Friends with the World with Michelle Villegas

“Friends with the World” with Michelle Villegas: Expanding Love Through Music, Mantra, and Sacred Connection

Expanding Love Through Music, Mantra, and Sacred Connection  
In this episode of Friends with the World, Michelle speaks with Darren Marc Levene—musician, singer-songwriter, Reiki Master, and published author—to explore how music and mantra can open the door to a deeper experience of love and sacred connection. Darren shares his journey from early songwriting and performing in a rock band to creating music rooted in intention, where sound becomes something shared, lived, and experienced together.
From songs that arrive in dreams to leading group singing and mantra gatherings, his work reflects a movement from personal expression into collective presence. As the author of Journey of the Heart: Awakening to Love, Unveiling the Power of the Heart: A Channeled Text, and Create Your Dream Life Now: A Workbook and Guide for Manifesting Your Destiny, Darren also offers insight into his writing process and how his creative work continues to evolve. His upcoming book, I Walk with Jesus: Lessons in Love, Forgiveness, and Freedom, continues this spiritually guided path, reflecting the deepening integration of his teachings through both music and writing.
Together, Michelle and Darren reflect on creativity, presence, and the practices that help us return to what matters most. At its heart, this conversation is about expanding love—through voice, through music, and through the ways we come together.
Darren Marc Levene is a kirtan artist, author, and Reiki Master Teacher who shares heart-centered devotional music at yoga studios, retreats, and festivals across the country. His kirtans are known for creating a welcoming, uplifting space where everyone can participate, connect, and experience the joy of singing together. Darren is also the author of three spiritual books, and his work—both written and musical—centers on opening the heart and deepening our connection to love, compassion, and the divine.
Darren can be reached at: https://awakenwithdarren.com/
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“Friends with the World” with Michelle Villegas: Conscious Ripples

Conscious Ripples: Intuition, Energy, and Living from the Wisdom Within
In this heart-centered episode of Friends With The World, host Michelle Villegas is joined by intuitive guide, Reiki master, author, and speaker Shelly Wilson for a rich and expansive conversation about conscious living, intuition, and trusting the wisdom within.
Shelly shares her personal journey into intuitive and spiritual work, weaving together childhood experiences, spiritual exploration, and the path that led her to become a professional intuitive and Reiki master. Together, Michelle and Shelly explore the power of conscious conversation, and how awareness allows us to respond to life with greater softness, intention, and compassion rather than reacting from habit or fear.
The conversation moves into the art of personal growth and self-empowerment, highlighting Shelly’s four books—28 Days to a New You, Connect to the You Within, Journey Into Consciousness, and Embracing the Magic Within. 
Shelly offers practical insights on intentional breathing, meditation, managing energy, and creating healthy boundaries in a highly stimulated, technology-driven world.
A central theme of the episode is learning to trust your inner guidance. Shelly emphasizes the importance of developing personal intuition rather than outsourcing wisdom to external authorities, reminding listeners that doubt often disconnects us from our own inner knowing. Michelle reflects on how we are all in a continual state of practice, gently learning how to meet life with more presence and grace.
The episode also touches on healing, perspective, and inclusion. Shelly shares her work with Unity churches and Helping Parents Heal, honoring the many paths people take through grief, loss, and transformation. Together, they explore how contrast and differing perspectives shape our understanding of life and deepen compassion.
Listeners are invited to consider the subtle but powerful ripples created by intentional kindness, heart-centered living, and conscious creation. The conversation concludes with an encouragement to honor your energy, trust divine timing, and embrace your unique light as a gift to yourself—and to the world.
Shelly Wilson is an author, intuitive medium, Reiki Master and inspirational speaker who is passionate about helping people wake up to their greatness. She supports others as they navigate their own journey into consciousness to experience aliveness. She is the author of several books, including Embracing the Magic Within, and the creator of empowerment oracle cards.   Shelly can be reached at: https://shellyrwilson.com/
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“Friends with the World” with Michelle Villegas: Singing Your Heart’s Song

Singing Your Heart’s Song and Sharing Your Gifts With The World!
Friends With The World, host Michelle Villegas invites listeners into a soulful exploration of what it means to sing one’s HeartSong and share one’s unique gifts with the world. This episode is the second in a series devoted to tending to the heart and deepening connection with ourselves, each other, and the planet.
Drawing from psychology, research on well-being, storytelling, and lived experience, Michelle explores the concept of the HeartSong as an inner melody that evolves across different seasons of life. She weaves in insights from research on other-oriented psychological health, reflections on service and purpose, and the butterfly effect—illustrating how even small, authentic acts can create powerful ripple effects in the world.
Listeners are introduced to the HeartSong Path, a reflective process designed to support honoring inner truth, cultivating imagination, trusting the unfolding journey, and nurturing one’s gifts with courage and compassion. 
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“Friends with the World” with Michelle Villegas: Singing the Soul Awake

Singing the Soul Awake: Creativity, Mindfulness, and Conscious Living
On Friends with the World, host Michelle Villegas welcomes Lise Villeneuve—mindfulness educator, author, and former singer-songwriter—for an inspiring conversation about creativity as a pathway to awakening and embodied presence.
Lise shares her journey from international music performer to creating mindful stories and programs for children and families. Drawing from her background in psychology and lifelong spiritual inquiry, she reflects on how music first became a doorway to self-discovery, and how motherhood later inspired her to translate spiritual wisdom into accessible, heart-centered storytelling.
Together, Michelle and Lise explore embodiment as a spiritual practice, and how creativity opens a doorway to the higher self. Lise speaks about her books Conscious Kids and Unplugging from the Game, which invite readers to remember their true essence beyond thoughts, emotions, and identity.
The conversation also touches on collective awakening, the importance of spiritual community, and the healing power of living from the heart. This episode is a tender reminder that through presence, playfulness, and compassion, we each contribute to a more conscious and loving world.
Bio:
 Lise Villeneuve is a French-Canadian author and a distinctive voice in mindfulness and transformational storytelling. Her books invite readers of all ages to reconnect with inner wisdom and live with greater presence, compassion, and freedom.
She is the author of Unplugging from the Game: Remembering the Real You—endorsed by Suzanne Giesemann, Dr. Sue Morter, Mary O’Malley, and Marci Shimoff—as well as Conscious Kids with Wise Willy, Awakening One, and Little Soul Playing a Role.
Lise holds an Honours Degree in Psychology and is certified as a Reiki Master and Health & Wellness Coach. Her work bridges emotional intelligence, conscious living, and spirituality in an accessible, grounded way.
Before turning to spiritual writing, she built an international career as a singer-songwriter. In 2003, she won the Charles Trenet Trophy in Paris, leading to a Canadian-embassy-sponsored tour across Asia and the Middle East. This artistic foundation continues to shape her writing through its poetic tone and emotional depth.
Across all her creations, Lise is guided by a clear purpose: to help people awaken to their true power through presence, awareness, and creative service. www.consciouslivingsolutions.com
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“Friends with the World” with Michelle Villegas: The Presence and Power of Infinite Love

The Presence and Power of Infinite Love
On this episode of Friends With The World, we welcome Catherine Weisenberg—evidential medium, author, speaker and communication facilitator.Together, we explore the beauty and brilliance of Infinite Love and its ability to reach across worlds and awaken the deeper knowing within the heart.
Catherine shares tender stories from her work communicating with loved ones who have passed and the sacred nature of her Source writings.
We also explore meaningful, everyday ways each of us can become a "love activator"—through presence, compassion, intentional connection, and listening deeply to the guidance of the heart.This conversation is filled with hope and the gentle presence of something greater. It invites us all to recognize, receive, and radiate the power of Infinite Love in our own lives.
Bio:
Catherine A. Weissenberg, MA is an author, speaker, communication facilitator, and evidential medium. For over 37 years, she has been sharing her unique ability to communicate and dialogue with Source, the deceased, and coma patients. She is the coauthor of the book, Beyond Ever After: A Heart-to-Heart Journey Through Death and the Afterlife. For more information about this incredible true story, please visit her website www.Beyondeverafter.com
Catherine is committed to supporting people’s self-discovery and alignment with the truth that they are already inherently and eternally divinely connected beings of love. For more information about Catherine, her Live Writing Events, Spirit Salon Gatherings, or other ways to experience her work, please visit her website www.CatherineConnects.com You may also receive Source messages on Instagram and Facebook at Catherine Connects, as well as watch her YouTube videos at Catherine Connects. 
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“Friends with the World” with Michelle Villegas: Answering Her Heart's Call

Answering Her Heart's Call: A Journey of Books, Connection, and Hope
On this episode of Friends With The World, we welcome Victoria Harbison, founder of Turn the Page Uganda—a volunteer-led organization with a heartfelt mission to support students and schools in Northern Uganda.
In many of these classrooms, the desire to learn is vibrant, yet resources are scarce. Shelves are empty, textbooks are few, and supplies are limited. Still, the hope and determination of the students remain strong. Turn the Page Uganda honors that determination by placing books—and opportunity—into their hands.
What makes this organization truly special is its focus on connection. Through meaningful partnerships between schools in Uganda and schools in the United States, they foster cultural understanding, shared learning, and global friendship. Teachers, students, families, and communities come together—proving that education can be a bridge that brings hearts and worlds closer.
Please join us for this inspirational conversation on the power of collective care and the profound act of turning the page towards hope.
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“Friends with the World” with Michelle Villegas: Awakening to the Power of Your Voice

Awakening to the Power of  Your Voice
In this episode, host Michelle Villegas celebrates the magic of unexpected beginnings and invites listeners into a soulful conversation with vocal empowerment coach, speaker, and trainer Sloane Reali. Together, they explore the voice as a gateway to healing, connection, and authentic self-expression.
Sloane shares her inspiring journey from overcoming childhood health challenges to guiding others in transformative practices, such as breath and vocal wellness. With wisdom on balancing technology, embracing self-care, and nurturing mental and emotional well-being, she reminds us of the importance of choosing love, light, and presence each day.
Michelle and Sloane also reflect on the creation of the song Friends of the World, born from a dream and brought to life through collaboration, courage, and heart. Their conversation is an invitation to discover purpose, awaken creative gifts, and use the power of voice to connect with ourselves, each other, and the world.
Sloane Reali is a Vocal Empowerment Coach, Speaker, and Best-Selling Author of Find Your Voice, Transform Your Life. With over 25 years of experience, she helps professionals, performers, and presenters master their voice, command any room, and cultivate vocal wellness through a wholistic mind-body approach. Host of the Find Your Voice, Rock Your Confidence podcast, Sloane has appeared on TV, radio, and numerous podcasts, while coaching clients for world tours, major auditions, and even a Songwriters Hall of Fame induction!
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“Friends with the World” with Michelle Villegas: Supporting Children: Navigating Their Friendships

Supporting Children in Nurturing and Navigating Their Friendships
Friendship is at the heart of a child’s well-being, shaping their self-esteem, social skills, and sense of belonging. 
In this episode, we explore the essential role of friendship in childhood and how we can support children in cultivating healthy relationships.
We’ll walk through the stages of friendship from preschool through adolescence, discuss how to guide children in understanding what it means to be a good friend, and share practical tools. 
You’ll also hear ways to respond when friendships become challenging and how to nurture empathy, kindness, and self-compassion along the way.
Please join us for insights, stories, and strategies that will help you support children's friendships—and perhaps deepen your own.
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“Friends with the World” with Michelle Villegas: Writing with Passion, Purpose and Love

Writing with Passion, Purpose and Love
Janet Lucy, M.A. is a writer, poet, and award-winning author of Makana is a Gift, Mermaid Dreams and The Three Sunflowers. The Three Sunflowers is a Ukranian-English version of the original book that is lovingly dedicated to the children of the Ukraine. Janet is also the co-author of the world-wide selling book, Moon Mother, Moon Daugher~Myths and Rituals that celebrate a Girls' Coming of age." Divine Ink"  is her current creation. Please join us for this inspiring discussion and to learn about Janet and her creative talents and offerings.
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Friends with the World with Michelle Villegas: Songs, Dreams and Transformational Creativity

Songs, Dreams and Transformational Creativity
Throughout time, music has served to both move and inspire us. 
Music can also be a vehicle for social change and make a significant contribution to the greater good. 
Today's guest, Joshua Villegas, audio engineer and producer at Lion Share Recording Studio joins our host and his mom, Michelle Villegas to share insights related to transformational creativity and producing her debut song, Friends With The World. 
Please join us for this magical, meaningful and heart-warming story of creating a song that began in a dream and spoke through her heart. 
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