You are welcome to muse with us as we consider the impact of 2020, a year when all expectations were upended. Living through a pandemic, then, as now, was never something we expected of modern times. Diane acknowledges the loss, grief, and ongoing challenges we are learning to live with. Yet the wows and whispers never stop coming our way, even if we don't quite pay attention at first. New technology is even there to help us stay connected in ways we may not have thought possible. This episode h...
Mar 01, 2021•21 min•Ep. 37
Direct experience is a powerful teacher, and P.K. Odle's life took a “Wow!” of a turn that suddenly lifted her from a numbing desk job in the travel industry, to one of its most prestigious positions in the LA entertainment world. But that was only the beginning, as a year later P.K. was headed toward success in a field she never even knew existed until a friend told her to read a book about Feng Shui. She had, and using its remedies immediately shifted her travel job after a weekend of making t...
Mar 01, 2021•48 min•Ep. 36
Join us for a thought experiment that points our conversation directly toward the profound jewels of awareness, in territory that special guest Joel Drazner has made his life’s passion and professional purpose. Most people spend enormous amounts of energy and effort bouncing stressfully among perception, sensation and thoughts. Why? We are seeking to reduce pain and suffering for ourselves and those we love. This episode is a welcome interruption of the frustration that such bouncing builds, des...
Feb 28, 2021•49 min•Ep. 35
What is being human? Zak Lioutas has taught herself, with vibrant inner spiritual guidance, to see the light in adversity, and to be grounded in heart and soul, so she can fly. She learned that words can stop you from living fully, just as when her mother told her from childhood to be free like a bird, yet held her so tightly so that she felt completely caged. Zak experienced depression from the inside out, not just once, but far too many times in cycles, requiring her to learn so much more than...
Feb 28, 2021•46 min•Ep. 34
High performance accomplishment and profoundly reverent breathing aren’t often linked together in our minds. Michelle Hammons has a unique way of doing just that, which she shares in this episode’s can-do conversation. She unites creative exploration, a very artistic view of life, and the grounded good sense it takes to accomplish very big goals, all while being aligned with the universe’s often unpredictable requirements. She has so much to teach us all in this arena, and she does so easily, wi...
Feb 27, 2021•45 min•Ep. 33
Self hypnosis is a natural state, as the masterful Britt Sheflin, Master Hypnotist and Certified Hypnotherapist, reminds us in this free-flowing conversation. We spend the early part of our childhood (until about age 8) enjoying learning and the mindset of discovery every day. She explains how, as we grow, new confining filters fit themselves over us and block so much from our awareness, all in the interest of automatic behaviors that seem to make life efficient. Efficient, but dull. And too oft...
Feb 26, 2021•48 min•Ep. 32
Discover how being a professional dancer in Chicago was the perfect preparation for a thriving career as an Executive Coach for life-long people-lover Jenna Dillon. In our conversation, Jenna shares the creative combination of curiosity and grit that blends beautifully in her way of being. She reflects on her sense of life’s adventure, and her willingness to live the work ethic that is required to explore and fulfill any passion of purpose. She unites her own wows and whispers, as she speaks wit...
Feb 25, 2021•31 min•Ep. 31
Intuition is a mystery to many, yet for Carolyn Osborn, it is a way of life, and a calling. She is an Energy Intuitive who answered that call when the universe sent her several undeniable, and difficult, messages to guide her. She vividly shares with us some key moments and insights that altered the focus and purpose of her life. Carolyn carries her extraordinary tenacity with quiet ease. Trained as a violinist from age four, both her talent snd skills put her onstage for a fruitful and rewardin...
Feb 24, 2021•48 min•Ep. 30
Imagine studying opera as kid, like Missy Gibson did, but finding her calling as both a Rock and Irish music singer/songwriter. Her mother made sure that Missy was given not only an amazing education and appreciation for Opera, but the lessons to successfully master its most demanding, yet rewarding musical techniques. She calls upon them to this day, using the power of her now-refined raw talent and big voice to carve out her own path in life, on and off stage, combining her creative interest i...
Feb 23, 2021•46 min•Ep. 29
Who wouldn’t love more energy and freedom in daily life? Have I got the perfect guest to let you in on some of the secrets to having exactly that! Her can-do perspective is underscored by her commitment to staying on the leading edge of the highest standards and ethics in her field. She continually educates herself: she even has a Juris Doctorate which comes in very handy in guiding people though the thickets of complexity in modern life. Many facets of her work have endeared to her to clients, ...
Feb 22, 2021•38 min•Ep. 28
Get ready for a rare treat: this extended conversation with Moira Shepard is deeply personal and beautifully uplifting. Her voice is in perfect harmony with her heart, as she guides us honestly and gracefully through a journey that began with difficulty for her mother and father, even before her own birth. With extraordinary fortitude well beyond a child’s usual grasp, Moira made it to adulthood, and found that yet again, her strengths and wisdom were necessary for what came next... and then nex...
Feb 22, 2021•48 min•Ep. 27
As a child, Suzzy found pleasure in reading and daydreaming of beautiful dresses, and watching movies, fascinated by the costumes. Suzzy’s mother was the daughter of a fine seamstress, and the granddaughter of a German master tailor, and she happily taught avid young student Suzzy. She designed and sewed lovely dresses for her delighted firstborn daughter, which gave Suzzy a lifelong appreciation for originality and flair. Suzzy’s many years of sewing not only for her own family and friends led ...
Feb 15, 2021•47 min•Ep. 26
Our special Season 1.5 of Wow Whispering was recorded just before the pandemic overtook us all. In this brief introduction, I tease the expertise of my guest and offer some food for thought. Nowadays, we are learning new ways to stay connected while social distancing, and this series of conversations is full of variety, featuring guests from many walks of life, who will open your heart, stretch your thinking, and give you new avenues of inspiration to explore.
Feb 15, 2021•7 min•Ep. 25
In this episode, we celebrate the announcement of a new galactic discovery on Earth Day 2019. A Wow! confirmed... "We thought that every galaxy had dark matter and that dark matter is how a galaxy begins," said Pieter van Dokkum of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, lead researcher of the Hubble observations. "This invisible, mysterious substance is the most dominant aspect of any galaxy. So finding a galaxy without it is unexpected. It challenges the standard ideas of how we think galax...
Apr 22, 2019•22 min•Ep. 24
In this episode, we celebrate the first ever photo of a Black Hole, M87 by name, newly published on April 10, 2017. Wow!!! This feat took 8 radio telescopes, over 200 researchers, more than 10 years and some super precise atomic clocks were all it took to produce this first ever image of poetically named massive black hole M87. Released today after 2 years of processing and studying the data on what is 3 millions times Earth's size and 500 million trillion km away from us. But what does it mean ...
Apr 10, 2019•34 min•Ep. 23
In this episode, we explore the First Evening of Spring as we contemplate Mars, a planet which has fascinated us from ancient days and tales of gods and goddesses, right through to modern times and space travel in the here and now; at once rich in symbolism, while teeming with undiscovered scientific data that beckons us onward. About this series Your Wow Whispering host Diane has been fascinated since childhood with all things skyward, as we expand our podcast series to The Skies Above. In this...
Mar 21, 2019•21 min•Ep. 22
Guest Rabbi Bonnie Lawrence is an award winning speaker and author of: Messages that Matter, and Who Stole Your Crayons?®: The Journey from Brokenness to Love. She is an attorney, executive leadership coach, public speaker and Rabbi. She loves helping people understand themselves and their lives. She is committed to helping you live your greatest life of meaning, purpose and fulfillment. Please share a “Wow” “Realizing that I choose to live my life for the greatest good. That my message is so ne...
Mar 20, 2019•50 min•Ep. 21
Guest Cathie-Ann Lippman, MD is a holistic medical doctor who practices Environmental and Preventive Medicine. In this episode we explore several fundamentals that contribute to— or detract from— your own vitality on a daily basis. Many people come with chronic conditions for which they are told they “will just have to live with it.” Using alternative methods, Dr. Lippman assists them so they feel better, more energetic and healthier. Good health is not the same as not being sick. Many parents b...
Mar 19, 2019•52 min•Ep. 20
Guest Ren Hanámi is an award-winning actress, writer, and director who brings her “Aloha Spirit” to everything she does. Ren has appeared in numerous primetime TV series, big-budget films and prestigious regional stage productions. She just wrapped a guest appearance on the youth-driven Netflix drama “13 Reasons Why” with another in the works. She continues as the longtime spokesperson for AAA Hawaii. Her passion for storytelling and creating the world of Ninja Mom® was inspired by her Japanese/...
Mar 13, 2019•43 min•Ep. 19
Guest Judy Morris is a Personal Development Coach, Employment Specialist & Founder of JCLUB FOR SUCCESS. She shares real-world examples of reigniting opportunity for people in widely varied circumstances and need. Judy creates strategic forward-thinking employment solutions for individuals who are unemployed, underemployed or who are simply looking to change careers. She provides people with the skills and strategies they need to reach their career goals. She has worked with over 2,000 peopl...
Mar 12, 2019•48 min•Ep. 18
Mercury Retrograde gets lots of attention every time it puts the brakes on, usually of the “Oh no!” variety. Today Diane focuses on its symbolic history, a few astronomical facts, and the gifts— yes, gifts!— it has to offer, as we complete this week’s 3-part episode trilogy of new ways to look at Mercury Retrograde. Relax, enjoy, make these gifts your own, and let us know what you discover. Your Wow Whispering host Diane has been fascinated since childhood with all things skyward, and today we e...
Mar 07, 2019•34 min•Ep. 17
Today, we explore more about Mercury Retrograde as we peek, with the help of a very knowledgable guide, into the vast knowledge of ancient Vedic astrology or Jyotish, which originated from the Vedas. Our Guest Guest Serena Wright Taylor is an award-winning Conference Producer, Intuitive Vedic Astrologer, UFO Researcher, Writer, Creative Artist and Humanitarian. Serena spent many years in Vedic studies and practice. She lived in temples and was initiated as a Brahmin. She studied the ancient Vedi...
Mar 06, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 16
Guest JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcast shows including Fit 2 Love and Spirit, Purpose & Energy. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, an Amazon best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life. She was named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine. JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, Elegant Bride, and W...
Mar 05, 2019•47 min•Ep. 15
How Far Is Far? Your Wow Whispering host Diane has been fascinated since childhood with all things skyward, and today we expand upon our new podcast series, The Skies Above . In this series we honor two traditions which were originally united as one: Astrology and Astronomy. Both derive purpose from seeking to understand the nature of life through explorations beyond Earth. From symbolism to science, humanity want to know more, ever more, about our place in the cosmos. Today, we’ve got the inven...
Feb 26, 2019•26 min•Ep. 14
Your host Diane has been fascinated since childhood with all things skyward, and today we briefly introduce a new segment feature on our podcast, The Skies Above . We will honor two traditions which were originally united as one: Astrology and Astronomy. Both derive purpose from seeking to understand the nature of life through explorations above and beyond Earth. Humanity is often mesmerized by our local Sun and Moon, the planets we can see with the naked eye, those we later learned inhabit our ...
Feb 19, 2019•24 min•Ep. 13
Guest Lisa Thomas is a transformational leader, a gifted healer and spiritual business coach. She integrates proven, business strategies with the infinite power of spiritual healing and energy work to help her clients create aligned, profitable businesses. She works with talented people from all walks of life to help them get their gifts and talents out into the world in a bigger way. She believes everyone deserves to be seen, known and heard for who they are. Lisa is devoted to reconnecting peo...
Feb 12, 2019•45 min•Ep. 12
Guest P.K. Odle is a Master Feng Shui Consultant who shares how to benefit from the energies of the Chinese Solar New Year which begins on February 4th. She is also the Executive Director of the renowned American Feng Shui Institute®, where she has taught since 1998. Her consultations and revolutionary Personal Directions TOOLBOX teaches clients how to manage their unique 15° Magnetic Directions according to their date-of-birth and gender, including their Prosperous vs. Consuming; Creative vs. I...
Feb 04, 2019•42 min•Ep. 11
Guest Chellie Campbell treats money disorders – spending bulimia and income anorexia. She is the creator of the Financial Stress Reduction® Workshop and has certified FSR Coaches throughout the US. Her bestselling books The Wealthy Spirit, Zero to Zillionaire, and From Worry to Wealthy are published by Sourcebooks, Inc. in 7 countries and 6 languages. She is one of Marci Shimoff's “Happy 100” in her NYT bestseller Happy for No Reason and other popular books. Past president of the Los Angeles Cha...
Oct 21, 2018•48 min•Ep. 10
About guest Eric Bruehl: Born in Lima, Peru, to a German father and a Peruvian mother, Eric grew up in Michigan before moving to Los Angeles to pursue his advanced degree in Roman Archaeology. He fell in love with LA and eventually went to work for the Getty Museum. Eric Bruehl is the Manager for the Docent Program in the J. Paul Getty Museum's Education Department. He is a traveler and soccer fanatic, who visits Germany at least once a year to see his team, Bayer Leverkusen, play a couple of ma...
Oct 21, 2018•49 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Guest Lisa Marguerite Mora has won prizes for poetry and fiction. She conducts workshops and offers literary services at www.barringtoneditorial.com. Work published includes Rattle, Literary Mama, Public Poetry Series, California Quarterly, Cultural Weekly, Rebelle Society, The Urban Howl, Serving House Journal, a Blue Mountain Arts Poetry Prize. In 2017, First Place winner Micro Fiction for Dandelion Press the artwork of Lori Preusch, and the 14th and 26th Moon Prize for Writing in a Woman’s Vo...
Oct 21, 2018•39 min•Ep. 8
