The Wisdom Channel®

Feeling Joy

What if joy isn’t something to work toward someday, but something that deserves a place in your life right now? In this episode, Lisa explores what it really means to choose joy and why so many people move through life believing they have to earn happiness through struggle and putting everyone else first. Drawing from her recent experiences while traveling through Greece, Lisa unpacks how old patterns, a need to please others, and feelings of unworthiness can keep people disconnected from what truly fulfills them. She shares why learning to trust inner guidance, recognize self-worth, and release the belief that struggling is somehow necessary can open the door to a more joyful and aligned life. This conversation is a powerful reminder that joy is not something to wait for or work endlessly toward. It is something everyone deserves now. Listen in for an inspiring invitation to choose yourself and embrace a deeper sense of joy and gratitude. Key Points From This Episode: * [00:00] Introduction to today’s topic: choosing joy and letting go of struggle. * [01:25] Lisa’s hand-on-heart grounding exercise. * [04:23] Discovering what truly brings you joy by trying different paths. * [08:03] Finding ways to be of service and discovering fulfillment through helping others. * [11:50] Lisa’s path to finding work that felt meaningful. * [16:42] Trusting personal callings and allowing life to guide you toward what feels aligned. * [20:53] Why so many people believe struggle is necessary before allowing themselves joy. * [24:26] Lisa’s experience in Greece and searching for a place where she can truly thrive. * [28:36] Recognizing when others aren’t acting in your best interest. * [36:53] Treating herself to a stay at a luxury hotel. * [45:41] Embracing self-worth while finding joy and gratitude in everyday life. * [51:36] Closing reflections on choosing joy, trusting yourself, and creating a life you truly love. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Āman [https://www.aman.com/] Amanzoe [https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanzoe] Lisa Eve on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaeve/] The Happy Channel [https://thehappychannel.com/] The Happy Channel on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheHappyChannel/] The Happy Channel on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/TheHappyChannel/] The Love Channel: Finding Your Way to Happiness [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1507534132/] The Wisdom Channel® on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5FTCoQzxUBAZbWg_E2wcdmj4FsIslJKl]

Help Is Always Available

Help is often closer than we think. In this episode, Lisa explores the many ways support shows up in our lives and why learning to receive it can be just as important as offering it to others. From intuition and inner guidance to the people who step in when we need them most, she reflects on the role help plays in shaping our journeys and reminds listeners that no one is meant to navigate life entirely alone. Lisa also examines the role of trust and self-love in the healing process and the importance of creating quiet moments to hear our own inner guidance. She discusses the value of listening to the body, spending time in nature, and making space for stillness in a world full of distractions. This episode is a reminder that support can come from many places and that asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but an act of courage. Tune in for an uplifting conversation about trust, resilience, and finding your way forward with greater ease! Key Points From This Episode: * [00:00] Introduction to today’s topic: help and the many ways it shows up in our lives. * [00:55] Lisa’s hand-on-heart grounding exercise and connecting with intuition. * [03:55] Her Invisalign journey and learning the importance of accepting help from others. * [09:54] Remembering that everyone has the choice to accept help or not. * [12:20] Stories of unexpected intervention and protection. * [16:46] Trust, faith, and feeling supported through life’s most difficult moments. * [17:30] The many forms help can take, from family and friends to financial support. * [22:27] Protection, safety, and learning to trust intuition. * [23:22] Creating quiet space to hear yourself amid life’s constant distractions. * [26:52] Finding guidance and receiving messages through music. * [28:35] Self-love, healing old wounds, and releasing the need for external validation. * [32:42] Listening to the body, spending time in nature, and finding guidance within. * [36:44] Accepting support, helping ourselves, and finding our way back to our hearts. * [39:26] Learning to release fear, especially as highly sensitive people. * [43:18] Closing reflections on breathwork, compassion, and asking for help. * [49:39] Find out where you can learn more about Lisa’s work. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Lisa Eve on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaeve/] The Happy Channel [https://thehappychannel.com/] The Happy Channel on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheHappyChannel/] The Happy Channel on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/TheHappyChannel/] The Love Channel: Finding Your Way to Happiness [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1507534132/] The Wisdom Channel® on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5FTCoQzxUBAZbWg_E2wcdmj4FsIslJKl]

Gratitude: What It Is & What It Is Not

Life is a journey, and not every step will feel easy. So how do we practice gratitude through all the ups and downs of our time on earth? In this episode, Lisa Eve explores the difference between simply saying “thank you” and truly feeling gratitude for your life, even during painful or challenging moments. Through personal stories and reflections, she shares how difficult experiences and relationships can reveal important lessons about boundaries and healing. Lisa also reflects on what gratitude is not, explaining why gratitude without intention or authenticity can lose its meaning. Along the way, she reflects on victimhood, spiritual growth, difficult seasons of life, and the role gratitude has played in helping her move forward with greater compassion and self-awareness. This episode is a reminder that gratitude is not about pretending everything is okay. It’s about meeting yourself and your life with honesty, presence, and love. Trigger Warning: Today’s episode contains discussion of suicide. Please listen with care. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the 24-hour, toll-free, 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Key Points From This Episode: * [00:00] Introduction to today’s topic: gratitude. * [00:44] Lisa’s hand-on-heart exercise and why it’s so beneficial. * [05:24] The art of practicing gratitude throughout your life. * [07:15] Starting your day with gratitude: the power of a morning smile. * [12:09] Finding gratitude during challenging times. * [15:37] Letting go of victimhood and choosing gratitude. * [18:59] Intentionally transmuting negative feelings with love. * [22:54] Practicing gratitude for the people and experiences that show our boundaries. * [25:30] What gratitude is not: empty affirmations, blanket statements, and inauthenticity. * [31:57] Encouragement for anyone struggling with hopelessness or suicidal thoughts. * [40:36] Lisa’s time in Maui and her gratitude for the challenges and beauty she experienced. * [46:16] Closing reflections on gratitude, change, and trusting your path. * [47:31] Find out where you can learn more about Lisa’s work. Links for Today’s Episode: Lisa Eve on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaeve/] The Happy Channel [https://thehappychannel.com/] The Happy Channel on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheHappyChannel/] The Happy Channel on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/TheHappyChannel/] The Love Channel: Finding Your Way to Happiness [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1507534132/] The Wisdom Channel® on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5FTCoQzxUBAZbWg_E2wcdmj4FsIslJKl]

How to Love Yourself at Every Age

What does it really mean to love yourself as you age? In this episode, Lisa Eve gets honest about a recent photoshoot that had her looking at her wrinkles, her grey hair, and herself a little differently than usual. From there the conversation opens into something bigger: when does age actually begin, why do so many of us resist the number, and how do we hold onto our playfulness as life gets more serious? This episode is for anyone who has ever looked in the mirror and wondered where time went, and anyone who is ready to come back to self-love exactly where they are. 🎙️ The Wisdom Channel®: Bring Love to the Playground® - New episodes every 2nd and 4th Thursday. Watch on YouTube: @LisaEve and listen on all podcast platforms. 📖 The Love Channel: Finding Your Way to Happiness — available on Amazon. 🌐 TheHappyChannel.com

Why Are You Stressed?

What's stressing you out right now? In this episode, Lisa Eve shares an unexpectedly honest story from a recent trip to the Bahamas, from charter flights with no lavatory, to hotel upgrades that weren't, to a pasta that saved the day, and weaves it all into a real conversation about stress, self-love, and knowing when to leave. You'll also learn Lisa Eve's simple hand-on-heart breathing exercise to help release tension from your body, and walk away with one important question to sit with this week: why are you stressed, and is it really worth the energy you're giving it? Topics covered: stress and the body, self-trust, letting go, finding your workarounds, and the people who show up when you need them most. Find Lisa Eve at thewisdomchannel.com