"in out" is one of my mom's spiritual poems. All of her poems have a spiritual inclination, and there are some that are pointing directly to that which we all know but rarely are there accurate words for. I get a true felt sense of the unfolding, ever present, rather mysterious quality of life while reading these poetic lines. Do you also know what she's writing about? If not, are you intrigued?! What do you feel as you listen...? My mother, Leslye Layne Russell, was a poet and true creative spi...
Oct 31, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 82
"The deeper I go into my art, the less I censor divine inspiration." ~ Bodhi Starwater Bodhi is a world-famous sound healer, AND he is my stepfather from childhood. I am so honored to share his journey through music and into sound healing with you! Bodhi is a musician, sound healer, author, and recording artist. His intention is to empower people to manifest their deepest dreams and ultimate potential. All of his offerings support us in living our dreams wholeheartedly, creatively, and in an emb...
Oct 26, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 81
This guided meditation is not what you think! Rather than offering patience and trust to the people, things, and events in your life... how about feeling into how life is trusting YOU!!! Yes, you. What if life itself is having patience in you, in your own beautiful unfolding? Feel into this, how you are so held and trusted... exactly as you are, moving at your own pace and embodying your unique, amazing, precious way of being in this world. Beginning Bell - 3:34 Ending Bell - 10:05 ~~~~~ Enjoy m...
Oct 25, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 75
One evening, as I was walking across my yard, I saw a beautiful crescent moon above the Adirondacks. I thought to myself, "I bet my mom has a poem about the moon." She does! I found it, and I am sharing her romantic, moon-filled words with you here. Enjoy! My mother, Leslye Layne Russell, was a poet and true creative spirit. She passed away before she published her poetry, and in the months prior to her death, I promised to publish and share her work. Here it is!!! A book, audio book, and other ...
Oct 24, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Jennifer Chambers (writer, speaker, podcaster) has quite a story to tell that takes the listener on a journey through different realms of life. She and I dive into true crime but first begin with her own healing journey from a traumatic brain injury. As a teenager, she had to relearn everything from walking, talking, and tying shoes. I feel honored to share with you about Jennifer's healing process, which includes a recent experience in a breathwork session with Jen Liss (coach, breathworker, in...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 78
In this current time of war, it is helpful to accept that sometimes we don't know. We don't always know how things will turn out. We don't always know what to do. We don't always know what our personal responsibility is in a global situation. From this place of acceptance of the unknown, we can find ourselves and our true relationship with all things, and move forward consciously. This episode does not address war or politicial / religious / cultural conflict directly. I chose this guided medita...
Oct 18, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 77
My mother, Leslye Layne Russell, was a poet and true creative spirit. She passed away before she published her poetry, and in the months prior to her death, I promised to publish and share her work. Here it is!!! A book, audio book, and other trinkets of delight are coming soon! 82 Days of Poetry has been created with honor and deep respect for my mom, and all these poems were written and compiled prior to her passing in 2018. I am simply reading her poetic lines! We, as a family, own and reserv...
Oct 17, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 76
What a joy it is to speak with Becky Ringler! Together, we visit topics of manifestation, Law of Attraction, play, self love, letting go, the power of dreaming, and holding life experiences with positivity. In this delightful conversation, you will hear and feel Becky's passion for helping people find their mate and live a long, happy life of fully embodied love. Becky is a dating and relationship coach as well as an author. She is also the owner of Simple Kona Beach Weddings where she plans, co...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 75
What kinds of wishes are in your heart today? Notice what you wish for. Your wishes are sacred! Imagine your deepest desires and greatest dreams coming true. In this guided meditation, you will discover the quality or feeling you would experience if what you long for were to fully manifest... and then how to embody that quality of feeling right now... entering timeless conscious experience where the magic of dreams coming true is already existing. Beginning Bell - 3:34 Ending Bell - 16:29 ~~~~~ ...
Oct 11, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 74
My mother, Leslye Layne Russell, was a poet and true creative spirit. She passed away before she published her poetry, and in the months prior to her death, I promised to publish and share her work. Here it is!!! A book, audio book, and other trinkets of delight are coming soon! 82 Days of Poetry has been created with honor and deep respect for my mom, and all these poems were written and compiled prior to her passing in 2018. I am simply reading her poetic lines! We, as a family, own and reserv...
Oct 10, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Born in Thailand and having grown up in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Kenya, and the United States, Martha Alter Hines has a natural passion for alleviating the suffering of our world. Martha is a mother, author, healer, astrologer, and she is a channel. What is a channel, you ask? Listen and find out! Martha describes her channeling experience in compassionate detail. Learn about her life and unique perspective on astrological happenings offering gifts for all of humanity. Dedicated to service, Martha ...
Oct 05, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Our guided meditation today is a meditative story! It is my story of healing from depression. Offered medication by a psychologist, I chose to use self care, acceptance, spiritual practice, and courage first. Listen to find out what unfolds and how the magic happens! If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, call or text the U.S. National Emotional Support Line: 988 for someone to talk to and connect with. Beginning Bell - 5:12 Ending Bell - 21:50 ~~~~~ Enjoy more guided meditatio...
Oct 04, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 71
My mother, Leslye Layne Russell, was a poet and true creative spirit. She passed away before she published her poetry, and in the months prior to her death, I promised to publish and share her work. Here it is!!! A book, audio book, and other trinkets of delight are coming soon! 82 Days of Poetry has been created with honor and deep respect for my mom, and all these poems were written and compiled prior to her passing in 2018. I am simply reading her poetic lines! We, as a family, own and reserv...
Oct 03, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 70
This is the concluding episode with wilderness survival expert, Jessie Krebs!!! Here, Jessie openly shares what she is grateful for, how it was to be on Alone Season 9 , all about her adventure kitties, answers listener questions, and lets us know about her personal names for wind, water, and moon. Jessie Krebs was born and raised in Michigan, went into the military with a warrior spirit after high school, explored and taught in wilderness therapy for 11 years, and now has her own program called...
Sep 28, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 69
The most loving embrace is the love of the universe. Trust in love and the loving presence of life! Embodied trust honors the body, heart, mind, and spirit. Listen, and relax into trust. Allow the ego to dissolve and consciously embody the sacred act of trusting what is, exactly as it is. Beginning Bell - 3:33 Ending Bell - 15:59 ~~~~~ Enjoy more guided meditations on Insight Timer! insighttimer.com/rainelizabeth ~~~~~ This episode is appropriate for all audiences!!! That being said, if you are ...
Sep 27, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 68
My mother, Leslye Layne Russell, was a poet and true creative spirit. She passed away before she published her poetry, and in the months prior to her death, I promised to publish and share her work. Here it is!!! A book and other trinkets of delight are coming soon! 82 Days of Poetry has been created with honor and deep respect for my mom, and all these poems were written and compiled prior to her passing in 2018. I am simply reading her poetic lines! We, as a family, own and reserve the rights ...
Sep 26, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Jessie Krebs is a wilderness survival expert coming from Michigan through the military, into wilderness therapy, and now with her own program called O.W.L.S. Skills (Outdoorsy Women Learning Survival Skills). She has the hard skills of SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape) from her experience and expertise in the air force. She also has the soft skills of deep listening, compassion for all beings, and mindfulness in nature. A conversation not to be missed, this episode takes us along the ...
Sep 21, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 66
What is the benefit of letting go? Find out in this guided meditation! Get cozy... or go for a nice walk... or do whatever you do during your day... and LISTEN!!! Life unfolds in unique and miraculous ways. When we let go, we become even more free to see and experience these miracles happening. Let go and get ready... your life is about to transform beautifully! Beginning Bell - 3:34 Ending Bell - 13:28 For those local listeners in Vermont, Stillwater Meditation will meet in person on Saturday, ...
Sep 20, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 65
My mother, Leslye Layne Russell, was a poet and true creative spirit. She passed away before she published her poetry, and in the months prior to her death, I promised to publish and share her work. Here it is!!! A book and other trinkets of delight are coming soon! 82 Days of Poetry has been created with honor and deep respect for my mom, and all these poems were written and compiled prior to her passing in 2018. I am simply reading her poetic lines! We, as a family, own and reserve the rights ...
Sep 19, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Jessie Krebs is a wilderness survival expert coming from Michigan through the military, into wilderness therapy, and now with her own program called O.W.L.S. Skills (Outdoorsy Women Learning Survival Skills). She has the hard skills of SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape) from her experience and expertise in the air force. She also has the soft skills of deep listening, compassion for all beings, and mindfulness in nature. A conversation not to be missed, this episode is where we meet at...
Sep 14, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 63
When one is held, one can grow fully. Groundedness, acceptance, and relationship to the earth that holds us all are themes explored in this guided meditation while paying kind attention to one's own truth. Being with what is arising, you are invited to imagine fertile ground beneath you and to grow to your heart's content! For those local listeners in Vermont, Stillwater Meditation will meet in person on Saturday, September 16th & 23rd. We will transition into fall together through poetry an...
Sep 13, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 62
My mother, Leslye Layne Russell, was a poet and true creative spirit. She passed away before she published her poetry, and in the months prior to her death, I promised to publish and share her work. Here it is!!! A book and other trinkets of delight are coming soon. :) 82 Days of Poetry has been created with honor and deep respect for my mom, and all these poems were written and compiled prior to her passing in 2018. I am simply reading her poetic lines! We, as a family, own and reserve the righ...
Sep 12, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Breathe, Relax & Heal has been the most popular guided meditation shared so far! Here, I pair this meditation with a special announcement about the flow of this show. Every Moment Is Sacred is becoming a 3 x week show!!! Woohooo!!!! Tuesdays - Poetry Wednesdays - Meditation Thursdays - Healing Conversation Today's meditation shares this guidance: * Relax and welcome healing. * Slow down and breathe; notice if there are any places of tension in the breath. * Enter into the unknown with awaren...
Sep 07, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 60
My mother, Leslye Layne Russell, was a poet and true creative spirit. She passed away before she published her poetry, and in the months prior to her death, I promised to publish and share her work. Here it is!!! A book and other trinkets of delight are coming soon. :) 82 Days of Poetry has been created with honor and deep respect for my mom, and all these poems were written and compiled prior to her passing in 2018. I am simply reading her poetic lines! We, as a family, own and reserve the righ...
Sep 05, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Imagine the richness of the forest with branches like fans reaching up into the sky. Everything belongs and is making its way through the beautiful and natural wildland. Reciprocity exists in forests, as well as the wild forests within each of us. Experience and explore acceptance and wholeness through this guided meditation of personal growth and mindful embodiment. ~~~~~ Beginning Bell: 4:03 Ending Bell: 16:57 ~~~~~ Support Every Moment Is Sacred: rainelizabeth.org/podcast Rate, Review, Share,...
Aug 16, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Healer shares all, part 2!!! We jump right in discussing Donnia's podcast "We Are the Medicine" and the guideposts she shares in one of her episodes. This is a candid and in depth look at the person who created these guideposts and how they came about. Donnia describes what a guidepost is and how it is helpful in evolving consciously as a human being. Guideposts are one of the many practices that are useful in moving around authentically and lovingly in our beautiful and sometimes perplexing wor...
Aug 09, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Healer shares all! Join Donnia and I as we jump right into the meaning of her name and explore her journey through a lifetime of healing and the evolution of being a healer. Embodying a caretaking role in her family at six years old after witnessing a breakdown in her mother's mental health, Donnia gives us a sense of what it is like to wake up to her true soul work. She describes recovery from alcoholism as a significant turning point as well as choosing to be present, loving, and offering cons...
Aug 02, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 56
I am so glad we are here together today to explore self care! What does it mean to care for oneself? In this guided meditation, we attend to body, mind, heart, and spirit openly and lovingly. Acceptance is our guide as we discover what we each need to feel cared for and loved. ~~~~~ Beginning Bell: 4:20 Ending Bell: 9:35 ~~~~~ For more about a perspective of wholeness involving mind, body, heart, and spirit, listen to the podcast Wild Woman Reborn. Kristen Bilodeau interviews me (Rain Stickney) ...
Jul 26, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Relax and regulate by breathing deeply and evenly. Discover the light you are within your own being! As you become more and more present with yourself, notice what is needed. Is your voice blooming with something important to say? Is there an action needed? These answers are within you and easily noticed while practicing this deep and calm guided meditation. Relax in your own way and time... honor yourself fully. Enjoy! ~~~~~ Beginning Bell - 4:48 Ending Bell - 15:13 ~~~~~ This episode is approp...
Jul 19, 2023•16 min
What would have a 4 year old kicked out of dance school? How might a labyrinth support health and healing in a person with a significant health concern? How might the earth teach us about our bodies? All of these inquiries and more are explored through this intimate conversation with Donna Dimino. Donna offers Living Body Awareness Programs and understands wellness as a process of change and growth toward greater health, vitality, and freedom. This is my first ever episode with a co-host helping...
Jul 12, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 53