Conscious Community Podcast

By Janae Jean   On November 9, 2020, I had the honor of speaking with award-winning author, teacher, speaker and Akashic Studies expert, Dr. Linda Howe. Dr. Howe has written several definitive books on the Akashic Records, including How to Read the Akashic Records: Accessing the Archive of the Soul and Its Journey, Healing Through the …

By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter For this interview, we had the honor to speak with Lama Surya Das, affectionately called “The Western Lama” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Surya Das is the author of 15 books, including his most recent book, his first children’s book, The Yeti and The Jolly Lama: A Tale …

By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter For this month’s interview, we had the pleasure to share in conversation with author Megan Griswold. Megan grew up in California in a family that embraced New Age Californian culture. She studied at Barnard College, earned an MA from Yale and later went on to earn a licentiate degree …

By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter For this month’s interview and podcast, we spoke with renowned author and lecturer, Edith Hall. Edith is a Professor in the Department of Classics and Centre for Hellenic Studies at King’s College in London, England. While she originally specialized in ancient Greek Literature, her work has expanded to include …

By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter For our May interview, we had the pleasure to share a conversation with author Danielle Dulsky. Danielle explores the wild feminine, humanity’s deep and embodied connection to the natural world through writing, multimedia art, motherhood, witchcraft, yoga teaching and energy–healing. Danielle’s most recent book, The Holy Wild: A Heathen …

By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter Recently, we were joined by Bill Douglas, founder of World Tai Chi and Qigong Day. Bill is the tai chi expert for Dr. Weil’s websites, the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Tai Chi & Qigong, as well as the host of the DVD, Anthology of Tai Chi …

By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter For this interview, we had the honor of speaking with the dynamic and engaging Justin McRoberts and Scott Erickson. Justin and Scott collaborated together on the book Prayer: Forty Days of Practice, which features images interspersed with reflections and practices to inspire connection. We spoke with them about how …

by Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter This month, we had the privilege to speak with Susan Wisehart, M.S., LMFT. Susan is a holistic psychotherapist and author of the book, Soul Visioning: Clear the Past, Create Your Future. She has trained with psychiatrist Brian Weiss, M.D. and with Jungian analyst, Roger Woolger Ph.D. She also is …

By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter Taoist Monk Yun Rou (formerly Arthur Rosenfeld) was ordained a Taoist monk at the Chun Yang (Pure Yang) Taoist Temple in Guangzhou, China. His writings and teachings promote Taoist philosophy and focus on environmental conservation as well as political and social justice. He hosts the Forbidden Rice Podcast. Additionally, …

By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter Bhante Sujatha is a Theravada Buddhist monk from Sri Lanka. He has made it his life’s work to share the teachings of the Buddha and the message of healing through loving kindness. This mission has taken him around the world. When he was only 10 years old, he told …

By Janae Jean & Spencer Schluter – For this podcast, we have a pleasure of speaking with Brent Michael Phillips, a successful M.I.T.-trained engineer who experienced a miracle when his arm (that had been immobile at the elbow after a surgery) healed in an instant after a single session of energy healing. This life-changing event …

By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter For this interview, we had the honor of spending an hour conversing with author and journalist, Sally Quinn. Sally was a longtime Washington Post writer, columnist, television commentator, Washington insider, legendary hostess and founder of the website, On Faith from The Washington Post. Sally and Benjamin Bradlee, executive editor …

By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter —  For this interview, we had the honor to speak with psychotherapist, best-selling author, speaker and podcaster, Jonathan Robinson. Jonathan’s books have been translated into 47 languages, and he has reached over 250 million people worldwide with his practical methods. He has made numerous appearances on Oprah and CNN, as well …

By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter – For this interview, we had the delightful experience of speaking with author, editor, translator, mystic, teacher and poet Gary Gach. Lay-ordained by Vietnamese Buddhist and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh in 2008, Gary has authored, translated, and edited numerous books, including The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Understanding Buddhism. …

  By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter – For this conversation, we had the pleasure to speak with film producer and director, Sanjay Rawal. Sanjay is the creator of the new documentary film, 3100: Run and Become (2018), as well as his previous works Food Chains (2014) and Challenging Impossibility (2011). 3100: Run and Become …

By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter – For this conversation, we had the pleasure to speak with therapist, healer, speaker, life coach and author, Andrew Newman. Andrew has published a dozen books as part of The Conscious Bedtime Story Club, with two more coming soon. He graduated from the Barbara Brennan School of Healing as …

Interview By Janae Jean & Spencer Schluter – For our latest podcast interview, we had the pleasure to speak with Mikal Vega who is the founder of the Vital Warrior. Mikal is also a former Navy SEAL, an actor, a director, a producer and a musician. He currently serves as the military advisor on NBC’s …

by Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter – For this interview, we had the honor of speaking with Jacob Liberman, O.D., Ph.D. Dr. Liberman is an optometrist, vision scientist, author, speaker, mentor and consultant. His most recent book, Luminous Life: How the Science of Light Unlocks the Art of Living, blends modern science and philosophical wisdom. …

Interview by Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter – For this mid-month podcast, we spoke with engaging storyteller, Matthew Dicks. Matthew is the author of several books, including the recently released, Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through The Power of Storytelling. He is a thirty-six-time Moth StorySLAM champion and a five-time Moth GrandSLAM …

By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter – For this interview, we had the honor of speaking with author, chef and Zen priest, Edward Espe Brown. Brown has authored many books on cooking, including The Tassajara Bread Book and his most recent, No Recipe: Cooking As Spiritual Practice. He was featured in Doris Dörrie’s 2007 documentary …

Interview By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter – For this mid-month interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel. Elizabeth is a Buddhist teacher and author of The Logic of Faith: The Buddhist Path to Finding Certainty Beyond Belief and Doubt and The Power of An Open Question: The Buddha’s Path to Freedom. …

Interview By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter – Our latest podcast guest is Gary Jansen, director of Image Books and executive editor at Penguin Random House, where he has edited and published books by noted writers including Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis, Deepak Chopra and Greg Kincaid. He has authored several books, lectured extensively and …

  Interview by Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter – For this installment, we had the pleasure to interview renowned vocalist, workshop leader, peace activist and author, Snatam Kaur. Kaur was raised in the Sikh and Kundalini Yoga tradition. She has released more than 20 recordings and published three books. Her well-received book, Original Light: The …

by Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter – This month, we had the pleasure of speaking with Gogo Ekhaya Esima of Sangoma Healing. Gogo Ekhaya was featured in the documentary, Crazywise, which focuses on the journey of two young people diagnosed with mental illnesses. Gogo Ekhaya is a trained sangoma or healer in the South African …

  Interview by Spencer Schluter & Janae Jean –   This episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with noted thinker and writer, Ken Wilber. Ken is the founder of Integral Institute, a think tank for studying Integral Theory and Practice. Ken is the author of more than twenty books including The Brief History of Everything. …

By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter – For this interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Richi Gil. Richi is one of the co-founders of Axialent and an expert in the field of conscious business. You can find out more about Richi and Axialent at www.axialent.com. The book Conscious Business: How to Build Value through …

Interview By Janae Jean & Spencer Schluter – For this interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Anne Watts, daughter of Alan Watts about her father’s work and The Collected Letters of Alan Watts. Alan Watts (1915–­1973) was a renowned philosopher, Zen scholar, Episcopalian Priest, author and lecturer. The Collected Letters spans decades and …

By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter – We had the pleasure of speaking with Corinne Zupko, Ed.S., author of From Anxiety to Love: A Radical New Approach for Letting Go of Fear and Finding Lasting Peace. Zupko has coached, counseled and educated thousands of people at national and regional conferences, in classes and workshops, and …

Interview by Janae Jean & Spencer Schluter – Our February mid-month podcast guest is Ian Simkins of the Beauty In The Common project. Ian currently serves as pastor at Community Christian Church in Naperville, Ill. He has spoken across the United States and around the world, toured the United States with a harpist, taught at two …

by Janae Jean & Spencer Schluter – For our featured interview this month, we spoke with Rabbi Rami Shapiro. Rabbi Rami is the author of over 30 books, including his most recent, Holy Rascals. He is also the host of the podcasts Essential Conversations with Rabbi Rami and the How To Be A Holy Rascal …

Interview by Janae Jean & Spencer Schluter This mid-month episode we spoke with author, coach, businesswoman and actress, Sam Bennett. Ms. Bennett is the author of Start Right Where You Are and Get It Done, as well as several books. She is the founder of The Organized Artist Company, where she “helps creative people become …

  Interview by Janae Jean & Spencer Schluter  Our first podcast guest of 2018 is Michael Greger, M.D. Dr. Greger is the co-author of the New York Times bestselling How Not To Die as well as the recently released companion book How Not To Die Cookbook. He is also the founder of the not-for-profit NutritionFacts.org, …

Interview by: Janae Jean & Spencer Schluter This mid-month episode, we spoke with Everett Ogawa, the founder and teacher of Integral Bodywork®. Ogawa is a Certified TRE® Provider as well. He was trained in Structural Integration, Zen and martial arts. He also earned an M.A. in Buddhist and Western Psychology. Ogawa’s approach to bodywork evolved …

Interview By Janae Jean & Spencer Schluter This episode, we had an in-depth conversation with the highly regarded visual artist, Michael Reedy. Reedy’s work has been widely exhibited and has received numerous prestigious awards. Through drawing and painting, Reedy bridges the internal and the external aspects of the human experience. We discussed how art heals, …

Interview by Janae Jean & Spencer Schluter – This episode we spoke with Jamaica Stevens, workshop leader, event producer, group facilitator, community organizer, organizational development consultant, project manager and life coach. Her experience ranges from event production of large festivals, such as Envision and Lucidity to her latest project, “ReInhabiting the Village: CoCreating Our Future.” …

By Janae Jean & Spencer Schluter Our guest this episode is Michigan-based author and speaker Scott Stabile. Stabile has a devoted social media following, including over 350K Facebook fans. We discussed his latest book, “Big Love,” social media, failure, success, pain and healing. You can learn more about him on social media @ScottStabile or on …

Interview by Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter – This month Spencer and I spoke with Max Dashu, noted historian, artist, speaker and author. She founded the Suppressed Histories Archives in 1970 to research and document women’s history from around the globe. We discussed her life’s work, the history of Halloween, and her book, Witches and …

by Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter – For the first in our new series of interviews for Conscious Community Magazine, contributors Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter interviewed JP Sears. JP is an emotional healing coach, teacher, author, and prominent YouTube personality who speaks at engagements and retreats around the world. His YouTube channel has over …