About

Hello and Welcome! My name is Sandi, host and creator of the weekly podcast It’s about Spirit - A Convrsation, and this webspace. Each were inspired by the sudden passing of my son Ryan, on September 4, 2021, which left all who loved him shattered, and me as his mom broken wide open. Prior to my son passing, I considered myself to be spiritual, but not a follower of any practicular religion or practice. I had always been open to new inspiration, and spiritual connection whenever it would find me. A spiritual seeker with a curious mind, I appreciated wise, spirit filled inspiring words and stories about life, Love, and the human experience. And during difficult times, I often found strength, guidance, hope and healing within the texts and teachings of various religions and spiritual traditions. I have also experienced firsthand, the miraculous, the magical and the unexplainable. I came to believe that Love (with a capital “L”) was the thread that connects all life, and was the power greater than oneself. I also felt certain that consciousness survived physical death. However, after my son passed, there was a period early on in my grief when I questioned it all. The pain associated with my initial grief was both agonizing and inescapable. I felt shattered. Many nights I cried out for relief. I searched for answers, and looked for signs and synchronicities - Anything to let me know my beloved son was okay. I had so many questions. I felt desparate to find answers. But in those early days, the dark night of my soul - there was only room for my pain. I couldn’t see the signs, nor notice the synchronicities, or feel the love and comfort of Spirit, which I see now, were there all along. A turning point came the day I chose to surrender my pain, and beared my soul and shattered heart to Love, to the power greater than the pain. It has been nearly four years since my son passed. Grief is a powerful and transformative energy, so much has changed. The person I was prior to my son passing no longer exists. Instead a stronger, more heart-centered, and spiritually connected version of myself has emerged. My journey through grief, towards healing, continues, and I largely credit Spirit/Love for my ability to meet the-day-to-day, with an open heart, while still carrying the weight of grief. For this I am grateful. Which brings me to this moment - Many would agree we find ourselves living through challenging times. And some challenges or tragic losses are so big they require assistance from a power greater than our pain to help us get through. This next level assistance I understand to be Love/Spirit/the Creator of All/God. I don’t believe God/the Creator of All has a preference as to title, or how you choose to commune with Love. I also respect and appreciate the many different spiritual paths, practices, and traditions there are, and think it’s beautiful that there are infinite ways to connect with Spirit. And when it comes to the topic of Spirit there is always a lot to unpack and explore. Today I remain open to and interested in all things Spirit. From the traditional to taboo, and everything in between. No judgement here! We hope our website content and associated podcast episodes, will inform, promote tolerance and respect of spiritual beliefs different than your own, help to dispell myths, fear, and misconceptions, and create opportunity to make new friends. Let’s start the conversation! Love and Blessings to All, Sandi