“My compass in life points me to love." Maria Lehtman's NDE (Near Death Experience) was life changing in so many ways. Maria shares her fight between worlds to return to her beloved husband and the everyday reality of recovery following such an intensely physical, emotional, and spiritual experience. Read Maria's incredible story in our bestselling book Crappy to Happy: Sacred Stories of Transformational Joy. Maria Lehtman has more than twenty years of experience in the telecommunications and travel industry. She currently works in International Sales & Marketing. Maria specializes in digital photography and writing about digital and self-transformation. She is a columnist for BIZCATALYST 360°. Say "Alexa or Okay, Google play Sacred Stories Podcast!" or subscribe to our podcast at Sacred Stories.

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Crappy to Happy: A Topsy Turvy Life of Love

“The love of God was the key." Dr. Anne Worth angrily asked "If He was such a good Father and loved all His children, why the hell hadn’t He chosen to take care of me? Why had He let my father and mother abuse me? Why had He let the church judge me? Why would He leave me feeling so alone I wanted to die? He could have prevented it all, and He did nothing! Read Dr. Anne Worth's life changing experience of receiving Mercy at a week long religious retreat in our bestselling book Crappy to Happy: Sacred Stories of Transformational Joy. Dr. Anne Worth is a Christian author, speaker, counselor, and workshop leader. She has a heart for animals and people, especially those in need of fostering. Anne serves the homeless and refugee communities in Dallas, Texas. Her mission is to “champion the forgotten.” Say "Alexa or Okay, Google play Sacred Stories Podcast!" or subscribe to our podcast at Sacred Stories.

Crappy to Happy: Mercy

“We can only deny the path of our soul for so long." Jess Campmans has said YES to her soul's calling. It has taken years and the love and guidance from her horses, but she is now living in alignment with her soul. Jess, an author in Chaos to Clarity (book 1 in our series) continues her story of the deep connection, wisdom, and Consciousness her horses hold and share with her in our bestselling book Crappy to Happy: Sacred Stories of Transformational Joy. Jess Campmans is an equine-guided sacred messenger and a bridge between worlds, offering sacred insights and guidance for transforming curses into blessings, mysteries into miracles, and potential into reality through soul recognition and restoration, guided by the universal wisdom of the horse. Say "Alexa or Okay, Google play Sacred Stories Podcast!" or subscribe to our podcast at Sacred Stories.

Crappy to Happy: Become the Soul’s Calling

“Every heart has a story and every  heart has a purpose." Catherine Paour was born butt first and she laughingly refers to her backwards entrance to the world as prophetic! Her subsequent lifelong medical issues and journey to wellness are no less than unbelievable! What is especially unbelievable and equally inspirational is Catherine's ability to find the humor and joy in all of her experiences. Find your positive attitude and joy reading Catherine's story in our bestselling book Crappy to Happy: Sacred Stories of Transformational Joy. Catherine Paour is a blogger and storyteller with decades of experience as a perpetual patient. Her courage to share her missed diagnoses with hope, happiness, and humor is both interesting and inspiring. She advocates for trusting your intuition and for medical record accuracy. Say "Alexa or Okay, Google play Sacred Stories Podcast!" or subscribe to our podcast at Sacred Stories.

Crappy to Happy: Hole Hearted Living

“I greeted the spirits of the jungle." Tune in as Judy Lemon retells her story of spending the night alone in the Amazon jungle as part of her Shamanic apprenticeship. Did Judy make it through the night alone and what lessons did she learn in the process? Read her incredible story The Magic Tree in Crappy to Happy: Sacred Stories of Transformational Joy. Judy Lemon is a shamanic practitioner and trauma therapist with a private practice in Southern California. She brings her extensive experience and knowledge into her work of helping others to develop their own spiritual gifts. Judy is the author of Machete Woman – A Tale of Resilience and Rebirth, which will be published soon. Say "Alexa or Okay, Google play Sacred Stories Podcast!" or subscribe to our podcast at Sacred Stories.

Crappy to Happy: The Magic Tree

What if you only had a week to live? Would this news cause a shift in your priorities, perception, and purpose? You experience life from the inside out. Getting your house in order is about living in harmony from deep inside your soul which then flows out into your home as an expression of that inner alignment. Enjoy this final episode of Transformation Matters! Laura Staley shares key themes from the book, Live Inspired available from online retailers worldwide. Say “Alexa or Okay Google play Sacred Stories podcast” or subscribe to podcast at http://bit.ly/SacredStoriesiTunes

Transformation Matters – Get Your House in Order

Two days after celebrating his wedding engagement, Frank Zaccari's brother Steve was in an accident that left him paralyzed. Given the news that with his injuries Steve had five years to live, Frank and his family sprung into action. How did the family come together to support Steve? How did Steve survive and what is his quality of life? Read his inspiring story in our bestselling book Crappy to Happy: Sacred Stories of Transformational Joy. Frank Zaccari has written and published five books based on life altering events. Frank teaches a program for entrepreneurs at Arizona State University; he is a mentor with the Veterans Treatment Court; a mentor and judge with the University of California Entrepreneurship Academy; the host of a weekly radio show Life Altering Events; and is an accomplished speaker. Say "Alexa or Okay, Google play Sacred Stories Podcast!" or subscribe to our podcast at Sacred Stories.

Crappy to Happy: Five Years to Live

Helen Heinmiller was living the American Pepto Bismol, Ibuprofen - filled Dream and was a great success in the eyes of many people. So how come she felt the urgent need to run for the hills? Read Helen's incredible story of how a church prayer group, a deer... literally in her headlights, and the Holy Spirit changed her life and steered her to her spiritual work today in our bestselling book Crappy to Happy: Sacred Stories of Transformational Joy. Helen Heinmiller is an author and healer who offers transformational light language and color healing techniques to help people of all ages lead healthier and happier lives. Helen is a Featured Contributor at BIZCATALYST 360° and author of two spiritual adventure novels, The Rustling of Angels and Final Redemption Say "Alexa or Okay, Google play Sacred Stories Podcast!" or subscribe to our podcast at Sacred Stories.

Crappy to Happy: Awakened

“Go within and discover the gift." What do you do to survive the sudden loss of the love of your life? Deborah Beauvais searched within herself. Deborah continues her story from Chaos to Clarity (book 1 in our series) of not only surviving the death of her husband, but channeling her grief into creating positive experiences and opportunities for others. Read Deborah's inspiring story in our bestselling book Crappy to Happy: Sacred Stories of Transformational Joy. Deborah J. Beauvais is the Founder/Owner of Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network, which was created out of love with a vision to consciously serve humanity. She is an intuitive, healer, and facilitator of Light as a Reconnective Healing™ and The Reconnection™ Practitioner, trained by Dr. Eric Pearl. Deborah is founder of the Kids 4 Love Project and Kids 4 Love Project Radio Show. She is author of The Paper Doll Kids, cowritten with Janine Ouellette Sullivan. Her syndicated radio show Love by Intuition fosters love, healing and unity. Say "Alexa or Okay, Google play Sacred Stories Podcast!" or subscribe to our podcast at Sacred Stories.

Crappy to Happy: Search Within

Have you ever experienced a setback? Dom Brightmon experienced a succession of adverse events that tested his ability to stay positive and keep moving forward. One day Dom picked up a personal development book and became a voracious reader and personal development junkie who created a rock-solid, positive mental attitude. Dom shares how reading the stories and work of others inspired him to be the best version of himself and to reach out and support others to realize their best selves in our bestselling book Crappy to Happy: Sacred Stories of Transformational Joy. Dominique Brightmon, DTM is an award-winning speaker, certified leadership trainer, and host of the top-rated Going North podcast that features authors from around the world. His mantra is: Advance others to advance yourself. Say "Alexa or Okay, Google play Sacred Stories Podcast!" or subscribe to our podcast at Sacred Stories.

Crappy to Happy: Some Gifts Are Wrapped in Adversity

“It's the little things in life that you remember." Tune in as Connie Bramer a breast cancer survivor shares her special memories of her mom who she lost to cancer when she was twenty-six years old. Connie and her mom shared a love of ballet, chocolates, and shopping but most of all they shared a deep love. Read Connie's heart-opening story The Little Things in Crappy to Happy: Sacred Stories of Transformational Joy. Constance (Connie) Bramer is an entrepreneur, mom, breast cancer survivor, and author of How Connie Got Her Rack Back, her comical spin on the journey of cancer. Connie’s mission to help others through her own experiences drove her to found Get Your Rack Back Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to cancer patients in Upstate NY. Connie is a Featured Contributor at BIZCATALYST360 and podcast host of Laughter and Inspiration with Connie Bramer. Say "Alexa or Okay, Google play Sacred Stories Podcast!" or subscribe to our podcast at Sacred Stories.

Crappy to Happy: The Little Things

Have you lived through difficulties that still remain a bit unresolved in your mind, heart, or body? Laura Staley shares a story that helps demystify the healing of trauma and some steps for those important discoveries about yourself that can bring about a shift from feeling anxious to becoming awakened. Rather than holding on or resisting life experiences, you can let them flow through you. Laura Staley shares key themes from the book, Live Inspired available from online retailers worldwide. Say “Alexa or Okay Google play Sacred Stories podcast” or subscribe to podcast at http://bit.ly/SacredStoriesiTunes

Transformation Matters – Breakthroughs

Do you have a deep connection with your animal companions? Ellie Pechet generously shares her loving and deep relationship with her animal companions, her cats Blue and Snickers. Hear her heart expanding story of how after Blue and Snickers transitioned they guided and supported Ellie in creating a safe passageway for turtles to cross. Meet turtle Ellie Jr. in Chaos to Clarity (book 1 in our series) and deepen your appreciation for the beautiful relationship Ellie Pechet has with her animal companions in our bestselling book Crappy to Happy: Sacred Stories of Transformational Joy. Ellie Pechet, M.Ed. is a metaphysician, medium, shaman, and author with thirty-four years of experience in the intuitive counseling/energy healing field. She works successfully with clients all over the world and heals emotional & physical issues such as grief, depression, trauma, anxiety,  chronic pain, and many physical conditions. Say "Alexa or Okay, Google play Sacred Stories Podcast!" or subscribe to our podcast at Sacred Stories.

Crappy to Happy: Turtle Blessings

“We knew we were loved, but we did not know if we were safe." Misty Tyme grew up with her mom Betty who not only strived for admiration and love, she demanded it. Fueled by broken relationships, disappointments, and vodka, Betty Tyme became increasingly more difficult to deal with and Misty's seething resentment towards her mother and her difficult family life grew. Misty beautifully captures the complexities of her mom and her relationship with her and the pivotal moment when Misty's path to forgiveness began in our bestselling book Crappy to Happy: Sacred Stories of Transformational Joy. Misty Tyme is a Forgiveness Expert, author, speaker, corporate trainer, host / emcee, Certified Death Doula, Interfaith Reverend, author of the self-help book The Forgiveness Solution, and creator of The Forgiveness Algorithm™. Her mission is clear: to bring a forgiveness tool to a cynical world that is craving a way to let go of pain and anger. Say "Alexa or Okay, Google play Sacred Stories Podcast!" or subscribe to our podcast at Sacred Stories.

Crappy to Happy: Forgiving Betty Tyme

Have you ever wanted a fresh start? Sometimes life circumstances deliver this news and sometimes the change comes from within you. Either way, the opportunity to walk away, to become unstuck can be an opportunity to finally set your past down. Illustrating with a couple of stories and ideas, Laura offers ways you can explore creating a fresh start. Laura Staley shares key themes from the book, Live Inspired available from online retailers worldwide. Say “Alexa or Okay Google play Sacred Stories podcast” or subscribe to podcast at http://bit.ly/SacredStoriesiTunes