46 million Americans struggle with addiction, but many don’t get the treatment they need. So family member and friends may find themselves in a stressful situation trying to handle the pain and confusion that comes with this issue. Pamela Brinker knows this all too well. Her book Conscious Bravery details her own struggles with trying to help both of her sons with addiction and mental health issues. As a renowned licensed psychotherapist and teacher, Pamela has been guiding clients on their journeys through pain and ultimately to healing for over 20 years. If you are dealing with this issue (and 1 in 5 of you are) tune in for the conversation. 

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When you were in high school what did you want to be when you grew up? Were the seeds planted for what you eventually would be doing, or did you take a completely different path? Today my guest and I are going to look back at 40 years and compare experiences. Way back in the 70’s and 80’s, when I was growing up in South Florida, I went to school with a lot of the same kids from elementary school through high school. Sam Rosenthal was one of those kids and I thought it would be fun to check in with him ( 40 years later) and ask him what his perspective is on life. I thought he was a pretty cool guy back then and I’m happy to report he still is. Listen in and see where life took both of us. 

Kickstarter link to Sam’s Black Tape for a Blue Girl Project. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/samrosenthal/mesmerized?ref=a0bm0x  

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World class mountaineer Lisa Thompson shares the incredible story of her journey from novice climber to becoming the second American woman to summit K2, considered by many to be the most dangerous mountain in the world. Lisa discusses the challenges of dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis which actually sparked her desire to try to summit Mt. Everest. Lisa's book, Finding Elevation: Fear and Courage on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain is an amazing climbing memoir as well as a deeply personal examination of motivation and the human spirit. We all have mountains to climb in life, join Lisa on this inspirational adventure. 

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If you have thought of writing a spiritually based book but you feel overwhelmed by the process you will want to tune in to todays’ show. Sought after speaker, author, and podcaster Meg Calvin joins the show to talk about her own spiritual journey and how she went from self-proclaimed “ holy roller” to finding healing and power in the fact that the Divine lives within us all. We don’t have to be anything, we are already enough and worthy of love. Meg shares this story in her book I Am My Own Sanctuary. Meg talks about her 14 years of working in full time ministry and her work today helping aspiring authors write, market, and sell their books. This was a fun conversation! 

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Developed by Edward Bach an English Homeopath in the 1930’s, Bach Flower remedies have been around for a long time. Usually sold as a tincture you might see them on store shelves as Bach Rescue Remedies in other forms like gummies or sprays and there are even remedies for pets. People that use these remedies swear by there effectiveness but when you look for any scientific proof it is usually written off as a placebo effect. Healer and author Dina Saalisi has been working with Bach Flower remedies for years with great success and she has combined the 38 Bach Flower Essence remedies with affirmations that have turned out to be powerful healing tools for her clients. If you are interested in applying a more natural approach to healing listen in as Dina shares wisdom from her new book Listening to Flowers, which is also designed with 38 illustrations of the Bach flower remedies to be used with affirmations for healing. 

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Lorna Byrne author of the international bestseller Angels in my Hair shares how to work with angels every day and connect with your own guardian angel. Lorna talks with Diane about her life story and how she can physically see and talk with angels every day. Lorna shares her plans for a sanctuary retreat center that she is building in Ireland and what her hopes are for the future. Don’t despair! Angels are all around us. We just have to ask them for help. 

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Join me for a great conversation with my fascinating guest Ann Basili. Ann joins us from Australia and shares her experience with a fascinating modality the Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique, that she has been using and teaching with great success. Ann has over 25 years of experience as a clinical and therapeutic counselor who has worked across many fields such as Family and Relationships, Suicide Prevention, Domestic Violence and Sexual Trauma. Ann has also written a beautiful children’s book called Astara and Erefrey Goddesses of the Realm that shares a beautiful Eco-message of love and healing for our planet. 

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Today we talk about the science of psychedelics and plant medicine which is becoming very popular in retreat and healing centers around the world. New research into psychedelic healing experiences that was pioneered in the 50’s and 60’s by people like Ram Dass and Timothy Leary is growing into a big business. Robin Flynn M.A. and her husband Darcy run the Star River Sanctuary in British Columbia and have worked with thousands of people in healing ceremony. Robin shares her story today and why she is so passionate about the healing properties of plants and why they should be held with the greatest of reverence. 

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When one thinks of the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda you might not connect hip hop music and dance with the book that Steve Jobs made sure was given out at his memorial service. Internationally acclaimed spiritual and meditation teacher, composer and singer Michel Pascal has done just that with his new production Yoganandance- A Musical to Celebrate Yogananda that is premiering on November 17, 2022, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. Which also happens to be the place that Paramahansa Yogananda made his transition from this world in 1952. Featuring an all-star band of world class players and incredible choreography, this production is something special and unique. I talk to Michel about this passion project, how Yogananda has inspired him and a lot more. The world needs this message now more than ever.

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