What if your surroundings could become a living expression of divine love? In this deeply grounded and heart-opening conversation, Jeffrey McDonnell sits down with Marilyn Eagen—Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner, Reiki Master Teacher, and founder of The Peace Place—to explore the sacred art of creating environments that nurture the soul. Marilyn shares her inspiring journey from physical therapist to energy healer, revealing how her connection to nature, spirit, and the land itself guided her to build a sanctuary where healing and peace flow naturally. Together, Jeffrey and Marilyn explore how we can: ✨ Transform our homes into spaces that radiate calm and divine connection ✨ Ground and clear energy before prayer or meditation ✨ Listen to the wisdom of the land and invite God’s presence into every moment ✨ Recognize the difference between heavy and light energies—and bring all back to love Whether you’re called to create a prayer corner, a meditation garden, or a peaceful kitchen, this episode will show you how to honor your space, clear what no longer serves, and welcome in God’s light wherever you are. About Marilyn Marilyn Eagen is a visionary in the fields of energy healing, spiritual growth, and holistic transformation. For over two decades, she has dedicated herself to guiding people through profound shifts—helping them move from survival into thriving.  Marilyn’s journey began in a more conventional healing environment, but a serendipitous encounter with alternative therapies awakened her to a deeper calling.  She immersed herself in a wide array of modalities to master the art and science of energetic work.  Today she offers personalized healing sessions, empowering classes, and transformative ceremonies that support balance, clarity, and alignment.  She is a Certified Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner, a Certified Life Coach, and has pursued shamanic trainings (including in Peru).  Her work integrates subtle energy systems, intuitive insight, and sacred practices to help clients raise vibration, reclaim inner peace, and step into their highest expression.  On a personal note, Marilyn has been married to her soulmate Gary for over four decades, and together they have four children and seven grandchildren.  She and Gary share a deep love of nature—whether in the mountains, at the beach, or exploring wild places together.  Their home grounds a portal of high-dimensional energy and frequently draws sweet animal visitors.  Marilyn is based in Missouri and leads workshops such as Usui / Holy Fire® III Reiki I & II trainings.  She also oversees “The Peace Place”—a sacred site on her property housing a labyrinth she and Gary designed and built, inviting people into walking meditation and spiritual connection.  As your guest on this episode, Marilyn brings wisdom in creating sacred spaces—whether physical, energetic, or spiritual—and practical guidance for anchoring your own sanctuary for deep connection, healing, and awakening. https://marilyneagen.com

What if the hardest challenges in life are also the doorway to the deepest miracles? In this inspiring episode of Unlocking the Miracles Within, I sit down with Melissa and Chris Pollard—two radiant souls whose lives are a living testimony to resilience, faith, and the power of inner light. Melissa is a life coach and energy healer, and she supports Chris as Chief Strategy Officer for their family business, Clarity Windows. Chris, her husband, faced a life-altering diagnosis when he was told he had a brain tumor in 2019. Together, they navigated the surgery, uncertainty, and the long road to recovery. Melissa’s journey began long before—stepping into the role of caretaker at just 13, navigating her mother’s depression, and later finding her way into both motherhood and the medical field. Her story is one of discovering that true healing is never just physical—it is emotional, mental, and spiritual. Through Root Cause Discovery and energy healing, she has learned that when we release what no longer serves us, our inner light is reactivated, creating ripples of healing through families and generations. This conversation is about more than surviving. It’s about how Melissa and Chris found divine guidance in life’s darkest valleys, how they continue to bring light into the world, and what we can all learn about grace, courage, and love when challenges appear. ✨ Tune in and be reminded that even in hardship, miracles are waiting to be revealed. About Melissa and Chris Pollard Melissa & Chris Pollard are the heart behind Clarity Windows & Doors, a family-owned business built on integrity, service, and light. Beyond their company, Melissa brings her gifts as a life coach, energy healer, and spiritual counselor through Beyond the Veil Healing https://btvhealing.org/mpollard—holding sacred, non-judgmental space for clients to heal, remember, and transform. She specializes in guiding others back to their inner clarity and light, helping them release pain and stuck energy, and step into lives filled with purpose and joy. Together, Melissa and Chris embody resilience and faith, turning life’s challenges into opportunities for deeper connection, healing, and service to others. #UnlockingTheMiraclesWithin #FaithJourney #MiraclesInChallenges #DivineGuidance #HealingJourney #FaithAndHealing #PodcastCommunity #ChristianPodcast #EnergyHealing #LifeCoaching #SpiritualHealing #MiraclesEveryday #ResilienceAndFaith #GodsGrace #HopeAndHealing To book a session or to learn more about Melissa Pollard, go to Beyond the Veil Healing https://btvhealing.org/mpollard If you are in the Dallas/Fort Worth Texas area, please visit Clarity Windows & Doors - https://claritywindows.com/ To learn more about Mandy Morris go to https://mandymorris.love To learn more about Oliver Nino go to https://www.geolovehealing.com/  

In Episode 8 of Unlocking the Miracles Within, Barry Robbins—Vice President at ITP International and founding member of the Evolutionary Sports Collective—invites us to discover how movement itself can become a living prayer. Barry shares how breath, simple intentional motions, and “hara” (core) awareness help us embody the Divine, not just think about it. He explains the power of “knowing and respecting the edge” so our practice remains both safe and transformative. Along the way, he introduces a short guided practice that helps us give a body to our divinity and closes with three grounded takeaways you can use in daily life. This conversation is rich with warmth, wisdom, and a playful reminder: your body is a sacred vessel, a direct line to God’s presence. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why your body is the truest “first responder” to what is real. How to honor safety vs. stretch: respecting your edge. A simple breath-and-awareness practice to embody the Divine. Barry’s 3 daily lenses: Body • Mind • Heart • Soul—plus the power of community. A glimpse into Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar, a classic text that shaped Barry’s approach to movement and spiritual practice. About Barry Barry Robbins is a founding member of the Evolutionary Sports Collective and is a lineage-holder of ITP International (Integral Transformative Practice), co-founded by human potential visionaries George Leonard and Michael Murphy.   Barry’s love of sports and exercise began at an early age and continues to grow as he sees this path as a life practice which seeks to include excellence, unity, love and compassion. He is a former All-City baseball player, and nationally-ranked, First-Team All-American fast-pitch softball player with a 50-year background in yoga and meditation. He continues to enjoy mountain biking and contemplative practice. Barry has coached world-class athletes and teaches workshops at Esalen Institute, IONS, and other parts of the U.S., and is a certified trainer in ITP and LET (Leonard Energy Training). He is a contributing author of Sports, Energy and Consciousness: Awakening Human Potential through Sport. Through the Evolutionary Sports Collective, Barry explores the field of sports as a transformative practice, bridging integrated principles and practices into various disciplines, including athletics, the workplace, education, and research. Connect with Barry Robbins: 🌐 ITP International 🌐 Evolutionary Sports Collective 📘 Facebook 📸 Instagram

✨ Episode 7 – Divine Signs and Synchronicities ✨ Have you ever felt God nudging you through repeating numbers, dreams, or “coincidences” too perfect to ignore? In this solo episode, Jeffrey McDonnell shares his journey of awakening to divine signs and synchronicities—and how you can welcome more of them into your daily life. Alongside heartfelt stories, Jeffrey offers five practical tips to deepen your awareness of God’s presence: Open the Door – Take intentional moments to invite God’s love into your life. Avoid the Spiritual Candy Trap – Don’t get caught up in chasing mystical experiences; stay grounded in God’s love. Ask God What You’re Meant to Learn – Turn both joyful and difficult experiences into opportunities for growth. Talk to God Like Your Closest Friend – Share openly, knowing you have His full attention. Catch What’s Not of God – Notice fear, worry, or judgment, and release them back to Him. These practices remind us that divine guidance is always present—and that we are loved exactly as we are.   Join our email list at https://creatingourownlight.com/cooljourneys-podcast Follow me on social media at Facebook - https://facebook.com/creatingourownlight Instagram - https://instagram.com/creatingourownlight #UnlockingTheMiraclesWithin #DivineSigns #Synchronicities #SignsFromGod #EverydayMiracles #MiraclesWithin #FaithJourney #SpiritualAwakening #GodsLove #ChristianPodcast #TrustGod #WalkInFaith

In this heartfelt and wisdom-rich conversation, author and somatic manifesting guide Shantini Rajah joins Jeffrey to explore how gratitude isn’t just a mindset—it’s a way of being that activates transformation from the inside out. Shantini shares her personal journey from anxiety and self-judgment to grounded clarity, describing how the divine download of her 1 Healing Breath practice became a turning point in her life. Together, they explore how the body, breath, and intention all play vital roles in cultivating presence, releasing resistance, and co-creating miracles. You’ll also learn the difference between practicing gratitude and living in gratitude, and why feeling safe in your body is the missing piece to truly manifesting the life you desire. ✨ This episode includes a live guided practice of the 1 Healing Breath—a deceptively simple yet profoundly calming tool you can use anytime to reset and realign. 🔑 In this episode: Why gratitude lists aren’t enough—and what truly shifts your energy How to build a safe inner foundation to receive what you desire The “1 Healing Breath” technique and how it helps access your heart Tips to stop seeking externally and start embodying your truth Why miracles happen when we’re present, grounded, and ready to receive Whether you’re navigating overwhelm, chasing goals, or simply craving a deeper connection to yourself and Source, this episode offers a beautiful reminder: the miracle is already within you. 📘 Learn more about Shantini’s book Manifest Anything You Want: https://manifestanythingyouwantbook.com/ 🌐 Explore more of her work: https://shantinirajah.com/ 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shantinirajah/   Shantini Rajah bio A rare blend of physicist, engineer, manifesting coach, teacher, and author, Shantini Rajah brings a revolutionary approach to manifesting that seamlessly weaves science, soul, and strategy into a practical, embodied system that works for everyone. A pioneer in somatic manifesting, Shantini is the creator of 1 Healing Breath, a powerful MicroAction Manifesting practice that anchors her signature “Step Zero” methodology—the essential foundation for manifesting with ease, joy, and consistency. Shantini’s book, Manifest Anything You Want: Six Magical Steps to Create an Extraordinary Life (Llewellyn Worldwide), and her transformational work with clients have helped thousands around the world manifest extraordinary results by embodying one powerful truth:When you feel safe enough to receive, manifesting becomes natural and effortless. Over the years, Shantini has collaborated and worked with world-renowned leaders and brands such as Mindvalley, legendary energy medicine pioneer Donna Eden, bestselling manifesting teacher Mandy Morris, and global media like Hay House, Forbes, Sounds True, ELLE, and Harper’s Bazaar. Shantini’s mission is to support everyone -- from conscious business owners to anyone bold enough to dream big and manifest bigger  -- with magical yet practice, science-based tools and techniques so they finally feel safe enough to enjoy real-world manifesting results that feel just as good on the inside as they look on the outside.

Episode 5 – Overcoming Anxiety and Depression through Spiritual Practices with Amanda Hietter What if the pain of your past was actually the path to your purpose? In this raw and faith-filled episode, Amanda Hietter opens up about her remarkable journey from childhood trauma, addiction, divorce, and years of spiritual disconnection—into a life of freedom, peace, and divine purpose. Through deeply vulnerable storytelling, Amanda shares how abuse at a young age distorted her sense of worth and identity, and how decades of anxiety and depression ultimately brought her to a breaking point—and a breakthrough. Now the founder of Across the Horizon Travel, Amanda helps others heal and reconnect through spiritual retreats and transformative travel experiences. In our conversation, we explore the powerful role that spiritual practices like prayer, gratitude, and setting boundaries played in her recovery, and how trusting God—even when it doesn’t make sense—can lead to unimaginable miracles. If you or someone you love is walking through darkness, this episode offers a powerful reminder: you are never too far gone for God’s grace to reach you.     Guest Bio – Amanda Hietter Amanda Hietter is the founder of Across the Horizon Travel, a spiritual retreat and travel business dedicated to helping people reconnect with God, themselves, and the beauty of creation. After walking through trauma, addiction, divorce, and deep emotional pain, Amanda now lives a life of faith, freedom, and purpose. Her work centers on supporting Kingdom entrepreneurs, faith-based coaches, and leaders in creating transformational experiences through travel, community, and spiritual healing. Amanda believes in the power of redemption and uses her testimony to inspire others to rise from their lowest moments and reclaim their God-given identity.   🔗 Connect with Amanda 🌍 Website: https://www.acrossthehorizontravel.com 📣 Rooted in Resilience (Free Virtual Event – Aug 28): https://events.heatupyourretreats.com 📸 Instagram: @acrossthehorizontravel I connected with Amanda through an amazing organization called C-Suite for Christ @csuiteforchrist in St. Louis lead by Chris Cooper - @Lighthouseinme.

How do we move beyond the chaos of everyday life and into divine alignment? In this powerful conversation with best-selling author and researcher Dawson Church, we explore how meditation strengthens your connection to God (or Source), clears mental clutter, rewires the brain, and activates your highest potential. We talk about the science behind sustained happiness, the “four circuits of spiritual intelligence,” and how simple practices can radically transform your body, brain, and soul.

In this episode of ’Unlocking Miracles Within,’ host Jeffrey McDonnell and his wife, Julie, dive deep into their journey through a significant spiritual transformation.

Welcome to 'Power of Prayer: A Gateway to Miracles,' Season 1, Episode 2! In this transformative episode, host Jeffrey McDonnell sits down with Jack Ortego, the regional director of ManInTheMirror.org, to explore the profound impact of prayer. Join us as we dive deep into Jack's incredible journey of faith, miraculous healings, and the power of unwavering belief in God. Don't miss Jack's heartfelt stories and his enlightening discussions on connecting with God, overcoming fears, and living a life of divine purpose. Prepare to be inspired, uplifted, and reminded of the miracles waiting to unfold in your life! Man in the Mirror https://maninthemirror.org C-Suite for Christ https://csuiteforchrist.com/ C-Suite for Christ St. Louis, Missour https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570586964758# Creating Our Own Light https://creatingourownlight.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/creatingourownlight Instagram - https://instagram.com/creatingourownlight   Our Special Guest Jack Ortego Regional Director - Man in the Mirror About Jack Missouri and Central States Jack Ortego is committed to strengthening churches and equipping Christian men throughout the Midwest, where he serves as the Regional Director supporting fellow Area Directors. In addition to leading his regional team, he guides leaders in and around his home base of O’Fallon, MO, through a comprehensive strategy to reach and disciple men, with the goal of changing lives and building the kingdom of God. Jack, a lifelong resident of Louisiana where he raised his family, served in various capacities in men’s ministries in Baton Rouge and the surrounding region since 1995—first in his home church where he was also an Elder for 21 years. He expanded his reach community-wide, spending 11 years discipling men as Lead Coordinator for men’s weekend retreats, impacting many churches and denominations. Jack and his wife Beverley moved to the St. Louis region in 2014 where he has served with Man in the Mirror since 2016. He and Bev continue to cheer on LSU Tiger football as they “Love Purple, Live Gold.”  

Together, we’ll explore the profound truth that we are deeply loved by the Divine—a love that heals, guides, and unlocks the miracles within each of us. I’ll reflect on my personal story of navigating life’s joys and challenges, the transformative power of prayer, and my vision for this sacred space.

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