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Mitch Horowitz is one of today's most literate voices of occultism, mysticism, and the unexplained. He has bylines in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Politico, Time, and The Wall Street Journal, and appearances in Sundance-premiering movies, popular TV docuseries, and award-winning documentaries, as well as on CBS Sunday Morning, Dateline NBC, NPR's All Things Considered, and other major media. Mitch also worked for many years in publishing, including as a vice president at Penguin Random House where he was editor-in-chief of Tarcher/Penguin, an imprint dedicated to metaphysics.He now hosts the Discovery/HBO Max TV series, Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction, and he appears regularly on seasons one and two of History's The UnBelievable with Dan Ackroyd and in numerous docuseries including MGM+'s BEYOND: UFOs and the Unknown. He is also the host of the podcast series Extraordinary Evidence: ESP Is Real out from SpectreVision. Mitch also hosted, cowrote, and produced a feature documentary about the occult classic The Kybalion directed by Emmy-nominee Ronni Thomas and shot on location in Egypt.Mitch is a former writer-in-residence at the New York Public Library and the PEN Award-winning and wildly prolific author of many books including Occult America, One Simple Idea, The Miracle Club, Modern Occultism, and his newest offering, Practical Magick: Ancient Tradition and Modern Practice which is out on March 25th and available for preorder now.On this episode, Mitch discusses his dual roles as an occult historian and practitioner, why self-expression and true desire are the keys to effective spellcasting, and how his belief in “anarchic magick” has led him to a happier and more fulfilling life.Pam also talks about the magic of wishes, and answers a listener question about staying protected as a public witch.Check out the video of this episode over on YouTube (and please like and subscribe to the channel while you're at it!)Donate to Pam's fundraiser for The ACLU hereGet 20% off DeleteMe here (not an official sponsor, just a personal recommendation from Pam. Disclosure: Pam does get a small referral fee for each registration.) Our sponsors for this episode are The Witch Summit, Ritual + Shelter, Mithras Candle, BetterHelp, Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, and The Alchemist and the Academic podcastWe also have print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here, and all sorts of other bewitching goodies available in the Witch Wave shop.And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to detailed show notes, bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam's monthly online rituals, and more! That's patreon.com/witchwave

***Click here to join THC+ and get full uninterrupted 2 hour episodes, a dedicated Plus RRS feed, lifetime forum access, merch discounts, & other bonuses like free downloads of THC music.*** See detailed sign up options down below. About Today's Guest: Mitch Horowitz is a historian of alternative spirituality and one of today's most literate voices of esoterica, mysticism, and the occult. ​Mitch illuminates outsider history, explains its relevance to contemporary life, and reveals the longstanding quest to bring empowerment and agency to the human condition. Mitch is a writer-in-residence at the New York Public Library and the PEN Award-winning author of books including Occult America; One Simple Idea; The Miracle Club; Daydream Believer; Uncertain Places; and the forthcoming Modern Occultism.    He has discussed alternative spirituality on CBS Sunday Morning, Dateline NBC, NPR's All Things Considered, CNN, Vox/Netflix's Explained, VICE News, Kesha and the Creepies, and seasons I and II of AMC Shudder's Cursed Films, an official selection of SXSW. Mitch hosted, cowrote, and produced a feature documentary about the occult classic The Kybalion directed by Emmy-nominee Ronni Thomas and shot on location in Egypt. In 2022, the movie premiered as the #3 top documentary on iTunes. Mitch has written on everything from the occult influences on Ronald Reagan to the chequered career of professional skeptic James Randi for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Time, Salon, Big Think, Politico, Boing Boing, and a wide range of ‘zines and scholarly journals. He is the voice of many audiobooks including Alcoholics Anonymous and Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People (the author of which handpicked him as the voice of Jones). ​ ​Mitch's books have appeared in French, Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Spanish, Korean, and Portuguese. Mitch worked for many years in publishing, including as a vice president at Penguin Random House where he was editor-in-chief of Tarcher/Penguin, an imprint dedicated to metaphysical topics. His book Awakened Mind is one of the first works of New Thought translated and published in Arabic. Mitch received the Walden Award for Interfaith/Intercultural Understanding. The Chinese government has censored his work. Mitch's Website: https://www.mitchhorowitz.com THC Links: Website Proper MeetUps Calendar THC T-shirts & Merch Store  Leave a voicemail for the Joint Session Bonus Shows Leave us an iTunes review THC Communities:  Telegram Subreddit THC Plus Sign-Up Options: Subscribe via our website for a full-featured experience, or Subscribe via Patreon, including the full Plus archive, a dedicated RSS feed, & payment through Paypal. To get a year of THC+ by cash, check, or money order please mail the payment in the amount of $96 to: Greg Carlwood PO Box: 153291 San Diego, CA 92195 Cryptocurrency If you'd like to pay the $96 for a year of THC+ via popular Cryptocurrencies, transfer funds and then send an email to support@thehighersidechats.com  with transaction info and your desired username/password. Please give up to 48 hours to complete. Bitcoin: 1AdauF2Mb7rzkkoXUExq142xfwKC6pS7N1 Ethereum: 0xd6E9232b3FceBe165F39ACfA4843F49e7D3c31d5 Litecoin: LQy7GvD5Euc1efnsfQaAX2RJHgBeoDZJ95 Ripple: rnWLvhCmBWpeFv9HMbZEjsRqpasN8928w3 Solana: FvsBazMY9GAWuWqh5RH7musm9MPUw7a5uF6NVxxhNTqi Doge: D7ueXbfcKfhdAWrDqESrFjFV6UxydjsuCC Monero: 4ApmFHTgU72QybW194iJTZHZb6VmKDzqh5MDTfn9sw4xa9SYXnX5PVDREbnqLNLwJwc7ZqMrYPfaVXgpZnHNAeZmSexCDxM

 NOTES Stacie Stukin is an arts and culture writer born and raised in Los Angeles. She has written about travel, design, women's health and food for publications like The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, National Geographic, Architectural Digest, W Magazine and Lucky Peach. She's also the West Coast Editor of Naturally, Danny Seo Magazine.   Philip DeSlippe is a historian of American religion with a background in American Studies and literature whose research focuses on Asian, metaphysical, and marginal religions in modern America. DeSlippe is currently a doctoral candidate in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara and writing a dissertation on the early history of yoga in the United States from the mid-nineteenth to mid-twentieth century. His work includes a new and definitive edition of the metaphysical classic The Kybalion for Tarcher/Penguin in 2011, dozens of articles for popular audiences in such venues as Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, Yoga Journal, Air & Space Smithsonian, the Indian news site Scroll.in, and Tides, the magazine of the South Asian American Digital Archive.  Relevant Reading:  https://www.baaznews.org/p/yogi-bhajan-siri-singh-sahib-expose   https://twitter.com/StacieStukin   https://twitter.com/PhilipDeslippe   https://religionnews.com/2020/08/18/yogi-bhajan-yoga-guru-and-founder-of-3ho-more-likely-than-not-sexually-abused-followers-says-report/   https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/yogi-bhajan/   https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271568190_From_Maharaj_to_Mahan_Tantric_The_Construction_of_Yogi_Bhajan%27s_Kundalini_Yoga   https://rishiknots.com/    

This episode is a special treat as Happy speaks to Sheila Gillette as she channels the 12 archangels known as the collective, Theo! You can find Theo at https://www.asktheo.com https://www.facebook.com/asktheo/ A pioneer in channeling, Sheila Gillette, began direct voice mediumship with THEO before the term channeling was born. With raw courage and the assistance of THEO, she began channeling in the early 1970s. Having been tested by leading physicists early on, and witnessing the positive transformation THEO's guidance created in her life and the lives of her clients, she gained the confidence to remain steadfast in sharing THEO's wisdom, and they have been a beacon of light ever since. THEO's teachings and Sheila's experience and knowledge have assisted many people across the world, including Esther Hicks (channel of Abraham), open to their natural intuitive abilities, stand in the light of their soul's truth, and nurture their ability to connect with the guidance about them. Sheila is an author (books published by both Simon & Schuster and Tarcher/Penguin), leader, speaker, and teacher who has witnessed waves of people awaken to their multidimensionality and says the time we're currently living in enlivens her because this is the time of grand transformation we've all been waiting to experience, the 5th dimension. While comprised of twelve archangelic beings, THEO speaks through Sheila in a single voice. THEO has never been embodied, but rather speaks to us from higher dimensions. Paramount to THEO's teachings is Soul Integration™ which leads to a stronger sense of self-love, and what many conceive of as enlightenment. The individual and collective challenges people face, as well as the dreams and ambitions they aspire to, can be met through learning how to become integrated. In this way, the Law of Attraction takes on new meaning as desired vision becomes less cerebral and more fully integrated in mind, body, and spirit. The following is a detail of Sheila's timeline for anyone that is interested. 1969 - Sheila's near death experience after the birth of her 3rd child, pulmonary embolisms, experience with Jesus and miraculous healing. Medical professor used her x-rays in teaching and when students would review her case study, they would surmise she died and were always surprised she survived. This launched a variety of psychic experiences including automatic writing (some in Castilian Spanish and she doesn't know Spanish, info on Watergate 2 years before it happened, she was able to verify later) and a variety of other things that led to direct voice channeling. Sheila channeled Orlos first, they said they were preparing her body for the higher teachers of THEO, whose stronger energy came through later. Sheila was invited and attended the July 25th, 1976 psychic conference at the University of Miami where physicists, engineers, anthropologists, and parapsychologists met and determined psychics and psychic phenomena valid and promising subjects for serious scientific inquiry. One of the lead physicists that tested Sheila was Dr. Evan Harris Walker, originator of the observational theory in parapsychology and author of The Physics of Consciousness. In 1984 Sheila held her first Psychic Workshop in Glenwood Springs, Colorado and invited Dr. Walker, Russel Targ, Stephan Schwartz and other speakers. She spoke at the Aspen Institute Design Conference, and worked with John Denver and the Windstar Foundation Sheila hosted her own events and was a guest speaker at a variety of events over the years. THEO's wisdom draws people from around the world from all different occupations. Sheila and THEO supported Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, psychiatrist, pioneer in near-death studies, internationally best-selling author of 'On Death and Dying' where she first discussed her theory of the five stages of grief, also known as the "Kübler-Ross model". She was a central figure in the hospice care movement. Sheila and THEO supported Virginia Satir, psychotherapist known for her pioneering work in the field of family reconstruction therapy and was honored with the title "Mother of Family Therapy.” Sheila has done hospice support in hospitals and homes. She assisted many suffering from Aids in the 1980s in Dallas/Ft. Worth and Santa Fe, NM 1988 Simon & Schuster published The 5th Dimension: Channels to a New Reality 1989 She spoke at the Los Angeles Whole Life Expo 2000 Sheila and husband Marcus Gillette started a terrestrial radio show that later moved to VoiceAmerica internet radio and iTunes podcasts. 2007 launched new AskTHEO website which led to the creation of the THEO Group membership 2008 Tarcher/Penguin published The Soul Truth: A Guide to Inner Peace co-authored with husband Marcus Gillette. 2011 Launched THEO mentorship programs via teleseminar technology. 2012 moved mentorship programs to live video online interactive webinars. Dec 21, 2012 hosted online, live collaborative ‘2012' event with other new thought leaders. THEO began speaking about 2012 and the 5th Dimension before José Argüelles 2015 Launched THEO's Soul Integration™ Certified Facilitator program. 2016 Spoke at the United Nations 2016 Oct - transitioned AskTHEO Live Radio show to AskTHEO Live Interactive Internet TV to include live video. 2017 launched THEO spiritual travel events - have taken clients to Kauai, the south of France, the Riviera Maya – and going to Egypt fall 2022. Mentorship programs have grown into 9 different programs ranging from 2 ½ day live retreats to full year mastermind experiences. Later this year Sheila and her team are launching the new Art of Relationship book, video teaching and evergreen product.

Mitch Horowitz is a historian of alternative spirituality and one of today's most literate voices of esoterica, mysticism, and the occult. He is Editor-in-chief of Tarcher/Penguin in New York and editor of the new edition of Manly Palmer Hall's The Secret Destiny of America & America's Assignment with Destiny. Focusing on often-forgotten moments in history, Manley Palmer Hall proposes that there was a Great Plan put forth one thousand years before our nation's founding: humanistic and mystical organizations wished for the continent to be the location for an experiment in self-government and religious freedom.  As one of the leading esoteric scholars of the twentieth century, Hall offers an intriguing view of our past, discussing everything from the symbolism of the Great Seal of the U.S. to the prophecy announced at George Washington's birth. Hosted by Dr. Bob Hieronimus.  Produced by Hieronimus & Co. for 21st Century Radio®.  Edited version provided to Nightlight Radio with permission.

Mitch Horowitz is a historian of alternative spirituality and one of today's most literate voices of esoterica, mysticism, and the occult. He is Editor-in-chief of Tarcher/Penguin in New York and editor of the new edition of Manly Palmer Hall's The Secret Destiny of America & America's Assignment with Destiny. Focusing on often-forgotten moments in history, Manley Palmer Hall proposes that there was a Great Plan put forth one thousand years before our nation's founding: humanistic and mystical organizations wished for the continent to be the location for an experiment in self-government and religious freedom.  As one of the leading esoteric scholars of the twentieth century, Hall offers an intriguing view of our past, discussing everything from the symbolism of the Great Seal of the U.S. to the prophecy announced at George Washington's birth. Hosted by Dr. Bob Hieronimus.  Produced by Hieronimus & Co. for 21st Century Radio®.  Edited version provided to Nightlight Radio with permission.

Mitch Horowitz is a historian of alternative spirituality and one of today's most literate voices of esoterica, mysticism, and the occult. He is Editor-in-chief of Tarcher/Penguin in New York and editor of the new edition of Manly Palmer Hall's The Secret Destiny of America & America's Assignment with Destiny.Focusing on often-forgotten moments in history, Manley Palmer Hall proposes that there was a Great Plan put forth one thousand years before our nation's founding: humanistic and mystical organizations wished for the continent to be the location for an experiment in self-government and religious freedom. As one of the leading esoteric scholars of the twentieth century, Hall offers an intriguing view of our past, discussing everything from the symbolism of the Great Seal of the U.S. to the prophecy announced at George Washington's birth.Hosted by Dr. Bob Hieronimus.  Produced by Hieronimus & Co. for 21st Century Radio®.  Edited version provided to Nightlight Radio with permission.

Joe and Laurie delve into the psychological significance of crystal skulls to the mythological minds of people as a possible clue to an extraterrestrial presence on Earth in ancient time. The Cosmic Serpent: DNA and the Origins of Knowledge, (1998), J. Narby, p 62-64, Tarcher Penguin, New York The Mysteries of the Crystal Skulls, (1998), C. Morton & C. Thomas, Thorsons Publisher, London https://archive.archaeology.org/online/features/mitchell_hedges/ https://www.crystalskulls.com/ET-crystal-skull.html https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_sku https://www.dawn.com/news/609040/myths-and-mysteries-the-13-crystal-skulls-who-made-them-why https://crewskull.com/blogs/skull/prophecy-13-crystal-skullsFollow us on Facebook

Dean Sluyter has spent a lifetime learning authentic methods of natural meditation from eastern and western sages and making them accessible to thousands, including prisoners, tech innovators, filmmakers, high school students, and entrepreneurs. He has completed numerous retreats and pilgrimages in Tibet, India, Nepal, and Europe, and for decades has led workshops throughout the United States. He is the author of The Zen Commandments (Tarcher/Putnam 2001), Why the Chicken Crossed the Road and Other Hidden Enlightenment Teachings (Tarcher/Putnam 1998), Cinema Nirvana: Enlightenment Lessons From the Movies (Three Rivers Press 2005), Natural Meditation: A Guide to Effortless Meditative Practice (Tarcher/Penguin 2015)Interview Date: 4/23/2015  Tags: Dean Sluyter, Beingness, The Musk Deer Story, thoughts, Nature of Mind, enlightenment, Sri Mooji, Mickey Mouse, blank mind, Meditation, Buddhism

Sluyter says not to worry about thoughts during our meditation; they are inevitable. Often we must deal with such sounds as voices or traffic rolling by. He instructs that, “It's all a texture of the silence, which actually you are at your core. It's just resting in what you are in your own essence.” He also suggests that we find the meditation style that suits us. Dean Sluyter has taught natural methods of meditation and awakening throughout the United States and beyond since 1970. He's taught at colleges, yoga studios, corporate offices, and maximum-security prisons. He's known for his funny, down-to-earth style, and for making life-transforming teachings accessible and easy. He is the author of many books including The Zen Commandments (Tarcher/Putnam 2001), Why the Chicken Crossed the Road and Other Hidden Enlightenment Teachings (Tarcher/Putnam 1998), Cinema Nirvana: Enlightenment Lessons from the Movies (Three Rivers Press 2005), Natural Meditation: A Guide to Effortless Meditative Practice (Tarcher/Penguin 2015), Fear Less: Living Beyond Fear, Anxiety, Anger, and Addiction (TarcherPerigee 2018)Interview Date: 4/23/2015  Tags: Dean Sluyter, Zen meditation, Mahareshi Mahesh Yogi, Transcendental Meditation, principle of least action, boundless happiness, Nirvana, guided visualization, beingness, monkey mind, attention, sky meditation, Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, worry, prisoners meditating, benefactor meditation, mediating on the breath, Mr. Rogers, Sri Mooji, Meditation, Personal Transformation, Self Help, Buddhism

In this episode I speak with author and historian, Mitch Horowitz, about personal transformation, letting go, saying no, and a whole lot more. I hope you enjoy listening to the conversation as much as I enjoyed having it! If you enjoy the show, you can support it monthly on Patreon or with a one time gift via PayPal. About Mitch Horowitz: Washington Post: “Treats esoteric ideas and movements with an even-handed intellectual studiousness that is too often lost in today's raised-voice discussions.” HuffPost: “Has the rare gift of making the esoteric accessible to discerning masses.” David Lynch: “Mitch is solid gold.” Mitch Horowitz is a historian of alternative spirituality and one of today's most literate voices of esoterica, mysticism, and the occult. Mitch illuminates outsider history, explains its relevance to contemporary life, and reveals the longstanding quest to bring empowerment and agency to the human condition. He is widely credited with returning the term “New Age” to respectable use and is among the few occult writers whose work touches the bases of academic scholarship, national journalism, and subculture cred. Mitch is a writer-in-residence at the New York Public Library, lecturer-in- residence at the Philosophical Research Society in Los Angeles, and the PEN Award-winning author of books including Occult America; One Simple Idea: How Positive Thinking Reshaped Modern Life; and The Miracle Club. He has discussed alternative spirituality on CBS Sunday Morning, Dateline, NBC, Vox/Netflix's Explained, VICE News, Kesha and the Creepies, and AMC Shudder's Cursed Films, an official selection of SXSW. Mitch hosts and produces a feature documentary about the occult classic The Kybalion (releases Jan 11, 2022) directed by Emmy-nominee Ronni Thomas and shot on location in Egypt. Mitch has written on everything from the war on witches to the chequered career of professional skeptic James Randi for The New York Times, Boing Boing, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Time, Politico, and a wide range of ‘zines and scholarly journals. He narrates audio books including Alcoholics Anonymous and Raven: The Untold Story of the Rev. Jim Jones and His People (the author of which handpicked him as the voice of Jones). Mitch's books have appeared in Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Spanish, Korean, and Portuguese. Mitch worked for many years in publishing, including as a vice president at Penguin Random House where he was editor-in-chief of Tarcher/Penguin, an imprint dedicated to metaphysical topics. His book Awakened Mind is one of the first works of New Thought translated and published in Arabic. Mitch received the Walden Award for Interfaith/Intercultural Understanding. The Chinese government has censored his work. Visit him at MitchHorowitz.com, on Twitter @MitchHorowitz, and on Instagram @MitchHorowitz23.

Join host Piers Kaniuka and researcher and author Dr. James Ryan as they discuss Mitch Horowitz's book Occult America: The Secret History of How Mysticism Shaped Our Nation (Bantam, Sept 2009). This episode was recorded on September 23, 2020.As the Washington Post wrote about author Mitch Horowitz he "treats esoteric ideas & movements with an even-handed intellectual studiousness". He is the editor-in-chief of Tarcher/Penguin and is a PEN Award-winning historian that has been censored in China. Visit him online at www.MitchHorowitz.com and buy his book here.About the book:It touched lives as disparate as those of Frederick Douglass, Franklin Roosevelt, and Mary Todd Lincoln—who once convinced her husband, Abe, to host a séance in the White House. Americans all, they were among the famous figures whose paths intertwined with the mystical and esoteric movement broadly known as the occult. Brought over from the Old World and spread throughout the New by some of the most obscure but gifted men and women of early U.S. history, this “hidden wisdom” transformed the spiritual life of the still-young nation and, through it, much of the Western world.Yet the story of the American occult has remained largely untold. Now a leading writer on the subject of alternative spirituality brings it out of the shadows. Here is a rich, fascinating, and colorful history of a religious revolution and an epic of offbeat history. From the meaning of the symbols on the one-dollar bill to the origins of the Ouija board, Occult America briskly sweeps from the nation's earliest days to the birth of the New Age era and traces many people and episodes, including:•The spirit medium who became America's first female religious leader in 1776 •The supernatural passions that marked the career of Mormon prophet Joseph Smith •The rural Sunday-school teacher whose clairvoyant visions instigated the dawn of the New Age •The prominence of mind-power mysticism in the black-nationalist politics of Marcus Garvey•The Idaho druggist whose mail-order mystical religion ranked as the eighth-largest faith in the world during the Great Depression Resistance Recovery (RR) is reimagining addiction, recovery, and community in the 21st century. Piers Kaniuka, MTS, MS has worked with thousands of addicts and alcoholics in his 25+ years in the field. Discover RR's new paradigm of addiction recovery at - http://resistancerecovery.com.You can also visit the RR YouTube channel at - https://www.youtube.com/c/RESISTANCERECOVERYSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/resistance-recovery/donations

Pamela Miles is the foremost Medical Reiki expert, pioneering the use of Reiki practice in conventional medicine. She has a unique perspective on practicing Reiki on our own selves to raise our vibration and health. She has the experience and credentials including: Collaboration with prestigious healthcare institutions on care, education and research, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), medical schools (Harvard, Yale, Einstein) and hospitals (New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, Beth Israel Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center). Specifically, she has: Been published in peer-reviewed medical journals, including the prestigious Journal of the American College of Cardiology Developed the first hospital Reiki program in an infectious disease clinic Presented and taught Reiki in medical schools across the country, including Harvard and Yale Collaborated on medical research, including an NIH-funded study and a heart rate variability (HRV) study at Yale Served as the lead reviewer for the NIH/NCCAM Reiki Backgrounder Presented at medical conferences, including the NIH/NCI/OCCAM research conference, October 2007 and the Integrative Healthcare Symposium Trained the global Reiki community in skills and perspective needed for conventional healthcare collaboration Consulted with hospital administrators integrating Reiki practice into clinical care She is also the the author of the award-winning book REIKI: A Comprehensive Guide (Tarcher/Penguin) and numerous popular articles. As a leading spokesperson for Reiki in the media, my work has been featured on The Dr. Oz Show, CBS, NBC, The Atlantic, New York Magazine, US News and World Report, The Daily Beast, Refinery29, and Allure magazine. We hope you enjoy this episode and start practicing Reiki!!! Much love, Dr. Anna, MD P.S. She has free global self-practice sessions in hopes of helping you and others collectively across the world. To manifest a beautiful body, mind, soul and rejoice in love.  Sign up HERE! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Our Manifestation 4-Step Hypnosis Recordings is Still Available on Our Website for a Limited Time You can sign up here! ------------------------------------------------------------------ We hope you enjoy the episode and if you do, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and REVIEW So you can help us increase our reach to help more women awaken their best selves, have more energy, and live the life they dreamed of while healing and recovering from any pain and health issues! ----------------------------------------------------------------- The Health Is PowHer wellness coaching members club has launched! We'd love to have you and if you're interested in awakening your best self, having more energy, and living the life to your full health potential, and are determined to feel better then check us out with the link below!  And it's going away in just a few months by the end of the year for lifetime access! https://healthispowher.com/health-is-powher-members-club/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER   Anna Esparham, M.D.is a medical doctor, but she is not your doctor, and she is not offering medical advice on this podcast. If you are in need of professional advice or medical care, you must seek out the services of your own doctor or health care professional. The opinions of podcast guests are not necessarily those of Dr. Esparham, MD and Health Is PowHer, LLC and do not represent her or the company.  This podcast provides information only, and does not provide any financial, legal, medical or psychological services or advice. None of the content on this podcast prevents, cures or treats any mental or medical condition. You are responsible for your own physical, mental and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions and results. Health Is PowHer, LLC disclaims any liability for your reliance on any opinions or advice contained in this podcast.  

Contracts are used to lay out expectations and responsibilities of the parties involved. We take them very seriously in business and law. Joel Fotinos says that we should take our own goals just as seriously and create personal contracts to hold ourselves accountable in our pursuit of excellence. He shares methods and ideas for committing to a Personal Life Contract. Joel Fotinos is a vice president at Penguin Random House Publishers and publisher of the Tarcher/Penguin imprint. He's also a licensed minister with the Centers for Spiritual Living. He is the author and coauthor of several books including The Prayer Chest (coauthor August Gold) (Doubleday Religion 2007), Multiply Your Blessings (coauthor August Gold) (Hampton Roads 2012), A Little Daily Wisdom (Paraclete Press 2009), Think and Grow Rich Starter Kit (coauthors Napoleon Hill, August Gold) (Tarcher 2014), The Think and Grow Rich Journey: Enhance and Enrich Your Path to Success (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform 2013 and My Life Contract: 90-Day Program for Prioritizing Goals, Staying on Track, Keeping Focused, and Getting Results (Weiser Books 2014)Interview Date: 5/28/2015  Tags: MP3, Joel Fotinos, Personal Life Contract, contract, Mastermind Partner, Mastermind Group, Prioritize, debt, 90 days, Am I happy, Am I free, life purpose, contract map, goals, consistent, persistent, energy follows action, excellence not perfection, accountability, responsibility, Personal Transformation, Self Help

Joel Fotinos is a vice president at Penguin Random House Publishers and publisher of the Tarcher/Penguin imprint. He's also a licensed minister with the Centers for Spiritual Living. He is the author and coauthor of several books including The Prayer Chest (Doubleday Religion 2007), Multiply Your Blessings (Hampton Roads 2012), A Little Daily Wisdom (Paraclete Press 2009), Think and Grow Rich Starter Kit (Napoleon Hill) (Tarcher 2014), The Think and Grow Rich Journey: Enhance and Enrich Your Path to Success (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform 2013), My Life Contract: 90-Day Program for Prioritizing Goals, Staying on Track, Keeping Focused, and Getting Results (Weiser Books 2014)  Interview Date: 5/28/2015   Tags: Joel Fotinos, Personal Life Contract, contract, joy, goals, my life contract, commitment, excuses, consistency, Personal Transformation, Self Help. Writing, Philosophy

“Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand--and melting like a snowflake...” ― Sir Francis Bacon Dr. Timothy A Pychyl is a faculty member in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University (Ottawa, Canada), Tim and his students devote their attention to understanding why and how we can sabotage our best intentions with needless delay. In addition to numerous journal articles, podcasts, and conference presentations, he is the author of Solving the Procrastination Puzzle: A Concise Guide to Strategies for Positive Change (Tarcher/Penguin, 2013). As a university professor, Tim is a passionate and talented teacher who has received numerous awards, including Canada's prestigious 3M National Teaching Fellowship. In this interview Tim is going to be explaining countless psychological tools, habits, and techniques that you could implement to stop delaying your ideal life and finally beat procrastination.

Welcome back for the NOVEMBER Akashic Record Lesson for the podcast collective! This month's theme is a question: What will you choose? I won't lie to you, channeling through this lesson wasn't easy. I wanted it to be light and carefree, I wanted to give us a break from the heavy. But the Lords of the Akashic Records love us too much to not provide the tools for what is ahead. However, after getting over my egoic disappointment, I realized what an incredibly powerful lesson it is for the month. It's going to call you out in the best of ways and it's going to challenge you to stand up, to decide - what you will choose. But before I give it all away, tune in HERE, and let me know what sits with you - what stands out for you in this reading. And the full reading can be found in today's post if you'd prefer to read it. SHOW NOTES In this episode, we discuss: How the November Akashic ​Record Lesson interpret​s​ the current state of the country and the world How we cannot blame others for our choices and responsibilities How being judgemental and fearful reflects back to ourselves The wake-up call we need The astrology for the month of November The importance of guarding your heart Some helpful tips for November's astrological action ​How Ahna chooses to ​integrate this month's lesson "We judge what we fear." - Paul Selig "Guard your heart with all diligence for out of it flows the springs of l​ife​." Psalms 4:23 LINKS Episode 37 - Soul Lessons: The Paradigm Shift We Need OCTOBER Akashic Record Lesson: Stand Tall Paul Selig - Psychic and award-winning author of channeled texts from Tarcher / Penguin, including The Book of Mastery If you were inspired by today's message, share this episode and leave a review on iTunes. Sign up for the email list to receive podcast updates and free tools and resources only shared with that community. And don't forget, "When we invest in ourselves, the world benefits." Until next week!

Today's episode of Mindfulness Monday features Ora Nadrich interviewing Dennis Merritt Jones, author of The Art of Being: 101 Ways to Practice Purpose in Your Life, and The Art of Uncertainty: How to Live in the Mystery of Life and Love It. About Dennis Merritt Jones: Throughout his lifetime, Dennis Merritt Jones has been on a quest to inspire and lift people to a higher expression of life. His personal vision is to guide people to their purpose, knowing that when one fully awakens to who they are and why they are on the planet, they begin to naturally share their gift with humankind and, in the process, create an enriching life for themselves and the world around them. Dennis' most recent book, The Art of Abundance ~ Ten Rules for a Prosperous Life was released in July 2018 by Tarcher/Perigee/Penguin/Random House. In addition, a Discussion Guide for the book is available as a free download at www.DennisMerrittJones.com. In 2017 Spiritual Living Press published Dennis' book Encouraging Words ~ Articles & Essays That Prove Who You Are Matters. His prior releases under the Tarcher/Penguin imprint are: Your (Re)Defining Moments ~ Becoming Who You Were Born To Be; The Art of Uncertainty ~ How to Live in the Mystery of Life and Love It; and, The Art of Being~ 101 Ways to Practice Purpose in Your Life. Both The Art of Uncertainty and The Art of Being have been recipients of Nautilus Awards which highlight books that offer new ideas and options for a better world for everyone. In addition, both writings have received Books for a Better Life Award from the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The Art of Uncertainty was also the 1st runner-up in the 2012 Books for Conscious Living. Study Guides are available for both books as a free download at www.DennisMerrittJones.com. In addition to his books, Dennis is a columnist for the Huffington Post and Science of Mind magazine. Dennis believes we each have the capacity and, ultimately, the responsibility to contribute something positive to this world, leaving it a better place than it was when we arrived. His teachings promote a contemporary, life affirming, spiritually logical and positive outlook on life, which are reflected in his writings. Dennis is a universal speaker who is equally comfortable speaking to an audience seeking spiritual inspiration or to those seeking a purely secular motivational message. He uses his understanding of universal principles to draw upon wisdom from both eastern and western philosophies. He believes that there is a deeper consciousness of unity, cooperation and reverence rising in humankind where the value of all life, regardless of ethnicity, geography, culture or sexual orientation, is considered sacred. He believes this consciousness of unity, cooperation and reverence for life and the planet will be one of the most significant influences upon society as we approach the challenges of 21st century living. For more information, please contact info@DennisMerrittJones.com. This episode originally was broadcast LIVE on June 15, 2020 at Facebook.com/authororanadrich

Jacob Sullum is a senior editor at Reason magazine and a nationally syndicated columnist who writes about drug policy, criminal justice, and civil liberties. He is the author of For Your Own Good: The Anti-Smoking Crusade and the Tyranny of Public Health (Free Press) and Saying Yes: In Defense of Drug Use (Tarcher/Penguin).

Jacob Sullum is a senior editor at Reason magazine and a nationally syndicated columnist who writes about drug policy, criminal justice, and civil liberties. He is the author of For Your Own Good: The Anti-Smoking Crusade and the Tyranny of Public Health (Free Press) and Saying Yes: In Defense of Drug Use (Tarcher/Penguin).

This weeks guest, Mitch Horowitz, is the author of the excellent new book 'Occult America: How Mysticism Shaped our Nation'. Mitch has held a lifelong interest in the Occult and Supernatural, and after pursuing the subject for as long, naturally, became the editor of one of the largest publishers of Occult and Supernatural works Tarcher/Penguin.In this weeks episodes we discuss: Freemasons, Mesmirism, Theosophy, Astrology and the dark side of American occultism.Daddytank and his army of flying (musical) monkeys return this week in the shape of:Memories of Tree's - Snakes and HeadachesDiamond District - I Mean BusinessVlooper - MuzunguEnjoy!Mitch Horowitz Bio:Mitch Horowitz is a writer and publisher of many years' experience with a lifelong interest in man’s search for meaning. The editor-in-chief of Tarcher/Penguin in New York, he is the author of Occult America: The Secret History of How Mysticism Shaped Our Nation (Bantam, September 2009). A frequent writer and speaker on metaphysical themes, he has appeared on CBS Sunday Morning, Dateline NBC, The History Channel, The Montel Williams Show, All Things Considered, Air America Radio, and Coast to Coast AM. He has written for U.S. News and World Report, Parabola, Science of Mind, the Religion News Service, and the popular weblog BoingBoing.At Tarcher/Penguin, Horowitz has published some of today’s leading titles in world religion, esoterica, and the metaphysical. He has also published notable works in philosophy, social thought and politics. His recent titles include Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity by David Lynch; 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl by Daniel Pinchbeck; The American Soul: Rediscovering the Wisdom of the Founders by Jacob Needleman; The Secret Teachings of All Ages: Reader’s Edition by Manly P. Hall; and Weapons of Mass Deception: The Uses of Propaganda in Bush’s War on Iraq by Sheldon Rampton and John Stauber.

A nationally known writer, speaker, and publisher in alternative spirituality, MITCH HOROWITZ is the author of “One Simple Idea: How Positive Thinking Reshaped Modern Life” and “Occult America,” winner of the 2010 PEN Oakland/ Josephine Miles Award for literary excellence. He is vice-president and editor-in-chief at Tarcher/Penguin, the division of Penguin books dedicated to metaphysical literature. Favorite Success Quote “Persistence” Key Points 1. Just Persist If you are struggling in life be it in your finances, relationships, or sense of meaning in life, just persist. Nothing good ever comes from people who can give up. You have to be willing to take the hits and keep on moving, to put in the work whenever everyone else parties, to put your nose to the grindstone while others sleep. If you can persist and keep going, success will come, it may take years, but if you put in the work and push through the hard times, you will succeed in the end. 2. Don’t Ask How, Just Why If you have to ask “how” odds are that you don’t really want to do something. If you came across a wild bear and had to get away, you wouldn’t ask how to get out of the way, you would just do it! And the same is true of success. If you really want to do something and have a strong why, then you will be able to figure out the how no matter what. 3. You Have Nothing But Your Word We have all heard that a man has nothing but his word. And as cliche as it may sound, this is true. You have nothing but your word. If you cannot be trusted, if you have no integrity with others and yourself, then what do you really have to offer the world? Nothing. You have to be a man of your word, take your word and your integrity more seriously than you take your job, your relationships, your passions or anything because your word is the only measure of a man.

Marilyn Horowitz teaches screenwriting at NYU and is herself a screenwriter and producer and author. Screenwriting is in her blood and she has even been called in to be a script doctor when scripts need some fixing. What is it about movies, TV Shows and plays that makes mostly every author want their book to come alive on the big or small screen? I've always wondered why some books succeed on the screen and some books don't. I've also wondered why some screen adaptations are even better than the books but I never understood what it really takes to do the writing. It just seemed like a foreign language to me. Marilyn shares tips from her trademarked Horowitz System of writing including content from her NYU textbook, The 4 Magic Questions of Screenwriting on this episode. She explains how you can eliminate writers block and also clears up how you can use each side of your brain to write quickly and easily. Marilyn Horowitz is an award-winning New York University professor, TV show creator, producer, and Manhattan-based writing coach, who works with successful novelists, produced screenwriters, and award-winning filmmakers. She has a passion for helping novices get started. Since 1998 she has taught thousands of aspiring screenwriters to complete a feature length screenplay using her method. She completed her tenure as a judge for the Fulbright Scholarship Program for film and media students in 2013 and as a judge for the New York Women in Film and Television (NYWIFT) Ravenal Foundation Grant. In 2004 she received the coveted New York University Award for Teaching Excellence. Professor Horowitz has a created a revolutionary system that yields a new, more effective way of writing. She is the author of six books that help the writer learn her trademarked system, including editions for college, high school, and middle school. The college version is a required text at New York University and the University of California, Long Beach. Two of her books have been used in the Lights, Camera, Literacy! program taught to over 1,000 children in Maryland’s Montgomery County Public School System (a recent recipient of the “Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award” for outstanding scholastic performance). Professor Horowitz writes articles for Script magazine, and she pens a monthly column for MovieOutline.com, an online magazine with 30,000 subscribers. She is featured in Now Write! Screenwriting anthology published by Tarcher/Penguin edited by Sherry Ellis and the 2014 edition of The Expert Success Solution. Marilyn’s latest novel, The Book of Zev, reached Amazon Best Seller status when it was released in December 2014. Professor Horowitz has taught more than 100 classes, seminars, and workshops across the country for groups including the Writers Guild of America East, NYWIFT, Philadelphia Writer’s Conference, Script DC, Screenwriters World East, and the Great American PitchFest. In addition, she also hosts periodic writers retreats in Tuscany, Italy. Professor Horowitz has written several feature-length screenplays. Her production credits include the feature films And Then Came Love (2007), starring Vanessa Williams and distributed by Warner Bros.; Caleb’s Door (2009), distributed by Around the Scenes; Found in Time (2011); Nocturnal Agony (2011); and The One(2011).

When Plants Dream with Daniel Pinchbeck: "Revolution is an antiquated term that refers to older political and social arrangements. What we require now is more like a metamorphosis, where we consciously transform our existing infrastructure from within and without, utilising archaic techniques and postmodern technologies to bring about a polar reversal of values and behaviour." Daniel Pinchbeck is an American author living in New York. His latest publications were When Plants Dream and the Occult Control System. He is also the author of Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism (Broadway Books, 2002), 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl (Tarcher/Penguin, 2006), and Notes from the Edge Times (Tarcher/Penguin, 2010). He is a co-founder of the web magazine, Reality Sandwich, and Evolver.net, and edited the publishing imprint, Evolver Editions, with North Atlantic Books. He was featured in the 2010 documentary, 2012: Time for Change, directed by Joao Amorim and produced by Mangusta Films. He is the founder of the think tank, Center for Planetary Culture, which produced the Regenerative Society Wiki. "To realize the latent potential of our digital communications networks, we would build decentralized, peer-to-peer systems designed to be perpetually evolving, supporting social coordination, making easy and hyper-efficient to share skills and resources. Politically, we would establish something like a functional anarchy, based on nonviolent Satyagraha principles, to supersede the current system of military and corporate control. New social technologies would train people to make effective decisions together, based on consensus methods as well as ongoing referendums." - Daniel Pinchbeck, How Soon Is Now?  

Dr. Vallee does not come to conclusions about UFOs or what they may be. However, what his research shows is that reports of such phenomena have been occurring since antiquity. Jacques Vallee, Ph.D. is one of today's most widely respected researchers of unexplained aerial phenomena. He earned a Masters Degree in Astrophysics while living in France and holds a Ph.D. in computer science from Northwestern University. His life experience was the model portrayed by François Truffaut in the Steven Spielberg award winning film, Close Encounters of the Third Kind. He is the author of numerous books, including Passport to Magonia, his seminal work, and Wonders in the Sky: Unexplained Aerial Objects from Antiquity to Modern Times (co-author with Chris Aubeck) (Tarcher/Penguin 2010)

There's no guarantee you will step on a treadmill right after stepping off a  scale with disappointing number. Goals clash with fears and anxieties resulting in procrastination, which is a common place phenomenon. But by connecting to values and committing to actions, we can treat daily tasks like a workout rather than a race to finish.On this episode, our guest a professor of psychology, award winning teacher, successful author and a prolific podcaster, Dr. Tim Pychyl, returns to explore strategies for overcoming procrastination and manage emotional reluctance to take on important tasks that have become undesirable. Essentially, by learning ways to overcome procrastination, we can master executive dysfunction and avert frequent encounters with existential crises.About Tim Pychyl, Ph.D.Dr. Tim Pychyl is the Director of the Centre for Initiatives in Education and Associate Professor of Psychology at Carleton University, Ottawa. Tim has developed an international reputation for his research on procrastination. In addition to journal articles summarizing his research with his students, Tim has co-edited two books, the most recent of which is Procrastination, Health and Well-Being (2016, Elsevier). He is also author of Solving the Procrastination Puzzle: A Concise Guide to Strategies for Change (2013, Tarcher/Penguin). You can learn more about his research and access his Psychology Today blog or his iProcrastinate podcast at procrastination.ca.Tim's research is complemented by his passion for teaching for which he has won numerous awards including the 3M National Teaching Fellowship, Ontario Confederation of University Associations Teaching Award and University Medal for Distinguished Teaching. Tim has been an invited speaker across the country working with professors in universities and colleges to enhance teaching and learning.Websiteprocrastination.caBooksProcrastination, Health and Well-BeingSolving the Procrastination Puzzle: A Concise Guide to Strategies for ChangeSupport the show (https://mailchi.mp/7c848462e96f/full-prefrontal-sign-up)

No one has been spared from the strong impulse to put things off for later. You might find yourself cleaning out the refrigerator when you should really be working on your taxes.  Dilly-dallying and lallygagging are a few ways one's aversion for impending tasks manifests itself. In the Netflix series, The Kominsky Method, Alan Arkin's character loses his wife of nearly 50 years to cancer and at the funeral, his daughter who never visits her ailing mother during her illness shows up. The upset father asks why and to which she replies, “Because I was busy”.  When pressed further, the daughter blurts out, “Because I didn't think she'll die.” In this case, the daughter's procrastination went too far.On this episode, our guest, Tim Pychyl, Ph.D., professor of psychology, award-winning teacher, successful author, and prolific podcaster, will talk about why we procrastinate. Since the hallmark of executive dysfunction is inefficiency, poor task management, and lack of goal achievement, this conversation will add a critical perspective to methods of supporting individuals with Executive Function.About Tim Pychyl, Ph.D.Dr. Tim Pychyl is the Director of the Centre for Initiatives in Education and Associate Professor of Psychology at Carleton University, Ottawa. Tim has developed an international reputation for his research on procrastination. In addition to journal articles summarizing his research with his students, Tim has co-edited two books, the most recent of which is Procrastination, Health and Well-Being (2016, Elsevier). He is also author of Solving the Procrastination Puzzle: A Concise Guide to Strategies for Change (2013, Tarcher/Penguin). You can learn more about his research and access his Psychology Today blog or his iProcrastinate podcast at procrastination.ca.Tim's research is complemented by his passion for teaching for which he has won numerous awards including the 3M National Teaching Fellowship, Ontario Confederation of University Associations Teaching Award and University Medal for Distinguished Teaching. Tim has been an invited speaker across the country working with professors in universities and colleges to enhance teaching and learning.Websiteprocrastination.caBooksProcrastination, Health and Well-BeingSolving the Procrastination Puzzle: A Concise Guide to Strategies for ChangeSupport the show (https://mailchi.mp/7c848462e96f/full-prefrontal-sign-up)

Far-fetched or not, this might give you paws. More encounters and more food for thought in part two of Dogman Tales! Creepy canids in Wisconsin plus first-hand accounts along with explanations and thoughtful commentary in this second Dogman Tales episode. Flora discusses the Beast of Bray Road and other accounts reported by Linda Godfrey. A couple calls from Dogman witnesses are played, courtesy of Derek Hayes from Monsters Among Us. A thought-provoking theory by the Crypto-kid, Colin Schneider, is examined. And a rundown of explanations of Dogman phenomena is discussed. If not some real animal, just what could they be? David has ideas and some critical thinking of the other theories as the intro to Dogman phenomena is wrapped up in this episode of Blurry Photos! Music Myst on the Moor, Crypto, Firesong, Morgana Rides, Noise Attack, Satiate, The Dread, The Snow Queen, Night of Chaos, Danse Macabre - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Sources Godfrey, Linda S. Real Wolfmen: True Encounters in Modern America. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin, 2012. Print. Guiley, Rosemary Ellen. Werewolves and Dogmen. Connecticut: Visionary Living, 2017. Print. "Alleged Dogman Photo From Argentina." National Cryptid Society, April 15, 2018. Web. https://nationalcryptidsociety.org/2018/04/15/is-it-real-or-the-werewolf-from-harry-potter-alleged-dogman-photo-from-argentina/

Does that man look a little Husky to you? Fur real. After an interrupted Photober, Flora is back at it with the first part of a double feature on Dogman Tales! With stories of upright canids that act eerily intelligent, dogman tales have poured into the world of cryptozoology since the early 90's. While more and more reports are shared than ever before, stories of these strange, dog-headed bipeds date back much further than you might expect. David breaks down dogmen with a basic description and short history of this type of creature. Dogs feature heavily in the folkore of many cultures and the connection between them and crossroads lore is also discussed. Some encounters are covered, including one of the most famous dogman-related events that helped spark the sharing of current phenomena. Stay tuned for the next part, which will cover even more encounters and explanations! Music Myst on the Moor, Aftermath, Awkward Meeting, Hidden Truth, Long Note 2, Night of Chaos, Temple of the Manes - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Sources Godfrey, Linda S. Real Wolfmen: True Encounters in Modern America. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin, 2012. Print. Guiley, Rosemary Ellen. Werewolves and Dogmen. Connecticut: Visionary Living, 2017. Print. Slave, James. The Crossroads - A Liminal Setting for Occult and Supernatural Activities. Owlcation, Aug. 1, 2016. Web. https://owlcation.com/humanities/The-Crossroads-a-liminal-setting-for-occult-and-supernatural-activities Benandanti. Occult World. Web. http://occult-world.com/witch-glossary/benandanti/

Occult America Episode 120 Mitch Horowitz was raised in a world of Bigfoot stories, UFO sightings, and Carlos Castaneda books. He grew determined to find the truth behind it all – and today Mitch is a PEN Award-winning historian and the author of Occult America and One Simple Idea: How Positive Thinking Reshaped Modern Life. Mitch has written on everything from the war on witches to the secret life of Ronald Reagan for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Politico, and Salon. He has discussed esoteric spirituality and little-known history on CBS Sunday Morning, Dateline NBC, NPR’s All Things Considered, and other national shows. Mitch is vice-president and editor-in-chief at Tarcher/Penguin, the division of Penguin books dedicated to metaphysical literature. He is also the voice of popular audio books including The Jefferson Bible and Alcoholics Anonymous. Please welcome to the show - Mitch Horowitz Check out Mitch's websites here: mitchhorowitz.com originstheseries.com Some of Mitch's amazing books can be bought here: Occult America: White House Seances, Ouija Circles, Masons, and the Secret Mystic History of Our Nation One Simple Idea: How the Lessons of Positive Thinking Can Transform Your Life Mind as Builder: The Positive-Mind Metaphysics of Edgar Cayce The Miracle of a Definite Chief Aim The Miracle Club: How Thoughts Become Reality Music intro: "Oleana" by Tom Van Stockum Music outro: "Long for the Days" by Tom Van Stockum https://tomvanstockum.com A special thank you to APS Mastering for their support. Visit www.apsmastering.com for all of your Audio Mastering needs.

Dean Sluyter has taught natural methods of meditation and awakening throughout the United states and beyond since 1970. He's taught at colleges, yoga studios ,corporate offices, and maximum-security prisons. He's known for his funny, down-to-earth style, and for making life-transforming teachings accessible and easy. He is the author of many books including: The Zen Commandments (Tarcher/Putnam 2001), Why the Chicken Crossed the Road and Other Hidden Enlightenment Teachings (Tarcher/Putnam 1998), Cinema Nirvana: Enlightenment Lessons from the Movies (Three Rivers Press 2005), Natural Meditation: A Guide to Effortless Meditative Practice (Tarcher/Penguin 2015), Less Fear, Living Beyond Fear, Anxiety, Anger, and Addiction (TarcherPerigee 2018)Tags: Dean Sluyter, imagination, Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, coward, hero, awakening, enlightenment, Gospel of Thomas, psychedelics, beingness, dogs, listening, space between thoughts, Personal Transformation, Self Help, Meditation

Jeremy Taylor, D.Min., a Unitarian Universalist minister, founding member and past-president of the International Association for the Study of Dreams, is the author of four books on dreams which blend the values of spirituality with an active social conscience and a Jungian perspective. Jeremy has led workshops and seminars all over the world for nearly 40 years and continues to be intrigued and surprised by the layers of meaning present in every dream. Latest book – The Wisdom of Your Dreams: Using Dreams to Tap into Your Unconscious and Transform Your Life, (2009) New York: Jeremy Taylor, Tarcher/Penguin.

Psychic readings and channeling texts… Paul Selig, psychic and award-winning author of channeled texts from Tarcher/Penguin (profile), Paul Selig offers channeled workshops internationally and serves on the faculty of The Omega Institute, joins Julie Chan for a conversation about his work as a psychic and author, the physical toll of the job, and his journey from spiritual awakening to the present. Selig holds a Master’s degree from Yale University and serves on the faculty of The Omega Institute, The Kripalu Center and the Esalen Institute. Also a noted playwright and educator, he served on the faculty of NYU for over 25 years. He directed the MFA in Creative Writing Program at Goddard College for many years, and he now serves on the college’s Board of Trustees. Recorded at MouthMedia Network studios, powered by Sennheiser.Beginning clairaudience, being like a radio, and taking care of oneself Selig describes how he started his journey in 1987 a year out of a Masters program at Yale, while working on an opera. How Gideons leave books in a drawer and he reached for a book, beginning a journey out of necessity, hearing a voice telling him to “get his act together”, and his beginning of a clairaudience. How Selig was an open conduit, and how he operated like a radio when he channels he flips the station a bit then has access to other info. When in 2009, after working with a group in his apartment, he began recording and transcribing what the guides delivered as books, with six so far, and how the books are transcripts of sessions and require virtually no editing. Taking care of oneself, and balance. The demands of travel and work, how he is missing the order, schedule, and community and finding the audience more transient. How his current pace and lifestyle is not sustainable, the guides are not tired when he’s tired, how he takes on the physical abilities and issues of those he channels, and how most have a lack of awareness of divinity in so many things, despite that all is holy. His hope is that if teaching continues it will result in a realization for all that can move the process forward. Revealing as a psychic, transient vs. truth, and the physical phenomena What it’s like to be in the field, revealing himself as a psychic, and how there was not as much pushback as he expected. How Chan was inspired by his story and being a psychic is not sexy—they are simply scribes. Being invited to channel at a research symposium of scholars and experts, and how that resulted in his book being published. Selig is not a good new-ager, how there are people showing up, transient vs. truth, and who his guides are. For Chan, channeling feels like vibrations, how channeling results in physical phenomena, how it is tangible and why that helps, and the reality that it is there to be felt.Working interdimensionally, the need for dialogue and research, and the limitations of language How the point of the teaching to realize what operates in a higher way, how he thoughts when stepping into other people that he was traveling, but really he was working interdimensionally, how the coordinate is a way to channel in, how health is changed by the connection to mind body and spirit, and health care is a band aid. A hypothesis of the need for a dialogue about energy and how it affects the mind and body having informed people who understand how the psychic world works, what can be researched, that more research can move things somewhere meaningful, and how there is no need to hide. We rely on a limited language we have inherited. The limitations of language, because when something unknown appears, we ask it its name instead of trying to name it from what we know. There may be another spectrum for us to access. We want everything to match what we have known historically. The tendency to commercialize things, and how humanity itself is on the verge of a leap. How Selig believes that telepathy will be more common in future generations. And what’s next.

Daniel Pinchbeck, author of the new book, How Soon is Now? joins us this week to talk about the global ecological crisis, climate change, and how psychedelics may play a role in transforming human culture. If you do believe that we are in a time of great ecological crisis, what are you doing about it? Taking action is the most important step to creating change, but are we willing to take the sacrifices and action to create change? Daniel shares his insights about how to take action to implement change. While some of these changes may be challenging, i.e., stop traveling as much, it may be necessary to help cut carbon emissions and to slow down the global warming cycle. Or is it too late to even take action? A recent journal article, "Lifetime experience with (classic) psychedelics predicts pro-environmental behavior through an increase in nature relatedness" states: Our model controlled for experiences with other classes of psychoactive substances (cannabis, dissociatives, empathogens, popular legal drugs) as well as common personality traits that usually predict drug consumption and/or nature relatedness (openness to experience, conscientiousness, conservatism). Although correlational in nature, results suggest that lifetime experience with psychedelics in particular may indeed contribute to people’s pro-environmental behavior by changing their self-construal in terms of an incorporation of the natural world, regardless of core personality traits or general propensity to consume mind-altering substances. Thereby, the present research adds to the contemporary literature on the beneficial effects of psychedelic substance use on mental wellbeing, hinting at a novel area for future research investigating their potentially positive effects on a societal level. About How Soon is Now?  Description of his book from Amazon.com We are on the brink of an ecological mega-crisis, threatening the future of life on earth, and our actions over the next few years may well determine the destiny of our descendants. Between a manifesto and a tactical plan of action, How Soon is Now? by radical futurist and philosopher Daniel Pinchbeck, outlines a vision for a mass social movement that will address this crisis. Drawing on extensive research, Daniel Pinchbeck presents a compelling argument for the need for change on a global basis. The central thesis is that humanity has unconsciously self-willed ecological catastrophe to bring about a transcendence of our current condition. We are facing an initiatory ordeal on a planetary scale. We can understand that this initiation is necessary for us to evolve from one state of being – our current level of consciousness – to the next. Overcoming outmoded ideologies, we will realize ourselves as one unified being, a planetary super-organism in a symbiotic relationship with the Earth's ecology and the entire web of life. Covering everything from energy and agriculture, to culture, politics, media and ideology, How Soon Is Now? is ultimately about the nature of the human soul and the future of our current world. Pinchbeck calls for an intentional redesign of our current systems, transforming unjust and elitist structures into participatory, democratic, and inclusive ones. His viewpoint integrates indigenous design principles and Eastern metaphysics with social ecology and radical political thought in a new synthesis. Show Notes/Links Daniel's Website Daniel's Writing & Projects Evolver Reality Sandwich Age of Aquarius Burning Man Bobby Klein - Breathwork in Tulum, MX Daniel's Books [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="105"] How Soon is Now?[/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="104"] Breaking Open The Head[/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="107"] 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl[/caption] Check out more of Daniel's writing: Here About Daniel Pinchbeck      From Daniel Pinchbeck's Website I am the author of Breaking Open the Head (Broadway Books, 2002), 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl (Tarcher/Penguin, 2006), Notes from the Edge Times(Tarcher/Penguin, 2010), and How Soon Is Now (Watkins, 2017). I co-founded the web magazine, Reality Sandwich, and Evolver.net, and edited the publishing imprint, Evolver Editions, with North Atlantic Books. I was featured in the 2010 documentary, 2012: Time for Change, directed by Joao Amorim and produced by Mangusta Films. I founded the think tank, Center for Planetary Culture, which produced the Regenerative Society Wiki. I hosted the talk show Mindshift on GaiamTV. My essays and articles have been featured in The New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Rolling Stone, ArtForum, The New York Times Book Review, The Village Voice, Dazed & Confused, and many other publications. Check out our upcoming course, Navigating Psychedelics Learn about harm reduction practices, self-care, and ways to integration your experience

Daniel Pinchbeck has successfully morphed himself into of the most sought after, poignant and razor sharp social critics and consciousness surveyors of our time. His latest book "How Soon is Now" is like a how-to survival guide for the complicated world we are forging our way into. He stopped by the kitchen table to talk about the book, going "down and in", some politics, new economic systems and a whole bunch of other stuff. One hour with Daniel is just scratching the surface. It was a pleasure to spend some time with him and I hope we get to do it again. Also, be sure to pick up a copy of "How Soon Is Now" when it's released in February of 2017. INTRO RANT: dharma vs. your current role WELCOME: Our new sponsor Eat, Dream, Be. Head on over to eatdreambe.com/itsallhappening to learn more about these amazing neurotransmitters centered delectable food snacks. Daniel Pinchbeck is the author of Breaking Open the Head (Broadway Books, 2002), 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl (Tarcher/Penguin, 2006), and Notes from the Edge Times (Tarcher/Penguin, 2010). His new book, How Soon Is Now, comes out in Februrary, 2017. Featuring a preface from Sting and an introduction from Russell Brand, How Soon Is Now? looks at the ecological crisis as a rite of passage or initiation for humanity and proposes a "blueprint for the future" - how we must redesign our technical and social systems to avert the worst consequences of ecological collapse. http://www.pinchbeck.io @DanielPinchbeck

Bill welcomes author, teacher, and publisher Joel Fotinos back to the show. Joel, known the world over as the Spiritual Businessman, is vice-president and publisher at Tarcher/Penguin, and the co-author of THE PRAYER CHEST. Fotinos has also written or co-written several other books, including MULTIPLY YOUR BLESSINGS, A LITTLE DAILY WISDOM, and THE THINK & GROW RICH WORKBOOK; his books have over 120,000 copies in-print, and have been published in 14 languages. Fotinos has been featured in many magazines and newspapers, and was given Science of Mind magazine’s first “Spiritual Hero of the Year” award. We will be disucssing one of Tarcher/Penguin's recent re-releases, Napoleon Hill's Road to Success. You won't want to miss this one.

Jeremy Taylor, D.Min., a Unitarian Universalist minister, founding member and past-president of the International Association for the Study of Dreams, is the author of four books on dreams which blend the values of spirituality with an active social conscience and a Jungian perspective. Jeremy has led workshops and seminars all over the world for nearly 40 years and continues to be intrigued and surprised by the layers of meaning present in every dream. Latest book – The Wisdom of Your Dreams: Using Dreams to Tap into Your Unconscious and Transform Your Life, (2009) New York: Jeremy Taylor, Tarcher/Penguin.

Aired Wednesday, 2 December 2015, 2:00 PM ETToday’s Stars: Marie-Ange Faugérola, Nancy du Tertre and Joel Ayala AyapanaMarie-Ange Faugérolas has been personally connected with angels since childhood, and is dedicated to helping others find their guidance, support and love through her comprehensive new guide to working with Angels.Nancy du Tertre, a lawyer turned psychic, tells us “How to Talk to an Alien,” the title of her book full of well-documented research into what she calls “Exolinguistics” or the study of off-planet languages.Joel Ayala Ayapana is a Veteran, Registered Nurse, spiritual teacher, author and the visionary behind Real Revolution Radio, a new network just launched in Cleveland, OH.About the Guests Marie-Ange Faugérola, Nancy du Tertre and Joel Ayala AyapanaMarie-Ange Faugérolas is an award-winning writer, whose books and screenplays range from epic historical pieces, to supernatural drama, suspense and esoteric non-fiction. Marie-Ange was named by her beloved grandmother after a popular Corsican name meaning Mary Angel, opening the way to another aspect of her life filled with spirituality. It was from this space that she wrote 2012: Le Livre des Révélations (2012: The Book of Revelations), Tarot de Marseille, Les Anges de l’Amour , and La Bible des Anges (The Bible of Angels), which has been translated into English, expanded and published by Tarcher Penguin as “Angels – the Definitive Guide to Angels from Around the World.” A mother of five, she currently lives in Los Angeles where she writes her novels and screenplays while frequently visiting her native Paris. http://marieangefaugerolas.com Nancy du Tertre – A magna cum laude graduate of Princeton, Nancy was a practicing securities litigation attorney, businesswoman and certified Intuitive Gestalt Psychotherapist. She also trained as a military-style remote viewer, and worked with law enforcement as a psychic detective and spiritual medium for 10 years, when in 2011 she witnessed a football-field sized boomerang-shaped UFO above a mall in New Jersey. Somehow she never imagined there could be a connection between the psychic world, the paranormal world of ghosts and UFOs, but she came to understand through her own UFO/ET contact experiences, research and work with abductees and contactees, that they are all related..Nancy is the author “Psychic Intuition: Everything You Ever Wanted to Ask But Were Afraid to Know” and her latest book, “How to Talk to an Alien” a serious well-documented research into what she calls “Exolinguistics” or the study of off-planet languages. She brings her unique background as both a linguist and a psychic to this brand new field of study. Her website is: www.theskepticalpsychic.com Joel Ayala Ayapana is a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He has been practicing within the specialized nursing field of Behavioral Health as a Registered Nurse for over eleven years in the Cleveland, Ohio area. His inspirational work with the mentally ill, the homeless, victims of substance abuse, anxiety disorders, and depression has earned him a number of awards and recognition in the field of nursing. He is the author of “The Book of Positive Light: Remembrance of the Heart,”Joel is the guiding light and driving force behind the newly launched Real Revolution Radio, a CLEVELAND-BASED radio network and creative community streaming over 33 podcast talk shows, and supporting “Indie” Music of all genres, local Cleveland independent artists, self-published and traditionally published authors. http://www.realrevolutionradio.com

Aired Wednesday, 2 December 2015, 2:00 PM ETToday’s Stars: Marie-Ange Faugérola, Nancy du Tertre and Joel Ayala AyapanaMarie-Ange Faugérolas has been personally connected with angels since childhood, and is dedicated to helping others find their guidance, support and love through her comprehensive new guide to working with Angels.Nancy du Tertre, a lawyer turned psychic, tells us “How to Talk to an Alien,” the title of her book full of well-documented research into what she calls “Exolinguistics” or the study of off-planet languages.Joel Ayala Ayapana is a Veteran, Registered Nurse, spiritual teacher, author and the visionary behind Real Revolution Radio, a new network just launched in Cleveland, OH.About the Guests Marie-Ange Faugérola, Nancy du Tertre and Joel Ayala AyapanaMarie-Ange Faugérolas is an award-winning writer, whose books and screenplays range from epic historical pieces, to supernatural drama, suspense and esoteric non-fiction. Marie-Ange was named by her beloved grandmother after a popular Corsican name meaning Mary Angel, opening the way to another aspect of her life filled with spirituality. It was from this space that she wrote 2012: Le Livre des Révélations (2012: The Book of Revelations), Tarot de Marseille, Les Anges de l’Amour , and La Bible des Anges (The Bible of Angels), which has been translated into English, expanded and published by Tarcher Penguin as “Angels – the Definitive Guide to Angels from Around the World.” A mother of five, she currently lives in Los Angeles where she writes her novels and screenplays while frequently visiting her native Paris. http://marieangefaugerolas.com Nancy du Tertre – A magna cum laude graduate of Princeton, Nancy was a practicing securities litigation attorney, businesswoman and certified Intuitive Gestalt Psychotherapist. She also trained as a military-style remote viewer, and worked with law enforcement as a psychic detective and spiritual medium for 10 years, when in 2011 she witnessed a football-field sized boomerang-shaped UFO above a mall in New Jersey. Somehow she never imagined there could be a connection between the psychic world, the paranormal world of ghosts and UFOs, but she came to understand through her own UFO/ET contact experiences, research and work with abductees and contactees, that they are all related..Nancy is the author “Psychic Intuition: Everything You Ever Wanted to Ask But Were Afraid to Know” and her latest book, “How to Talk to an Alien” a serious well-documented research into what she calls “Exolinguistics” or the study of off-planet languages. She brings her unique background as both a linguist and a psychic to this brand new field of study. Her website is: www.theskepticalpsychic.com Joel Ayala Ayapana is a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He has been practicing within the specialized nursing field of Behavioral Health as a Registered Nurse for over eleven years in the Cleveland, Ohio area. His inspirational work with the mentally ill, the homeless, victims of substance abuse, anxiety disorders, and depression has earned him a number of awards and recognition in the field of nursing. He is the author of “The Book of Positive Light: Remembrance of the Heart,”Joel is the guiding light and driving force behind the newly launched Real Revolution Radio, a CLEVELAND-BASED radio network and creative community streaming over 33 podcast talk shows, and supporting “Indie” Music of all genres, local Cleveland independent artists, self-published and traditionally published authors. http://www.realrevolutionradio.com

This week Mark and Seth take a jaunt down the rabbit hole with author, Linda Godfrey. They talk about Were...people, flying man-bat things, thunderbirds, and, of course, Bigfoot. "Author, investigator and artist Linda Godfrey is the author of 16 books on strange creatures, phenomena and people. She’s a frequent guest on national TV and radio shows, including Monsterquest (Seasons 1 and 4), Lost Tapes, Monsters and Mysteries, Sean Hannity’s America, Inside Edition, Coast to Coast AM, NPR, Wis. Public Radio and many more. She lives in the Kettle Moraine area of SE Wisconsin with her husband and monster dog, Grendel. NEW BOOK  in August 2014: American Monsters; A History of Monster Lore, Legends and Sightings  in America (Tarcher/Penguin)."Don't forget to visit SasWhat.com or facebook.com/saswhatDownload the show at... iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/saswhat-podcast-about-bigfoot/id889714608?mt=2 or Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/saswhat-a-podcast-about-bigfootIf you liked the show please feel free to leave us a rating/review on iTunes OR Stitcher. Please don't forget to visit our site at SasWhat.com and send all your complaints or praises or topics of interest to saswhatmail@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!

John C. Havens is a contributing writer for Mashable, The Guardian, and Slate, and author of, Hacking Happiness - Why Your Personal Data Counts and How Tracking it Can Change the World (Tarcher/Penguin, 2014).  His new book, Genuine - Authentic Happiness in an Age of Artificial Intelligence comes out from Tarcher/Penguin next year.  John is also a consultant and keynote speaker at places like TEDx and SXSW.   Like The show? Support Wellness Force Radio: Leave Us A Rating & Review  SUBSCRIBE On iTunes | Subscribe On Stitcher | Subscribe On Android Listen as John Discusses:   How technology is revolutionzing the wellness industry What is Hacking Happiness How to create a life by values design (Vbd) How wearable and wellness technology will shape the next 3-5 years will shape personal health   Why our data can be a double edged sword How to take action in making your data work for you What is the Happathon? John's discussion of corporate technology & machines   “In the 20th century, we made great progress in terms of our material wealth, but we’re not really any happier. In this insightful book, John Havens shows us how the new century will bring us opportunities to improve our general well being. Rather than keeping up with the Joneses, he explains how we can use technology to actually improve our lives. It is a truly remarkable work.”    -Greg Satell, contributing writer for Forbes   Like The show? Support Wellness Force Radio: Leave Us A Rating & Review  SUBSCRIBE On iTunes | Subscribe On Stitcher | Subscribe On Android

Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion by Gregg Levoy (Tarcher/Penguin) is a guide to discovering what makes you passionate in life, how to hold on to your passion, and how to get it back when it is lost. According to Levoy, passion fills many roles—it disturbs the safe and settled in your life, it is an impulse toward growth, and it is ultimately necessary for survival because your attachment to life depends on your sense of wonder and passion for vitality.  Gregg Levoy is the author of Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life and This Business of Writing. He has written for New York Times Magazine, The Washington Post, Omni, and Psychology Today.

“Most of us are gambling on the biggest risk of all: that one day we can buy the freedom to do what we want later in life.”Jake DuceyWhat if the path you think you're meant to be living isn't your path at all?I grappled with this mental and spiritual Rubik’s cube for decades. Only now — at 48 — do I feel like I have any insight whatsoever into this quandary.Not so with today’s guest. After a drunken car accident at age 19, Jake Ducey had an epiphany: maybe, just maybe, the traditional promise of the American Dream isn't my path to happiness and personal fulfillment. What did he do with this realization? He up and quit school, walking out on a collegiate basketball scholarship to instead light out and travel the world.Along the way, Jake chronicled his journey, distilling his insights down to a book entitled Into the Wind . Undaunted by being turned down by every publisher, he nonetheless self-published his book. And without any marketing budget or publicist, Jake still managed to self-promote Into the Wind to Amazon’s top 300 – no small accomplishment.Jake subsequently piqued the interest and mentorship of people like Chicken Soup for the Soul* author Jack Canfield and Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus* author John Gray. He became a TEDx speaker. And at 23, Jake became the youngest author to land a motivational book publishing deal at a major publishing house (Tarcher/Penguin).The Purpose Principles* – hitting book stores this week — is the product of Jake's journey to date, drawing on the stories of success, failure, and the common threads among some of today’s most successful and influential people to illuminate a plan for living your best life in a changing world – a theme not inconsistent with this show.I’ve hosted more than a few impressive young and precocious twenty-somethings on the show over the last two years because I love getting the millennial perspective on life. I like young people and as a parent of two teenage boys and two soon to be teenage girls, I truly want to understand what makes the next generation tick. What is important to millennials? What is the lens through which they perceive their environment? And how will this perception frame and shape the world they will soon inherit and steward into the future?But let’s face it – at 48 I'm likely older than Jake's father. So is there really anything (anything at all?) that this 23 year old (or any 23 year old for that matter) could possibly teach me? Maybe I'm being a snob (probably). But it's a question worth asking, isn't it? What kind of insights could such a young person possibly have that would legitimize a book of any legitimate merit or substance?I admit to being more than pleasantly surprised by J... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Scott Cluthe on FACEBOOK HERE  Free Book of Your Choice from Scott HERE    Scott's Live guest tonight is author Joel Fontinos, his new book is titled: My Life Contract. Call in for Joel at 347-308-8478. JOEL FOTINOS, theSpiritual Businessman, is vice-president and publisher at Tarcher/Penguin, and the co-author of The Prayer Chest. The book was a Family Circle “Book of the Month,” as well as endorsed by Christiane Northrup, M.D., Julia Cameron, Catherine Ponder, and many others. Fotinos has also written or co-written several other books, including MULTIPLY YOUR BLESSINGS, A LITTLE DAILY WISDOM, and THE THINK & GROW RICH WORKBOOK.Fotinos has been featured in many magazines and newspapers, and was given Science of Mind magazine’s first “Spiritual Hero of the Year” award. A licensed minster with the Centers for Spiritual Living, Fotinos gives talks and workshops on spirituality and inspiration. He also speaks once a month and gives on-going classes at the Center for Spiritual Living North Jersey. Fotinos has narrated 12 audiobooks, including the nationally best-selling audio editions for Napoleon Hill’s THINK AND GROW RICH and THE LAW OF SUCCESS.He consults with businesses and individuals with his Soul Compass work, to help them create success, fulfillment, and purpose.His new book My Life Contract (Hampton Roads) was released in September.

Achieving your personal desires, hopes, and dreams with Special Guest Joel Fotinos, author of My Life Contract and publisher of Tarcher/Penguin.Tune in to ASK SARA/Sanctuary with Sara Wiseman, a sacred place for Beautiful Souls community.You’ll learn about spiritual intuition with insightful teachings, meditations, sacred music, FREE readings and more. This week, we’re featuring Martyrs of Sound.

 Linda Godfrey. I'm an author, investigator and artist with a penchant for Lhasa Apsos and werewolves, living in the Kettle Moraine area of SE Wisconsin. NEW BOOK, American Monsters; A History of Monster Lore, Legends and Sightings  in America (Tarcher/Penguin). My Other books include  Real Wolfmen: True Encounters in Modern America (Tarcher/Penguin, August 2012) as well as Weird Wisconsin and Weird Michigan in the B&N Weird US series, sequels Strange Wisconsin and Strange Michigan (Trails Books), Trails titles The Poison Widow, The Beast of Bray Road, and Hunting the American Werewolf, and three volumes in a new Chelsea House YA series, Werewolves, Lake and Sea Monsters, and Mythical Creatures. Monsters of Wisconsin, Haunted Wisconsin: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Badger State, of Stackpole Books, and The Michigan Dogman, Werewolves and Other Unknown Canines Across the USA from Unexplained Research.  I am represented by the amazing Jim McCarthy of Dystel and Goderich Literary Agency, with which I've co-published an e-book fantasy God Johnson: The Unforgiven Diary – think pet sphinxes, demigods, Abraham Lincoln and epic battles as one young woman defends herself against the Wrath of gods, all set in the weird heart of Madison, Wisconsin. http://lindagodfrey.com

Mitch Horowitz is the author of  One Simple Idea: How Positive Thinking Reshaped Modern Life. His previous book, Occult America received the 2010 PEN Oakland/ Josephine Miles Award for literary excellence. Horowitz is vice-president and editor-in-chief at Tarcher/Penguin, the division of Penguin books dedicated to metaphysical literature. He frequently writes about and discusses alternative spirituality in the national media, including CBS Sunday Morning, Dateline NBC, All Things Considered, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, BoingBoing, Time.com, and CNN.com. For more info: www.mitchhorowitz.com Host: John Gibbons Music: Stevie Wonder ft. Aisha Morris - Positivity Contact: info@alchemyradio.net Website: www.alchemyradio.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/alchemyradio Facebook: www.facebook.com/alchemyradio.net

2/21/10 SUNDAY HOUR ONE (8-9 PM Eastern) Jeremy Taylor The Wisdom of Your Dreams: Using Dreams to Tap Into Your Unconscious and Transform Your Life, Tarcher/Penguin, 2009 www.jeremytaylor.com