Get Off Your Affirmation! Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:41:59 -0500 https://getoffyouraffirmation.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Get Off Your Affirmation! yes c948cc0e-dc11-50f8-99d3-0ebb271cb996 Leona Evans episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Leona Evans https://storage.buzzsprout.com/pu21f41mrive80fojre1wgbtt3lo?.jpg Get Off Your Affirmation! Disconnect From Trump Trauma: Take Back Your Life Disconnect From Trump Trauma: Take Back Your Life Trump Trauma is a condition characterized by excessive attention, fear, anger, and a high level of stress directed toward Donald Trump. We need to remember the importance of the power of the mind, take the power back we have given to him, and work diligently to help create the democracy that we want to see in our country. 

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss ideas for healing Trump Trauma and getting on with our lives.

]]> Trump Trauma is a condition characterized by excessive attention, fear, anger, and a high level of stress directed toward Donald Trump. We need to remember the importance of the power of the mind, take the power back we have given to him, and work diligently to help create the democracy that we want to see in our country. 

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss ideas for healing Trump Trauma and getting on with our lives.

]]> Buzzsprout-14568332 Sat, 24 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0800 1404 1 60 full false Overcome your Resistance, Manifest Your Goals Overcome your Resistance, Manifest Your Goals In this episode, Matthew and Leona discuss the many ways we can block ourselves from achieving our dreams, and share powerful methods of moving beyond our resistance to embrace our Divine potential.

]]> In this episode, Matthew and Leona discuss the many ways we can block ourselves from achieving our dreams, and share powerful methods of moving beyond our resistance to embrace our Divine potential.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-14301340 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 20:00:00 -0800 1408 1 59 full false Conversations with Father Leo Booth pt 2 Conversations with Father Leo Booth pt 2 Father Leo Booth is one of the most popular and profound teachers of progressive spirituality. His insights, along with his marvelous wit, offer a perfect opportunity for learning, growing, and coming to terms with the beauty and spirituality that is within us all. 

In this archived episode from 1998, Father Leo shares his timeless wisdom in a way that is powerful and relevant for the times we are living in today. Listen to Leona Evans and Father Leo Booth as they discuss self-acceptance, recovery, and the way to genuine self-esteem.

]]> Father Leo Booth is one of the most popular and profound teachers of progressive spirituality. His insights, along with his marvelous wit, offer a perfect opportunity for learning, growing, and coming to terms with the beauty and spirituality that is within us all. 

In this archived episode from 1998, Father Leo shares his timeless wisdom in a way that is powerful and relevant for the times we are living in today. Listen to Leona Evans and Father Leo Booth as they discuss self-acceptance, recovery, and the way to genuine self-esteem.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-14117888 Sat, 09 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0800 958 1 58 full false Conversations with Father Leo Booth pt 1. Conversations with Father Leo Booth pt 1. Father Leo Booth is one of the most popular and profound teachers of progressive spirituality. His insights, along with his marvelous wit, offer a perfect opportunity for learning, growing, and coming to terms with the beauty and spirituality that is within us all. 

In this archived episode from 1998, Father Leo shares his timeless wisdom in a way that is powerful and relevant for the times we are living in today. Listen to Leona Evans and Father Leo Booth as they discuss self-acceptance, recovery, and the way to genuine self-esteem.

]]> Father Leo Booth is one of the most popular and profound teachers of progressive spirituality. His insights, along with his marvelous wit, offer a perfect opportunity for learning, growing, and coming to terms with the beauty and spirituality that is within us all. 

In this archived episode from 1998, Father Leo shares his timeless wisdom in a way that is powerful and relevant for the times we are living in today. Listen to Leona Evans and Father Leo Booth as they discuss self-acceptance, recovery, and the way to genuine self-esteem.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-13908227 Sat, 04 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0700 1142 1 57 full false The Wisdom of Eric Butterworth The Wisdom of Eric Butterworth Eric Butterworth is considered a legend and spiritual icon in the Unity movement. He is the author of 16 bestselling books on metaphysical spirituality. For over 50 years, he helped thousands of people to help themselves to a more abundant life. He had the wonderful ability to take the most complex metaphysical teachings and articulate them in simple "sound bytes" of awareness. He is most famous for his ministry in New York City at Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center.

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss some of Eric Butterworth's most popular quotes.

]]> Eric Butterworth is considered a legend and spiritual icon in the Unity movement. He is the author of 16 bestselling books on metaphysical spirituality. For over 50 years, he helped thousands of people to help themselves to a more abundant life. He had the wonderful ability to take the most complex metaphysical teachings and articulate them in simple "sound bytes" of awareness. He is most famous for his ministry in New York City at Avery Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center.

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss some of Eric Butterworth's most popular quotes.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-13417807 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0700 1318 1 56 full false Our Spiritual Responsibility Our Spiritual Responsibility Unity celebrates the presence of God, or Spirit, inherent in all life. We believe in the power of our mind to manifest the deepest desires of our heart. Our Unity philosophy states that we are responsible for the quality of our own lives. While this may sound empowering, it also has a downside. If we're not careful, we can take on too much responsibility and end up frustrated and defeated if we don't manifest a "successful" outcome. 

However, we cannot take responsibility for everything that happens in our lives. Even the greatest of spiritual masters have endured times of great challenge. This is not because they weren't good enough or evolved enough, but because challenges are a part of life. 

As we gain greater self-knowledge we can learn to observe our tendencies toward excessive guilt or self-blame and not judge ourselves or others too harshly. 

]]> Unity celebrates the presence of God, or Spirit, inherent in all life. We believe in the power of our mind to manifest the deepest desires of our heart. Our Unity philosophy states that we are responsible for the quality of our own lives. While this may sound empowering, it also has a downside. If we're not careful, we can take on too much responsibility and end up frustrated and defeated if we don't manifest a "successful" outcome. 

However, we cannot take responsibility for everything that happens in our lives. Even the greatest of spiritual masters have endured times of great challenge. This is not because they weren't good enough or evolved enough, but because challenges are a part of life. 

As we gain greater self-knowledge we can learn to observe our tendencies toward excessive guilt or self-blame and not judge ourselves or others too harshly. 

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-13249065 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 20:00:00 -0700 1340 1 55 full false Owning Our Shadow: A Transformation in Consciousness Owning Our Shadow: A Transformation in Consciousness With all the anger being expressed in our world today it's important to understand that this seemingly relentless display of unbridled emotion is our shadow being forced into the light. If this shadow energy is not addressed and healed within us we will project it on to others, scapegoating them and blaming them for all that is wrong in our lives. 

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss ways in which we can become aware of our shadow and take responsibility for  healing our own wounds, embracing our wholeness, and finding the inner strength and power to make positive and powerful changes in our lives and in the world.

]]> With all the anger being expressed in our world today it's important to understand that this seemingly relentless display of unbridled emotion is our shadow being forced into the light. If this shadow energy is not addressed and healed within us we will project it on to others, scapegoating them and blaming them for all that is wrong in our lives. 

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss ways in which we can become aware of our shadow and take responsibility for  healing our own wounds, embracing our wholeness, and finding the inner strength and power to make positive and powerful changes in our lives and in the world.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-12961269 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0700 1218 1 54 full false From the Archives: The Four Agreements with Don Miguel Ruiz From the Archives: The Four Agreements with Don Miguel Ruiz More than 20 years ago, Don Miguel Ruiz changed the way we think with his bestselling book, The Four Agreements, which was a New York Times Bestseller for over a decade. 

In this episode from the archives, Leona interviews Don Miguel Ruiz, who shares fascinating insights from the Toltec wisdom which inspired his book. 

]]> More than 20 years ago, Don Miguel Ruiz changed the way we think with his bestselling book, The Four Agreements, which was a New York Times Bestseller for over a decade. 

In this episode from the archives, Leona interviews Don Miguel Ruiz, who shares fascinating insights from the Toltec wisdom which inspired his book. 

]]> Buzzsprout-12527287 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0700 1978 1 53 full false The Creative Process: From Idea to Manifestation The Creative Process: From Idea to Manifestation As human beings we are manifesting all the time, but many times we're affirming ideas that keep us stuck in old belief patterns, and without realizing it are standing in the way of our own creativity. We can't insert a new belief into an old habit pattern, and expect it to make a difference.  If your core beliefs tell you that you're undeserving or that you can't do something, just setting a new goal is not going to address the old beliefs. We need a new system or process to make real and lasting changes. 

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss her book, "Nothing is Too Good to be True," and share a universal creative process which moves in an orderly way from mind to idea to manifestation.

]]> As human beings we are manifesting all the time, but many times we're affirming ideas that keep us stuck in old belief patterns, and without realizing it are standing in the way of our own creativity. We can't insert a new belief into an old habit pattern, and expect it to make a difference.  If your core beliefs tell you that you're undeserving or that you can't do something, just setting a new goal is not going to address the old beliefs. We need a new system or process to make real and lasting changes. 

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss her book, "Nothing is Too Good to be True," and share a universal creative process which moves in an orderly way from mind to idea to manifestation.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-12063929 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0800 1698 1 52 full false Metaphysics of The Midterms Metaphysics of The Midterms During the 2022 Midterm elections American people spoke for greater balance and rational interaction from our political leaders. This means that voices for peace,  respect, acceptance, and love are now being given an opportunity to take a center position and pave the way for a new paradigm.

Does this mean that from now on we will not hear any of the voices of extremism and violence? No, not at all. What is does mean, however, is that through the power of our prayers, words, and actions, we will no longer allow those behaviors to have unlimited power. Decency and goodwill are finding a voice. Let us do all we can to keep our voices alive.

]]> During the 2022 Midterm elections American people spoke for greater balance and rational interaction from our political leaders. This means that voices for peace,  respect, acceptance, and love are now being given an opportunity to take a center position and pave the way for a new paradigm.

Does this mean that from now on we will not hear any of the voices of extremism and violence? No, not at all. What is does mean, however, is that through the power of our prayers, words, and actions, we will no longer allow those behaviors to have unlimited power. Decency and goodwill are finding a voice. Let us do all we can to keep our voices alive.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-11753384 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0800 1034 1 51 full false From the Archives: The Ways of the Mystic: Seven Paths to God with Joan Borysenko From the Archives: The Ways of the Mystic: Seven Paths to God with Joan Borysenko From the radio archives of 1997, Leona Evans interviews Dr. Joan Borysenko, world-renowned expert in the mind-body connection. Dr. Borysenko earned her doctorate in Medical Sciences from the Harvard Medical School. She completed a second post-doctoral fellowship in the field of behavioral medicine and her third post-doctoral fellowship in psychoneuroimmunology. In the early 1980s she became licensed as a psychologist and was appointed instructor of medicine at the Harvard Medical School.

In 1987 she wrote the New York Times bestseller, "Minding the Body, Mending the Mind," and has authored numerous books including "The Power of the Mind to Heal," "Fire in the Soul," "Guilt is the Teacher, Love is the Lesson," "A Woman's Book of Life," "It's Not the End of the World," "The Ways of the Mystic: Seven Paths to God," and others. 

She is the founding partner of Mind/Body Health Sciences, LLC located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

]]> From the radio archives of 1997, Leona Evans interviews Dr. Joan Borysenko, world-renowned expert in the mind-body connection. Dr. Borysenko earned her doctorate in Medical Sciences from the Harvard Medical School. She completed a second post-doctoral fellowship in the field of behavioral medicine and her third post-doctoral fellowship in psychoneuroimmunology. In the early 1980s she became licensed as a psychologist and was appointed instructor of medicine at the Harvard Medical School.

In 1987 she wrote the New York Times bestseller, "Minding the Body, Mending the Mind," and has authored numerous books including "The Power of the Mind to Heal," "Fire in the Soul," "Guilt is the Teacher, Love is the Lesson," "A Woman's Book of Life," "It's Not the End of the World," "The Ways of the Mystic: Seven Paths to God," and others. 

She is the founding partner of Mind/Body Health Sciences, LLC located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-11214331 Sat, 27 Aug 2022 15:00:00 -0700 2027 1 50 full false With Liberty and Justice for ALL! With Liberty and Justice for ALL! In this episode Leona and Matthew discuss a history of Roe v. Wade, important statistics on the issues of abortion, and specific actions we can take to support the sanctity of human rights. Our goal is to strengthen our voices for human rights and take action to support legislation which will protect people's reproductive freedoms.

]]> In this episode Leona and Matthew discuss a history of Roe v. Wade, important statistics on the issues of abortion, and specific actions we can take to support the sanctity of human rights. Our goal is to strengthen our voices for human rights and take action to support legislation which will protect people's reproductive freedoms.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-10891855 Fri, 01 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -0700 1072 1 49 full false Progressive Spirituality: A New Paradigm for Living Progressive Spirituality: A New Paradigm for Living For the past twenty years, there has been a significant decline in church attendance and traditional worship in general.  People are looking for a nontraditional experience of spirituality which offers greater inclusiveness, tolerance, and practical application in relation to the challenges we face in everyday life. 

In this episode, Leona and Matthew are going to discuss Progressive Spirituality, which offers  powerful and positive alternatives to traditional worship. In fact, it introduces a whole new paradigm for moving from a culture of violence to a culture of peace.

]]> For the past twenty years, there has been a significant decline in church attendance and traditional worship in general.  People are looking for a nontraditional experience of spirituality which offers greater inclusiveness, tolerance, and practical application in relation to the challenges we face in everyday life. 

In this episode, Leona and Matthew are going to discuss Progressive Spirituality, which offers  powerful and positive alternatives to traditional worship. In fact, it introduces a whole new paradigm for moving from a culture of violence to a culture of peace.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-10727286 Thu, 02 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0700 1347 1 48 full false Shifting Our Center of Gravity Shifting Our Center of Gravity Our center of gravity is made up of old beliefs and self-concepts that have taken root in our consciousness and now comprise our mental and emotional "comfort zone." Since we greatly underestimate the power of our center of gravity, we believe that permanent changes  in habit and lifestyle are much easier to accomplish than they really are. Our willpower provides us with the impetus to make the changes, but once our willpower is exhausted, we need to  work at a deeper level in order to sustain those changes. 

In this episode, Matthew and Leona discuss the importance of understanding the way our center of gravity works and provide us with methods to lift ourselves from limited and self-defeating mindsets.

]]> Our center of gravity is made up of old beliefs and self-concepts that have taken root in our consciousness and now comprise our mental and emotional "comfort zone." Since we greatly underestimate the power of our center of gravity, we believe that permanent changes  in habit and lifestyle are much easier to accomplish than they really are. Our willpower provides us with the impetus to make the changes, but once our willpower is exhausted, we need to  work at a deeper level in order to sustain those changes. 

In this episode, Matthew and Leona discuss the importance of understanding the way our center of gravity works and provide us with methods to lift ourselves from limited and self-defeating mindsets.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-10571781 Fri, 06 May 2022 11:00:00 -0700 1358 1 47 full false Whose Fault Is It Anyway: A Metaphysical Perspective on Oscar Night Whose Fault Is It Anyway: A Metaphysical Perspective on Oscar Night Philosopher and theologian Pierre Teilhard de Chardin said "We are not human beings learning to have a spiritual experience, but spiritual beings learning to have a human experience." If we believe this to be true then we have a responsibility to respond to life situations in rational, humane, and compassionate ways and do everything we can to avoid demonizing people. 

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss the incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscar Award Ceremony and examine ways in which we can go beyond polarized thinking and condemnation of others to a greater level of understanding and maturity. We will also discuss how our condemnation of others is in direct relation to the condemnation we feel for ourselves and our own humanity. The harder we judge others the more intolerant we are of our own shadow or dark side. This is why learning to become fully human is the only way we can ever understand what it means to fully accept ourselves and others as a work in progress.

]]> Philosopher and theologian Pierre Teilhard de Chardin said "We are not human beings learning to have a spiritual experience, but spiritual beings learning to have a human experience." If we believe this to be true then we have a responsibility to respond to life situations in rational, humane, and compassionate ways and do everything we can to avoid demonizing people. 

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss the incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscar Award Ceremony and examine ways in which we can go beyond polarized thinking and condemnation of others to a greater level of understanding and maturity. We will also discuss how our condemnation of others is in direct relation to the condemnation we feel for ourselves and our own humanity. The harder we judge others the more intolerant we are of our own shadow or dark side. This is why learning to become fully human is the only way we can ever understand what it means to fully accept ourselves and others as a work in progress.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-10362517 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0700 1602 1 46 full false Tragedies and Opportunities: How We Can Help to Preserve Our Freedoms Tragedies and Opportunities: How We Can Help to Preserve Our Freedoms As Russia continues to invade Ukraine, we in the free world find ourselves facing a serious threat to our democracy. The unilateral decision by Vladimir Putin to take back Ukraine by force, even though it has been free for more than 30 years, is a devastating example of autocracy in action. What can we as individuals do to help support our democracy? 

In this episode Leona and Matthew discuss ways that we can be part of the change we wish to see.

]]> As Russia continues to invade Ukraine, we in the free world find ourselves facing a serious threat to our democracy. The unilateral decision by Vladimir Putin to take back Ukraine by force, even though it has been free for more than 30 years, is a devastating example of autocracy in action. What can we as individuals do to help support our democracy? 

In this episode Leona and Matthew discuss ways that we can be part of the change we wish to see.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-10184583 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0800 1412 full false Critical Race Theory: A White Ally's Perspective Critical Race Theory: A White Ally's Perspective Critical race theory is an academic concept that has been around for more than 40 years. The basic idea is that racism is not just the product of individual bias or prejudice, but it is also something that has been embedded in legal systems and policies for a very long time. 

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss how a white ally can support our black brothers and sisters in the quest to help eliminate systemic racism in our country.

]]> Critical race theory is an academic concept that has been around for more than 40 years. The basic idea is that racism is not just the product of individual bias or prejudice, but it is also something that has been embedded in legal systems and policies for a very long time. 

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss how a white ally can support our black brothers and sisters in the quest to help eliminate systemic racism in our country.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-10044460 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0800 1280 1 45 full false Revolutionizing Resolutions: Tools for Manifesting Your Goals Revolutionizing Resolutions: Tools for Manifesting Your Goals The  new year is traditionally a time to transform our lives in significant ways. People throughout the world look forward to making resolutions designed to benefit and bless us. However, why do a great majority of those resolutions remain unfulfilled? Why are there so many projects left unfinished? Why are so many gym memberships unused? Why don't we seem able to keep our word to ourselves?

 In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss powerful insights which can bring us closer to the goals we have set for ourselves.

]]> The  new year is traditionally a time to transform our lives in significant ways. People throughout the world look forward to making resolutions designed to benefit and bless us. However, why do a great majority of those resolutions remain unfulfilled? Why are there so many projects left unfinished? Why are so many gym memberships unused? Why don't we seem able to keep our word to ourselves?

 In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss powerful insights which can bring us closer to the goals we have set for ourselves.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-9952410 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -0800 1684 1 44 full false The Transforming Power of Gratitude The Transforming Power of Gratitude One of the primary needs of all people is to be recognized and appreciated for who we are, however, if we don't feel gratitude for ourselves we are unlikely to feel grateful to others. Dismissing our accomplishments and focusing on our flaws diminishes our joy in living and keeps us from recognizing love and appreciation for both ourselves and others.

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss the power of gratitude and the many ways in which it can enhance our lives and the lives of those around us.

]]> One of the primary needs of all people is to be recognized and appreciated for who we are, however, if we don't feel gratitude for ourselves we are unlikely to feel grateful to others. Dismissing our accomplishments and focusing on our flaws diminishes our joy in living and keeps us from recognizing love and appreciation for both ourselves and others.

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss the power of gratitude and the many ways in which it can enhance our lives and the lives of those around us.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-9618332 Fri, 26 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0800 1680 1 43 full true A Conversation on "The Power of Now" A Conversation on "The Power of Now" Eckhart Tolle's bestselling book, "The Power of Now" has sold more than 2 million copies in the past ten years and is a powerful resource for helping us understand what we are missing when we spend too much of our time living in the past or living in the future.

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss the importance of this preset moment and how giving our full attention to what is happening in each and every moment can actually change our lives in powerful ways.

]]> Eckhart Tolle's bestselling book, "The Power of Now" has sold more than 2 million copies in the past ten years and is a powerful resource for helping us understand what we are missing when we spend too much of our time living in the past or living in the future.

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss the importance of this preset moment and how giving our full attention to what is happening in each and every moment can actually change our lives in powerful ways.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-9490890 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0700 1590 1 42 full false Decluttering Inside and Out Decluttering Inside and Out In recent years there has been a huge emphasis on decluttering our lives, both inside and out. In this episode, Matthew and Leona discuss the tendency towards over-consumerism and find ways to thrive more effectively with fewer things. 

]]> In recent years there has been a huge emphasis on decluttering our lives, both inside and out. In this episode, Matthew and Leona discuss the tendency towards over-consumerism and find ways to thrive more effectively with fewer things. 

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-9324037 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0700 1387 1 41 full false Exploring and Integrating Our Many Selves Exploring and Integrating Our Many Selves If you have ever felt conflicted or confused about who you really are or how very different you feel about things as your "mood" changes, you probably understand that what we call our "self" has multiple facets and is not confined to one single set of ideas or points of view.

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss the importance of understanding our many selves and how accepting and embracing them can lead to a greater sense of wholeness and inner peace.

]]> If you have ever felt conflicted or confused about who you really are or how very different you feel about things as your "mood" changes, you probably understand that what we call our "self" has multiple facets and is not confined to one single set of ideas or points of view.

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss the importance of understanding our many selves and how accepting and embracing them can lead to a greater sense of wholeness and inner peace.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-9032477 Sun, 15 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0700 1589 full false An Interview with Jack Canfield Pt. 2 An Interview with Jack Canfield Pt. 2 Part 2 of an interview with Jack Canfield from the archives contains wisdom and insights from Canfield's book "Heart at Work." Canfield shares fascinating words of wisdom which will motivate and inspire us to be the best we can be.

]]> Part 2 of an interview with Jack Canfield from the archives contains wisdom and insights from Canfield's book "Heart at Work." Canfield shares fascinating words of wisdom which will motivate and inspire us to be the best we can be.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-8817983 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 21:00:00 -0700 1598 1 39 full false An Interview with Jack Canfield Pt. 1: From the Archives! An Interview with Jack Canfield Pt. 1: From the Archives! This episode from 1997 features Jack Canfield, author and creator of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books. Jack discusses how to develop greater self-esteem and what motivates people to do their best.  This powerful and relevant interview is from a radio program Leona hosted called Positive Living, which aired on the California Central Coast and on the Wisdom Satellite Radio Network. 

]]> This episode from 1997 features Jack Canfield, author and creator of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books. Jack discusses how to develop greater self-esteem and what motivates people to do their best.  This powerful and relevant interview is from a radio program Leona hosted called Positive Living, which aired on the California Central Coast and on the Wisdom Satellite Radio Network. 

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-8760785 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 21:00:00 -0700 1454 1 38 full false An Interview with Wayne Dyer: From the Archives! An Interview with Wayne Dyer: From the Archives! Leona interviews author, and motivational speaker, Wayne Dyer, from archived audio cassettes of her radio program called "Positive Living." This episode was first aired on the Wisdom Radio Network in 1999. Dr. Dyer discusses his book called "Wisdom of the Ages" and shares valuable insights on how to access the power and potential within us.

]]> Leona interviews author, and motivational speaker, Wayne Dyer, from archived audio cassettes of her radio program called "Positive Living." This episode was first aired on the Wisdom Radio Network in 1999. Dr. Dyer discusses his book called "Wisdom of the Ages" and shares valuable insights on how to access the power and potential within us.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-8547174 Tue, 18 May 2021 23:00:00 -0700 1284 1 37 full false The George Floyd Trial and the Journey to Human Rights The George Floyd Trial and the Journey to Human Rights In this episode, Leona and Matthew recount the George Floyd story, discuss the verdict and what it means, and look at ways that we can use this valuable opportunity to put an end to systemic racism. #donlemon #vanjones #blacklivesmatter #GeorgeFloyd #PhiloniseFloyd #MartinLutherKingIII 

]]> In this episode, Leona and Matthew recount the George Floyd story, discuss the verdict and what it means, and look at ways that we can use this valuable opportunity to put an end to systemic racism. #donlemon #vanjones #blacklivesmatter #GeorgeFloyd #PhiloniseFloyd #MartinLutherKingIII 

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-8382344 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 22:00:00 -0700 990 1 35 full false Spiritual Responsibility: Lifting the Darkness into the Light Spiritual Responsibility: Lifting the Darkness into the Light One of the most popular topics in New Thought spirituality is spiritual growth and evolution. How do we grow spiritually? What tools or techniques will help us reach our desired goals? How do we know we're on the path that will bring us the greatest fulfillment. 

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss some of the biggest obstacles to spiritual growth, and how we can transform them.

]]> One of the most popular topics in New Thought spirituality is spiritual growth and evolution. How do we grow spiritually? What tools or techniques will help us reach our desired goals? How do we know we're on the path that will bring us the greatest fulfillment. 

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss some of the biggest obstacles to spiritual growth, and how we can transform them.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-8236853 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:00:00 -0700 1358 1 35 full false Ruby Bridges: Youngest Civil Rights Hero Ruby Bridges: Youngest Civil Rights Hero Ruby Bridges was the first African American child to desegregate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans when she was only six years old. She and her family endured great hardships in order to support the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s and provide better education for African American children. 

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss Ruby's courage and extraordinary ability to forgive those who bullied and persecuted her. Ruby Bridges is truly a hero!

]]> Ruby Bridges was the first African American child to desegregate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans when she was only six years old. She and her family endured great hardships in order to support the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s and provide better education for African American children. 

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss Ruby's courage and extraordinary ability to forgive those who bullied and persecuted her. Ruby Bridges is truly a hero!

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-8019644 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 23:00:00 -0800 1424 1 34 full false James Lawson, Jr: Civil Rights Icon James Lawson, Jr: Civil Rights Icon Rev. James Lawson, Jr. is one of the most respected Civil Rights leaders of the 20th century. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called Lawson "the leading theorist and strategist of nonviolence in the world." 

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss Rev. Lawson's fascinating life and work. They share how the practice of nonviolence, grounded in love, can build a powerful movement for social change.

]]> Rev. James Lawson, Jr. is one of the most respected Civil Rights leaders of the 20th century. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. called Lawson "the leading theorist and strategist of nonviolence in the world." 

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss Rev. Lawson's fascinating life and work. They share how the practice of nonviolence, grounded in love, can build a powerful movement for social change.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-7781977 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0800 1822 1 33 full false Mastering Our Emotional Triggers Mastering Our Emotional Triggers A trigger is any stimulus that reshapes our thoughts or actions. Triggers can be both positive and negative, but they influence our beliefs and can often keep us from making positive changes in our lives. 

In this episode Leona and Matthew discuss gaining self-mastery from the best-selling book "Triggers" by Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter. 

]]> A trigger is any stimulus that reshapes our thoughts or actions. Triggers can be both positive and negative, but they influence our beliefs and can often keep us from making positive changes in our lives. 

In this episode Leona and Matthew discuss gaining self-mastery from the best-selling book "Triggers" by Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter. 

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-7347937 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 01:00:00 -0800 1788 1 32 full false Surviving the Unthinkable Surviving the Unthinkable The attacks on the United States Capitol building on January 6, 2021 will remain one of the most shocking events in modern U.S. history. The question becomes how do we respond to this tragedy? Do we turn away because it seems too difficult for us to deal with? Or do we process our feelings and determine by what means we are going to survive it. In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss their feelings and provide practical ideas for taking action to help create a more compassionate and peaceful future.

]]> The attacks on the United States Capitol building on January 6, 2021 will remain one of the most shocking events in modern U.S. history. The question becomes how do we respond to this tragedy? Do we turn away because it seems too difficult for us to deal with? Or do we process our feelings and determine by what means we are going to survive it. In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss their feelings and provide practical ideas for taking action to help create a more compassionate and peaceful future.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-7211572 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 14:00:00 -0800 1602 1 31 full false 2020: A Year in Review 2020: A Year in Review 2020 has been a year of both tragedy and triumph. The overcoming power of the human spirit has been revealed through countless stories of the frontline and essential workers who have exemplified heroism, bravery, and courage. They continue to inspire us even through the difficulties we have had to endure this past year. 

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss their impressions of 2020, how it's impacted their lives, and words of advice about moving into 2021 with greater strength, poise, and equanimity. 

]]> 2020 has been a year of both tragedy and triumph. The overcoming power of the human spirit has been revealed through countless stories of the frontline and essential workers who have exemplified heroism, bravery, and courage. They continue to inspire us even through the difficulties we have had to endure this past year. 

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss their impressions of 2020, how it's impacted their lives, and words of advice about moving into 2021 with greater strength, poise, and equanimity. 

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-6995332 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 22:00:00 -0800 1466 1 30 full false So Many Ways to be Grateful So Many Ways to be Grateful The challenges we’ve faced in the year 2020 will go down in history as being some of the most difficult times we will ever have to experience. So many of us have lost loved ones due to COVID-19 and so many people are suffering severe financial challenges. How do we get ourselves in a frame of mind to celebrate the holidays? What can we do to lift ourselves from the stressful times we have endured this past year? In this episode Leona and Matthew discuss the importance of generating gratitude within ourselves and finding ways to be the change we wish to see.

]]> The challenges we’ve faced in the year 2020 will go down in history as being some of the most difficult times we will ever have to experience. So many of us have lost loved ones due to COVID-19 and so many people are suffering severe financial challenges. How do we get ourselves in a frame of mind to celebrate the holidays? What can we do to lift ourselves from the stressful times we have endured this past year? In this episode Leona and Matthew discuss the importance of generating gratitude within ourselves and finding ways to be the change we wish to see.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-6593818 Sat, 28 Nov 2020 19:00:00 -0800 2200 thanksgiving, positive thinking, self help, inspiration, meditation, motivation, prayer, gandhi, nonviolence, peace, holiday 1 29 full false Best Of: If You Want To Enough Best Of: If You Want To Enough What is the secret to manifesting our goals? Is it just a matter of finding the right goal-setting techniques? Or do we need to look deeper into our own consciousness for answers?

This episode provides insights on how to recognize the difference between what we say we want and what we really want.

]]> What is the secret to manifesting our goals? Is it just a matter of finding the right goal-setting techniques? Or do we need to look deeper into our own consciousness for answers?

This episode provides insights on how to recognize the difference between what we say we want and what we really want.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-6377989 Sat, 14 Nov 2020 23:00:00 -0800 1532 1 28 full false Best Of: Responding to Hate with Love Best Of: Responding to Hate with Love Hate speech on social media has reached an all-time high. How do we resist the temptation to lash out in frustration toward those who disrespect our points of view? How do we begin to heal the social pandemic on social media? 

In this episode, we will introduce the Gandhi/King methods of nonviolence and provide powerful and positive methods designed to move us from a culture of violence to a culture of peace. 

]]> Hate speech on social media has reached an all-time high. How do we resist the temptation to lash out in frustration toward those who disrespect our points of view? How do we begin to heal the social pandemic on social media? 

In this episode, we will introduce the Gandhi/King methods of nonviolence and provide powerful and positive methods designed to move us from a culture of violence to a culture of peace. 

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-6267532 Sat, 07 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0800 1590 1 27 full false Being Your Authentic Self Being Your Authentic Self What part does genetics play in determining who we are? Which beliefs and behaviors are part of our internal makeup, and which ones can be changed? In other words, what does it really mean to be our authentic self? 

In this episode Leona and Matthew discuss the importance of self-knowledge as the truest and most powerful way we can experience our authentic selves. 

]]> What part does genetics play in determining who we are? Which beliefs and behaviors are part of our internal makeup, and which ones can be changed? In other words, what does it really mean to be our authentic self? 

In this episode Leona and Matthew discuss the importance of self-knowledge as the truest and most powerful way we can experience our authentic selves. 

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-6162382 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0700 1162 1 26 full false The Unifying Power of Nonresistance The Unifying Power of Nonresistance Nonresistance is a state of mind in which we let go of opposing forces within your own consciousness and are able to maintain a sense of coherence and inner peace. Through the practice of nonresistance, we have the opportunity to face our feelings, accept them, and eventually transform.

]]> Nonresistance is a state of mind in which we let go of opposing forces within your own consciousness and are able to maintain a sense of coherence and inner peace. Through the practice of nonresistance, we have the opportunity to face our feelings, accept them, and eventually transform.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-6038050 Fri, 23 Oct 2020 20:00:00 -0700 1162 1 26 full false Making Peace with Your Inner Critic Making Peace with Your Inner Critic Our inner critic can be defined as a sub-personality, part of our psyche, which sabotages our self-esteem by running a constant negative commentary about who we are, how we look, and how we behave. The louder our inner critic sounds to us the less able we are to find the inner peace and self-compassion we so richly deserve.

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss methods for divesting our inner critic of the power to negatively affect our sense of self-worth. Our goal is to make peace within ourselves, to have a balanced perspective on reality, to accept ourselves, and develop healthy self-esteem.

]]> Our inner critic can be defined as a sub-personality, part of our psyche, which sabotages our self-esteem by running a constant negative commentary about who we are, how we look, and how we behave. The louder our inner critic sounds to us the less able we are to find the inner peace and self-compassion we so richly deserve.

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss methods for divesting our inner critic of the power to negatively affect our sense of self-worth. Our goal is to make peace within ourselves, to have a balanced perspective on reality, to accept ourselves, and develop healthy self-esteem.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-5933731 Sat, 17 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -0700 1227 1 25 full false Defensiveness: Self-Protection or Self-Sabotage? Defensiveness: Self-Protection or Self-Sabotage? Why do so many of us feel the burning need to defend ourselves even when we're not being attacked? Most people are aware of defensive behavior. It's easy to identify from the outside. It says more about our lack of stability and self-esteem than anything else. The only reason we stay in that mindset is because our insecurities are triggered by the implications that we've done something wrong. It's time we understand that we need a change in mindset, and the way we begin our healing process is through self-acceptance. 

]]> Why do so many of us feel the burning need to defend ourselves even when we're not being attacked? Most people are aware of defensive behavior. It's easy to identify from the outside. It says more about our lack of stability and self-esteem than anything else. The only reason we stay in that mindset is because our insecurities are triggered by the implications that we've done something wrong. It's time we understand that we need a change in mindset, and the way we begin our healing process is through self-acceptance. 

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-5827822 Sat, 10 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0700 1114 1 24 full false The Transformative Power of Resilience The Transformative Power of Resilience What can we do to develop our coping skills so that we’re not continuously stressed out and burned out? We can’t stop life from happening, but we can learn more effective ways to bounce back from turmoil and discord.

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss the power of resilience, which is inherent within each one of us, and share ideas on how to develop the coping skills that will provide us with the strength and flexibility we need to transform our lives.

]]> What can we do to develop our coping skills so that we’re not continuously stressed out and burned out? We can’t stop life from happening, but we can learn more effective ways to bounce back from turmoil and discord.

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss the power of resilience, which is inherent within each one of us, and share ideas on how to develop the coping skills that will provide us with the strength and flexibility we need to transform our lives.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-5724019 Sat, 03 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0700 1288 black lives matter, gandhi, spirituality, self-help, unity, new thought, anger, othering, shadow 1 24 full false How to Access Your Power of Empathy How to Access Your Power of Empathy Empathy is the ability to understand and connect with the feelings of others as if we’re feeling them ourselves. We develop empathy to understand that we are capable of connecting at a deep level with another person or culture even though we don’t have the same background or experience. Healing comes about when we create more caring and cohesive communities. When we realize that in spite of our differences, we can experience high levels of social support and a greater sense of well-being and trust.

]]> Empathy is the ability to understand and connect with the feelings of others as if we’re feeling them ourselves. We develop empathy to understand that we are capable of connecting at a deep level with another person or culture even though we don’t have the same background or experience. Healing comes about when we create more caring and cohesive communities. When we realize that in spite of our differences, we can experience high levels of social support and a greater sense of well-being and trust.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-5611426 Sat, 26 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0700 1294 1 23 full false How Did We Get Here? How Do We Find Our Way Out? How Did We Get Here? How Do We Find Our Way Out? Violence destroys, love builds and transforms. Mahatma Gandhi has said, "An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind." As we so often say on this program, the power is in nonviolence, the power is in love. Love is a choice we make when we realize that in spite of the fear and anger which has motivated us for so long, the path to freedom and the fulfillment of our spiritual ideals is based in love.

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss the reptilian, or primal brain and its effects on violent behavior, and recommend methods to free ourselves from negative and self-defeating mindsets.

]]> Violence destroys, love builds and transforms. Mahatma Gandhi has said, "An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind." As we so often say on this program, the power is in nonviolence, the power is in love. Love is a choice we make when we realize that in spite of the fear and anger which has motivated us for so long, the path to freedom and the fulfillment of our spiritual ideals is based in love.

In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss the reptilian, or primal brain and its effects on violent behavior, and recommend methods to free ourselves from negative and self-defeating mindsets.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-5508847 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0700 1328 1 22 full true Shedding Light on the Imposter Syndrome Shedding Light on the Imposter Syndrome The imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their accomplishments or talents and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a fraud. Psychologists say that 70% of both men and women will have experienced the imposter syndrome at some point in their lives. 

In this episode Leona and Matthew will discuss methods for changing our mindset and finding self-acceptance and peace of mind. 

]]> The imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their accomplishments or talents and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a fraud. Psychologists say that 70% of both men and women will have experienced the imposter syndrome at some point in their lives. 

In this episode Leona and Matthew will discuss methods for changing our mindset and finding self-acceptance and peace of mind. 

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-5409199 Sat, 12 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0700 1427 1 21 full false Keeping Hope Alive Keeping Hope Alive Hope is one of the abilities or spiritual gifts inherent in the human spirit. It's not just a behavior that comes and goes without our permission. It is a state of mind that forms the foundation for the way we see life and what is possible and what is not possible for us. Hope is a quality we need to cultivate and keep at the forefront of our consciousness because with our hope we can find the strength to overcome adversity and to see the light which seems to be buried by darkness. Hope is our link between what is happening and what is possible. 

In this episode Leona and Matthew share quotes from great thinkers to help us gain deeper insights about this gift of hope and find more ways to allow it to work for us.

]]> Hope is one of the abilities or spiritual gifts inherent in the human spirit. It's not just a behavior that comes and goes without our permission. It is a state of mind that forms the foundation for the way we see life and what is possible and what is not possible for us. Hope is a quality we need to cultivate and keep at the forefront of our consciousness because with our hope we can find the strength to overcome adversity and to see the light which seems to be buried by darkness. Hope is our link between what is happening and what is possible. 

In this episode Leona and Matthew share quotes from great thinkers to help us gain deeper insights about this gift of hope and find more ways to allow it to work for us.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-5309650 Sat, 05 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0700 1354 1 20 full false Finding Spirituality - Hiding in Plain Sight Finding Spirituality - Hiding in Plain Sight The need to connect with something greater than ourselves is a universal human need that touches us all. We strive to find spirituality outside ourselves, but too often the search leaves us feeling empty and confused, no closer to spirituality than we were before. 

In this episode, Leona and Matthew remind us that the spirituality we seek is already within us. Our goal is not to search for it outside ourselves, but to realize that we are and always have been spiritual beings. They discuss how to discover and express our spiritual gifts and experience the life we so richly deserve.

]]> The need to connect with something greater than ourselves is a universal human need that touches us all. We strive to find spirituality outside ourselves, but too often the search leaves us feeling empty and confused, no closer to spirituality than we were before. 

In this episode, Leona and Matthew remind us that the spirituality we seek is already within us. Our goal is not to search for it outside ourselves, but to realize that we are and always have been spiritual beings. They discuss how to discover and express our spiritual gifts and experience the life we so richly deserve.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-5196535 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:00:00 -0700 1764 1 19 full false Arun Gandhi: Provocative Dialogue, Part 2 Arun Gandhi: Provocative Dialogue, Part 2 In this second provocative conversation with Arun Gandhi, he discusses the future of our planet, our role in developing a culture of peace, our need to transform our anger, the unshakeable power of love, and Gandhi's influence on the nonviolent movement in the United States during the Civil Rights movement.

To contribute to the Gandhi Legacy Tour documentary film please go to www.GuidedByGandhi.com and make your tax-deductible donation. 

]]> In this second provocative conversation with Arun Gandhi, he discusses the future of our planet, our role in developing a culture of peace, our need to transform our anger, the unshakeable power of love, and Gandhi's influence on the nonviolent movement in the United States during the Civil Rights movement.

To contribute to the Gandhi Legacy Tour documentary film please go to www.GuidedByGandhi.com and make your tax-deductible donation. 

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-5098984 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 21:00:00 -0700 1956 1 18 full false A Conversation with Arun Gandhi A Conversation with Arun Gandhi Author, speaker, humanitarian, and renowned peace activist Arun Gandhi has devoted his life to the philosophy of nonviolence as taught to him by his legendary grandfather, Mahatma Gandhi. Arun is the author of several books including Legacy of Love, Grandfather Gandhi, and Be the Change. 

In this episode Arun discusses what we need to do to move from a culture of violence to a culture of peace. 

]]> Author, speaker, humanitarian, and renowned peace activist Arun Gandhi has devoted his life to the philosophy of nonviolence as taught to him by his legendary grandfather, Mahatma Gandhi. Arun is the author of several books including Legacy of Love, Grandfather Gandhi, and Be the Change. 

In this episode Arun discusses what we need to do to move from a culture of violence to a culture of peace. 

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-4993313 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 22:00:00 -0700 1730 1 17 full false A Candid Conversation on Racism A Candid Conversation on Racism Al Flemming, creator of the "AlSpeakUp" podcast, has the ambitious goal of changing the narrative of race and equality in the U.S. by having conversations with people to get to know each other.

Leona and Matthew talk with Al about the growing protest movements in response to the police killings of unarmed black people, and the increasing need to communicate with white allies and find meaningful ways to discuss white privilege.

Connect with AlSpeakUp:
https://www.facebook.com/alspeakup

]]> Al Flemming, creator of the "AlSpeakUp" podcast, has the ambitious goal of changing the narrative of race and equality in the U.S. by having conversations with people to get to know each other.

Leona and Matthew talk with Al about the growing protest movements in response to the police killings of unarmed black people, and the increasing need to communicate with white allies and find meaningful ways to discuss white privilege.

Connect with AlSpeakUp:
https://www.facebook.com/alspeakup

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-4903667 Fri, 07 Aug 2020 18:00:00 -0700 1724 1 16 full false John Lewis and the Way of Nonviolence John Lewis and the Way of Nonviolence The late Congressman John Lewis was deeply inspired by the Gandhi/King philosophy of nonviolence. Every action he took in the name of justice was based in nonviolence and grounded in love. He continued to work at reaching that place inside himself that didn't look for retribution or retaliation, but justice and the dismantling of inequities. 

In this episode, in honor of John Lewis, Leona and Matthew share two of the more celebrated nonviolent protests, the Salt March of 1930 and the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1956. This is not only to illustrate how effective those protests were, but to share some of the philosophy of nonviolence, which is much more than an activity, it is a way of life.

]]> The late Congressman John Lewis was deeply inspired by the Gandhi/King philosophy of nonviolence. Every action he took in the name of justice was based in nonviolence and grounded in love. He continued to work at reaching that place inside himself that didn't look for retribution or retaliation, but justice and the dismantling of inequities. 

In this episode, in honor of John Lewis, Leona and Matthew share two of the more celebrated nonviolent protests, the Salt March of 1930 and the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1956. This is not only to illustrate how effective those protests were, but to share some of the philosophy of nonviolence, which is much more than an activity, it is a way of life.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-4804457 Fri, 31 Jul 2020 23:00:00 -0700 1523 1 15 full false What Can We Really Know?: Finding Peace in the Midst of Confusion What Can We Really Know?: Finding Peace in the Midst of Confusion What can we really know? How can we protect ourselves from scams, lies, and misinformation? What can we do to find out what is true? In today's episode, Matthew and Leona take a look at how and why we make decisions and what we can do to make the wisest, most objective, and most intuitive decisions so that we lessen the stress of confusion and indecision and become able to speak our truth with confidence.

]]> What can we really know? How can we protect ourselves from scams, lies, and misinformation? What can we do to find out what is true? In today's episode, Matthew and Leona take a look at how and why we make decisions and what we can do to make the wisest, most objective, and most intuitive decisions so that we lessen the stress of confusion and indecision and become able to speak our truth with confidence.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-4707980 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 23:00:00 -0700 1500 1 14 full false The Four Agreements: A Framework for Social Change The Four Agreements: A Framework for Social Change The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom is a best-selling book by Don Miguel Ruiz that offers a code of conduct based on ancient Toltec wisdom that advocates freedom from self-limiting beliefs that cause us suffering in our lives. The book has sold over 8 million copies in the U.S. and has been translated into 46 languages worldwide. 

Don Miguel Ruiz tells us that everything we do is based upon agreements we have made with ourselves and others. We agree about who we are, how to behave, what is possible, what's impossible, and so much more. Many of our agreements come from fear and have the power to diminish us and create needless suffering. Once we let go of these fear-based agreements that are subconsciously influencing our mindsets, we can make new agreements which will strengthen us in our efforts to contribute to positive changes in our world.

]]> The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom is a best-selling book by Don Miguel Ruiz that offers a code of conduct based on ancient Toltec wisdom that advocates freedom from self-limiting beliefs that cause us suffering in our lives. The book has sold over 8 million copies in the U.S. and has been translated into 46 languages worldwide. 

Don Miguel Ruiz tells us that everything we do is based upon agreements we have made with ourselves and others. We agree about who we are, how to behave, what is possible, what's impossible, and so much more. Many of our agreements come from fear and have the power to diminish us and create needless suffering. Once we let go of these fear-based agreements that are subconsciously influencing our mindsets, we can make new agreements which will strengthen us in our efforts to contribute to positive changes in our world.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-4615856 Sat, 18 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0700 2069 1 13 full false Riding the Waves of Grief During COVID-19 Riding the Waves of Grief During COVID-19 Grief is a normal process of coming to terms with loss. For the past few months we have been dealing with a collective loss of normalcy and the sorrow it can bring. Every day we are faced with the loss of opportunities and activities no longer available to us because of COVID-19. Every day we feel the effects of uncertainty about what the future will bring,

During this time of increased anxiety it is most important that we find ways to acknowledge and heal the build-up of grief inside of us. In this episode Leona and Matthew share important insights on the subject of grief and provide valuable tools to help us experience greater compassion and understanding as we make our way through troubled times.

]]> Grief is a normal process of coming to terms with loss. For the past few months we have been dealing with a collective loss of normalcy and the sorrow it can bring. Every day we are faced with the loss of opportunities and activities no longer available to us because of COVID-19. Every day we feel the effects of uncertainty about what the future will bring,

During this time of increased anxiety it is most important that we find ways to acknowledge and heal the build-up of grief inside of us. In this episode Leona and Matthew share important insights on the subject of grief and provide valuable tools to help us experience greater compassion and understanding as we make our way through troubled times.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-4520771 Fri, 10 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0700 1580 1 12 full false Choices and Changes Choices and Changes Too often we find ourselves going into denial when faced with a difficult challenge. If we feel inadequate and unable to deal with the issue we (unconsciously) minimize it so it appears less threatening. Unfortunately, this can create serious consequences. Something that might have been taken care of in the beginning (if we felt strong enough to do so) eventually escalates into a major crisis. We see evidence of this in our world today.

 If we ever expect to make real and lasting changes in the world we need to begin by making changes in the way we see ourselves.

The truth is, we are much more powerful than we believe ourselves to be. In spite of our fears and insecurities, we are inherently good by nature and worthy of living life to the fullest. This means that each of us has, within us, sufficient resources to make our way through the greatest of challenges.

During this critical time, as we choose to accept the power and potential within us, we become more able to deal with difficulties as they come along. We find innovative ways to express ourselves while feeling capable of doing what is ours to do. This is the way positive and lasting change comes about. It is our choice!

]]> Too often we find ourselves going into denial when faced with a difficult challenge. If we feel inadequate and unable to deal with the issue we (unconsciously) minimize it so it appears less threatening. Unfortunately, this can create serious consequences. Something that might have been taken care of in the beginning (if we felt strong enough to do so) eventually escalates into a major crisis. We see evidence of this in our world today.

 If we ever expect to make real and lasting changes in the world we need to begin by making changes in the way we see ourselves.

The truth is, we are much more powerful than we believe ourselves to be. In spite of our fears and insecurities, we are inherently good by nature and worthy of living life to the fullest. This means that each of us has, within us, sufficient resources to make our way through the greatest of challenges.

During this critical time, as we choose to accept the power and potential within us, we become more able to deal with difficulties as they come along. We find innovative ways to express ourselves while feeling capable of doing what is ours to do. This is the way positive and lasting change comes about. It is our choice!

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-4423973 Fri, 03 Jul 2020 01:00:00 -0700 1714 1 11 full false Time of Crisis: Promise of Change Time of Crisis: Promise of Change This is a time of crisis which brings with it a great promise for change. It is time to understand that if things are going to change, each of us needs to be an active part of that process. Unless we become more involved in taking action for human rights, we will allow the current momentum to dissipate, and end up returning to the status quo once again.

In this episode, we will discuss specific ways in which we can contribute to changing the systems that contain both obvious and subtle racial inequities. We will also highlight the work of The Peace Alliance and the Blueprint for Peace.

]]> This is a time of crisis which brings with it a great promise for change. It is time to understand that if things are going to change, each of us needs to be an active part of that process. Unless we become more involved in taking action for human rights, we will allow the current momentum to dissipate, and end up returning to the status quo once again.

In this episode, we will discuss specific ways in which we can contribute to changing the systems that contain both obvious and subtle racial inequities. We will also highlight the work of The Peace Alliance and the Blueprint for Peace.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-4323710 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 19:00:00 -0700 1718 1 10 full false Controlling Our Anger Before It Controls Us Controlling Our Anger Before It Controls Us We are living in extremely stressful times and it is hard not to be effected by the anger and rage all around us. How do we manage to find balance in such a volatile environment? How can we understand anger in such a way that we are able to harness its energy to make a positive difference in the world? 

In this episode Leona and Matthew share Mahatma Gandhi's understanding of the nature of anger and how to embrace it. They discuss the shadow aspect of our consciousness and the importance of bringing the darkness into the light. They also discuss the devastating effects of “othering.”

]]> We are living in extremely stressful times and it is hard not to be effected by the anger and rage all around us. How do we manage to find balance in such a volatile environment? How can we understand anger in such a way that we are able to harness its energy to make a positive difference in the world? 

In this episode Leona and Matthew share Mahatma Gandhi's understanding of the nature of anger and how to embrace it. They discuss the shadow aspect of our consciousness and the importance of bringing the darkness into the light. They also discuss the devastating effects of “othering.”

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-4164650 Sun, 14 Jun 2020 03:00:00 -0700 1721 black lives matter, gandhi, spirituality, self-help, unity, new thought, anger, othering, shadow 1 9 full false Promoting Racial Equality: What A White Ally Can Do Promoting Racial Equality: What A White Ally Can Do The brutal murder of Black American George Floyd at the hands of white police officers on May 25, 2020 began a worldwide protest against systemic racism. This is an unprecedented opportunity for both black and white people to come together and work toward promoting civil liberties and equal rights for people of color. In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss ways in which white people can make specific contributions to help heal the painful divide which has separated us from one another for so long. 

The discussion includes becoming aware of dogwhistle politics, micro-aggressions, and ways to take political action in strong, healthy and nonviolent ways.

]]> The brutal murder of Black American George Floyd at the hands of white police officers on May 25, 2020 began a worldwide protest against systemic racism. This is an unprecedented opportunity for both black and white people to come together and work toward promoting civil liberties and equal rights for people of color. In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss ways in which white people can make specific contributions to help heal the painful divide which has separated us from one another for so long. 

The discussion includes becoming aware of dogwhistle politics, micro-aggressions, and ways to take political action in strong, healthy and nonviolent ways.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-4039631 Thu, 04 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0700 1644 1 8 full false What Are You Waiting For? What Are You Waiting For? Has the question, "What are you waiting for?" become one that you hear too often from friends and loved ones? Do you find yourself making excuses for the things you say you'll do but just "haven't gotten around to yet?" On this episode, Leona and Matthew respectfully challenge you to Get Off Your Affirmation and seriously examine the powerful alternatives to being stuck in neutral.

]]> Has the question, "What are you waiting for?" become one that you hear too often from friends and loved ones? Do you find yourself making excuses for the things you say you'll do but just "haven't gotten around to yet?" On this episode, Leona and Matthew respectfully challenge you to Get Off Your Affirmation and seriously examine the powerful alternatives to being stuck in neutral.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-3930332 Tue, 26 May 2020 20:00:00 -0700 1655 1 7 full false Breaking the Cycle of Self-Condemnation Breaking the Cycle of Self-Condemnation Our beliefs inform our self-concept. Spending time and energy berating ourselves for failing to live up to unreasonable self-expectations causes us to have a distorted concept of who we really are and what we can accomplish in life. When we learn to identify and tame our inner critic we begin the life-altering process of moving from self-condemnation to self-acceptance. It is through genuine self-acceptance that we learn to experience genuine self-love. 

]]> Our beliefs inform our self-concept. Spending time and energy berating ourselves for failing to live up to unreasonable self-expectations causes us to have a distorted concept of who we really are and what we can accomplish in life. When we learn to identify and tame our inner critic we begin the life-altering process of moving from self-condemnation to self-acceptance. It is through genuine self-acceptance that we learn to experience genuine self-love. 

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-3781730 Sat, 16 May 2020 00:00:00 -0700 1676 1 6 full false Responding to Hate with Love Responding to Hate with Love Hate speech on social media has reached an all-time high. How do we resist the temptation to lash out in frustration toward those who disrespect our points of view? How do we begin to heal the social pandemic on social media? 

In this episode, we will introduce the Gandhi/King methods of nonviolence and provide powerful and positive methods designed to move us from a culture of violence to a culture of peace. 

]]> Hate speech on social media has reached an all-time high. How do we resist the temptation to lash out in frustration toward those who disrespect our points of view? How do we begin to heal the social pandemic on social media? 

In this episode, we will introduce the Gandhi/King methods of nonviolence and provide powerful and positive methods designed to move us from a culture of violence to a culture of peace. 

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-3654712 Wed, 06 May 2020 21:00:00 -0700 1569 1 5 full false If You Want to Enough If You Want to Enough What is the secret to manifesting our goals? Is it just a matter of finding the right goal-setting techniques? Or do we need to look deeper into our own consciousness for answers?
This episode provides insights on how to recognize the difference between what we say we want and what we really want.

]]> What is the secret to manifesting our goals? Is it just a matter of finding the right goal-setting techniques? Or do we need to look deeper into our own consciousness for answers?
This episode provides insights on how to recognize the difference between what we say we want and what we really want.

]]> Leona Evans Buzzsprout-3567100 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0700 1505 1 4 full false With Malice Toward None With Malice Toward None How do we practice forgiveness? Is forgiving the same as forgetting? Is it a response to an apology? Is it a gesture designed to maintain peace at any price? There is much misinformation being circulated about what it takes to fully and freely release emotional wounds. However, unless we find methods that really work for us, we will continue to be stuck in a virtual prison of hurt and resentment. This episode focuses on debunking some of the popular misconceptions about forgiveness and discussing valuable methods for experiencing a transformation in consciousness that true forgiveness can offer.

]]> How do we practice forgiveness? Is forgiving the same as forgetting? Is it a response to an apology? Is it a gesture designed to maintain peace at any price? There is much misinformation being circulated about what it takes to fully and freely release emotional wounds. However, unless we find methods that really work for us, we will continue to be stuck in a virtual prison of hurt and resentment. This episode focuses on debunking some of the popular misconceptions about forgiveness and discussing valuable methods for experiencing a transformation in consciousness that true forgiveness can offer.

]]> Leona Buzzsprout-3391225 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0700 1729 1 3 full false The Hero in You The Hero in You Our spiritual journey is often one of triumph over adversity and involves accepting obstacles as part of the process, not separate from it. Too often we interpret difficulties or detours as a sign that we shouldn’t pursue our goals. However, as we examine the hero’s journey, based on the works of Joseph Campbell, we find an archetypical pattern that enables us to recognize our own experiences as part of an innate process of growth and transformation. The hero’s journey is a guide to understanding and living our lives on purpose. This episode focuses on the four stages of the hero’s journey as depicted in popular film and literature and provides helpful tools for honoring the hero within ourselves. 


“We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” - Joseph Campbell

]]> Our spiritual journey is often one of triumph over adversity and involves accepting obstacles as part of the process, not separate from it. Too often we interpret difficulties or detours as a sign that we shouldn’t pursue our goals. However, as we examine the hero’s journey, based on the works of Joseph Campbell, we find an archetypical pattern that enables us to recognize our own experiences as part of an innate process of growth and transformation. The hero’s journey is a guide to understanding and living our lives on purpose. This episode focuses on the four stages of the hero’s journey as depicted in popular film and literature and provides helpful tools for honoring the hero within ourselves. 


“We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” - Joseph Campbell

]]> Leona Buzzsprout-3391204 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0700 1616 1 2 full false Coping with COVID-19: Keys to Self-Care Coping with COVID-19: Keys to Self-Care Living in the midst of a global pandemic challenges each of us to find and access greater levels of our inner strength and spiritual power. This episode offers practical tools and insights to help cope with anxiety, reduce the negative impact of social distancing, and awaken to the limitless possibilities of gratitude and acceptance. 

]]> Living in the midst of a global pandemic challenges each of us to find and access greater levels of our inner strength and spiritual power. This episode offers practical tools and insights to help cope with anxiety, reduce the negative impact of social distancing, and awaken to the limitless possibilities of gratitude and acceptance. 

]]> Leona Evans with Matthew J. Evans Buzzsprout-3391135 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0700 1923 Coronavirus, COVID-19, Leona Evans, Matthew J Evans, Affirmation, Positive Thinking, Evolving Peacemaker 1 1 full false