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Can spending time among ancient trees truly awaken creativity, intuition, and even deep healing? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Ellen Dee Davidson on her new books The Miracle Forest: A True Story, Wind, and Sacred Forest Bathing: The Healing Power of Ancient Trees and Wild Places.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comAfter graduating from UC Santa Cruz, Ellen Dee Davidson spent years teaching elementary school, creative writing, and piano while raising her two daughters, Jessica and Michelle. She is the author of six published books and several magazine articles, including one on preserving ancient trees. Her works include The Miracle Forest: A True Story (a 2025 Nautilus Silver Award winner), Wind (a 2023 Nautilus Gold Award winner), and Sacred Forest Bathing: The Healing Power of Ancient Trees and Wild Places. Ellen lives among the redwoods in Humboldt County, where nature continues to inspire her writing and way of life. https://www.ellendeedavidson.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Reconnect with nature for healing, creativity, and expanded awareness• Presents receptivity techniques and forest bathing protocols to help you cultivate a sensitivity to nature• Shares the author's awakenings within an ancient redwood forest, including prescient dreams and telepathic tree communication• Shows how forest bathing can calm, soothe, and heal our bodies, minds, and spiritsAdvancing the practices of forest bathing and nature therapy to mystical levels, Ellen Dee Davidson explores the profound healing, heightened creativity, and intuitive states of consciousness available to us when we commune deeply with nature.Weaving together environmental science, wilderness adventure, goddess mythology, and the sentience of old growth redwoods, the author shows how to cultivate a sensitivity to the forest and open a channel to its wisdom. She presents simple techniques of receptivity, some from her Buddhist mindfulness practice, along with forest-bathing protocols, showing how forest bathing can calm, soothe, and heal our bodies, minds, and spirits. She also recounts her own remarkable healing after twenty years suffering from fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue.Revealing how ancient trees can help expand our consciousness, the author shares her awakenings within an ancient redwood forest, including prescient dreams and telepathic tree communication. She also explores deities, elementals, and spirits connected to forests and trees, including dryads, the Norse goddess Freyja, and Elen of the Ways, one of the earliest goddesses in Britain.This book shows how, when humans listen deeply to nature and allow the living biosphere to be our guide, restoration of ourselves and our world is possible.Ellen Dee Davidson has worked as a creative writing, piano, and elementary school teacher and is the author of a number of children's books, including Wind, which won the Nautilus Gold Award, and The Miracle Forest. She is a member of TreeSisters, Awakening Women, and the Earth Treasure Vase Global Healing Project. She lives in Bayside, California.https://www.ellendeedavidson.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Azim Jamal, author of "SPARK: Journey from Success to Significance," shares profound wisdom on the transformative journey from success to significance. Delve into the five key concepts of SPARK, explore the role of service in making a meaningful impact, and uncover the power of resilience and self-discovery in personal growth. Join the conversation as Azim provides valuable advice for those feeling stuck in their pursuit of significance, emphasising the importance of small steps and treating every interaction with the utmost respect and love. 00:35 - About Azim  Jamal Azim is an author. He just released a new book, which is titled SPARK- Journey From Success to Significance.  He is also a corporate coach.  He's a best-selling author and a keynote speaker.  And he's the winner of the Nautilus Gold Award in 2009, for books that change lives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

Margo is joined by writer, singer-songwriter, teacher, and coach Marisa Handler. Marisa is the author of Loyal to the Sky, which won a Nautilus Gold Award for world-changing books and her essays, fiction, and poetry have appeared in numerous publications. Her music is also streamed across large platforms such as Spotify and iTunes. Marisa earned her MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop, and has received many fellowships in Creative Writing, including a Fulbright and an Elizabeth George Foundation grant. On the spiritual side, Marisa has been studying Insight Meditation in retreats and daily life since 2002, and instructing since 2012. She is a Certified Facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie, and has long-term practices in Authentic Movement, Somatic Experiencing, and various forms of dance. Marisa is the founder of Live Your Creative Genius, an in-depth coaching program offering a new paradigm for creative work, and she teaches on creativity, writing, and transformation at places like Stanford University, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Esalen, and the California Institute for Integral Studies.   Margo and Marisa discuss: Her creative path and how spirituality plays a role in her many creative mediums Cultivating creativity, finding support in a creative community, and connecting with one's authentic voice The challenges of balancing creative pursuits with jobs Creating a sacred space for creativity Her 9 month coaching program How we are intrinsically creative beings How we do our best creative work by becoming who we truly are Embracing our shadow Viewing our obstacles as allies   Join Windowsill Chats Patreon for just $5 a month and receive early access to the Windowsill Chats Podcast, question submission for Q&A, replay's of monthly Q&A create-together sessions, a vibrant Facebook community, and more at www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill!   Connect with Marisa: www.marisahandler.com "Alchemize Your Creative Vision" on December 12th: https://marisahandler.com/programs/aycv/ Live your Creative Genius (9 month coaching): https://marisahandler.com/programs/lycg/ https://marisahandler.com/programs/firing-up-the-engines/  https://www.facebook.com/marisa.handler.3 https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Q6NM99n37Lch8xG4Rjkfx?si=YqGdYLUaSo-JnGgyF_qbww https://insighttimer.com/marisacreates   Connect with Margo: www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.windowsillchats.com www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill

If you work in CME, especially in oncology, then sooner or later you're going to consult American Cancer Society resources. But how much do you know about the history of this organization? And how much do you know about Mary Lasker and her contributions to cancer research? Hello, hello, and welcome back to Write Medicine, the podcast that explores best practices in creating continuing education content for health professionals. I'm your host, Alex Howson, and in today's episode, we explore a story that shaped the field of medicine and cancer research in particular. My guest is Judy Pearson, an author, cancer survivor, and catalyst for change who shares her extensive research on Mary Lasker, a woman whose name may not be widely known, but whose impact on cancer research and treatment is immeasurable.  We explore how Mary's partnership with her husband Albert played a pivotal role in transforming the American Society for the Control of Cancer into what is now known as the American Cancer Society. Mary believed in the power of research and was determined to use her life, her money, and her social connections to make a difference and was dedicated to education, civic-mindedness, and relentlessly pursuing change, even when it meant challenging the status quo.  So grab your pens and notebooks, as Judy Pearson takes us on a journey through the extraordinary life of Mary Lasker, a fascinating woman who shaped the world of medicine, right here on Write Medicine. Time Stamps: (3:25) - Introducing Judy (6:58) - Exploring the life of Mary Lasker (12:21) - Where Mary and Margaret Sanger's crossed paths (14:19) - The contributions of the Lasker's (17:03) - Mary's belief in research (27:34) - Judy's writing and research process (32:21) - When to stop going down the rabbit hole (35:38) - Obstacles Mary faced and how she overcame them Click Here for the Transcript Resources Judy Pearson. Crusade to Heal America: The Remarkable Life of Mary Lasker. 2023. [affiliate link] Emma Donahue. The Pull of the Stars: A Novel. 2020 [affiliate link] About Judy Judy Pearson is a writer and cancer survivor who discovered her passion for writing at the age of twelve. Sitting in a tree in her parents' backyard, she began to express her preteen angst through words. Although she initially pursued a career as a French teacher, she later transitioned into advertising and marketing. Around 20 years ago, Judy started writing for publication, and her journey as a cancer survivor led her to explore the history of cancer treatment and health. Her latest book, Crusade to Heal America, focuses on the biography of the cancer survivorship movement, showcasing her dedication to raising awareness and understanding the heroines and heroes who have faced cancer. Writing has become Judy's favorite activity, allowing her to share her personal experiences and make a significant impact on others' lives. Her previous books include From Shadows to Life: A Biography of the Cancer Survivorship Movement (which won the 2022 Nautilus Gold Award), Wolves at the Door: The True Story of America's Greatest Female Spy, and Belly of the Beast: A POW's Story of Faith, Courage, and Survival Aboard a WWII Hell Ship. About Write Medicine Hosted by Alexandra Howson PhD, CHCP Produced by Golden Goose Creative

Marisa Handler – Live Your Creative GeniusAired Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 5:00 PM PST / 8:00 PM ESTIs there an intersection between the creative process and spiritual awakening? Will this crossroads allow seekers to turn fresh eyes upon their lives and meet their circumstances with the openness, curiosity, and the resourcefulness of an artist?My guest this week on Destination Unlimited, Marisa Handler, calls this awakening “The Beautiful Unfolding.” Marisa Handler is a writer, singer-songwriter, coach, teacher and the author of the memoir

Quantum Spirituality, Science, Gnostic Mysticism, and Connecting with Source Consciousness with Peter Canova Foreword by James Redfield, author of The Celestine Prophecy Bio: Peter Canova is a multi-award winning author, speaker, and inspirational visionary. His book, Pope Annalisa has won ten national and international book awards and his series, The First Souls Trilogy has captured twenty-five awards including the indie Next Generation best book series. The theme underlying Peter's body of work is that all people have the ability to transcend their ordinary consciousness and experience information from a higher source within themselves. Peter conducted thirty-five years of research into ancient spiritual texts, quantum physics, and psychology to understand the startling psychic experiences that altered his life. He learned that modern science is only rediscovering the astonishing teachings of ancient spiritual traditions concerning the creation and the true nature of physical reality. Peter has been the subject of numerous radio and TV interviews and has spoken at a variety of high profile events including the Global Alliance for Transformational Entertainment where he was the kick-off presenter for a roster of speakers including Eckhart Tolle, Jim Carrey, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Jean Houston, Edward James Olmos, and Fred Alan Wolf. He has been a featured speaker at the Conscious Living Expo, the New Living Expo, the Unity Church National Convention, and the Centers for Spiritual Living National Convention. Peter's novel, Pope Annalisa (popeannalisa.com), is the first book in a trilogy called The First Souls. Pope Annalisa is a spiritual thriller about an African nun who becomes the first female pope. It has won ten prestigious awards including the Nautilus Gold Award for visionary fiction formerly bestowed on such authors as Eckhart Tolle, Deepak Chopra, and the Dalai Lama. Choosing to write a novel rather than a scholarly or non-fiction work was a conscious choice to better connect with his readers and communicate profound information. Peter has said, “No work can be personally transformative unless it engages both the heart and the mind of the viewer. To be touched intellectually is to be affected; to be touched emotionally is to be moved. To be touched by both is to be raised to a new perception of being. Helping people achieve that is my goal in life.” Peter may be reached through his PR agent, Steve Allen Media (Tel: 661 255-8283) or by email media@steveallen.net   https://popeannalisa.com/ https://www.petercanova.com/ Listen to Peter's Radio Show/Podcast “Quantum Spirituality” on Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network Tuesdays 10am & 10pmET See here: https://dreamvisions7radio.com/quantum-spirituality-with-peter-canova/ ​Learn more about Dr. Bernie here:  http://berniesiegelmd.com/

Quantum Spirituality, Science, Gnostic Mysticism, and Connecting with Source Consciousness with Peter Canova Foreword by James Redfield, author of The Celestine Prophecy Quantum Spirituality is the “new kid on the block” and author Peter Canova is here to make an introduction. Peter Canova reveals how ancient Gnostic teachings predicted modern quantum physics and how the perennial principles of Gnosticism, a repository of Judeo-Christian mysticism, describe major theories of quantum physics, such as the Big Bang, parallel universes, the Holographic Universe theory, and Einstein's Relativity. BIO: Peter Canova is a multi-award winning author, speaker, and inspirational visionary. His book, Pope Annalisa has won ten national and international book awards and his series, The First Souls Trilogy has captured twenty-five awards including the indie Next Generation best book series. The theme underlying Peter's body of work is that all people have the ability to transcend their ordinary consciousness and experience information from a higher source within themselves. Peter conducted thirty-five years of research into ancient spiritual texts, quantum physics, and psychology to understand the startling psychic experiences that altered his life. He learned that modern science is only rediscovering the astonishing teachings of ancient spiritual traditions concerning the creation and the true nature of physical reality. Peter has been the subject of numerous radio and TV interviews and has spoken at a variety of high profile events including the Global Alliance for Transformational Entertainment where he was the kick-off presenter for a roster of speakers including Eckhart Tolle, Jim Carrey, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Jean Houston, Edward James Olmos, and Fred Alan Wolf. He has been a featured speaker at the Conscious Living Expo, the New Living Expo, the Unity Church National Convention, and the Centers for Spiritual Living National Convention. Peter's novel, Pope Annalisa (popeannalisa.com), is the first book in a trilogy called The First Souls. Pope Annalisa is a spiritual thriller about an African nun who becomes the first female pope. It has won ten prestigious awards including the Nautilus Gold Award for visionary fiction formerly bestowed on such authors as Eckhart Tolle, Deepak Chopra, and the Dalai Lama. Choosing to write a novel rather than a scholarly or non-fiction work was a conscious choice to better connect with his readers and communicate profound information. Peter has said, “No work can be personally transformative unless it engages both the heart and the mind of the viewer. To be touched intellectually is to be affected; to be touched emotionally is to be moved. To be touched by both is to be raised to a new perception of being. Helping people achieve that is my goal in life.” Peter may be reached through his PR agent, Steve Allen Media (Tel: 661 255-8283) or by email media@steveallen.net  https://petercanova.com/ https://popeannalisa.com/ Listen to Peter's Radio Show/Podcast “Quantum Spirituality” on Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network Tuesdays 10am & 10pmET See here: https://dreamvisions7radio.com/quantum-spirituality-with-peter-canova/ Call In and Chat with Deborah during Live Show: 833-220-1200 or 319-527-2638 Learn more about Deborah here:  www.lovebyintuition.com

Quantum Spirituality and YOU Quantum Spirituality is the "new kid on the block" and author Peter Canova is here to make an introduction. Peter Canova reveals how ancient Gnostic teachings predicted modern quantum physics and how the perennial principles of Gnosticism, a repository of Judeo-Christian mysticism, describe major theories of quantum physics, such as the Big Bang, parallel universes, the Holographic Universe theory, and Einstein's Relativity.  BIO: Peter Canova is a multi-award winning author, speaker, and inspirational visionary. His book, Pope Annalisa has won ten national and international book awards and his series, The First Souls Trilogy has captured twenty-five awards including the indie Next Generation best book series. The theme underlying Peter's body of work is that all people have the ability to transcend their ordinary consciousness and experience information from a higher source within themselves. Peter conducted thirty-five years of research into ancient spiritual texts, quantum physics, and psychology to understand the startling psychic experiences that altered his life. He learned that modern science is only rediscovering the astonishing teachings of ancient spiritual traditions concerning the creation and the true nature of physical reality. Peter has been the subject of numerous radio and TV interviews and has spoken at a variety of high profile events including the Global Alliance for Transformational Entertainment where he was the kick-off presenter for a roster of speakers including Eckhart Tolle, Jim Carrey, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Jean Houston, Edward James Olmos, and Fred Alan Wolf. He has been a featured speaker at the Conscious Living Expo, the New Living Expo, the Unity Church National Convention, and the Centers for Spiritual Living National Convention. Peter's novel, Pope Annalisa (popeannalisa.com), is the first book in a trilogy called The First Souls. Pope Annalisa is a spiritual thriller about an African nun who becomes the first female pope. It has won ten prestigious awards including the Nautilus Gold Award for visionary fiction formerly bestowed on such authors as Eckhart Tolle, Deepak Chopra, and the Dalai Lama. Choosing to write a novel rather than a scholarly or non-fiction work was a conscious choice to better connect with his readers and communicate profound information. Peter has said, "No work can be personally transformative unless it engages both the heart and the mind of the viewer. To be touched intellectually is to be affected; to be touched emotionally is to be moved. To be touched by both is to be raised to a new perception of being. Helping people achieve that is my goal in life." Peter may be reached through his PR agent, Steve Allen Media (Tel: 661 255-8283) or by email media@steveallen.net). https://petercanova.com/ https://popeannalisa.com/ Video Version: https://youtu.be/Nh_t7wMbVsU Call in and Chat with Kat during Live Show with Video Stream: Call 646-558-8656 ID: 8836953587 press #.  To Ask a Question press *9 to raise your hand Have a Question for the Show? Go to Facebook– Dreams that Can Save Your Life Facebook Professional–Kathleen O'Keefe-Kanavos http://kathleenokeefekanavos.com/

Quantum Spirituality and YOU Quantum Spirituality is the "new kid on the block" and author Peter Canova is here to make an introduction. Peter Canova reveals how ancient Gnostic teachings predicted modern quantum physics and how the perennial principles of Gnosticism, a repository of Judeo-Christian mysticism, describe major theories of quantum physics, such as the Big Bang, parallel universes, the Holographic Universe theory, and Einstein's Relativity.  BIO: Peter Canova is a multi-award winning author, speaker, and inspirational visionary. His book, Pope Annalisa has won ten national and international book awards and his series, The First Souls Trilogy has captured twenty-five awards including the indie Next Generation best book series. The theme underlying Peter's body of work is that all people have the ability to transcend their ordinary consciousness and experience information from a higher source within themselves. Peter conducted thirty-five years of research into ancient spiritual texts, quantum physics, and psychology to understand the startling psychic experiences that altered his life. He learned that modern science is only rediscovering the astonishing teachings of ancient spiritual traditions concerning the creation and the true nature of physical reality. Peter has been the subject of numerous radio and TV interviews and has spoken at a variety of high profile events including the Global Alliance for Transformational Entertainment where he was the kick-off presenter for a roster of speakers including Eckhart Tolle, Jim Carrey, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Jean Houston, Edward James Olmos, and Fred Alan Wolf. He has been a featured speaker at the Conscious Living Expo, the New Living Expo, the Unity Church National Convention, and the Centers for Spiritual Living National Convention. Peter's novel, Pope Annalisa (popeannalisa.com), is the first book in a trilogy called The First Souls. Pope Annalisa is a spiritual thriller about an African nun who becomes the first female pope. It has won ten prestigious awards including the Nautilus Gold Award for visionary fiction formerly bestowed on such authors as Eckhart Tolle, Deepak Chopra, and the Dalai Lama. Choosing to write a novel rather than a scholarly or non-fiction work was a conscious choice to better connect with his readers and communicate profound information. Peter has said, "No work can be personally transformative unless it engages both the heart and the mind of the viewer. To be touched intellectually is to be affected; to be touched emotionally is to be moved. To be touched by both is to be raised to a new perception of being. Helping people achieve that is my goal in life." Peter may be reached through his PR agent, Steve Allen Media (Tel: 661 255-8283) or by email media@steveallen.net). https://popeannalisa.com/ Video Version: https://youtu.be/Nh_t7wMbVsU Call in and Chat with Kat during Live Show with Video Stream: Call 646-558-8656 ID: 8836953587 press #.  To Ask a Question press *9 to raise your hand Have a Question for the Show? Go to Facebook– Dreams that Can Save Your Life Facebook Professional–Kathleen O'Keefe-Kanavos http://kathleenokeefekanavos.com/

Most people think they want success. After working with thousands of leaders worldwide, Azim Jamal discovered that what people truly crave is Significance – living a life that matters. Azim was called to write an allegory to reveal how to create a SPARK in your life. SPARK: Journey from Success to Significance shares five key steps: Service, Purpose, Attraction, Resilience, and Knowing. Many readers are so engaged by this tale that they can't put it down. The exercises help you implement what you learn in each chapter. In this episode, we discuss how to create a SPARK in your life.About the Guest: Bio: Azim Jamal is the founder of Corporate Sufi Worldwide Inc., a company dedicated to inspiring and empowering leaders to achieve material success, blended with a deep sense of purpose, passion and happiness. Azim is the author of several highly-acclaimed books and has been a # 1 bestseller with Barnes & Noble and his co-authored book – The Power of Giving – won the Nautilus Gold Award in May 2009 for books that change lives. Azim's latest book co-authored with Brian Tracy is entitled "What You Seek Is Seeking You". Azim has conducted high-level coaching assignments with billion-dollar corporations, Fortune 500 companies and sports stars – and his inspiring message has been heard live by over 1 million people in 100 cities in 5 continents.Free Gift Link: Sign up for a free daily inspiring and practical blog https://www.corporatesufi.com/free-daily-blog-signupIf you sign up and send a message at info@corporatesufi.com you will receive a free ecopy of “7 Steps to Lasting Happiness.” Deepak Chopra said “Azim's 7 Steps to Lasting Happiness are both inspiring and practical. Everyone will benefit from them!” TEDx Talk: Live to Give link: https://youtu.be/4VzXZqbfbV8Book: SPARK: Journey from Success to SignificanceSocial Media Links:LinkedIn - Azim JamalFacebook - @CorporateSufiOfficialPageTwitter - @Corporate_SufiInstagram - realazimjamalYoutube - Azim JamalAbout the Host, Elaine Starling:An international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, coach and mentor, Elaine Starling is recognized for her video show and podcast, The Abundance Journey. After a comprehensive conversation with our higher power during a stroke, Elaine created The Abundance Journey 6 week course to share what she learned. As the Abundance Ambassador, Elaine mentors spiritual, growth-oriented women to align with Divine guidance to achieve their dreams. Elaine's clients experience more clarity, confidence, and commit to action that achieves their goals. Elaine Starling Social Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elaine.starling1/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainestarling/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3eXgwdMYYzLicCEcB1DdrgTEDx Talk, “Abundance Is a Choice”

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Author Marisa Handler.  Marisa Handler—writer, singer-songwriter, teacher, and coach—is the author of Loyal to the Sky, which won a Nautilus Gold Award for world-changing books.  Her essays, fiction, and poetry have appeared in numerous publications, and her music is available on various platforms.  Marisa earned her MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop, and has received many fellowships in Creative Writing, including a Fulbright and an Elizabeth George Foundation grant.  On the spiritual side, Marisa has been studying Insight Meditation in retreats and daily life since 2002, and instructing since 2012. She is a Certified Facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie, and has long-term practices in Authentic Movement, Somatic Experiencing, and various forms of dance. Marisa is the founder of Live Your Creative Genius, an in-depth coaching program offering a new paradigm for creative work, and she teaches on creativity, writing, and transformation at places like Stanford University, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Esalen, and the California Institute for Integral Studies.  She also works one-on-one as a coach.  More at www.marisahandler.com

As a former at-risk foster kid, Shipp found it difficult to trust adults: “The way I defined trustworthiness was: are you gonna not give up on me when I show you what I'm capable of? When I show you all my ugliness and all of my past and everything you didn't cause, but now you're gonna be dealing with…can you handle all of that?” Josh Shipp wants to pass that experience on to as many others as he can, so those adults can care for the kids in the way he needed: “Every kid is one caring adult away from being a success story.” This week, we talk to Josh Shipp about how growing up in foster homes and being a counterphobic six has impacted his current work as a global youth empowerment expert.  Josh Shipp is an author & youth advocate, and television producer of a documentary TV series on A&E that follows his groundbreaking work with youth and families. He has written two national bestsellers, “The Grown-Up's Guide to Teenage Humans,” winner of the Nautilus Gold Award for Parenting & Family – and “The Teen's Guide to World Domination.     Episode Links:  YouTube  Apple  Spotify

Marisa Handler—writer, singer-songwriter, teacher, and coach—is the author of the memoir Loyal to the Sky, which won a Nautilus Gold Award for world-changing books.  Her essays, fiction, and poetry have appeared in numerous publications, and her music is available on Soundcloud.  Marisa earned her MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop, and has received many fellowships in Creative Writing, including a Fulbright and an Elizabeth George Foundation grant.  She is a longtime spiritual practitioner—she's been practicing Insight Meditation in retreats and daily life since 2002, and teaching since 2011.  She is also a Facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie and a committed practitioner of Authentic Movement and Somatic Experiencing.  Marisa teaches on creativity, meditation, and transformation at places like Stanford, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, the Esalen Institute, and the California Institute for Integral Studies.  She also works one-on-one as a coach. She is currently at work on a novel and new songs.  More at www.marisahandler.com. Thank you fro listening to The Curious Creatrix podcast. Your donation helps us continue to spread creativity throughout the land.  Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2PM3V82XDS7GA  Beautiful music: Good Friends Inc by Jonathan Boyle

“We can do extraordinary things when we lead with love,” Barbara Becker reminds us in her debut memoir Heartwood. When her earliest childhood friend is diagnosed with a terminal illness, Becker sets off on a quest to immerse herself in what it means to be mortal. Can we live our lives more fully knowing some day we will die? With a keen eye towards that which makes life worth living, Barbara Becker―a perpetual seeker, a mom, and an interfaith leader―recounts stories where life and death intersect in unexpected ways. She volunteers on a hospice floor, becomes an eager student of the many ways people find meaning at the end of life, and accompanies her parents in their final days. Becker inspires readers to live with the end in mind and proves that turning toward loss rather than away from it is the only true way to live life to its fullest. Just as with the heartwood of a tree―the central core that is no longer alive yet supports the newer growth rings―the dead become an enduring source of strength to the living. With life-affirming prose, Becker helps us see that that grief is not a problem to be solved, but rather a sacred invitation―an opportunity to let go into something even greater…a love that will inform all the days of our lives. In her 2022 Nautilus Gold Award-winning memoir, Becker, an ordained interfaith chaplain, sets off on a quest to find the answer to the question: can we live our lives more fully knowing someday we will die?

“The spiritual path is a path of freedom. Freedom is a word that should be taken very seriously. Freedom from what? Freedom from myself! “ Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan . We talk about spiritual aspects and experience, microbiome and vedic chanting.Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan is a Cardiologist and Professor of Medicine. She is a Śrīvidyā initiate. She is a long-term student of Dr. Sumit Kesarkar, who is her Vidyā Guru in all traditions and who encouraged her to establish Śabda Institute. She has studied Tantra, Advaita Vedanta, Yoga and Āyurveda with teachers across the globe. Her workshops, courses and writings strive to bring these time-honored traditions to modern living in practical ways. She is the author of Shakti Rising (Nonduality Press, 2017), which won the Nautilus Gold Award for Best Books of 2017, The Heart of Wellness (Sfaim Press, 2020), Glorious Alchemy: Living the Lalitā Sahasranāma (New Sarum Press, UK, 2020), and Fractals of Reality: Living the Śrīcakra (Sfaim Press, 2022).

Lucinda Herring returns to the podcast to continue our conversation. Lucinda has studied with David Spangler since the 1990's, received her Masters in Spiritual Direction from Lorian in 2009, and was ordained as a Lorian priest in 2011. She has an eclectic spiritual path – blending Anthroposophy, the Ceile De tradition, and thirty years as a Vajrayana Buddhist practitioner with her Incarnational Spirituality/Sidhe/Gaian focus and practices today.Lucinda considers herself a Gatekeeper, helping others navigate life's thresholds and passages in ways that build resiliency and co-creative connection with Gaia, nature and the subtle realms. She has focused on both ends of life, working with children and families as a festival maker, writer and storyteller, and also helping people reimagine what is possible at the threshold of death.Lucinda has been at the cutting edge of the green funeral movement for over twenty years now, as a death doula, home funeral guide and licensed green funeral director in the state of Washington. In 2019, she wrote Reimagining Death: Stories and Practical Wisdom for Home Funerals and Green Burials, published by North Atlantic Books, with a Forward by David Spangler. The book won the Nautilus Gold Award for 2019, and is available wherever books are sold. Or you can support Lucinda directly by purchasing the book at her website: www.lucindaherring.com.

Dean Sluyter (pronounced slighter) has taught meditation and led workshops and retreats since 1970, at venues ranging from Ivy League colleges to maximum-security prisons. A grateful student of sages in several traditions, he has completed numerous retreats and pilgrimages in India, Tibet, Nepal, and the West. Dean's previous books include Natural Meditation, winner of the 2015 Nautilus Gold Award for best book on body, mind, and spirit practices. His media appearances have included Coast to Coast AM, National Public Radio, the New York Times, O: The Oprah Magazine, Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, and USA Today. From 1977 to 2010, Dean taught English and developed the Literature of Enlightenment program at the Pingry School in New Jersey. He now lives in Santa Monica, where he teaches meditation, sings with the Westside Threshold Choir, plays old songs on the ukulele, and happily zips about on his Vespa. He is married to documentary filmmaker Yaffa Lerea. Buy the book: https://www.newworldlibrary.com/Books/ProductDetails/tabid/64/SKU/87695/Default.aspx#.YobCOFjMJFw

What is the fastest way to experience Abundance? Azim Jamal shares that giving to others is the fastest way to experience everything you want in your life. When you give more than expected, your clients want to work with you longer. When you spend more time helping coworkers, they are more dedicated to your business and go above and beyond to support you. Azim believes that Live to Give is what creates true Abundance.About the Guest:Azim Jamal is the founder of Corporate Sufi Worldwide Inc., a company dedicated to inspiring and empowering leaders to achieve material success, blended with a deep sense of purpose, passion and happiness.Azim is the author of several highly-acclaimed books and has been a # 1 bestseller with Barnes & Noble and his co-authored book – The Power of Giving – won the Nautilus Gold Award in May 2009 for books that change lives. Azim's latest book co-authored with Brian Tracy is entitled "What You Seek Is Seeking You". Azim has conducted high-level coaching assignments with billion-dollar corporations, Fortune 500 companies and sports stars – and his inspiring message has been heard live by over 1 million people in 100 cities in 5 continents.Personal Links:Free Gift Link: Sign up for a free daily inspiring and practical blog https://www.corporatesufi.com/free-daily-blog-signupIf you sign up and send a message at info@corporatesufi.com you will receive a free ecopy of “7 Steps to Lasting Happiness.” Deepak Chopra said “Azim's 7 Steps to Lasting Happiness are both inspiring and practical. Everyone will benefit from them!”TEDx Talk: Live to Give link: https://youtu.be/4VzXZqbfbV8Social Media Links:LinkedIn - Azim JamalFacebook - @CorporateSufiOfficialPageTwitter - @Corporate_SufiInstagram - realazimjamalYoutube - Azim JamalAbout the Host, Elaine Starling:An international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, coach and mentor, Elaine Starling is recognized for her video show and podcast, The Abundance Journey. After a comprehensive conversation with our higher power during a stroke, Elaine created The Abundance Journey 6 week course to share what she learned. As the Abundance Ambassador, Elaine mentors spiritual, growth-oriented women to align with Divine guidance to achieve their dreams. Elaine's clients experience more clarity, confidence, and commit to action that achieves their goals. Elaine Starling Social Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elaine.starling1/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainestarling/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3eXgwdMYYzLicCEcB1DdrgTEDx Talk, “Abundance Is a Choice” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMQ0D4sfEys&t=1sWebsite: www.TheAbundanceJourney.comThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in

Todays' guest is Lucinda Herring. Lucinda has studied with David Spangler since the 1990's, received her Masters in Spiritual Direction from Lorian in 2009, and was ordained as a Lorian priest in 2011. She has an eclectic spiritual path – blending Anthroposophy, the Ceile De tradition, and thirty years as a Vajrayana Buddhist practitioner with her Incarnational Spirituality/Sidhe/Gaian focus and practices today.  Lucinda considers herself a Gatekeeper, helping others navigate life's thresholds and passages in ways that build resiliency and co-creative connection with Gaia, nature and the subtle realms. She has focused on both ends of life, working with children and families as a festival maker, writer and storyteller, and also helping people reimagine what is possible at the threshold of death.Lucinda has been at the cutting edge of the green funeral movement for over twenty years now, as a death doula, home funeral guide and licensed green funeral director in the state of Washington. In 2019, she wrote Reimagining Death: Stories and Practical Wisdom for Home Funerals and Green Burials, published by North Atlantic Books, with a Forward by David Spangler. The book won the Nautilus Gold Award for 2019, and is available wherever books are sold. Or you can support Lucinda directly by purchasing the book at her website: www.lucindaherring.com.

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Join Trish and Rob for a conversation with... Davina Kotulski is a licensed clinical psychologist, life coach, spiritual counselor, award-winning author and speaker, and nationally known LGBT rights leader. She received her Ph.D. in psychology in 1996 and worked for 13 years in a federal women’s prison. Her novel "Behind Barbed Eyes," based on her prison-work, won the 2016 Nautilus Gold Award for Fiction. Dr. Kotulski received the Saints Alive award from the Metropolitan Community Church in San Francisco for her leadership in the marriage equality movement and for her seminal book "Why You Should Give a Damn About Gay Marriage." In 2018, she was on "Please Understand Me," a Sarah Silverman production, where comedians hash out the problems of their fake relationship with a real therapist. Her book "It’s Never Too Late to Be Your Self: Follow Your Inner Compass and Take Back Your Life" won the 2018 Nautilus Silver Award for Self-Help and was a finalist for self-help in the 2019 International Book Awards. Now she has a new book out that we want to talk about: "THE MANNA PARADIGM SHIFT: Creating the Consciousness of Abundance and Freedom." She has a private therapy practice in Los Angeles and an international life coaching practice. She facilitates spiritual and psychological self-empowerment webinars and workshops around the country.

Dr. Len Saputo – Making Sense of the Vexing Vaxx NarrativeIs The Vaccine Necessary and Desirable?Aired Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EST Disclaimer: The views expressed here are not those of OMTimes Media, Inc. We believe individuals should follow the current CDC guidelines for safe practices – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html. In the event you believe you have COVID-19, immediately contact a qualified healthcare professional. Interview with Dr. Len Saputo, Integrative Medicine Pioneer and Author of “A Return to Healing: Radical Health Care Reform and the Future of Medicine”“Re COVID, we can use an injection of sanity.” — Swami BeyondanandaHere is a piece of information that seems to be getting buried in all the “good news” about vaccine availability: Are you aware of the COVID survival rates for the various age groups?Here goes:Under age 20 … 99.997% survival rateAge 20-49 … 99.98 % survival rateAge 50-69 … 99.5 % survival rateOver 70 … 95% survival rateThe vaccines have not been approved or licensed by the FDA, only authorized for emergency use. The vaccines don’t promise full immunity, and there can be side effects. Meanwhile, measures for prevention and treatment have been dismissed and de-platformed, with vaccinations being presented as THE way to end the lockdowns, and the masking – although not immediately.Any0ne not going along with this party line is branded a conspiracy theorist, anti-science or anti-social. To help us navigate this vexing vaxx situation, we have invited Dr. Len Saputo, MD a pioneer in integrative medicine and someone familiar with the science of immunity and vaccinations as our guest this week to shine some light on the shituation.Dr. Len Saputo is a board-certified internist with more than 50 years of clinical experience. He has pioneered the development of an integrative, holistic, person-centered, preventive health care model called “Health Medicine.” He is the founder of the Health Medicine Forum, a non-profit educational foundation and the Health Medicine Center in Walnut Creek. Len is a practicing physician, motivational speaker, television and radio personality, and was formerly ranked number one in the world in men’s senior singles tennis by the International Tennis Federation. He is the author of the Nautilus Gold Award winning book, A Return to Healing: Radical Health Care Reform and the Future of Medicine and Science, Spirituality and Medicine. For the past year he has hosted The Voice of Reason Internet live video show that airs twice weekly and is focused on COVID-19. Len’s free website, www.DoctorSaputo.com, has more than 2600 audio and video files organized to provide completely free integrative information on more than 30 common health care conditions.If you’re ready to hear a doctor’s perspective that hasn’t been doctored by propaganda, please join us this Tuesday, March 2nd at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET.You can find Dr. Saputo online at https://www.doctorsaputo.com/Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness”If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks)Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!Visit the Wiki Politiki Show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/Connect with Steve Bhaerman at https://wakeuplaughing.com/#DrLenSaputo #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki

Marisa Handler—writer, singer-songwriter, teacher, and coach—is the author of the memoir Loyal to the Sky, which won a Nautilus Gold Award for world-changing books. Her essays, fiction, journalism and poetry have appeared in The Sun, Orion, Salon.com, Witness, Kosmos, Tikkun, 580 Split, and other publications. Marisa earned her MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop and has received numerous fellowships in Creative Writing, including a Fulbright and an Elizabeth George Foundation grant. Her poem “The Vanishing” won the Lois Cranston Memorial Poetry Prize and was nominated for a Pushcart. She has taught Creative Writing at a range of places, including Mills College and Stanford University, and workshops on creativity, transformation, and meditation at Esalen, Spirit Rock, and the California Institute for Integral Studies. She also works one-on-one as a Writing Coach and a Personal Transformation Coach. Marisa has practiced Insight Meditation in retreats and daily life since 2002, and is also a committed practitioner of Byron Katie's The Work, Authentic Movement, and Biodanza. She is currently at work on a novel. More at www.marisahandler.com. - Marisa shares with us the Creative Process and how that impacts us. - What healing is for her and how to process that. - The ability to follow your gut and make decisions that are in alignment with your passion and taking an un-chartered course. - She also talks about Awakening - find out as you listen ... - Marisa is currently working on a novel, "Abiding Awakening" soon to be out. - She has carved out some great time for every Tuesday evening for Writing and Meditation Journey over Zoom which is FREE Contact Marisa to be part of this amazing and empowering space. I love it. - Marisa can be reached at: www.marisahandler.com AND for Tuesday evening Writing & Meditation journey over zoom: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-and-meditation-a-weekly-journey-tickets-132685539019

Businesses are rising and falling faster than ever before, and crisis is the new normal. For over 25 years, my guest today has equipped many thousands of people and many leading brands to tap their full creative and psychological powers in response to challenges, crises and threats. Personally, she has turned a six month ’terminal’ cancer prognosis into the most creative six years of her life (so far) by finding solutions she was told did not exist and becoming a Sunday Times bestselling author of three crisis-resolving books. Please welcome author and activist Sophie Sabbage. Bio Businesses are rising and falling faster than ever before, and crisis is the new normal. Sophie Sabbage is a Sunday Times bestselling author who has worked in the fields of human psychology and corporate change for nearly thirty years. She has equipped hundreds of thousands of individuals as well as leading brands to unlock opportunities for growth that they didn’t think possible. Personally, she has turned a six month ‘terminal’ cancer prognosis into the most creative six years of her life (so far) by finding solutions she was told did not exist. This put her on a global stage as an authority on how to tap inner powers and life-saving creativity in response to challenges, crises and threats. She is now focused on helping leaders and change agents explode their difference-making powers by learning one thing that radically improves the quality of many things when we know how to activate it. Sunday Times bestselling author of The Cancer Whisperer (which has revolutionised the cancer community), Lifeshocks and Awakenings in the Time of Coronavirus. The Cancer Whisperer, which placed Sophie on a global stage as a virtuoso on how to thrive in adversity. She has since made numerous media appearances, become an internationally recognised author, created a new narrative about cancer and built a speaking business. She has also been to the north and south poles of her humanity in order to stay alive. Winner of the Gold Award for Business Culture Change in 2008. Winner of the 2019 and 2020 Global Lung Cancer Alliance awards for Excellence in Journalism. Winner of the Nautilus Gold Award for Personal Growth Books in 2018. Winner of the International Speaker Slam 2020. B.C. (before cancer) Sophie ran a leadership and culture change business consultancy, which delivered practical psychological tools back when this was still at the cutting edge of business practices and considered quite weird. Her mentor and business partner, Dr. K Bradford Brown, was a direct student of the Auschwitz survivor, Viktor Frankl, the founder of humanistic psychology, Carl Rogers, and the British philosopher, Alan Watts. She stands on the shoulders of giants in this field. Sophie Sabbage has also been delivering life-changing courses for a global educational charity since 1994. She is a multi-award-winning talent – among them Best Culture Change Programme, Excellence in Journalism and the prestigious Gold Nautilus Book award. Her academic background is in English literature, psychology and organisational change. She brings all this experience to her speaking clients. Her audiences leave wiser and braver than when they arrived. Eloquent, discerning and boldly truthful, Sophie touches hearts, challenges minds and delivers deep shifts in remarkably short periods of time. She is gifted at reading people, cultures and the roots of issues. Soulful, feisty and highly creative, she also has a reputation for expressing what other people experience but are unable or too afraid to say. Recorded on: 5th November 2020  Links: More about Sophie Sabbage More about Maria Franzoni Ltd More about The London Speaker Bureau Connect with Maria on Linkedin Connect with LSB on LinkedIn Connect with Maria on FaceBook Listen here: Libsyn  Itunes  Stitcher Spotify

Statistically, Josh Shipp should be dead, in jail, or homeless. But his success as a preeminent author, speaker, and global youth empowerment expert is living proof of the power of one caring adult. A former at-risk foster kid turned youth advocate, Josh is renowned for the documentary TV series on A&E that followed his groundbreaking work with youth and families. He has written two national bestsellers to date, "The Grown-Up's Guide to Teenage Humans" – winner of the Nautilus Gold Award for Parenting & Family – and "The Teen's Guide to World Domination." Thanks to the support of teachers, counselors, and a wonderful set of foster parents, Josh went on to be listed on Inc. Magazine's 30 under 30 list, and is now a postgraduate student at Harvard himself, further honing his skills in persuasive communication. Josh is regularly called on by OPRAH, CNN, FOX, The New York Times, 20/20, Good Morning America, and others to provide commentary on common challenges faced by parents and teachers. Over the years, Josh has keynoted events for countless groups of parents, educators, and social workers – with audiences as large as 55,000 – and to date has spoken live in front of more than two million people. Viral clips of his acclaimed presentations have been viewed an estimated 50 million times online through platforms such as UpWorthy, Goalcast, and BuzzFeed. To serve his ultimate goal of reaching as many youth as possible, Josh trains other speakers through Youth Speaker University, helping them use their own stories to make an impact. His social and emotional learning curriculum, Year of Awesomeness, is in use in hundreds of classrooms all around the world, while his free newsletter offers practical strategies to 200K+ parents, educators, and social workers.

Let Cancer Transform Your Life~   In this interview, Sophie Sabbage shares how cancer is transforming her life. Sophie’s terminal cancer diagnosis was a lifeshock and it also awakened her to her most authentic, loving, and creative self. Sophie is living with terminal lung cancer despite being given a few months to live over five and a half years ago. Upon hearing her diagnosis, Sophie vowed not to be a victim and took charge of her treatment. Furthermore, Sophie shares how she found the unlikely gifts of cancer and how the illness is transforming her life. In addition, we talk about lifeshocks, those unwanted and unexpected moments in our lives, and how they can awaken us to our most authentic, loving, and creative selves.    Sophie is the author of two Sunday Times bestsellers: The Cancer Whisperer, translated into twelve languages, and Lifeshocks, 2018 winner of the international Nautilus Gold Award for personal growth books. As a transformation specialist, Sophie equips people to engage powerfully with challenging lifeshocks. Also, she has nearly thirty years experience as both a business consultant and as a Senior Trainer with the More To Life Foundation. In addition, Sophie is a professional speaker.     In this episode, Sophie talks about the impact of fear on wellbeing and even on medical outcomes. Her experience of living with cancer, adversity, uncertainty, and facing death  is very relevant and useful to the current coronavirus situation. Finally, Sophie says “I have cancer, it does not have me.”    Episode Highlights:   First, Emily introduces her guest, Sophie Sabbage. Then, Sophie shares how she learned about her cancer. She tells us she pushed her doctors for scans.  After that, Sophie talks about her daughter who recently turned 10.   Sophie explains lifeshocks, those unwanted moments in time. She tells us that she is fortunate to have a toolkit for dealing with lifeshocks.   Next, Sophie shares that she was dying of fear. In other words, when the doctor told her she was going to die, she started dying. Furthermore, Sophie says she needed to get through fear to have a chance to stay alive. Sohpie discusses the symptoms she experienced before her cancer diagnosis.  She listened to her intuition and pressed the doctor for scans that saved her life.  Sophie shares that she wrote her book, The Cancer Whisperer, to help patients navigate the psychological and emotional territory of a cancer diagnosis. No one offered Sophie emotional support and she describes what it was like to sit in oncology ward waiting for her cancer treatment. She then describes the moment that led her to write the book. Sophie explains, “If we don’t take hold of our fear as patients, our fear will take care of us and make the decisions and run the show.”  She stresses the importance of not handing all of the power to the doctor. Then Sophie explains her darkest hour, when she learned she had multiple brain tumors. After that, she talks about the ways in which she educated herself and took charge of her treatment.  Sophie says the primary reason she’s still alive is the medical treatments she received. After that, Sophie talks about how she took control of her appointments, even delaying a treatment so she could see her daughter’s nativity play.  In other words, she says, “If I fit my life into cancer, I’m going to die soon in spirit if not in body. But if I fit cancer inside my life, I’m more likely to have a life.” Next, Sophie shares how the late Dr. K. Bradford Brown taught her to find unlikely gifts in unwanted happenings. After that, she explains why she wrote her second book: Lifeshocks And How to Love Them. Dr. K. Bradford Brown taught Sophie his mantra: There is no event by which and through which life its self is not trying to awaken you to your most authentic, loving, and creative self. There is no event that is not speaking to you. Lifeshocks are collision points between what we expect and how it really is. In other words, we run into reality and think it should be different. But actually these moments challenge our expectations, our conditioning, our belief in very profound ways. Sophie says “Sometimes we rise to our destinys when we’re brought to our knees.”  Next Sophie and Emily discuss the lifeshock of the COVID-19 crisis and how  we’re being humbled and reminded of what really matters. Sophie explains that if she held onto anything that said her life doesn’t matter she wouldn’t have been able to put energy into herself to stay alive. According to Sophie, the only way out of fear is through it - no way over or around it. Sophie shares that there is pain and suffering and illness in life but we make it worse because of how we interpret it as happening. In other words, fear is self generated by what we think. Sophie can control the quality of her life as long as there is breath in her body. Some people are free of cancer but not really free mentally.   Everything we feel is from the neck down. Our breath brings us into our bodies and our feelings. Next Sophie talks about her studies and work and how they prepared her for her cancer diagnosis. Emily talks about benefit of sharing stories and how they can help other people move onward. Sophie introduces a caveat on sharing stories saying, we must be conscious of where we’re coming from when we tell our stories. She tells her story to enhance  our lives. Finally, Sophie states  “I don’t want even this podcast to be about my story. I want it to be about there is no lifeshock by which and through wich life is not awakening you to your most authentic, loving, and creative self. That’s what I want this podcast to be about and that is for everyone who’s listening. Everyone.”    Resources Mentioned:   Sophie’s Books: The Cancer Whisperer & Lifeshocks - and How to Love Them  Sophie’s email: hello@sophiesabbage.com Sophie’s TEDx on grief   Learn more at  https://sophiesabbage.com/ and  http://www.cancerwhispering.com/ to include Sophie’s on-line Masterclass Sophie Sabbage LinkedIn Emily Harman Soul Pajamas Onward: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Onward Movement Facebook Group PodcastPress

Welcome to the first episode of our “I AM” series, reflections from the "I AM" statements in the Gospel of John. If you haven't listened to it yet, check our introduction to this unique and life-giving book. Join us on this journey into the Gospel of John. Today's episode is led by Dr. Mark Wallace on the “I Am” statement “I am the Bread of Life.”About: MARK I. WALLACE is Professor of Religion, Environmental Studies, and Interpretation Theory at Swarthmore College. At Swarthmore, he directs the Chester Semester program in which college students work alongside Chester city partners in high-value internships focused on social and environmental justice. He has been a visiting professor at The University of Pennsylvania, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Japan International Christian University, and is core faculty for the U.S. State Department's Institutes on Religious Pluralism at Temple University. Recent books include When God Was a Bird: Christianity, Animism, and the Re-Enchantment of the World (Fordham University Press 2019), which was awarded the 2019 Nautilus Gold Award for best book in the religion and spirituality of Western thought; Green Christianity: Five Ways to a Sustainable Future (Fortress Press 2010); and Finding God in the Singing River: Christianity, Spirit, Nature (Fortress Press 2005). His research has been supported by the American Council of Learned Societies, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the American Academy of Religion, and the National Endowment of the Humanities.

Mary Reilly Nichols is the Director of Nalanda Institute’s Yoga, Mind & Spirit and has been teaching yoga for over 30 years. She offers teachings through the lens of non-duality in the Upanishads, Advaita Vedanta, as well as in the Tantric methods of Kashmiri Shaivism and Kundalini Yoga. She holds a BA in anthropology from Harvard University, and completed five years of residency in the ashrams of Swami Muktananda both in India and in the US. In addition to workshops, weekly classes, corporate and teacher-trainings, Nichols teaches stress management in psychiatric settings and is involved in ongoing research on the mind/body benefits of yoga and meditation. Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan is a Cardiologist and Professor of Medicine at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in Royal Oak, MI. She is an initiate in the Tāntrik lineages of Śrī Vidyā and Non-dual Śaiva Tantra (also known as Kashmir Śaivisim) and has studied Advaita Vedānta, Ayurveda, and Yoga with teachers across the globe. Her workshops, courses and writings on meditation, Yoga, Tantra, Ayurveda and non-duality strive to bring these time-honored traditions to modern living in practical ways. She is the author of The Heart of Wellness (Llewellyn Publications, January 2018), Shakti Rising (New Harbinger Publications, October 2017), which won the Nautilus Gold Award for Best Books of 2017 and Glorious Alchemy: Living the Lalitā Sahasranāma (New Sarum Press, UK, January 2020).

Do you feel called to create a new map for your life that’s true to your essence?If so, let the cardinal winds be your guide…Like helping spirits accessed by shamans, and the archetypal energies in nighttime dream images, the wind is an alchemical force you can align with whenever you need guidance.For example, the four cardinal winds hold specific wisdom and transformative energies: the East tells of new beginnings, the West relates to your physical body, the South reveals your emotional needs and desires, and the North tells the tale of your spiritual Self.Join me as I interview Nautilus Gold Award-winning author, soul coach, shamanic practitioner and wind whistler Renee Baribeau who will show you how to summon what she calls the Wind of Your Specific Intention to make it your ally and harness its transformative energies during a FREE video event, How to Become a Wind Alchemist: Shamanic Practices to Dissipate Negative Thoughts & Align Your Life With Healing Wisdom.You can register here.About Renee BaribeauRenee Baribeau is The Practical Shaman, a Wind Whistler, and Hay House Author. Renee is the “go-to” Soul Coach for innovative change-makers. A dynamic spiritual keynote speaker, she injects humor and practical wisdom into her inspirational Wind Work® workshops. Renee guides individuals toward an enlightened way of life — and their true purpose — through the wind’s knowledge.The wind gods have guided Renee’s life in many directions. A former chef, in 1987 she opened the first farm-to-table restaurant in Central New York. Renee served as the Resident Shaman at We Care Spa in Desert Hot Springs. Since 2013, Renee has worked for Foundations Recovery Network, a national system of residential treatment facilities, as Marketing and Community Outreach Coordinator.Renee developed the Awakening Compass© that's featured in her book, Winds of Spirit. It's a navigational tool designed to provide guidance, focus, and clarity of direction in your life, no matter which way the wind is blowing.She's also a featured contributing blogger for Elephant Journal. Renee has contributed chapters to the anthologies, Pearls of Wisdom: 30 Inspirational Ideas to Live Your Best Life Now, and The Five Principles of Everything. She makes her home in the California desert, and on Whidbey Island, Washington.

Esther Gokhale (Go-clay) has been involved in integrative therapies all her life. As a young girl growing up in India, she helped her mother, a nurse, treat abandoned babies waiting to be adopted. This early interest in healing led her to study biochemistry at Harvard and Princeton and, later, acupuncture at the San Francisco School of Oriental Medicine. After experiencing crippling back pain during her first pregnancy and unsuccessful back surgery, Gokhale began her lifelong crusade to vanquish back pain. Her studies at the Aplomb® Institute in Paris and years of research in Brazil, India, Portugal and elsewhere led her to develop the Gokhale Method, a unique, systematic approach to help people find their bodies’ way back to pain-free living. Gokhale practiced acupuncture and taught posture, dance, and yoga in her Palo Alto wellness center for over twenty years. The Gokhale Method continues to grow as qualified Gokhale Method teachers now teach the method worldwide. Gokhale's book, 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back, has sold over 100,000 copies and has been translated into eight languages. In 2010, Gokhale hosted the nationally televised program Back Pain: The Primal Posture Solution (available on DVD). Gokhale has taught at corporations such as Google, IDEO, Varian Medical Systems, and Facebook Inc. She has also presented at conferences including TEDx(Stanford), Ancestral Health Symposium, Weston Price Foundation Conference, and PrimalCon.  She continues to speak with physician groups including Stanford, PAMF, UCSF and has consulted for the trainers of the SF 49ers and several Stanford sports teams. In May 2013, The New York Times featured Esther in an article giving her the title, “The Posture Guru of Silicon Valley”. Esther Gokhale lives on Stanford University campus where she raised three children with her husband Brian White, chairman of the Math Department. Awards: 1978 Dean’s honor list at Harvard University 2008 Foreword Silver Award for best health book 2009 Nautilus Gold Award for best Pilates/Tai Qi/Yoga/bodywork book 2009 Ippy Bronze Award for best health book

Return to Healing: Radical Health Care Reform and the Future of Medicine with Len SaputoAired Sunday, 13 March 2016, 10:00 PM ETWe Can Heal Our Broken Health Care SystemPioneering doctor offers sweeping solutions that Washington needs to hear For decades he’d been a frontline witness to the failure of America’s health care. Then he founded the Health Medicine movement. Next he opened one of America’s first integrative medical clinics.About the Guest Len SaputoLen Saputo, MD, a 1965 graduate of Duke University Medical School, is board certified in internal medicine, and was in private practice in affliation with John Muir Medical Center for more than thirty years. After his awakening to the deep flaws in conventional medicine, Saputo developed a new paradigm that is now known as integral-health medicine. Len founded the Health Medicine Forum in 1994, and went on to found and direct the Health Medicine Center in Walnut Creek, Californiaone the first integrative clinics. Len is the coauthor of Boosting Immunity: Creating Wellness Naturally (New World Library, 2002; has edited six books, including Beating the Years and Boosting Your Digestive Health.BOOKS:“A Return to Healing: Radical Health Care Reform and the Future of Medicine” published in Sept. 2009. Origin Press. Byron Belitsos. Won the Nautilus Gold Award for the best book in health and healing for the year 2010.