ConsciousSHIFT with Julie Ann Turner

Everybody is playing it safe,
because they think that's the smart thing to do.

But in today's new economy, playing it safe
is the riskiest thing you can do.
All the rules have changed and they're going to change more tomorrow.
Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest, Randy Gage - NYTimes Bestselling Author of "Risky is the New Safe" - explains that disruptive technology, changing cultural trends, a breakdown of the education system, government and corporate corruption and malfeasance, and a societly that is some ways evolving -
and in other ways devolving -
has moved the target.

And it keeps moving, faster every day.
The people who create prosperity in the new economy will be in front of the trends, anticipating them instead of naively reacting to what happened yesterday.
It doesn't matter if you're an individual or a company. To create wealth or success today, you have to become a critical thinker and blow up conventional wisdom.
When everyone is zigging, you want to be zagging.
Let's face it - tired, old conventional thinking won’t get you to success today.
From monkeys replacing human laborers to cloning, ocean-floor real estate development to asteroid mining, to virtual-reality adventures in holosuites, Randy provides fascinating insights into what the future holds and how people and companies can best prepare for it.
Join Julie Ann and Randy to discover why following conventional thinking is no longer sufficient, and how becoming a contrarian and critical thinker will allow you to succeed in ways you've likely not even yet imagined.

We spend our lives seeking love, acceptance, wealth, success,
and even ‘spiritual enlightenment’ in the future.
We long to be complete.
Yet right at the heart of life there is an intimacy, a simplicity, a completeness that is totally beyond words – and which cannot be reached through any effort of ours.
In our exhausting attempts to change, to improve ourselves,
to become perfect or enlightened -
or perfectly enlightened - we end up ignoring
this wordless intimacy which exists here and now –
an intimacy which is really our true home,
and the end of all our seeking.
Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest Jeff Foster, author of "The Deepest Acceptance: Radical Awakening in Ordinary Life," invites us to discover the ocean of who we are: an awareness that has already allowed
every wave of emotion and experience to arrive.
What if we were to deeply explore the nature of our experience,
not with the aim of ‘fixing’ it –
but of seeing the wholeness within it?
Jeff invites us to think of this ‘nonduality’ as a ‘finger pointing to the moon’ (as they say in Zen) - directing our attention to the wholeness of all life, to the Oneness which exists here and now.
Despite all the ways in which we try to run away from uncomfortable and painful experiences, the possbility of discovering ease and freedom lies right in the midst of those experiences.
It is beyond comprehension, yet it is as obvious as breathing, as familiar as the feeling of your heart beating in your chest, as ordinary as the sights and sounds and smells appearing in this room.
Ultimately, who you really are, and life itself, are inseparable. They are not-two, they are "non-dual" - they are intimate.
This is a timeless truth that goes right to the heart
of all the world’s spiritual traditions, and ultimately
right to the heart of modern science, too.
How can we bring an effortless yes to this moment?
How do we stop running from “the mess of life” — our predicaments, our frustrations, even our search for liberation - and start flowing with all of it?
Join Julie Ann and Jeff to discover unexpected new ways to a enter a space of absolute acceptance and joy, no matter what’s happening in our lives ... and to stop trying to “do” acceptance … and start falling in love with “what has already been allowed.”
The message is always the same:
What you are, in the deepest sense,
is what you have always been seeking.
Jeff Foster studied Astrophysics at Cambridge University. In his mid-twenties, after a long period of depression and illness, he became addicted to the idea of ‘spiritual enlightenment’ and embarked on an intensive spiritual quest for the ultimate truth of existence.
The spiritual search came crashing down with the clear recognition of the non-dual nature of everything, and the discovery of the extraordinary in the ordinary. In the clarity of this seeing, life became what it always was: intimate, open, loving and spontaneous, and Jeff was left with a deep understanding of the root illusion behind all human suffering, and a love of the present moment.
Jeff was voted #51 in Watkins Mind Body Spirit’s 2012 list of the world’s 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People.

Does the Holiday Season - or ANY busy time in your life and work -
trigger anxiety and stress for you?

As human beings, we are equipped with powerful healing resources –
the mind, body and spirit, which enable within all of us change, growth and healing -
as ‘normal daily tasks.’
The connection of mind, body and spirit represent a perfect healing system,
equipped with infinite possibilities to respond to even the most adverse circumstances.

However, most people don’t know how to access and utilize this innate potential – and find true self-empowerment.
The integration and alignment of mind, body and spirit provides us with the most powerful healing resource.
However, negative emotions, inner conflicts and limiting beliefs are common factors, which prevent us from utilizing this enormous potential to change, heal and succeed.
In general, our core beliefs act as our personal laws of the universe.

They shape how we view and feel about ourselves and the world, and they determine the choices we make and actions we take. The foundation of our core beliefs can be either our most powerful internal resource or our highest obstacle.
So how do we remove these blocks and achieve accelerated and profound change, healing and self-empowerment?
We have the power to stay balanced and live up to our potential when fear and anxiety seem so easily to get the best of us, according to Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest Dr. Friedemann Schaub, author of The Fear and Anxiety Solution, who says the answer lies in the subconscious mind - the source of our most challenging emotions and the key to the wisdom they offer.
“The more unresolved fear and anxiety you've stored in your subconscious, the more untapped potential awaits you,” Dr. Schaub says.
Join us to discover step-by-step guidance, as Dr. Schaub explains how to transform fear and anxiety into healing catalysts that lead to greater confidence, self-worth, and success to access your untapped power —and “turn up your inner light to reflect who you really are.”

Imagine a world where everyone feels welcomed and wanted...

Imagine a world where everyone knows, deep in their hearts, that they belong...
Imagine a world where we all recognize that we are part of one global family...
It may sound like a dream, but it’s not.
This world is possible now!
And the time has come to make this dream a reality.
That’s the intention of Global Oneness Day:
To remind you to remember the truth of our Oneness,
that all of life is connected, and to inspire you
to celebrate and appreciate this truth with others.
Join us as Julie Ann hosts Steve Farrell, co-founder with Neale Donald Walsch of Humanity's Team and Global Oneness Day, which was launched at the United Nations in 2010 - and will celebrate the 3rd Annual Global Oneness Day on Oct. 24, 2012.
On ConsciousSHIFT, you'll hear about the Global Oneness Day Telesummit (http://globalonenesssummit.com/) - featuring luminaries such as such as Ken Wilber, Jack Canfield, Lynne McTaggart, Neale Donald Walsch, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Michael Beckwith, don Miguel Ruiz, Jean Houston, Joan Borysenko, Bruce Lipton, Gregg Braden and many more - and about all the other Global Oneness Day activities (see http://www.global-oneness-day.org/what-you-can-do/), so you may personally participate in this worldwide celebration.
Register here for Global Oneness Day: http://www.global-oneness-day.org/
What is Oneness?
Oneness is more than a beautiful word.
Oneness is the energy of love that lies within you and connects you with all of life, helping you to recognize yourself in everyone and everything.
Mystics of all traditions have experienced and shared the concept of Oneness throughout the ages.
And, now, this idea of oneness is being reinforced by leading-edge science, which confirms that we ARE all connected in remarkable ways – from the genes you inherit to the air you breathe to the consciousness you share.
The old worldview in which you are somehow competing for survival is giving way to a new one in which you are collaborating to thrive!
Oneness is more than a concept; it’s your true nature.
By celebrating your oneness on one day, our hope is that you will embrace and celebrate your oneness EVERYDAY.
You are saying YES to creating a world where everyone feels welcomed, wanted, a sense of genuine belonging and a deep connection to our global family and earth.
As the Hopi Elder said:
"The time for the lone wolf is over. Gather yourselves! Banish the word ‘struggle’ from your attitude and your vocabulary. All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for."
We ARE the ones we’ve been waiting for.
And the wait is over.
Join Julie Ann and Steve on ConsciousSHIFT for this special Global Oneness Day Show!

Andrea Polard/A UNIFIED THEORY OF HAPPINESS
Happiness is a good relationship
with the WHOLE of life ...
the good and the bad,
the fragility and the strength.
Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest Andrea Polard, author of A UNIFIED THEORY OF HAPPINESS: An East-Meets-West Approach to Fully Loving Your Life, encourages we blend the best of both Western and Eastern modes of consciousness - using the "twin wings" of full life participation.
"Happiness seen as full life participation is fulfilling," Andrea explains. "Our Western culture makes us actively part of life, and our Eastern culture fosters awareness of our participation in life. These are the two modes of consciousness: the Basic Mode, wherein one actively relate[s] to the so-called objective world; and Supreme Mode, wherein one focus[es] on Being."
On this show, we will explore how weaving both the Active/Basic mode of consciousness - expressed as ambition, competence, connection and confidence - and the Awareness/Supreme mode of consciousness - experienced as receptivity, tranquility, reliance and lightheartedness - enables a balanced happiness to take flight.
We can combine the can-do drive to achieve with the simple presence of mindful awareness to usher in a new evolution in the way each of us approaches happiness.
A Unified Theory of Happiness beautifully synthesizes a 20-year study of Eastern contemplative wisdom and the latest from Western science to illuminate an understanding of happiness that honors the full spectrum of life’s offerings even as it broadens our experience of its inherent joy.
Andrea F. Polard, PsyD, is a German-born author and clinical psychologist with an extensive background in psychodynamic therapies, meditation, and Ericksonian mind-body work.

Join Julie Ann and Andrea for a dynamic dialogue designed to dramatically boost your happiness and wholeness!

The results are in:
It’s not about how much information we can stuff
into children's brains in the first few years,
and it’s not about how highly they score on tests,
from preschool admissions to SATs.
Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest Paul Tough, author of HOW CHILDREN SUCCEED: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character, connects the dots between groundbreaking research in neuroscience, economics, and psychology to show that the qualities that matter most for success have less to do with IQ and more to do with character: skills like grit, curiosity, conscientiousness, and optimism.
Paul takes on what he calls the “cognitive hypothesis,” the idea that success hinges on mental processing speed and traditional brainpower. Instead, citing lots of interesting research, Tough shows that “non-cognitive skills ... perseverance, optimism, self-control, and so on – are actually what matter most.
More than that, the ability to adapt to change - and bounce back from failure - are the capacities that create the character essential for success.
“Psychologists and neuroscientists have learned a lot in the past few decades about where these skills come from and how they are developed,” Paul writes.
What they’ve discovered can be summed up in a sentence:
Character is created
by encountering and overcoming failure.
Paul explains why American children from both ends of the socioeconomic spectrum are missing out on these essential experiences. Perhaps surprisingly, the children of affluent parents are insulated from adversity, beginning with their baby-proofed nurseries and continuing well into their parentally financed young adulthoods. And while poor children face no end of challenges — from inadequate nutrition and medical care to dysfunctional schools and neighborhoods — there is often little support to help them turn these obstacles into character-enhancing triumphs.
Paul visited schools, pediatric clinics, neuroscience rat labs, and elite chess tournaments, and he discovered that both inside the classroom and outside, character makes a big difference to a child’s success.

“Character is molded by the environment in which we grow up,” Paul says. “It can be taught not just by parents but by schools, coaches, and mentors as well. Which means we all have a responsibility to help kids develop their character – as well as their math skills.”
Paul Tough is a contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine,and he has written extensively about education, child development, and poverty. His journalism has also appeared in The New Yorker,GQ, and on the public-radio program This American Life.
Join Julie Ann and Paul as they explore how character determines success for all of us - young and old.

How can we experience this kind of clarity?

How can we manage constant stress and anxiety?

How can we overcome the multitude of challenges we are presented with on a daily basis?
Julie Ann and her ConsciousSHIFT guest Marlise Karlin will explore these questions, and Marlise will share her ground-breaking "Simplicity of Stillness (SOS)" methodology for connecting to the universal energy of peace, as revealed in her new book The Power of Peace in You: A Revolutionary Tool for Hope, Healing and Happiness in the 21st Century.
The Simplicity of Stillness Method is an immediate, accessible, and experiential form of higher learning that evokes an awakened mind and open heart.
It contains three elements that elicits calm, focus and confidence in times of turmoil and adversity.
1. Stillness Sessions are a unique form of meditation, infused with (the profound) Energy of absolute peace. Simply listening to the words and music ignites a journey of greater understanding.

2. The Three Breath Awareness is a reconnection tool for accessing this state of deeper peace and inspiration in moments.

3. The SOS Practices (the practical) are tools to integrate this infinite intelligence into the everyday of life.
Applying this stunningly simple method, anyone can find the courage needed to face life's many setbacks, and to access clarity, equanimity, wisdom, and calm, even in the midst of daily stresses and anxieties.
Join Julie Ann and Marlise to experience this powerful transformation technique.
Marlise herself underwent a transformation from being a teen runaway on drugs, to becoming a successful entrepreneur and award-winning film producer, and now an author sharing more than 25 years of study in ancient wisdom, healing traditions and evolutionary schools of thought in The Power of Peace in You.

When we think of evolution, we may first envision fossils and fruit flies,
Charles Darwin and perhaps Richard Dawkins.
But what if our current scientific understanding of evolution was just the tip of the iceberg?
What if there’s a way to see evolution that could transform not just your understanding of the physical world, but also your most fundamental sense of self-identity?

That could give you a rational, intellectually informed sense of optimism for the future? That could even provide a new source of spiritual insight and inspiration?
As we explore on ConsciousSHIFT - evolution is a master creative process in which we all participate, consciously or unconsciously ... ours is a World in Process.

Today, a movement of visionary scientists, philosophers, and spiritual thinkers is forging a new understanding of evolution that honors science, reframes culture, and radically updates spirituality. Author Carter Phipps calls them Evolutionaries.
And Julie Ann will be exploring this emerging worldview with Carter Phipps, former executive editor of EnlightenNext magazine and author of "EVOLUTIONARIES: Unlocking the Spiritual and Cultural Potential of Science’s Greatest Idea."
Join us to discover how scientists are revealing that cooperation drives evolution — all the way from quarks to quadrupeds to us ... and the transformative truths at the heart of the new “evolutionary spirituality.” Guaranteed to challenge your thought - and spark your imagination.

How do we genuinely and authentically build a global culture of peace?
Global activist and author James O'Dea joins Julie Ann to explore the cultural, spiritual, and scientific dimensions of just this question - at a critical time on our planet.
The guidance Julie Ann and James will explore - drawn from James's latest book, "Cultivating Peace: Becoming a 21st-Century Peace Ambassador," is relevant for us all - even those who have never considered themselves peacebuilders - not just for peace activists, mediators, and negotiators, but for psychologists, educators, businesspeople, and clergy - and for us, as everyday citizens.
At an individual level, we may play a role as activators of peace through energy mastery - we can we can transform the energy that triggers us and model how to successfully transform unhealthy conflict in our families, workplaces, and local communities.
On a community and societal level, peacebuilding creates space for healthy, deep introspection, dialogue, healing - and new vision.
Peace work is about expanding the capacity of a society to embrace multifaceted identities. Democracy is the best tool we have to align individual and collective freedom, as it is nurtured and allowed to slowly and authentically evolve.
James O’Dea is a renowned figure in international social healing, who integrates personal experience in the world’s violent conflict zones with insights gathered from decades of work in social healing, human rights advocacy, and consciousness studies. James was director of Amnesty International’s Washington, DC, office and is a past president and member of the extended faculty of the Institute of Noetic Sciences.

Science is usually focused on more specific issues,
but with the recent discovery of the Higgs Boson, or “God Particle,” the global conversation about science is expanding to include bigger, more philosophhical questions, like “Where did we come from?” ... “How did something come from nothing?” ... and causing many to ponder anew the meaning of existence.
Science and spirituality are often thought to be at odds, but Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest Andrew Cohen shares that Evolutionary Enlightenment is a spirituality that is informed by the latest discoveries in science, like the Higgs boson, particularly in relationship to the evolution of the cosmos.
More than that, it is often through these “big science” projects like the Large Hadron Collider that scientists discover unimaginable things - and these discoveries, in turn, inevitably spark philosophical questions - questions that only a more evolutionary spiritual view may encompass - and resolve within a higher harmony and wholeness.

Julie Ann and Andrew will explore these fascinating questions in this thought-provoking ConsciousSHIFT Show.
Moreover, Andrew redefines spiritual awakening for our contemporary world — a world characterized by exponential change and an ever-expanding appreciation for the processes of evolution, as he reveals in his latest book, Evolutionary Enlightenment.

The message Andrew shares with Julie Ann - and you - is simple, yet profound:

Life is evolution, and enlightenment is about waking up to this fundamentally creative impulse as your own deepest, most authentic self.

You'll want to join Julie Ann and Andrew in this dynamic conversation - as it not only makes deep sense of life today, it will show you how to play an active role in shaping the world of tomorrow.