Episodes

How many courses do you need before you finally trust yourself? If you've invested years developing your intuitive, healing or spiritual skills, yet still find yourself wondering whether you're ready to take the next step, this episode is for you. In this episode of Connecting to Spirit, I share a moment that changed the way I saw myself and my work forever. For years, I believed that confidence would come after I learned enough. After one more course. One more certification. One more p...

She has a doctorate. She worked on world stages — Fashion Week, serious money, serious influence. She still gets offers. Publishing articles for world-famous magazines, opportunities that would turn most heads. And she says no. Right now, she chooses her salon — her loyal staff, many of whom have been with her since she started, and the clients she loves. Not because she had to. Because that's where she's most alive. That moment stopped me in my tracks. Because it cracked open something I've bee...

A spiritual business rarely begins with more clients. It doesn’t start with another qualification, a better website, or finally feeling confident enough. More often, it begins with a decision. The moment you stop treating your work like something you do quietly on the side… and start taking yourself seriously as a practitioner. In this episode, I’m sharing one of the biggest crossroads in my own journey — a time when I lost part-time work, was told to get another job for security, and had to ...

There's a reason so many gifted, sensitive, heart-centred women stay invisible in their work — and it's not the one most people assume. It's not fear of judgment. It's not worrying about what family will think. The real reason goes deeper than that, and once you understand it, everything changes. In this episode I'm sharing what I've witnessed after teaching thousands of intuitive practitioners over 23 years — the hidden fear that keeps the most gifted healers from stepping forward, why your ...

There’s a question I’ve been sitting with recently… and it might change the way you think about channeling completely. In this episode, I explore one of the most important (and often misunderstood) aspects of intuitive work: 👉 Are we accessing higher guidance… or subtly giving our power away? We dive into: The difference between channeling and inner wisdom Why discernment matters more than accuracy How your state (stress, regulation, grounding) impacts what you receive The truth about “guides” v...

Have you ever received something, a feeling, a message, a sense, and immediately thought, I’m just making this up ? Because what if that’s not what’s happening at all? What if you’re already channeling… and the only thing getting in the way is that you don’t trust it yet? In this episode, I’m speaking to the experience of receiving something subtle and dismissing it before it’s even given the chance to develop. Because channeling doesn’t usually begin in the way people expect. It’s not always cl...

Channeling is not what you think it is. You are not being taken over. You are not losing control. And you’re definitely not opening yourself up to something dark. In this episode, I’m breaking down what channeling actually is — not the version you’ve seen in movies, and not the fear-based stories people often believe, but the real, grounded human experience of it. I’m sharing my own journey into trance channeling, including the first time I allowed a direct message to come through...

You’re not lacking intuition — you’re just not recognising it. The more you notice it, the stronger it becomes. Once you begin recognising your intuition, the next step is learning how to strengthen it. In this episode, I share simple, practical ways to deepen your connection to intuition and start trusting it in your everyday life. Rather than something mysterious or out of reach, intuition is already present — it just requires awareness, space, and trust. I also share a personal story of fo...

What if you've never lacked intuition — you've just been misreading it? In this episode, I'm sharing the framework I've refined over more than 20 years of doing this work: the Three Voices. True inspired guidance, fear, and your own thinking mind. Each one shows up when you tune in. Knowing which is which is where real trust begins. Through my own stories — including a moment of embarrassment on tour with my business coach, a nerve-filled first live channelling demo, and a sleepless spiral th...

Have you ever had a moment where something inside you just knew — not because you had the evidence, not because it made logical sense, but because something deeper within you simply said yes… or no? In this episode of Connecting to Spirit , I explore how intuition often appears quietly in everyday moments. It might be a sudden impulse to answer a phone call, an instant sense of connection with someone new, or a small inner nudge that leads to something far bigger than you ever expected. I share ...

Your intuition often speaks before your mind — but many people have been conditioned not to trust it. In this episode of Connecting to Spirit, I explore the powerful relationship between intuition and personal responsibility, and why learning to trust your inner guidance can transform your life. I begin by sharing one of the first lessons I learned during my early Reiki training — a simple but profound teaching about emotional responsibility and the stories we choose to hold onto. From there,...

Are you truly ready to step into your spiritual calling or is something quietly holding you back? What if the nudge you’ve been feeling isn’t doubt… but an invitation? In this Season Two finale of the Connecting to Spirit podcast, Lisa Brandis shares the real signs you’re ready to expand your spiritual work — whether that means offering your first session, saying yes to a leadership opportunity, or finally trusting yourself as a teacher and guide. This episode is for you if: • You learn...

What if your deepest healing began the moment you decided to trust your intuition? What if the strength you needed was already inside you, waiting to be awakened? In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with intuitive healer Karen Churchill , who bravely shares her journey from an unexpected cancer diagnosis to discovering her own healing power through Reiki and spiritual connection. Karen opens her heart as she recounts the intuitive messages she received, the spiritual awakening that unfold...

What if the thing you fear most… never actually happens? This week I go deep and share a very personal story — the moment my husband was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and my whole world collapsed in an instant. I was pregnant, caring for a toddler, and suddenly facing the unthinkable. My mind went straight into worst-case scenarios. I had a complete change in perspective… and ended 17 years of anxiety. I walk you through the mindset shift that stopped me from “dress rehearsing tragedy...

Discover Deep Soul Love Through Learning Intuitive Reiki Story Time: I share one of the most touching moments I’ve ever experienced while teaching Reiki. During a Reiki attunement in one of my workshops, a beautiful soul, a foster parent in his 50s who felt the love of his own soul for the very first time. It was a moment of pure awakening… and it changed both of us. We’ll explore what Reiki attunement really is, how it opens the heart to deeper connection, and why these moments of spi...

That was the moment I remembered I’m not alone... When I was asked to fill an extra 15 minutes on stage at one of the biggest festivals I’d ever spoken at, my heart started pounding. I hadn’t prepared for this. First I froze seconds felt like hours.... Then I called on my spirit guide, Anya, and something incredible happened. As I opened to channel her guidance, the energy shifted. My fear melted away, and together we delivered a message that touched the entire audience. In thi...

What if losing control was the very thing that helped you find yourself again? 🌟 In this heartfelt and empowering episode, I sit down with Australian broadcaster and intuitive entrepreneur Carmen Braidwood, who shares her courageous journey from the world of radio to a deeper life guided by intuition, authenticity, and radical self-trust. Together, we explore how to: ✨ Move through fear and trust your inner guidance ✨ Turn challenges into opportunities for reinvention ✨ Reco...

What if fear was the doorway to your intuition? In this episode, I sit down with my beautiful student Avanti, who courageously shares her journey through my Learn to Channel course. From overcoming fear and self-doubt to awakening her inner guidance, Avanti’s story reminds us of the magic that unfolds when we trust Spirit and allow ourselves to be guided. As we talk, we explore the real-life moments of transformation that come from learning to channel, how Reiki deepened her connection, how g...

What if surrender isn’t weakness, but the gateway to your intuition? In this episode, I open up about something we all face on the spiritual path: fear, resistance, and the challenge of letting go. You’ll hear the powerful story of my student Kylie, who moved from deep fear of the non-physical world into a moment of surrender that completely changed her connection with Spirit. I’ll also share my own raw experience of burnout — and how surrendering in that season taught me what true trust real...

The beginning of a brand-new chapter for Intuitive Reiki International®. For years, I’ve carried a vision of expanding Reiki in a way that is heart-led, intuitive, and deeply aligned with Spirit. Today, that vision becomes reality as I welcome our very first licensee: Sarah Doig . Sarah’s journey is one of healing, courage, and stepping into a bigger purpose. From her personal transformation as a mother to becoming a Reiki Master, she now steps into her role as the first Licensed Intuitive Reik...

Have you ever been invited into something that felt bigger than you — and your heart whispered “say yes” even though you didn’t feel ready? In this episode, I share the story of my very first Reiki teaching opportunity — a moment of divine timing that opened the door to everything that followed in my journey. You’ll hear how saying yes to service, even when I felt unsure, became the turning point that shaped my path. We’ll explore: 💫 The magic of opportunities that arise when you lead with servi...

I open up about how I weave AI into my spiritual channeling practice—using technology to support my work, but never to replace the wisdom that comes from spirit. Honouring my intuition and staying true to my heart is at the core of everything I do, even as I embrace new tools. You’ll hear honest reflections on maintaining authenticity, sovereignty, and integrity in a rapidly changing world. I talk about the practical ways AI helps me with structure and clarity, while always keeping my channeling...

A conversation with internationally recognised psychic medium & spiritual mentor Dawn Collins. In this episode I sit down with the extraordinary Dawn Collins — an internationally recognised psychic, medium, and spiritual mentor with over 35 years of experience bridging the physical and spiritual realms. Dawn’s story is one of resilience, spiritual rebellion, and the freedom of living as a soul-led medium. We talk about her journey, the importance of integrity in spiritual work, and what i...

What if your intuition could guide you with calm clarity—even when life feels uncertain? Learning Reiki Level 2 over 22 years ago, helped me build trust in myself, connect more deeply to spirit, and support others in powerful ways. You’ll learn about the sacred Reiki symbols, how we can send healing energy across time and space, and hear a few of my favourite stories—from a baby who settled instantly to a man facing cancer with surprising peace. ✨ Ready to deepen your spiritual connection? My ne...