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2 episodes with spiritual memoir
2 episodes with spiritual memoir
2 episodes with spiritual memoir
2 episodes with spiritual memoir
2 episodes with spiritual memoir
Welcome to another episode of the Restoring the Soul podcast with your host, Michael John Cusick. Today, we have the pleasure of diving into a profound and transformative conversation with Ian Morgan Cron. Ian is not just a friend to Michael but a celebrated author of books like "The Road Back to You," and his deeply impactful spiritual memoir, "Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me," as well as his novel "Chasing Francis."In this episode, we take a close look at Ian's latest book, "The Fix: How the 12 Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the Down and Out, and Everyone in Between." Ian shares candidly about his own journey through addiction and recovery, emphasizing how the 12 steps can profoundly impact anyone's life, not just those battling addiction.Even if you consider yourself "well-adjusted" or far from the grip of addiction, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what it means to truly live a life of transformation and spiritual awakening. Michael and Ian explore how all of us, in some way or another, have compulsive relationships with behaviors, substances, or people that affect our lives negatively. They delve into the essence of the 12 steps, their application beyond mere addiction recovery, and how they serve as a robust spiritual framework aligning us with God and our authentic selves.Ian's vulnerability stands out as he shares personal stories, including a relapse in 2020 that led to a renewed understanding and deeper application of these steps. Together, Michael and Ian discuss the importance of community, admitting powerlessness, the role of the ego, and the journey toward a spiritual awakening.ENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!
Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew is the author of Swinging on the Garden Gate: A Memoir of Bisexuality & Spirit, now in its second edition; the novel Hannah, Delivered; a collection of personal essays, On the Threshold: Home, Hardwood, and Holiness; the chapbook, A Map to Mercy, due out winter 2025; and three books on writing: Writing the Sacred Journey: The Art and Practice of Spiritual Memoir; Living Revision: A Writer's Craft as Spiritual Practice, winner of the silver Nautilus Award; and The Release: Finding Creativity and Freedom After the Writing is Done. She is a founding member of The Eye of the Heart Center, where she teaches writing as a transformational practice and hosts an online writing community. She is a recipient of two Minnesota State Arts Board artists' fellowships, the Loft Career Initiative Grant, and is a Minnesota Book Awards finalist. She lives in Minneapolis with her wife, daughter, and two rambunctious cats. You can learn more about Elizabeth at www.elizabethjarrettandrew.com and www.spiritualmemoir.com.
R.G. Shore began his journey with a bachelor's degree in Religious Studies, but his spiritual journey has led him much farther. Through many hardships, and firsthand experience with the marginalized, R.G. has really begun to shape and cultivate his spirituality through lived experience. R.G. was incarcerated for nearly 3 years. It was through his incarceration that he began to sit with his trauma. Being surrounded by very racist and dangerous people led R.G. inward. It was in prison that he began to master his own techniques for going into the body and sitting with the trauma within himself. R.G. has a Masters in Education, and is a certified Reiki Master, and a certified spiritual director through SDI, and the Urban Spiritual Center in Portland, Oregon. He specializes in embodied Spiritual Counseling, Healing energy, visualization meditative techniques, and Reiki Healing, and helps many people with grounding themselves. He has a passion for working with marginalized communities, including people of color, people who have been incarcerated, or people dealing with religious trauma. He is also the Award Winning Author of his Spiritual Memoir, The Ocean Inside Me. _________________________ Work with me, your host, here: Thelovelyalea.com Pre-order MEANINGFUL MANIFESTATION thelovelyalea.com/book Get spiritual 1-on-1 Coaching thelovelyalea.com/services Become a Patreon Member to get behind the scenes, extra content, and workshops.patreon.com/thelovelyalea Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/thelovelyalea ( Remember I will never DM you for readings - watch out for Scammers ! ) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelovelyalea/support
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by trying to be perfect? I mean, Jesus did tell us to “be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Mt. 5:48), and Paul certainly took this seriously as he gladly “spent and consumed himself for souls” (2 Cor 12:15). But sometimes, I think the pursuit of perfection leaves behind God's plan for our lives. In fact, living a holy life might mean embracing the imperfection around us. Today's guest, Colleen Carol Campbell, former journalist and presidential speechwriter and author of The Heart of Perfection tells us what she has learned on this topic. Tune in to hear: Personal stories of how the saints influenced her life and perspective. Practical tips for overcoming the pressures of perfectionism. Insights on balancing professional success with personal faith. Advice on finding peace and spiritual growth amidst life's challenges. To hear more from Colleen, go to Colleen-Campbell.com (https://colleen-campbell.com/) or grab her book The Heart of Perfection (https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Perfection-Saints-Taught-Perfect/dp/1982106174/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1596841009&sr=8-2). For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)
R.G. Shore – The Ocean Inside Me: A spiritual memoir on healing racial trauma...with TRE's Hannah Murray
Hello, friends! I got to know Steven Andrews along with you guys this week! We hadn't actually met before recording, and it was SO much fun getting to chat with him! During Pride Month, I've chosen to highlight some amazing members of the writing community who identify on the LGBTQ+ spectrum, and my friend Louis was kind enough to recommend Steven to come chat. I'm so glad he did, because Steven's book, That's Me in the Closet, sounds like such an amazing story! It's about his journey from an abusive/neglected childhood, to foster care, and finally to learning about himself as he identified as a bisexual man. He's currently a minister and counselor who aims to help others who have been in the closet to live fully and authentically as themselves. You can hang out with Steven online on Facebook and Instagram, using the handle 1actualyou. I hope you enjoy today's episode and be sure to let me know in the Q&A poll what you think about it! Until Next Time, Friends! Books recommended in today's episode: Opening Skinner's Box by Lauren Slater A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer Cora Christensen by Tanner Howsden Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain That's Me in the Closet, a Spiritual Memoir, by Steven Andrews --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pickybookworm/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pickybookworm/support
Into The Heart of the Infinite https://twitter.com/MaetreyiiMa https://www.yogama.org Instagram @maetreyiima7 Thank you for tuning in to another episode of the MHS Podcast where we jump into the Metaphysical side of things with Maetreyii Ma Nolan Ph.D. More on her Below
Do you have a testimony? If you are familiar with the culture of evangelical church, you will know what is being asked. Maybe you heard someone give their testimony at church, or at camp. In this context, testimony meant a personal account of your life or background with an emphasis on your conversion to evangelical faith. It was communicated, largely, with the intent and hope that those listening, who had not experienced such a conversion, may, themselves, make a declaration of faith. Spiritual memoir is different than testimony. Richard Lischer's book, Our Hearts are Restless, introduces us to the spiritual memoir of some interesting people. In describing spiritual memoir, Lischer says, “some lives are construed as if lived in the presence of God.” We found the book wonderful and thoughtful. Lischer skillfully and compassionately (for subject and reader) opens the accounts of the people to whom he introduces us in a way that helps to ask meaningful questions about life and faith. Enjoy the episode and if you are so inclined, read the book – it really is good.
In this episode of our podcast, we reconnect with RG Shore, author of the spiritual memoir "The Ocean Inside Me." Expanding on our previous discussion last fall about his book in the making, RG delves deeper into his extraordinary journey of healing racial trauma. He shares his unique experience of finding peace and self-awareness while incarcerated in a predominantly white prison, emphasizing the paradox of discovering healing in a place of confinement. Central to RG's journey is the practice of visual meditation, which he used as a sanctuary amidst the chaos and a tool for introspection.In our last conversation with RG (Episode: 'White Noise, Brown Trauma: A Story of Awakening ft. Ro Shore'), we explored his profound story of personal growth and the transformative impact of meditation and embodiment practices during his incarceration. This episode builds upon that foundation, offering new insights into RG's continued journey and the evolution of his healing process.Throughout this episode, RG also delves into the process of self-publishing and the evolution of the publishing industry. His decision to control his narrative by self-publishing is a powerful statement on authenticity and self-determination. This episode not only explores RG's book but also his broader vision of healing and growth, which extends to developing a masterclass on Udemy and creating a supportive community through his nonprofit organization, Northwest Wisdom. His holistic approach to healing invites others to explore their paths to inner peace and healing.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in personal growth, healing, and the transformative power of storytelling. RG's insights and experiences are not only inspiring but also offer practical approaches to overcoming personal challenges. To hear the full story and learn more about RG's journey and his techniques for self-discovery, tune into the full episode.Links and Resources Mentioned:Link to previous episode: White Noise, Brown Trauma: A Story of Awakening ft. Ro Shore: https://www.redbeardsomatictherapy.com/post/podcast-from-prison-to-redemption-a-story-of-awakening-ft-ro-shore RG Shore's Book: "The Ocean Inside Me" https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/rg-shore/the-ocean-inside-me-a-spiritual-memoir-on-healing-racial-trauma/ RG Shore's Masterclass on Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/course/healing-trauma-through-visual-meditation/?referralCode=6E03F0357DEB92E59573 Northwest Wisdom:http://www.northwestwisdom.org/Key Highlights:00:30 - Intro to RG Shore01:50 - The Birth of a Memoir02:59 - Healing in Prison04:14 - Visual Meditation Beginnings06:34 - Discovering Internal Systems08:25 - Energy and Meditation09:46 - Masterclass on Meditation11:08 - Teaching Healing Methods13:22 - Imaginative Healing15:04 - Encountering Younger Self17:30 - Safe Space Visualization20:25 - Book Publishing Journey23:00 - Stigma of Incarceration26:00 - The Shift to Self-Publishing29:44 - Fundraising and Planning34:27 - 2024 Goals and Projects
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A world-renowned expert in the mind-body connection, Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., completed the Hoffman Process in 1990. This conversation with Joan and Sharon is a deep exploration into the nature of callings through the lens of Joan's life. The callings of her Spirit first showed up early in her life. At the age of ten, Joan experienced a very difficult journey through childhood OCD. At one point, she had profound realizations of how she could help heal herself and did so. Through this, as a child, she realized she would become someone who could help others heal from similar challenges. Through her Spiritual Self, Joan has been guided into and along a life of both self-discovery and deep service to the world. Joan became one of the first to work directly with AIDS patients, even when we didn't yet know much about AIDS itself. She tells us that her courage to step into this role without medically knowing the risks came from listening to Spirit. Her story is a moving recollection of this time when so many were suffering greatly from this epidemic. Joan has been on the cutting edge of scientific inquiry into Mind-Body well-being. With clarity and candor, she shares how her journey has been a labor of both science and Spirit. As Joan shares, our calling isn't a single thing. Our calling changes as life changes. Our job is to listen deeply and to allow our Spiritual Self to flow through us into the world. As she has for many years, Joan leads Hoffman's Advisory Council acting as its Chair. Content warning: This episode mentions experiences with OCD and suicide, and may not be suitable for all listeners. If you or someone you know is suicidal, please reach out to The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255), or message the Crisis Text Line at 741741. More about Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.: Joan Borysenko, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and Harvard Medical School trained cell biologist with postdoctoral fellowships in cancer cell biology, psychoneuroimmunology, and behavioral medicine. She synthesizes cutting-edge science and practical tools for well-being with deep humanity. Joan, a sought-after international speaker, is a New York Times bestselling author of 17 books. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Public Television, and on numerous websites. She is president of Mind-Body Health Sciences, LLC in Santa Fe, NM -the Land of Enchantment- where she lives and tends her outdoor gardens, indoor gardens, and gardens of the heart with her husband Gordon Dveirin, EdD, and their two standard poodles, Mitzi and Lola. You can register for her live online course series, the Gifts of Spiritual Memoir, and find out about other courses and appearances at her website, www.joanborysenko.com. Joan is also Chair of the Hoffman Institute's Advisory Council; learn more about Hoffman's Advisory Council here. As mentioned in this episode: Advaita Vedanta Hinduism Buddhism Mind Body Medicine at Harvard Medical School Herbert Benson (the first person to introduce meditation into medicine) Meditation Goes Mainstream, Washington Post - 1987 Jon Kabat-Zin, His mindfulness mind-body meditation clinic. 1982 AIDS Epidemic Positive Psychology and Character Strengths LGBTQ Community OCD Aldous Huxley, The Doors of Perception Lisa Miller, Psychologist at Columbia University https://media.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/content.blubrry.com/the_hoffman_podcast/Sharon_and_Jane_Borysenko_Podcast_Final.mp3
Julia Marie reads an excerpt from her upcoming book Signals from My Soul: A Spiritual Memoir of Awakening. The story is titled the Pink Gorilla, and demonstrates the challenges that arise when we choose to live our lives inside out - and the rewards that come when we get it right!If you want to be placed on a special mailing list to receive ONLY updates about the book please leave her a message at the Evolving Humans Podcast website or her website.Special thanks to Nature's Eye from Pixabay for Slow Boat Meditation, the music bed I used for the story.Thank you for listening to Evolving Humans! For consultations or classes, please visit my website: www.JuliaMarie.usYou can leave your questions, comments and suggestions via Voicemail at https://www.EvolvingHumansPodcast.com.Who knows, perhaps your question or comment will be featured on a future episode! I can't wait for your questions or hear your feedback.
The spiritual memoir is an extremely popular genre and a time-tested vehicle for conveying spiritual wisdom as well as the blessings and challenges of life on the razor's edge we call the spiritual path. In this conversation, Richard Lischer -- an ordained Lutheran minister and a professor at Duke Divinity School -- discusses his book, Our Hearts are Restless: The Art of the Spiritual Memoir, and his own observations as both a reader and an author of books in that genre. You'll learn how to get the most out of reading a spiritual memoir, and about writing one should you choose to give it a try. Find out more about Richard Lischer Get the book- Our Hearts Are Restless: The Art of the Spiritual Memoir by Richard Lischer Find books from Philip Goldberg and other MindBodySpirit.fm podcast hosts in the online store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sarah Birnbach joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about grief and the wished-for mother, how Jewish prayer anchored her as she mourned the father she adored, birth order and responsibility, how spirituality has shaped her, deciding how much to share about her painful relationship with her mother, and publishing her memoir A Daughter's Kaddish later in life. Also in this episode: -not throwing those we have conflict with under the bus -feminism in Judaism -community as a balm for grief Memoirs mentioned in this episode: The Florist's Daughter by Patricia Hampl The Tender Bar by J. R. Moehringer Inheritance by Dani Shapiro Sarah Birnbach spent 35 years as a human resource management consultant helping organizations to achieve peak performance, and was a sought-after speaker at conferences across multiple industries. As a licensed clinical social worker, she worked as a family therapist in a juvenile and domestic relations court, and became a certified journal facilitator in 2010. In her “encore career” as a writer and author, Sarah is a six-time award winner in the Soul-Making Keats Literary Competition, and her articles have appeared in numerous literary magazines and journals, as well as the Washington Jewish Week and the Jerusalem Post. Her memoir, A Daughter's Kaddish, follows her journey through the year after her father's death. She lives outside Washington, D.C. with her husband and enjoys traveling and being Grandma to her seven grandchildren. Connect with Sarah: Website: www.sarahbirnbach.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_birnbach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahBirnbachWriterAuthor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahsheilabirnbach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.birnbach/ – Ronit Plank is a writer, teacher, and editor whose work has been featured in The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Writer's Digest, The Rumpus, American Literary Review, Hippocampus, The Iowa Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named a 2021 Best True Crime Book by Book Riot and was a Finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards, the Housatonic Book Awards, and the Book of the Year Awards. Her fiction and creative nonfiction have been nominated for Pushcart Prizes, the Best of the Net, and the Best Microfiction Anthology, and her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' Eludia Award. She is creative nonfiction editor at The Citron Review and lives in Seattle with her family where she is working on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Sign up for monthly podcast and writing updates: https://bit.ly/33nyTKd Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ More about WHEN SHE COMES BACK, a memoir: https://ronitplank.com/book/ More about HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE, a short story collection: https://ronitplank.com/home-is-a-made-up-place/ Connect with Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://twitter.com/RonitPlank https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank Background photo: Canva Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers
Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew reads her essay, "The Calculus of Awe," from our current Winter issue. Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew is the author of Swinging on the Garden Gate: A Memoir of Bisexuality & Spirit; the collection of personal essays, On the Threshold: Home, Hardwood, & Holiness; and two books on writing: Living Revision: A Writer's Craft as Spiritual Practice, winner of the 2019 Silver Nautilus Award, and Writing the Sacred Journey: The Art & Practice of Spiritual Memoir. You can connect with her at www.spiritualmemoir.com and www.elizabethjarrettandrew.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vita-poetica/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vita-poetica/support
Matthew Wickman is a professor of English at Brigham Young University. He served as the founding director of the BYU Humanities Center the past 10 years and is currently the host of this podcast, while also being the associate coordinator of BYU's Faith and Imagination Institute. Matthew published an evocative book this year entitled “Life …
Episode 1 opens up with an introduction of new co-host, Chief Marketing Officer Melanie Hoffert, before she and co-host Nadege Souvenir dive into the episode's topic. This week they discuss the importance of a heart-based approach to giving, with special guest Margaret Wurtele. Margaret Wurtele has been giving and raising money for the arts for years. Her parents were also supporters of the arts. Margaret has worked for Walker Art Center, the Saint Paul United Arts Fund and Dayton Hudson Foundation (now the Target Corporation). She was a co-founder of Hungry Mind Press (now Ruminator Press). As a volunteer, she has served on many boards. Margaret is also a vineyard owner and author. She wrote two memoirs: Touching the Edge: A Mother's Path from Loss to Life and Taking Root: a Spiritual Memoir, as well as a novel, The Golden Hour.
In this week's episode of the Awake & On Purpose Podcast, Jennifer speaks with Rachel Merrill about her journey from a religious upbringing to a friend's passing, which encouraged her to go on a different spiritual path. This lead Rachel to studying reiki, and accepting her gifts and herself as a witch. Jennifer and Rachel also discuss traumatic events and moving into healing and forgiveness. Don't miss this rich conversation! Learn more about Rachel: Rachel Merrill author of I Sang Anyway: A Stepmom's Spiritual Memoir of Healing, is passionate about human potential. She is a Reiki Master, Certified Holistic Life Coach, witch, singer, writer, wife, mom, and stepmom. To learn more about working with Rachel, or to inquire about a speaking engagement, please visit www.RachelMerrill.me. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5dkniINXh-hD9iclq4QRSw/featured Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachelmerrillllc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author.rachel.merrill/ Website: https://www.rachelmerrill.me/ Connect with Jennifer: Website: https://www.jenniferspor.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1iaFq75GG_f98ltpe-mzkQ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferspor/ Sign Up for your Free ‘Activate your Highest Destiny' Meditation: https://join.jenniferspor.com/highestdestiny Did you enjoy today's episode? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review on Apple podcasts to share the love!
My friend Dr. Matthew Wickman (BYU Professor of English and Founding Director, Emeritus, of the BYU Humanities Center) joins us to talk about his new book called “Life to the Whole Being, The Spiritual Memoir of a Literature Professor”. The great book (published by the BYU Maxwell Institute) is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Whole-Being-Spiritual-Literature/dp/0842500618/ In the podcast, Dr. Wickman tells us why he wrote the book, who is hopes will read it and how he hopes it will help readers. If you are in a faith crisis, wondering where God is in the complexities of mortality, want to develop more faith and/or want better tools to help others, this book/podcast will help you. If you have loved ones no longer in the Church, this podcast will help you feel more peace. I was deeply moved during the podcast with Dr. Wickman's wonderful insights and soft heart. I feel more peace and have more hope. Thank you, Matt, for being on the podcast and your great and needed work in our faith community. I encourage everyone to read your book.
Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew is the author of the spiritual memoir Swinging on the Garden Gate, now in its second edition; the novel Hannah, Delivered; a collection of personal essays, On the Threshold: Home, Hardwood, and Holiness; and two books on writing: Living Revision: A Writer's Craft as Spiritual Practice, winner of the silver Nautilus Award, and Writing the Sacred Journey: The Art and Practice of Spiritual Memoir. She works independently as a developmental writing coach and teaches through Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality. She is a recipient of two Minnesota State Arts Board artists' fellowships, the Loft Career Initiative Grant, and is a Minnesota Book Awards finalist. She lives in Minneapolis with her wife, daughter, and two rambunctious cats. Connect with Elizabeth Author Site: www.spiritualmemoir.com Teaching Site: www.elizabethjarrettandrew.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/elizabethjarrettandrewpage Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/321693.Elizabeth_Jarrett_Andrew LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-jarrett-andrew-085a264/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElzJarrett
To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/Ebf3GCvD0bk What is possible to discover through Oracle and Tarot card readings? What contribution are nature, native traditions, and rituals to healing? How can we help and support the whole person? Find these brilliant insights and beyond in the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which host Dr. Adriana Popescu chats with author, stepmom, healer, witch, and holistic life coach Rachel Merrill. Rachel shares her divine wisdom, vision, and story, which offer profound insights into healing from trauma, going beyond Western paradigms, and playing with the energy of the universe. This episode includes two not-to-miss gems including a reading of an excerpt from Rachel's book and also an Oracle card reading intended to bring the messages of the greatest good to all those listening to the show. What messages do the Oracle cards have for you? In this episode: Rachel's story of growing up in rural North Dakota Domestic and sexual violence Rachel's book A chapter reading and cliffhanger Going beyond western medicine Shamanism Nature Screen time and its impact on our body and spirit The importance of play Native traditions Witchcraft Rituals Holistic life coaching Reiki Oracle Cards and Tarot Cards Spirit guides Psychic abilities Oracle Card demonstration Resources mentioned in this episode: Rachel's Website: www.RachelMerrill.me Rachel's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1955985081/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_E6SP7RZARJFK011KPPSE About Rachel: Rachel Merrill, author of I Sang Anyway: A Stepmom's Spiritual Memoir of Healing, is passionate about human potential. She grew up on a farm in North Dakota, USA, and moved to Vermont for graduate school in 2006. Rachel spent more than a decade fighting poverty and hunger in New Hampshire as a manager for the welfare-to-work program for single parents. Some of her specialized knowledge includes French, Indigenous Rights, the topics of mental health, substance misuse, domestic violence, and workforce development. In addition, she is a certified Diversity & Cultural Competence trainer. She has enjoyed working in refugee resettlement, as a camp counselor for kids from inner-city Chicago, and as a grant writer for Life & Water Development – Cameroon, among other jobs. Rachel has worked for an international non-profit since December 2018 where she leads guided meditation for their employees. She is a fundraiser inspiring giving from individuals and community groups; she also supervises volunteers. She holds a Master's in Social Justice in Intercultural Relations from the School for International Training (SIT) Graduate Institute. Rachel is a Reiki Master, Certified Holistic Life Coach, witch, singer, writer, wife, mom, and stepmom. “It's a different kind of medicine, but it is still medicine.” – Rachel Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/) About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.
Rachel Merrill, author of I Sang Anyway: A Stepmom's Spiritual Memoir of Healing, is passionate about human potential. Rachel spent more than a decade fighting poverty and hunger in New Hampshire as a manager for the welfare to work program for single parents. Some of her specialized knowledge includes French, Indigenous Rights, the topics of mental health, substance misuse, domestic violence, and workforce development. In addition, she is a certified Diversity & Cultural Competence trainer. Rachel is a Reiki Master, Certified Holistic Life Coach, witch, singer, writer, wife, mom, and stepmom. Get In Touch with Rachel 1. Website www.rachelmerrill.me 3. Social Media Links: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5dkniINXh-hD9iclq4QRSw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/author.rachel.merrill/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rachelmerrillllc Twitter - https://twitter.com/starrylemonade DISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL CARE. PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE. We are currently ranked 11 in the society and culture category (relationships) in Australia!! https://blog.feedspot.com/australian_relationship_podcasts/ Get in touch with Amanda Micallef To Sponsor the show enquire below info@divinephysiques.com Apply for Online Personal Training with Amanda here https://ao2f38rtx5h.typeform.com/to/ZZNE54Bq?typeform-source=www.divinephysiques.com.au Instagram Coaching - @divinephysiquescoaching Personal - @Amanda.m.micallef
Rachel Merrill, author of I Sang Anyway: A Stepmom's Spiritual Memoir of Healing, is passionate about human potential. Rachel spent more than a decade fighting poverty and hunger in New Hampshire as a manager for the welfare to work program for single parents. Some of her specialized knowledge includes French, Indigenous Rights, the topics of mental health, substance misuse, domestic violence, and workforce development. In addition, she is a certified Diversity & Cultural Competence trainer. Rachel is a Reiki Master, Certified Holistic Life Coach, witch, singer, writer, wife, mom, and stepmom. Get In Touch with Rachel 1. Website www.rachelmerrill.me 3. Social Media Links: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5dkniINXh-hD9iclq4QRSw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/author.rachel.merrill/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rachelmerrillllc Twitter - https://twitter.com/starrylemonade DISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL CARE. PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE. We are currently ranked 11 in the society and culture category (relationships) in Australia!! https://blog.feedspot.com/australian_relationship_podcasts/ Get in touch with Amanda Micallef To Sponsor the show enquire below info@divinephysiques.com Apply for Online Personal Training with Amanda here https://ao2f38rtx5h.typeform.com/to/ZZNE54Bq?typeform-source=www.divinephysiques.com.au Instagram Coaching - @divinephysiquescoaching Personal - @Amanda.m.micallef
Hello and welcome back to the Relatable Voice! On today's adventure, we are headed to the east coast in New Hampshire to speak with Rachel Merrill. Rachel is a certified Holistic Life coach, singer and author. Her new book entitled I Sang Anyway: A Stepmom's Spiritual Memoir of Healing is out now. Find more at : www.rachelmerrill.me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hello and welcome back to the Relatable Voice! On today's adventure, we are headed to the east coast in New Hampshire to speak with Rachel Merrill. Rachel is a certified Holistic Life coach, singer and author. Her new book entitled I Sang Anyway: A Stepmom's Spiritual Memoir of Healing is out now. Find more at : www.rachelmerrill.me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A JOURNEY THROUGH LIFETIMES with DENA MERRIAM “To make steel, you have to go through fire.” – author Dena Merriam, on growth through challenges “The foundation of the Universe is love.” – author Dena Merriam Episode Summary: Today we talk about past lives, past lives, and past lives! Dena Merriam is an author, storyteller and founder of the Global Peace Initiative for Women -- bringing spiritual resources to address critical global challenges, such as conflict, social justice, and ecological scarring of the earth. Her first book “Journey Through Time, a Spiritual Memoir of Life, Death and Rebirth” takes us on a journey back through seven consecutive lives, revealing the intricate patterns that emerge as one life leads into another. Her second book, “The Untold Stories of Sita, an Empowering Tale for Our Time” takes us back to a much earlier age, several thousand years BCE to a pre-patriarchal era when humanity had not fully separated itself from the natural world. Her third book, “When the Bright Moon Rises: The Awakening of Ancient Memories”, is currently out. She has a fourth book in the works. Listen in to hear how Dena came to know all of her previous lives and the tapestry of interconnectedness between them. Topics We Discuss: [3:55] Dena's spontaneous recollection of 7 previous and interconnected lives, and her investigation in today's world to validate her memories. Recalling pre-war Russia and WW2 in Europe while trying to navigate her current life. Being skeptical at first, Dena traveled to those locations to confirm that her memories were valid. [7:18] How patterns, aspirations and desires emerged like a beautiful mandala interweaving lives. [8:10] there's no set timeframe on how long you have to wait to come back into a new incarnation. The flexibility of time in non-[physical dimensions. When the conditions are right, we “take life”. [9:55] How people and places stimulate her ancient memories. [11:20] Visiting a temple in India caused spontaneous recollection of a painful experience of love lost. A time without warfare. A time of simple pleasures and peaceful, joyful life. [14:52] Recalling a life in China, the wisdom of the Tao, and a great spiritual depth. [16:21] Spiritual lessons, knowledge, wisdom, awakenings. How her experiences changed her relationship with death, which she calls the next frontier of science. Along with acknowledging other dimensional beings – beings we don't see. Understanding consciousness separate from the material form, separate from the body. [18:52] An exercise: take down the highlights of this life – the best and the worst of it. [19:40] The foundation of the universe is love. The mind boggling patience and love that is poured from these other realms. [20:56] The alignment for Dena to found the Global Peace Initiative for Women with lessons from previous lives. Recollections from previous pre-patriarchal times. The contribution to create more gender balance. [27:31] Future life memories, or life blueprints, or likely scenarios, or potentialities. How we can tap into and create our future. [30:50] Exercise: what is left undone for you? [32:06] Most people are creating unconsciously; reacting to circumstances vs consciously creating. [32:38] The two reasons to reincarnate: karma, or service. (Reference “Life, Death and the Space Between” episode #231 “Being Ram Dass”.) [35:46] The complexity of karma. Process of learning, awakening, rectifying imbalances. Our own thought and behavior habits/patterns. Western misunderstanding of the concept of karma. [38:44] Dena's biggest takeaways... The power of love from the great teachers and the guidance we receive. The overwhelming outpouring of love from beings that we cannot see. [41:01] Dena's most significant lifetimes. The biggest moments of transformation. [42:33] A fully awakened person remembers all their lifetimes and history. Akashic records. [43:51] Many people have glimpses of past lives. Self-reflection plus meditation is a path toward remembering. We just need ask for help. [44:30] Dena answers Amy's speed round questions. FOLLOW Dena Merriam You can find Dena Merriam's writings wherever books are sold. You can find out more about the Global Peace Initiative for Women here: Website SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS: If you're enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins As a member you'll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness! Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins: Instagram YouTube Fireside Website Facebook
Jana Riess: "Crafting Your Spiritual Memoir: Why and How to Tell Your Story"
Brian's guest is Ralph Benmergui. Ralph is an award winning broadcaster, strategic communications advisor, ordained Spiritual Counselor and now you can add Author to that list. He has a new book out. It's called "I thought he was dead - a spiritual memoir". It's available online and through your local bookstore. We discuss: people write memoirs, why a spiritual memoir? I thought he was dead, why that for a title? What have you learned in your time in politics? You talk about Ageing to Sageing. What's that?
This week I am joined by Joan Diver author, spiritual healer and former first lady of Reed College. We discuss the many iterations of her life journey and the beautiful people, stories, and experiences that have woven a unique tapestry of spiritual understand and wisdom in her life. Joan explains how she leaned into the pain of a health issue, and how asking an open-ended question of: “Why is this happening…” left and opening for self-discovery, alchemy, and finding her healing gifts. She leaves the audience with a story of her travels from Egypt and a meditative blessing and prayer for all to receive. To pick up Joan's books "When Spirit Heals: A Healing Odyssey" Podcast Sponsors: Saged is a spiritual app and resource center for Earth-based teachings and practices. Stay aligned, connected and supported on your spiritual journey, with Saged. Download Saged for free from your Andriod and iPhoneApp stores. Follow Saged on Instagram @sagedapp Andrea Firpo: Join Andrea in Sedona, Arizona from April 15th through April 18th, 2021 for her 3-Day Phoenix Immersion Retreat™ and an invitation to heal your unresolved trauma, drop limiting thought patterns and beliefs, connect to your true self, and awaken into a more powerful you. You will gather with a group of soul-driven women for a few nourishing days of deeply reconnecting to yourself, while also achieving energetic balance, and full body integration of body + mind + spirit. Visit www.andreafirpo.com to sign up for the 3 day retreat. To schedule a free 30-Minute breakthrough session with Andrea, by clicking here. Andrea, is a Psychic Cheerleader, author, healer and podcaster who is focused on soul liberation and embodiment. Combining her psychic and intuitive abilities with her educational background of trauma psychology, she connects women to their own inner wisdom and self-love. By bringing awareness in the body, mind, and spirit around the deep conditioning of emotional trauma, Andrea identifies underlying patterns that undermine her clients’ self-worth. Through simple yet powerful healing tools, Andrea empowers her clients to achieve energetic balance through healthy boundaries, promoting incredible paradigm shifts in their lives. Follow her on Instagram @psychiccheerleader Podcast Production: Written, directed and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Podcast Network Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast
Bestselling author Kimberla Lawson Roby is best know for her Reverend Curtis Black series of novels, which deal with the trials and tribulations of a black pastor of a Chicago church. With her new spiritual memoir, THE WOMAN GOD CREATED YOU TO BE, she shares her journey to spiritual peace.
Bestselling author Kimberla Lawson Roby is best know for her Reverend Curtis Black series of novels, which deal with the trials and tribulations of a black pastor of a Chicago church. With her new spiritual memoir, THE WOMAN GOD CREATED YOU TO BE, she shares her journey to spiritual peace.
This is a recent interview about a new book entitled Finding Magic: A Spiritual Memoir. Please listen to Podcast 794 with guest, author, television commentator, and longtime Washington insider Sally Quinn reveals how "it’s all magic" - the many forms of what draws us together and provides meaning to all we do. *** Visit insidepersonalgrowth.com/ to browse 790+ author interviews.
Our guest this episode is Jerry Yudelson talking about his new book and life as the “Godfather of Green”. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review on iTunes. In this episode, we discuss: Is what you know and what you do consist? How LEED is the “son of” […]
THE GODFATHER OF GREEN: AN ECO-SPIRITUAL MEMOIR by Jerry Yudelson THE GODFATHER OF GREEN: AN ECO-SPIRITUAL MEMOIR shows one person finding his place over many years as an active participant in three major environmental movements, beginning with the first Earth Day in 1970, up to the present Climate Crisis. During that time, Jerry Yudelson actively studied meditation and mindfulness practices under the guidance of two powerful Indian spiritual masters. He struggles over many years to integrate these disparate worlds for the betterment of himself and the environment. Through stories, contemplations, poems and revealing insights, Jerry describes intense encounters with meditation masters, politicians, wives and lovers, activists, architects and engineers, bureaucrats and business leaders, as well as with his own deepest Self. Internationally known speaker and author Jerry Yudelson has written 14 books on green building, green homes, sustainable urbanism, building performance and water conservation. Jerry speaks and writes with passion, humor, facts, and a deep personal experience with green building going back to 1997. His favorite quote, from the original Whole Earth Catalog, is "we're as gods and might as well get good at it." The green building revolution offers a promise for dealing with nearly 50% of global carbon emissions that come from building operations, construction and products - that's why he writes about it. A licensed professional engineer, Jerry Yudelson is a LEED Fellow, a former president of the Green Building Initiative, and a former board member of the U.S. Green Building Council. He was the Research Scholar for Sustainability for the International Council of Shopping Centers, providing research and speaking services from 2007 through 2009. From 2001 to 2008, he trained more than 3500 people in the LEED green building rating system. His books include: The Godfather of Green: An Eco-Spiritual Memoir (2020); Reinventing Green Building (2016), The World's Greenest Buildings: Promise vs Performance in Sustainable Design (2013), Dry Run: Preventing the Next Urban Water Crisis (2010), Choosing Green: The Home Buyer’s Guide to Good Green Homes (2008), Greening Existing Buildings (2009) Sustainable Retail Development (2009), Green Building Trends: Europe (2009), The Green Building Revolution (2007), Green Building A to Z (2007), Marketing Green Buildings (2007), and Green Building through Integrated Design (2008). https://jerryyudelson.net/ https://www.amazon.com/Godfather-Green-Eco-Spiritual-Memoir/dp/1948018721/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1581051005&sr=8-1 http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/jyudelson.mp3
In this episode I read the second chapter (The Bamboo Beating) from my spiritual memoir, The Buddha Made Me Do It; A Field Guide To EnLitEnment. Enjoy! xo AND if you missed it: Here is the link to the FIRST CHAPTER: https://tinyurl.com/ww24seu Marla Martenson is a professional matchmaker, energy healer, intuitive coach, and the author of three memoirs, Diary of a Beverly Hills Matchmaker, Hearts On The Line & The Buddha Made Me Do It. She has appeared on countless radio and TV shows including the Today Show, WGN Chicago Morning News, San Diego Living, Urban Rush, and Coast to Coast am with George Noory. To order Marla’s book, The Buddha Made Me Do It
Author Steven Greenebaum and I will dive in to create part II of One Family: Indivisible A Spiritual Memoir. ...loss, giving up, surrender, kicking in more doors, and the birth of Interfaith. Love & Namaste, Kellie J. Wright --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this episode I read the first chapter from my spiritual memoir, The Buddha Made Me Do It; A Field Guide To EnLitEnment. Marla Martenson is a professional matchmaker, energy healer, intuitive coach, and the author of three memoirs, Diary of a Beverly Hills Matchmaker, Hearts On The Line & The Buddha Made Me Do It. She has appeared on countless radio and TV shows including the Today Show, WGN Chicago Morning News, San Diego Living, Urban Rush, and Coast to Coast am with George Noory. To order Marla’s book, The Buddha Made Me Do It
Journalist, book/music critic, and memoirist Thomas Larson is the author of "Spirituality and the Writer: A Personal Inquiry" (Swallow Press). He has also written "The Sanctuary of Illness: A Memoir of Heart Disease" (Hudson Whitman), "The Saddest Music Ever Written: The Story of Samuel Barber's 'Adagio for Strings'" (Pegasus Press), and "The Memoir and the Memoirist: Reading and Writing Personal Narrative" (Swallow Press). He is a twenty-year staff writer for the San Diego Reader, a six-year book review editor for River Teeth, and a former music critic for the Santa Fe New Mexican. His Kindle books include "What Exactly Happened: Four Essays on the Craft of Memoir," "We Are Their Heaven: A Family Memoir," "On the Poetry of James Wright," and "Awash in Celebrity Authors." As a lecturer, Larson speaks about his book on heart disease, holds workshops on "Writing the Memoir" and "Writing the Spiritual Memoir," edits nonfiction manuscripts, and gives talks on jazz, American composers, and nonfiction narrative. His website is thomaslarson.com. When not on the road or spending time in Santa Fe, Larson lives with his partner Suzanna Neal in San Diego We taped this conversation on May 30, 2019. Thanks for listening and "Be a Yes-Sayer to What Is". We interview people you don’t know, about a subject no one wants to talk about. We hope to encourage people in the process of deconstructing their faith and help curb the loneliness that accompanies it. We think the world is a better place when more people live by sight, not by faith. Please subscribe to our podcast, and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Also, we offer these podcasts freely. And your support truly makes a difference. You can support us monetarily in two easy ways: you can pledge a monthly donation through Patreon. that’s www.patreon.com/eapodcast, or leave a lump-sum donation through PayPal at our website, www.everyonesagnostic.com. Produced by Cass Midgley and Marie D'Elephant Website: everyonesagnostic.com Facebook: fb.me/everyonesagnostic Twitter: @evry1sagnostic Instagram: @everyonesagnostic YouTube: tinyurl.com/sayyestowhatis Patreon: link D'Elephant: mariedelephant.com
Dena Merriam's My Journey Through TimeMy Time is the story of how the events and people she has encountered in life served to awaken memories of past births, memories that help her to understand her current life and provide spiritual direction and guidance. As she remembered past teachers and loved ones, she realized that the most important message is the continuation of these relationships through time...through death and rebirth. The body may perish, but love continues, only to be reawakened at another point in time. We meet old friends again and again in different forms and situations to continue what was left unsaid and undone. Dena recounts explicit memories of at least seven previous births in as many countries, with their different cultures and religions. Themes emerge from the past that still shape her life today.
Dena Merriam’s My Journey Through TimeMy Time is the story of how the events and people she has encountered in life served to awaken memories of past births, memories that help her to understand her current life and provide spiritual direction and guidance. As she remembered past teachers and loved ones, she realized that the most important message is the continuation of these relationships through time...through death and rebirth. The body may perish, but love continues, only to be reawakened at another point in time. We meet old friends again and again in different forms and situations to continue what was left unsaid and undone. Dena recounts explicit memories of at least seven previous births in as many countries, with their different cultures and religions. Themes emerge from the past that still shape her life today.
Dena Merriam’s My Journey Through TimeMy Time is the story of how the events and people she has encountered in life served to awaken memories of past births, memories that help her to understand her current life and provide spiritual direction and guidance. As she remembered past teachers and loved ones, she realized that the most important message is the continuation of these relationships through time...through death and rebirth. The body may perish, but love continues, only to be reawakened at another point in time. We meet old friends again and again in different forms and situations to continue what was left unsaid and undone. Dena recounts explicit memories of at least seven previous births in as many countries, with their different cultures and religions. Themes emerge from the past that still shape her life today.
Evolve! Nurturing the New in Consciousness, the Arts, and Culture hosted by : Robin White Turtle Lysne, M.A., M.F.A., Ph.D. Evolve! brings you people and ideas on the cutting edge of change opening the shells of the past to move our culture into the now. We are all in great need of sustainable ideas for change. The arts and evolving consciousness are how we are bringing that change to the culture at large. This show will bring you the wise, the foolish and the heart-based to help us meet the challenges of the times we are in. This month my guest is Barbara Thomas, author, artist and exemplar of the New Age and how to live with all the different realms that exist in this world. At age 80, Barbara began an adventure on her property in the Santa Cruz Mountains, that led her to write her new book, Living with the Spirits of the Land, A Spiritual Memoir. While the journey began many years before in Southern California, after her husband Jim passed away, she was given a new work to be done, recording the wisdom from the Faerie world. As a friend and mentor to your host, I hope you listen to the show with an open mind, and more importantly a willing heart.
My Journey Through Time: A Spiritual Memoir of Life, Death, and Rebirth ~ Dena Merriam My Journey Through Time is a spiritual memoir that sheds light on the workings of karma— the law of cause and effect that creates one’s present circumstances and relationships—as we see it unfold through Dena’s vivid memories of her previous births. We travel back in time as Dena learns of a life in early 20th century Russia, ranging from the overthrow of the Czar through Nazi Germany; then it’s back further to a life in early 19th century America in the Deep South. With each past life, you can see the way in which it has impacted her present life, how it has stemmed from the end of the previous birth, and how it will influence her next life. Dena Merriam is the founder of an interfaith organization, the Global Peace Initiative of Women For more info visit (GPIW: www.gpiw.org) ************************************************* For more information about BITEradio products and services visit: http://www.biteradio.me/index.html
In recent years, spiritual memoirs have frequently become best-selling books, garnering public acclaim. What distinguishes them as a special subset of autobiography? In this two-part presentation, Dr. Mason will introduce participants to the genre and encourage the preparation of brief personal memoirs by the participants. Workshops will follow later in the month led by the Rev. Tracy Sprowls for those interested in working on their own personal spiritual memoir. In the meantime, award-winning author and Unitarian-Universalist minister Kelly Murphy Mason will read her recently anthologized essay, “Borderline Child of God,” and will lead discussions of this religiously rich topic.
In recent years, spiritual memoirs have frequently become best-selling books, garnering public acclaim. What distinguishes them as a special subset of autobiography? In this two-part presentation, Dr. Mason will introduce participants to the genre and encourage the preparation of brief personal memoirs by the participants. Workshops will follow later in the month led by the Rev. Tracy Sprowls for those interested in working on their own personal spiritual memoir. In the meantime, award-winning author and Unitarian-Universalist minister Kelly Murphy Mason will read her recently anthologized essay, “Borderline Child of God,” and will lead discussions of this religiously rich topic. Recommended texts: Writing the Sacred Journey: The Art and Practice of Spiritual Memoir and Testimony: The Transforming Power of Unitarian Universalism Kelly Murphy Mason, PsyD, LCSW, who, as a seminarian formerly served on the staff of All Souls, is currently a Lecturer at Union Theological Seminary and Managing Director of the Psychotherapy & Spirituality Institute. She has been a Community Minister in metropolitan New York for the past twelve years. In her previous career, she was a member of the National Book Critics Circle and a writing instructor. She blogs at TheReverendDr.com.
The temptation while writing spiritual memoir is to focus only on the moment of transformation. This talk explores how the dark night of the soul is as important in spiritual memoir as the healing or resurrection experience. From a talk by Cynthia Rosi given at Columbus Writer's Conference at Columbus State Community College in the spring of 2017.
Welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 11 where it is our hearts' desire to help restore the vision, restore the mission, and restore the church through God's strength and power. I'm your host, Javier Diaz, and it is hard for me to believe that, at the release of this episode, we are less than two weeks away from the end of 2016 and the start of 2017. Ever since we began this podcast in February, it's been a learning experience for me getting into the podcasting world. Though I listen to many podcasts, it's a bit different to start working on one. Yet, it's been a blessing to talk with and learn from so many people. I thank all of you who take the time to listen and even give some feedback. Thank you, thank you, thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing this podcast. Before I introduce this month's guest, I want to remind you of the upcoming Restore Conference happening January 30-31, 2017. The discounted early registration priced at $99 ends December 31 and increases to $150 after that, so be sure to click over to RestoreTheMission.com and register right away to get the lowest price. Since we are in the thick of the holidays, we are giving away TWO registrations to the conference. Send an e-mail to me—javier.diaz@floridaconference.com—with your answer to the following question (one guess per person), and the first two correct answers will win a Restore Conference registration: Which episode of the Restore Podcast do you think has been listened to the most number of times? (Hint, this is episode 11, so the answer is one of the first 10) Again, only one guess per person is allowed, and the e-mail with your answer must also include your full name, city, state, and church membership. In addition to the first two correct answers receiving a free registration to the Restore Conference, the third correct answer submitted will receive a free copy of a book authored by this month's guest, Juliet Van Heerden. Her book is entitled Same Dress, Different Day: A Spiritual Memoir of Addiction and Redemption. Juliet is an educator, speaker, and writer who holds a Master of Science degree in Literacy Education. Juliet states: "Same Dress, Different Day: A Spiritual Memoir of Addiction and Redemption chronicles my journey from victim to victor as I struggled to break free from codependency's suffocating cycle. I learned to see my Savior as the soul mate and provider that my chemically dependent spouse could never be. God's healing grace is not only for the addicted, but also for the broken ones who love them." Throughout this year, we have told several stories of churches on their journey of restoration. I'm so glad to bring you this personal story of restoration. Show Notes/Links/Resources JulietVanHeerden.com personal web site SameDressDifferentDay.com by Juliet Van Heerden additional purchase options Connecting: Healing Ourselves and Our Relationships by Dr. Larry Crabb The Bondage Breaker by Neil T. Anderson Codependency for Dummies by Darlene Lancer A Woman's Guide to Breaking Bondages by Quin Sherrer and Ruthanne Garlock
Welcome to the Restore Podcast episode 11 where it is our hearts' desire to help restore the vision, restore the mission, and restore the church through God's strength and power. I'm your host, Javier Diaz, and it is hard for me to believe that, at the release of this episode, we are less than two weeks away from the end of 2016 and the start of 2017. Ever since we began this podcast in February, it's been a learning experience for me getting into the podcasting world. Though I listen to many podcasts, it's a bit different to start working on one. Yet, it's been a blessing to talk with and learn from so many people. I thank all of you who take the time to listen and even give some feedback. Thank you, thank you, thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing this podcast. Before I introduce this month's guest, I want to remind you of the upcoming Restore Conference happening January 30-31, 2017. The discounted early registration priced at $99 ends December 31 and increases to $150 after that, so be sure to click over to RestoreTheMission.com and register right away to get the lowest price. Since we are in the thick of the holidays, we are giving away TWO registrations to the conference. Send an e-mail to me—javier.diaz@floridaconference.com—with your answer to the following question (one guess per person), and the first two correct answers will win a Restore Conference registration: Which episode of the Restore Podcast do you think has been listened to the most number of times? (Hint, this is episode 11, so the answer is one of the first 10) Again, only one guess per person is allowed, and the e-mail with your answer must also include your full name, city, state, and church membership. In addition to the first two correct answers receiving a free registration to the Restore Conference, the third correct answer submitted will receive a free copy of a book authored by this month's guest, Juliet Van Heerden. Her book is entitled Same Dress, Different Day: A Spiritual Memoir of Addiction and Redemption. Juliet is an educator, speaker, and writer who holds a Master of Science degree in Literacy Education. Juliet states: "Same Dress, Different Day: A Spiritual Memoir of Addiction and Redemption chronicles my journey from victim to victor as I struggled to break free from codependency's suffocating cycle. I learned to see my Savior as the soul mate and provider that my chemically dependent spouse could never be. God's healing grace is not only for the addicted, but also for the broken ones who love them." Throughout this year, we have told several stories of churches on their journey of restoration. I'm so glad to bring you this personal story of restoration. Show Notes/Links/Resources JulietVanHeerden.com personal web site SameDressDifferentDay.com by Juliet Van Heerden additional purchase options Connecting: Healing Ourselves and Our Relationships by Dr. Larry Crabb The Bondage Breaker by Neil T. Anderson Codependency for Dummies by Darlene Lancer A Woman's Guide to Breaking Bondages by Quin Sherrer and Ruthanne Garlock
We speak with Edward Hirsch about The Best American Poetry 2016. Edward Hirsch has published 9 books of poems, including The Living Fire: New and Selected Poems; and Gabriel: A Poem. He has also published five prose books about poetry, including How to Read a Poem and Fall in Love with Poetry. We then talk with Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew about her new novel Hannah, Delivered. She is also the author of Living Revision: Opening the Writer’s Art, Swinging on the Garden Gate: A Spiritual Memoir; Writing the Sacred Journey: The Art and Practice of Spiritual Memoir; and On the Threshold: Home, Hardwood, and Holiness.
Jasmina Agrillo Scherr knows about resilience. Her life has never been easy. As a child, she felt different from the get-go because she sensed and saw what others couldn't. Her mother - manic, depressed and irrational, wanted to take her to "head doctors." Jasmina suffered through illness while living with a mother who was "a walking time bomb." Her situation only got worse for her in adulthood; among other things she had a brain tumor that almost killed her and a heartbreaking divorce. Jasmina knows about resilience, but she also knows the joy of buoyancy and a life filled with spiritual blessings; a loving son and an adoring husband. She knows the beauty of connecting to the world beyond this reality, serving others, and being guided toward the light whenever at a crossroads. Jasmina Agrillo Scherr has walked the path and then held her hand out to others. Spiritual pilgrim, yogi mystic, meditation coach, brain recovery counselor, and spiritual healer, she has spent more than 25 years inspiring people the world over, teaching them how to access and use the power of their heart to impact consciousness, health, performance, creativity and relationships. Her new book, Mirror of My Soul, Sanctum of My Heart, is a spiritual memoir and inspiring treatise on how heart-resonance, intuition and resilience can get you past the tough times and into the thrive times. Today Jasmina is here to share her story and to provide the wisdom and inspiration to be in our hearts looking for our inner truth. To learn more about Jasmina Agrillo Scherr, please visit http://www.jasminaagrilloscherr.com
Echoes in the Universe with author Leonard Goodwin Leonard Goodwin has lived through some of the most profoundly significant moments in United States history. He was in Washington, DC, when John F. Kennedy was inaugurated and when Martin Luther King gave his “I Have a Dream” speech. He was at the New York World's Fair when television was introduced and was in California for the 1989 earthquake. He vividly remembers a very different America - when gasoline, butter and nylon stockings were rationed - and he has seen the nation undergo dramatic spiritual, social and environmental changes. Goodwin's own faith was awakened mid-life when he experienced a near-death experience after a heart attack, changing him forever and inspiring him to embark on a spiritual journey of self-discovery. With Echoes in the Universe: A Spiritual Memoir, his unusual collection of narrative poems, Goodwin not only recounts the most important chapters of the United States' history in the eighty years since his birth, but also tells his own fascinating life story. For more information visit: http://leonardgoodwin.com/
Winner talks about the music that has been present and influential in her work and life journey so far.
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