own. Then fill up your house of treasures until it overflows!! Now enjoy!! Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatley Amy Yates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectivesoul Get your copy (+ a …
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There’s a lot of buzz and awareness around being a “people-pleaser" these days, but what does it look and feel like to be on the other side of it? Hmmm...Chris and Amy talk about how the all-too-common act of "people pleasing" is not good for neither the giver OR the receiver. They share a different take on this phenomenon, and of course tie it bac…
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Think of a difficult person in your life. Now, think of them as an Avatar (ie, a manifestation of an idea). If your idea happens to be "I'm not good enough", you can be sure that this Avatar will reflect that idea back at you, until you work through it and learn the Truth, which is "I am whole. I am Love". Chris and Amy have a good talk about how t…
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Today we’re talking about Trauma. All kinds and sizes. When a hurtful past event stays with us and continues to challenge our sense of peace and happiness, this is where ACIM can be invaluable because of what it teaches on this subject. Chris and Amy discuss how it doesn't matter what size of trauma we carry with us, we need to give ourselves and o…
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We all love a good vent session with a close friend, but sometimes, what we need is going deeper within. Getting in touch with our most trusted source by means of quiet self-care and self-love will always be the remedy to anything that comes our way. Chris and Amy share how they each came to this same realization plus they finally get their buns an…
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Try this on for size: what if you let go of nagging guilt, or the constant worry of having enough, or even fear of death? Seem impossible? Chris and Amy bring the discussion to a place that challenges what you thought was impossible in order to open doors to new possibilities. Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatley Amy Yates In…
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The road to peace tends to be bumpy, but it’s actually on us. Chris and Amy discuss how the main roadblock created by us, and all stems back to guilt. Tune into to hear their thoughts on why we tend to keep that roadblock firmly in place and what we can do to navigate around it. Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatley Amy Yates …
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Justice vs. Vengeance (and a little bit of buns and braids)
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Even when you are seeking justice, there are two ways to perceive any situation: with all the Love in the universe, or with fear and hatred. Which approach will you choose to solve YOUR problems? To order Chris’ new book Abundant Soulutions, visit https://chrisatley.com/book/ to get your copy and to get an extra gift! Chris Atley Instagram: https:/…
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We are all hooked on guilt. We judge ourselves and others to find us all guilty of doing things wrong or "sinning". But the only real issue is an error in thinking. Errors can be corrected. To order Chris’ new book Abundant Soulutions, visit https://chrisatley.com/book/ to get your copy and to get an extra gift! Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.i…
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You see what you expect. You expect what you invite.
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Forget everything you know, including this course. Chris and Amy talk about truly being present and how it is our natural state once we let go of anything but love. Pre-order Chris' book Abundant Soulutions at: https://chrisatley.com/book/ Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatley Amy Yates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/con…
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There is a vibe that comes with being curious, and it is healthy, because none of us knows it all. To have a mind like a child is putting you in a state of receiving, and that is the vehicle on which miracles arrive. Pre-order Chris' book Abundant Soulutions at: https://chrisatley.com/book/ Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatle…
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Instead of fixing the dream, learn to wake up
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There is no way to fix the world, but we can learn to wake from it, since it is only a dream. Chris and Amy recap some key ideas to help us all see things a little bit differently, so that we can slowly wake and have peace. Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatley Amy Yates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectivesoul One …
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This conversations builds on a lot of ideas from previous episodes. Chris and Amy uncover the nuances between trying to "love and light" your way to peace vs. realizing the world is full of suffering so we must find the light in a genuine way. That ego is a tricky one! Chris Atley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatley Amy Yates Instagram:…
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Dana Shalit joins us on the pod this week. She has been a dedicated Course in Miracles student and teacher for many years. It has become how she shows up in the world. It’s amazing to see what this deep work can do, as we feel the joy, faith, and love extend through her in this beautiful conversation about her life and passions. Chris Atley Instagr…
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