Going Beyond Medicine on Empower Radio

As our world is rapidly changing, acknowledging Spiritual Law is of utmost importance. We can no longer afford to attempt to deny, demand or neglect our responsibilities as Human Beings, as we are meant to care for our Selves, one another, and our Planet. Grandmother Sasa and I talk about about those things that must be understood as we begin to change the way we do everything. Integrity. Honesty. Respect. Change. We are in the midst of it.

Ponelo Kalonga has lived in poverty. She knows it firsthand. Now thirty years old, Ponelo is committed to reforming education for girls in central and southern Malawi. Ponelo's initiative, Save the Village Youth Foundation, is devoted to help young girls remain in school. Childhood marriages, pregnancy, poverty and cultural discrimination are everyday occurrences, and she is working to help change the lives of many young girls through education and informed decisions.

Is it possible to travel across the globe relying on the kindness of others for your food, shelter and a full tank of gas? The answer is yes, as Leon Logothetis has discovered. Leon will share his experiences of the search for Human Kindness.

Grandmother Arapata's journey began as the daughter of two, expanding to becoming the sister of ten, mother of six, and currently the grandmother of seventeen soon to be eighteen amazing grandchildren. Born and raised in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and the USA. Grandmother Arapata holds the indigenous lineage of both the Maori and Samoan ancestral bloodlines. Raised to respect the beauty of both of her cultures Grandmother Arapata returned to traditional teachings and wisdom in sharing healing tools to empower individuals. Believing "Each individual is their own greatest healer" and working with their ancestors offers deeper wisdom in healing generational trauma. Blessed to travel internationally Grandmother Arapata has been specifically working women to restore the energy flow within the 'womb and genitalia' blocked by abuse or generational pain. Supporting her path, Grandmother Arapata weaves the knowledge as a Certified Kundalini, Yen Yoga, Restorative Yoga Instructor and Vibrational Sound techniques to compliment her work. This includes the use of Gongs, Crystal Bowls, Chanting, Dance and Guided Meditation. Her teachings are 'simple yet deep', 'gentle yet strong' and 'old yet relevant'. Lovingly inviting all those who are 'sick in tired of being sick in tired' and ready for real change in their lives, Grandmother Arapata welcomes you to walk a moment with her re-awakening your healing tools within.

Hafsa Kanjwai, an Assistant Professor of South Asian history at Lafayette College, has seen first-hand the devastation of war. Little is known about the ongoing conflict in Kashmir - militarization, human rights abuses, and violence by the Indian government and army against the people of Kashmir will be the topic of our discussion.

The number of missing and murdered Native American men, women, and children is staggering. Government, law enforcement, and individual companies have done little to end this tragedy. Grandmother Mary Lyons, an Ojibwe Elder, will help shed light on the history of this recurring American tragedy and what must be done to stop it.

With more trauma, anger and intimidation seen globally, our children are the most vulnerable of all populations. Well-Being Consultant, Julie McDaniel-Muldoon of Oakland Schools (Michigan) will offer her Wisdom and Insights regarding making our schools Bully Free. Through restorative practices, we can all learn to live our lives so that we might mitigate trauma and make our schools safe and our children truly peaceful enough to learn.

126 MILLION women & girls are "missing" (dead) from the world population due to severe discrimination and lack of basic human rights -- in other words due to social, man-made causes. That figure comes from the UN Population Fund. That's more deaths than World War I and World War II combined. It's 3.7% of the global female population -- a staggering loss. There is cause for hope. The fact that gendercide is a socially created, man-made problem means that it is a fixable problem. With this in mind, the Gendercide Awareness Project focuses on: 1) Raising awareness, particularly through our traveling art exhibit 2) Taking action by educating at-risk girls in developing countries. We believe that educating girls is the best long-term strategy for ending gendercide. With education and job skills, girls are transformed from economic burdens to economic assets, and they are better positioned to fight for equal rights.

Most of the Santa Claus experience falls into the routine of Ho Ho Ho, would you like to sit on Santa's lap? What would you like for christmas? Can you give Santa a big hug? This is all a special time and relationship with children and I would not diminish it or minimize it. Once in a while a child breaks out of the regular "Christmas Story" script and throws a curve. "I had one of those peak experiences yesterday on my second day on the chair this year. I want to mention it because what a 5 year old girl said deserves to be heard. After a short list of the popular presents she wished "all the children in cages were let go". Santa was in a real dilemma. The easy out was, "OK Santa will take care of that," which would have blown this little girl's angel nature out of the water when it did not happen. I chose to respond with "I am not sure if I can do that, but I will go see the children and tell them I love them and God loves them." Santa of Enchantment teaches us all that love is the greatest gift of all, and it must begin within each and every one of us.

With so much anguish and pain in the world, how do we remain positive in the face of adversity? Great grandmother Mary Lyons of the Ojibwe tribe shares her life lessons and shares the wisdom of her ancestors to help us live in the light, while recognizing but not fearing the darkness.

Break the Chain is an award-winning documentary that addresses the often ""hidden-in-plain-sight"" issue of Human Trafficking within Michigan communities and the United States. The film chronicles two survivors of Human Trafficking - providing a detailed look at how trafficking goes unnoticed within our backyards. Kwami and Debbie were enslaved and exploited as children for numerous years within the US before anyone took notice. Both survivors of sex and labor trafficking recount their experiences with a trafficker who promised them a better life. Accompanying their stories of abuse and survival are interviews with those actively working to raise awareness and create creative solutions to combat this hidden global issue. The film strays from the traditional sensationalized ways of exploring human trafficking issues and helps us learn that we are all connected to this billion dollar industry, and we have the power to change lives by choosing how we consume our information, what we support, and ultimately, how we break the chain.

Angela Ferguson, Onondaga, is a traditional Indigenous farmer who understands and shares our deeply personal connection to corn and helps to educate others about the ways in which this history must be preserved for ourselves and future generations. Our very lives depend upon the gifts that provide and sustain us all.

Michele Hunt has served in some of the post prestigious positions in both government and industry - bringing one important constant - her ability to bring heart and integrity to the board room as a Dream Maker, an essential part of changing industry, governance, and our human experience.

Nicole Hill, a mother of seven children, found herself in challenging situations after relocating to Michigan due to Hurricane Katrina. Her story is the driving force that echoes in the lives of so many, and her work as an activist strives to bring balance to families like her own.

Simple kindness can be incredibly powerful AND contagious. Mary Keyser is proving that every day with her company A Kinder World. I'm In. She sells merchandise that's created to spread love and kindness. Mary believes that unexpected acts of kindness go on to inspire more acts of kindness, and she believes this kind of domino effect could be a magical thing. Visit her Facebook Page, A Kinder World. I'm In. to see what activities are taking place, and reach out to get involved.

Doctrine of Discovery and Domination, has been kept silent for hundreds of years. On May 4, 1493, Pope Alexander VI released a document entitled, "The Doctrine of Discovery." This "bull" or decree gave consent and direction to unleash a worldwide campaign of terror, domination, massacre and genocide. Few people have been aware of this decree, but all people are affected by it. Renown scholar, Steven Newcomb, will help us to understand the complexity of this global human tragedy. That campaign has developed into a world-wide movement.

Our world is in the midst of change, and our Indigenous Leaders have been working to help us all understand the great importance of this time. Shawna Bluestar Newcomb works to help to bring Balance and Wisdom to others, as well as to help Women regain the Wisdom that they inherently possess. As a gifted Life Coach and Intuitive, Shawna shares Native Wisdom with Grace and Clarity.

The Iroquois Confederacy The Iroquois (/ˈɪrəkwɔɪ/ or /ˈɪrəkwɑː/) or Haudenosaunee (/ˈhoʊdənoʊˈʃoʊni/)[1] (People of the Longhouse) are a historically powerful northeast Native American confederacy. They were known during the colonial years to the French as the Iroquois League, and later as the Iroquois Confederacy, and to the English as the Five Nations, comprising the Mohawk, Onondaga, Oneida, Cayuga, and Seneca. After 1722, they accepted the Tuscarora people from the Southeast into their confederacy, and became known as the Six Nations.

The Crystal Earth Project is a global movement to transform humanity through the new cosmic energies now available from Mother Earth. Their mission is to serve humanity’s full healing and spiritual awakening. They are helping reweave a higher vibrational connection with ourselves, each other, our planet and the cosmos. For more about The Crystal Earth Project visit crystalearthproject.org.

Greg Schoen is a Seed Keeper, someone who honors and cares for the ancient plants that nourished and healed Humanity for centuries. Seeds from our past hold deep within their structure the history of Humanity. Seeds from the past hold the mystery of medicines, nourishment and replenishing of our Natural world. And Seeds need protection from chemical interventions that change or shut off their gifts. My guest has devoted his Life to just that purpose.

Elaine Grohman and award winning musician Joanne Shenandoah discuss her music, how passion and creativity can impact the world and you'll also hear a song from Joanne on this edition of Going Beyond Medicine on Empower Radio.

Joan Chittister is an articulate social analyst and influential religious leader of this age. For 40 years she has dedicated herself to advocating for universal recognition of the critical questions impacting the global community. Courageous, passionate and charged with energy, she is a much-sought after speaker, commentator, counselor and clear voice across all religions.

Jane Feldman has captured everything from high fashion to world leaders, with one thing consistently in her focus - finding the Heart in Humanity. Jane has traveled the world, and with each photo, she has learned to see beyond the image, and hear beyond the words, in order to capture the essence of the individual, the story or the challenge. Jane Feldman is the author of many children's books as well as the co-author of Jefferson's Children: The Story of One American Family an in-depth portrait of the two families of Thomas Jefferson, and the eventual bringing together of the two branches of one family.

Nestled in the mountains of British Columbia, Hillary Schneider, equine (horse) facilitator, has helped thousands of people all over the world free themselves from life-long layers of baggage, fear, and doubt so they can rise up and realize their dreams in with equal parts consciousness and common sense. Hillary's work is dedicated to helping amazing people like you come home to your intuition through coaching that is powerfully experiential and deeply spiritual. Find out more at hillaryschneider.com.

Elaine Grohman and founder of the Gathering for Humanity Grandmother Flordemayo discuss the upcoming event, why she decided to create it and more on this edition of Going Beyond Medicine on Empower Radio. Find out more about the Gathering for Humanity at gatheringforhumanity.org.

Larry Kesslin believes that we were all put here for a specific reason and our purpose is to find out what that reason is. Larry is focused on helping people define success based on the depth of their relationships rather than the breadth of their bank accounts.

Universal Healer and Seer, Grandmother Sasa, whose name means, Swan of the North, life's work is to "Heal the Healers," and is one of the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers. Grandmother Sasa works with The Crystal Earth Project, directly engaging the energies of Mother Earth for the purpose of healing and enlightening human physiology.

Elaine Grohman and Qigong Master Mingtong Gu discuss the healing properties of practicing Qigong. Learn to address the direct cause of chronic illness and disease to improve health in all levels and more with the wisdom of Master Mingtong Gu. For more about Mingtong Gu visit: chicenter.com.

Elaine Grohman and her guest Nina Meyerhof discuss her dedication to the building of a better future, for the world with her foundation Children of the Earth which provides young people with the empowerment and leadership skills necessary to advance peace in the world today and in the future. The program fosters international networks of cooperation, multicultural understanding, spiritual values, and ethical living skills.

Filmmaker Anne Leigh Cooper uses her work with film talk about human trafficking and the important role that film has in bringing social impact issues to the larger masses to create awareness and change. Find out how you can get involved with her latest film at whatabouther-thefilm.com.

Sanjay Prasad, MD, is a renowned Neurologic surgeon who has been working to end the financial challenges encountered by many patients. The overwhelming, often financially devastating costs of medical/surgical care. Dr. Prasad has created a system to balance the playing field so that patients can get the care they deserve at a price they can work with.

Grandmother Flordemayo, one of the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers, travels the globe to bring the wisdom of Mother Earth's elders to our world, sorely in need of wisdom. As a healer and elder, Grandmother shares her wisdom with us in our changing times.

Elena Taggart Medo, is the Chairman and CEO of Medolac Laboratories, A Public Benefit Corporation. Medolac Laboratories' public benefit charter is to make human milk the clinical standard of care for premature and sick infants by dramatically increasing access to high quality, safe and commercially sterile human donor milk. Join Elaine and Elena on this edition of Going Beyond Medicne on Empower Radio.

Lynn Darmon of Heaven's Whisper, is a gifted intuitive and medium. Elaine and Lynn discuss the importance of using the gift of intuition, and how information from the "Unseen" can help open your heart and mind on this edition of Going Beyond Medicine on Empower Radio.

In our changing times, it is vital that our voices are heard. The Voices of Women and Girls, in particular, are the focus and dedication of Sande Hart, whose global work is bringing awareness to our collective need for compassionate change as one Human Species.

Tahni Cullen tells the remarkable story of her son’s heavenly experiences in Josiah’s Fire, releasing this fall. A healthy baby boy, Josiah Cullen was born in October 2005. But at 22 months old, Josiah experienced a dramatic shift, lost eye contact, words, and play skills, and was ultimately diagnosed with autism. At seven years old, Josiah began typing words on his iPad, revealing surprising wisdom from such a young, nonverbal child. In her new book, Josiah’s Fire: Autism Stole His Words, God Gave Him a Voice (BroadStreet Publishing, September 2016), written with author Cheryl Ricker, Josiah’s mother Tahni Cullen tells of her family’s journey with autism and her son’s remarkable window to Heaven.

As we navigate our daily lives it is important to begin to become aware of your center. Your center is that part of your self that learns how to stay in balance and not be set off into a whirlwind of negative thinking and anger.

Her lifelong passion has been in helping people, particularly women at risk realize they are ok and help them recover. Out of her professional and personal background in 2013 she founded Sanctum House with the vision to empower survivors of human trafficking with life skills to achieve a sustainable and independent lifestyle. Sanctum House is a 2-year residential safe home focusing on physical, psychological, emotional, educational and spiritual healing for adult trafficked women. The goal is for the first house to be a model to be replicated across the country.

CARES (Community, Action, Resources, Empowerment, Services) of Farmington Hills, MI began as a vision nearly 3 years ago. A closed church with 10.5 acres in the southeast part of Farmington Hills, Michigan had once been the thriving St. Alexander's church. The church took care of those unable to care for themselves with a 30 year food pantry that is still in existence today. After the closing of the parish, a seed was born in man whose own childhood difficulties were assisted there - a place he could always go to for support. Now CARES of Farmington Hills stands on the property, and is blossoming into a Community Support Village that will be an example for the community, state and country.

Jeff Adams is not your typical farmer. His farm does not consist of sprawling acreage, but rather is located in the most unlikely of places. In a formerly abandoned warehouse in the Detroit neighborhood known as Brightmoor, whose history and community would be considered less than bright. But Jeff Adams and Artesian Farms are changing all of that.

Vincenzo DiDato, General Director of Xerdan Ltd., Malta, is a man of international experiences who's work to awaken us to the the true and urgent need for sustainability vs. sustainable development. Find out more about Vincenzo and his work on this edition of Going Beyond Medicine.

Our Earth is in peril, and the consequences of our actions have devastating consequences. Elaine will share an important book, produced by Population Media Center, that shares the challenges that we have created through over population, over development and over-shoot. Through ravenous use and misuse of natural resources, we are killing our planet and ourselves. This book takes a look at the causes and the solutions.

This week Elaine is joined by Nancy Christiano. Nancy's work as a global philanthropist includes Population Media. Founded by Bill Ryerson, PMC creates long-running dramas for TV, radio and the web. These hit shows have a unique capacity for raising awareness about critical issues such as women's rights, reproductive health, girls' education, and human trafficking. We also work with the Jane Goodall Foundation in DRC to encourage PMC's audience to discontinue eating bushmeat, as well as other organizations focused on climate change, ivory, etc. Through PMC programing more than 600 million people in 50+ countries have been motivated to adopt new behaviors.

Many people are aware of the chakra system, but if you are aware of the fact that there is an ancient medicine wheel that explains in greater depth with the peoples of the Americas called the spheres of the body. As human beings we have gifts that need to be encouraged. We are here to learn. As human beings we have gifts that need to be encouraged. We need to learn. That is the purpose of life. And understanding what these spheres do for us we can begin to embrace our experiences to begin to bring new and better ways of being into the world.

Nicole Fisher is a force to be reckoned with. Nicole runs the Global Brain Health Coalition, a non-profit organization that spotlights concussions and brain health. An astute observer, Nicole Fisher is a human rights and political advisor as well as a contributing writer to Forbes Magazine. She is the founder and CEO of HHR Strategies, a health care and human rights focused advising firm, primarily focusing on health care. Fisher has spoken at the United Nations and often appears on news and sports networks.

Each human being experiences challenges. This is how we learn. We learn through honesty, integrity and choice. In our times, as in all times past, we can appear to be confronted with difficulty. Difficult people and situations. both personally and globally, seem to surround us. Yet, do we stop to discover how we might be contributing to the difficulty? Today, Elaine will talk about this important topic and share some thoughts about the opportunities that we are given to change.

As a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) Jen Green is an innovator in the field of supporting the human body during cancer treatment. Today will explore the depth of her work as a physician and the ways that the body can be support to heal from the onslaught of chemo-therapy.

Chip St. Clair has lived what few people can imagine. The child of one of America's Most Wanted, his childhood consisted of daily violence, fear and confusion. Chip, along with his wife and partner, Lisa St. Clair, have worked to help kids overcome the violence and uncertainty that they experience in their Lives to help them become the Butterflies they are meant to be.

Many people ask about the meaning of animal visitations. In this episode, Elaine will share some of what she knows about animal medicine and the beautiful messages shared by animals as they interact as messenger for humanity.

Our physical structure and our health is determined, in large part, by our ability to move without strain. Dr. Jonathan Bruner's goal is to help his patients live their lives to their maximum potential by improving any restrictions in their muscles, joints or tissues that may be limiting activity or causing pain. Through the use of gentle OMM, (Osteopathic Manual Manipulation) stretches and exercises, a plan custom fit to each individual is determined to get you back to traveling, sports, childcare, sleeping well or whatever else you love to do.

Mindfulness in education is becoming increasingly commonplace, as the stress of everyday life affects ones ability to learn, grow and collaborate with others. Rita Been, PhD, is on the forefront of bringing both research and practical information for K-12 education for both students and teachers nationwide.