Keep Expecting Miracles
by Ilissa McDonald and Jessica Ewing
Healing Mother Wounds & Manifesting Miracles
About this podcast
Welcome to Keep Expecting Miracles, the podcast that invites you to trust in the power of flow, transformation, and miracles. Hosted by Ilissa and Jessica, this space is all about exploring life's most unexpected and meaningful shifts from learning to unlearn what no longer serves us, to embracing ease, and letting go so that everything we need can find its way to us.
Join us each week as we share stories, insights, and experiences from our own lives and those other who have dared to follow their intuition and trust in the magic of life. Whether you're navigating change, seeking inspiration, or wanting to live with more intention, you'll find reminders here to stay open to what's possible and Keep Expecting Miracles.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 69 episodes
- Healing Mother Wounds & Manifesting Miracles · 1 h 0 min · Season 4 Episode 12Celebrating 69 episodes of Keep Expecting Miracles, this episode reflects on the journey, the significance of consistency, and the power of manifestation. Hosts Ilissa and…
- Exploring the Mother Wound with Sistah Yaya · 46 min · Season 4 Episode 11In this episode, Ilissa and Jessica welcome back Sister Yaya to discuss the profound impact of mother wounds, healing ancestral trauma, and practical tools for transformation…
- Who am I Becoming Reflection · 13 min · Season 4 Episode 11Join Ilissa on this mini episode as she invites you to reflect on letting go, calling in what you want and trusting yourself fully.
- What the World Is Revealing · 1 h 14 min · Season 4 Episode 10Join us as we explore deep topics like spiritual realms, extraterrestrial activity, reptilians, and the power of herbs like St. John's Wort for protection. We share insights on…
- Vulnerability in Initiation · 48 min · Season 4 Episode 9Join Ilissa and Jessica as they share their spring break experiences, recent personal growth, and insights into herbalism, vulnerability, and spiritual initiation. This episode…
- Aligning with Mercury Retrograde · 1 h 3 min · Season 4 Episode 8Join Ilissa and Jessica as they explore navigating Mercury retrograde, the power of herbs, and spiritual practices for protection and transformation. This episode offers insights…
- Ancestral Communication: How our Ancestors Speak to Us · 56 min · Season 4 Episode 7Join Ilissa and Jessica as they explore ancestral connections, spiritual gifts, healing practices, and the transformative power of land ownership and manifestation. This episode…
- From Menarche to Menopause - The Power of our Blood · 1 h 16 min · Season 4 Episode 6In this episode, Ilissa and Jessica explore the often-taboo topic of menstruation, discussing their personal experiences, cultural perspectives, and the importance of embracing…
- Beyond Achievement: Rest, Healing, and Raising Free Children · 56 min · Season 4 Episode 5In this episode, Ilissa and Jessica discuss the importance of rest for women, particularly black women, and how societal pressures have historically forced them into a state of…
- Embracing Change: Letting Go to Move Forward · 1 h 1 min · Season 4 Episode 4In this episode of 'Keep Expecting Miracles', hosts Ilissa and Jessica explore themes of personal growth, healing, and the importance of letting go of the past. They reflect on…
- Energy is Currency: How We Protect Ours · 58 min · Season 4 Episode 3In this episode, Ilissa and Jessica reconnect and share their experiences of navigating emotional well-being, the importance of connecting with nature, and the daily rituals that…
- The Delusion of the Holidays · 1 h 1 min · Season 4 Episode 2In this episode, Ilissa and Jessica explore the complexities of holiday traditions, the impact of moving, and the stress that often accompanies the festive season. They discuss…
- Transformations Unveiled: Spiritual Awakening and Integration · 1 h 2 min · Season 4 Episode 1Summary In this episode, Ilissa and Jessica return from a hiatus to share their personal journeys of transformation. They discuss Ilissa's spiritual retreat in Bali, the…
- Ancestral River Meditation · 17 min · Season 3Please join Ilissa during guided meditation to tap into inner wisdom.
- Staying Grounded in a Sensationalized World · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 9Summary In this episode, Ilissa and Jessica discuss the impact of Hurricane Melissa, the role of social media in shaping perceptions during crises, and the importance of…
- Unveiling Family Secrets in 'Black Candle Women' · 36 min · Season 3 Episode 8In this episode of 'Keep Expecting Miracles', hosts Ilissa and Jess discuss the book 'Black Candle Women' by Diane Marie Brown. They explore themes of family secrets…
- It's Our One Year Anniversary! · 45 min · Season 3 Episode 7In this celebratory episode marking their one-year anniversary, Ilissa and Jess reflect on their journey as podcasters, discussing the growth they've experienced, the importance…
- The Spiral Path of Transformation - Embodiment · 1 h 19 min · Season 3 Episode 6In this episode, Jess and Ilissa discuss the themes of motherhood, embodiment, and personal transformation. They share personal anecdotes about parenting challenges, the…
- The Spiral Path of Transformation - Integration · 53 min · Season 3 Episode 5In this episode, hosts Ilissa and Jess explore the theme of integration following personal transformations and manifestations. They discuss the emotional complexities that arise…
- The Spiral Path of Transformation - Surrender · 1 h 6 min · Season 3 Episode 4In this episode, Ilissa and Jessica explore themes of surrender, ancestral communication, and the healing power of herbs. They reflect on their personal experiences at an…







